DNA Group G: Sheffield, Derbyshire England
Rowland Y-DNA Group G has its origins in northern Derbyshire and Sheffield England.
Xref Status Rowland DNA Group G
Red shading indicates a conflict between the DNA and WikiTree
Haplogroups in green are confirmed by SNP testing, while haplogroups in red are predicted
Earliest Known Ancestor – Descendant Tree
- 165 descendants in WikiTree (as of 31 Dec 2022)
- Earliest Known Ancestor: Robert Rowland (1675-1711 ) was born in Derbyshire. He married Prudence Sleigh. They had a son named Sleigh and there were at least five generations of Sleighs. They were renowned cutlery makers in Sheffield (see Famous Rowlands). Some descendants migrated to Franklin County, Massachusetts, and continued the cutlery trade.
- Descendant Locations: Sheffield, England; Massachusetts (Franklin, Essex, Worcester), Pennsylvania (Lawrence), New York (Erie), Connecticut (Litchfield)
Group G Articles
- 10 Most Wanted – December 2020
The Rowland Xref Project released its 10 Most Wanted list for December 2020. It contains the 10 Rowland Y-DNA groups and Rowland Family Trees that are most in need of your help. If you have any information regarding the subject DNA or genealogies on this most wanted list, then please contact the Rowland Xref Project… Read more: 10 Most Wanted – December 2020
Group G Notables
Sleigh Rowland (1772-), cutlery maker of Sheffield England
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