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Surnames: Channell, Mathews, Hathaway, Hughes
Classification: Query
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Emmitt, Dale, et.al.;
Based upon the initial test results, it does indeed appear that the Southern Channells
(GA/TN/AL) are not related to the Northern Channells (VA/OH). The results speak volumes:
we are dealing with two seperate and distinct HAPLO groups that suggest not only seperate
family lines, but also seperate and distinct geographical originations of the family
lines. I believe that many answers will come not from the Channell name itself, but
rather a variation of the current name(s).
I'd love to see someone test who has a proven Channell line that goes back into PA. I
firmly believe that PA is the swing state -- it will provide the link to one group or the
other. In fact, I would like to see this so much that I am willing to personally absorb
the cost of a full 43 marker test for any male Channell descendent who can document their
family line back to a PA Channell. If there is anyone out there who would be interested,
by all means contact me.
In the meantime, we have another test in progress that I am hopefull will shed more light
on the Channell ancestry.
Many thanks to all who have expressed interest in and participated in the DNA project.
Micheal Mathews
Channell Family DNA Project Administrator