Greetings from the USA,
I'm not sure about this message as I'm new to this board, but here goes. I descend from a John Headley who came to Virginia around 1670. I have been unable to identify his place of origin in the UK. However, I have had my DNA (Y-chromosome) tested and I turn out to belong to the R1a1 haplogroup which suggests Viking ancestry. If this is so, then I suspect that my ancestors came from the Northumberland/Durham area where Scandinavian influence was strong. I'm wondering if any male Hedleys/Headleys from this area have had DNA tests conducted. It would be wonderful to match my DNA to this area; it would give me an area in which to concentrate my search.
Happy Christmas to all.
Robert Headley
Maryland, USA
