I have recently had my DNA tested and the results of my Woods y-chromosome are: M258+M423+S185+ or I2a1b2 (per ISOGG classifications) or I2a2b (per FTDNA classifications). My group is also known as I2a-Isles.
My great-great-grandfather George Woods married Ann Gilliland at Loughmourne Parish Church, Aughnamullen, Castleblayney, co Monaghan in March 1873. On the marriage certificate, George Woods gave his occupation as farmer of Pottle, Bailieborough, co Cavan, and his father as Charles Woods, farmer. The Tithe Applotment Book between 1823-37 lists Charles Woods and William Woods at Pottle, Bailieborough, then classed as co Meath. Griffith's Valuation lists Elizabeth Woods at Pottle (Elizabeth died at Pottle in July 1880, aged 70 years, widow of a farmer, with the death registered by Jane Woods of Pottle). Between circa 1874 and 1900, George Woods and his family were staying at Mullantra, Cabra, Kingscourt, Bailieborough. However, George Woods died in England in September 1901, with Meath listed as his birth place on the 1901 English census. Meanwhile, George Woods' wife and children had moved to Glasgow. Also, George Woods is believed to have had a brother who emigrated to America, while his sons Thomas Woods and George Woods went to Australia. Family tradition has our Woods family as being originally from England, with George Woods' children being baptised in the Church of Ireland.
I would be very interested to hear from any Woods with the same y-chromosome. Also, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be researching the family.
Many thanks
David
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