I’m brick walled with my STYLES / STILES research in Essex. This is my Paternal ancestry line. My last definite ancestor was Samuel Stiles who married Sarah Pearce in Writtle in 1743. I don’t even know if Samuel was born in Essex but if he was, I have found 3 possible baptism candidates and I've not been able to determine if one of them is the right one. There could well be more candidates whose baptism records haven’t survived; as one involved in transcribing Essex ecclesiastical records, I am well aware there are many gaps, particularly 1700-1750.
So, I am now looking at DNA. I’ve had the FTDNA Big Y test. From my Y DNA I have a definite match with a family group resident in Millbrook, Bedfordshire 1600-1620ish. They might be direct ancestors or they might just be cousins. I’ve also had Autosomal DNA tests done with both FTDNA and Ancestry.
I would love to hear from anyone who knows they are a descendant from any Styles or Stiles line and who has had a DNA test done. Whether we find we match or we don’t match, just knowing this will surely be some progress for both of us. I promise all replies will be answered.
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