Beal Surname DNA Project

Overview

There have been questions in each of the project surname's lineages about parallel lines of descent, with same or similar surnames, which could not be connected to a common ancestor. Questions were also asked about the origins of their surnames. Was each surname from the same geographical location, maybe a county or city in England, Scotland, or elsewhere? Were other similar surnames from the same origin? From a common ancestor? more...

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Facebook Haplogroups
Facebook has been used as a meeting place for groups of all kinds, so it should come as no surprise that many haplogroups are represented there. Haplogroup G has the most members (over 300).

Beltane is an ancient Gaelic holiday celebrated around May 1. "The lighting of bonfires on Oidhche Bhealtaine ('the eve of Bealtaine') on mountains and hills of ritual and political significance was one of the main activities of the festival." Several musicians (such as Arlene Faith and Lunasa) have recorded songs, inspired by the holiday.