Clan MacNeil in Canada Genealogy

 If you have roots in Barra and / or Nova Scotia our genealogist Vince MacNeil may be able to help you with your search.  He has extensively researched the MacNeils of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and has access to the Barra Parish Register (1805 – 1851).  Vince has also collected a fair amount of information concerning MacNeils who settled on the mainland of Nova Scotia.  Vince can be reached by e-mail at vs.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca

 Science is Helping to Answer Questions About the Origins of the Clan MacNeil

 Clan MacNeil has an exciting new project at Family Tree DNA.  This project is receiving international support with MacNeils of varied origins and from different countries around the world participating.  Project results thus far are exciting and it is now clear that the Clan MacNeil is comprised of a genetically diverse group of individuals. 

 A major focus of the project is to gain an understanding of the genetic make-up of the people of Barra and to compare these results with MacNeils who hail from other parts of Scotland and Ireland.  DNA is helping MacNeils connect with long lost cousins. Early test results indicate that MacNeils are generally of Norse-Viking descent or are of Celtic origin. 

 Vince MacNeil, Clan MacNeil in Canada genealogist, is co-administrator of this exciting project.  For more information on this project visit:  http://www.familytreedna.com/public/MacNeil/

 Vince MacNeil