MCCONNELL Family History

O'Connell is a last name of Irish origin. It is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic ? Conaill (meaning "descendant of Conall"). The personal name Conall is possibly composed of the elements con (from c? meaning "hound" or "wolf") and gal (meaning "valour").

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Kevin Wayne McConnell

Hi my name's Kevin McConnell. I live in Brentwood CA. My father is CURTIS McConnell . im 35 years old and would love to now more about my last name. Email .... Kevinwmcconnell925@gmail.com

Kelly Morgan

My husband and children are descendants of Andrew McConnell who died at the Battle of Blue Licks 19 August 1782 in Kentucky USA. Searching his ancestors. His father, Adam. Andrew's grandfather was Alexander.

Anthony Barrett

(Part 1 of 3) The McConnell name has a long history in Ireland, but now DNA and some recorded history says its origin is from the south-west region of the Emerald Island. The McConnell story [dominated by DNA tribal marker R1b-L513, Subgroup O2] can trace their beginnings to what is now County Kerry from 50 BCE. Perhaps the journey begins with the Clanna Dedad; Deda, son of Sen or Deda Mac Sin. The McConnell surname origin is possibly a branch of what will become the Dáirine [R1b-L513] who are found in south Ireland around 300 CE.

Anthony Barrett

(Part 2 of 3) According to research, the Dáirine will join with the Dál Riata of north-east Ireland and invade Scotland around 500 CE. But how could this be? Recent discoveries from DNA testing are unlocking the migration patterns of Celtic tribes as late as 800 CE to 1200 CE. The McConnell story begins in pre-history Ireland but many of his descendants will then move to Kintyre, Scotland where they and other R1b-L513 members will form the Dalriada. This line and many of his kin will then travel to Brittany, France during the Dark Ages.

Anthony Barrett

(Part 3 of 3) Discover their newly found untold story and how forgotten texts bring their story back to life. From the ebook, “The Tribe Within” learn how DNA unfolds this amazing tale and if you look in the right places, how history narrates this evidence. There is another written account of their story, but it is camouflaged in smoke and myth – it will become the tales of King Arthur. Come follow in the footsteps of Deda Mac Sin and visit https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/401207

Anthony Barrett