Results
GROUPS:
BEAVER of Kentucky:
Kit 55592 has a 12-Marker Genetic Distance of just one from two groups; BEAVER of Noeth Georgia and WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC. Unfortunately, with only 12-Markers tested, we can not determine which group, if either, this participant belongs.
BEAVER of North Georgia:
This family hails from the mountainous intersection of NC, TN, and GA. Kits 86298 and 99032 are likely related, but one of these participants has only a 12-Marker test, which means a family relationship can not yet be proclaimed.
BEWER/BEVER of East Prussia (haplogroup N)
The Bever of this group is descended from an area of East Prussia which is now Kaliningrad, Russia near Lithuania. The most distant ancestor is Johann Bever who left this area around 1890.
BIEBERS of Alsace and Berks Co, PA:
The "Biebers-Alsace/PA" group is another distinct family who immigrated from Alsace, France and settled in Berks Co, PA. This group is represented by Kit N23099, 34709, 65170, and 104458. After immigrating to PA, the ancestors of two participants moved to Licking Co, OH and Rowan Co, NC, respectively. Most Biebers descendants use the Anglicized spelling of Beavers.
BIEVER of Arlon, Belgium (haplogroup R1b1b2):
The Biever in this group is descended from the area of Arlon, Belgium. The most distant ancestor is John Biever 1837 of Kleinelter.
Other Biever descendants are invited to join this group to expand or confirm the result. Haplogroup R1b migrated into Europe from Central Asia then spread until it became the most frequent haplogroup in Europe.
BIWER of Borg, Saarland, Germany (haplogroup I1):
The Biwers in this group are descended from the area of Borg, Perl, Germany. The results confirm the most distant ancestor as Johannes Biwer 1743 and include the spellings Biever and Bever. Other Biwer descendants from this area are invited to join this group to expand or confirm these results. Haplogroup I originated in the Middle East or Southern Europe. During the last ice age they took refuge along the Mediterranean. I1 and I2 originated in Northern France as they migrated northward when the ice retreated.
BIWER of Kell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (haplogroup I2b1):
The Biwers in this group descend from Sauscheid (now Grimburg), Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The Biwer family moved to Kell, Germany before 1700. In the 1800s a number of Kell Biwers came to America and settled in Wisconsin. The DNA results confirm their most distant ancestor as Adam Biwer (1660) and include the spellings Biwer, Biewer, Biever, Bever & Beaver. The Biwer name is from an area of Germany bordering France and Luxembourg. The group is open to Biwer descendants from other cities such as Trier and Michelbach, Germany. Haplogroup I originated in the Middle East or Southern Europe. During the last ice age they took refuge along the Mediterranean. I1 and I2 originated in Northern France as they migrated northward when the ice retreated.
BIWER of Luxembourg (haplogroup G2a):
The Biwers in this group are descended from the town of Biwer, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. The results confirm the most distant ancestor as Nicholas Biwer 1843. Other Biwer descendants from Luxembourg are invited to join this group to expand or confirm these results. Haplogroup G migrated from the Middle East into Europe and spread along the Mediterranean and eventually inland across Europe.
John "The Immigrant" Beavers; 1694 - 1762:
A family relationship exists between Kits N13766, N21825, 19589, 107915, and 109472. This family is connected to John "The Immigrant" Beavers (1695-1762), who came to Hunterdon Co, NJ around 1740 from either Ireland or Germany. Records suggest that John had five sons; Alexander, Thomas, William, Robert & Colonel Joseph Beavers. The DNA profile of John has been confirmed through a match between descendants of Robert and Col. Joseph Beavers.
WILLIAM of Caswell Co, NC:
Because of an early 12-Marker match, we initially thought that Kits 31410 and 92817 were related to the "Beaver of North Georgia" clan. However, subsequent testing has shown a seperation of these families. Traditional paper trail evidence, combined with a perfect 25-Marker DNA match, clearly shows that Kits 31410 and 92817 are both descendants of William Beaver of Caswell Co, NC, through sons Johnson & Jeremiah, repectively.
William Walter BEAVERS - b. 1755
Forming the "William Walter 1755" group, Kits 97429, 109125, 109126 and N36327 are all clearly connected to William Walter Beavers (1755-1829). The documentation for Kits 97429 & N36327 leave no doubt that they are direct descendants of William Walter. Kits 109125 & 109126 descend from Allen Beavers, Sr. (1776 - 1871), who is thought to be a son of William Walter, but he may be a nephew. Regardless, the DNA is a match. William Walter is thought to have been born in Wales, but this is not certain. He originally settled in North Carolina, but then came to Wilkes Co, Georgia.