A Journey Through Time: Discovering the Applegate Legacy through iGENEA
Family name Applegate
Expertly decoding my lineage, iGENEA shed a new light on my journey of self-discovery. Their results marked an emotional ride, linking my present to a storied past that increased my pride, understanding, and respect for my family name – Applegate.
Utter amazement filled me as I opened the results of my iGENEA DNA test. The experience was nothing short of breathtaking - a narrative of my ancestors, encoded in a small vial of saliva, unraveling to reveal a story spanning centuries.
Curiosity led me to iGENEA, keen to uncover the roots attached to my surname, Applegate, and my familial heritage. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what I would find, but the revelations of my DNA test far exceeded my wildest imagination. It provided me with an emotional rollercoaster ride as I traced back through my ancestors' past.
As I delved deeper into my lineage, I learned my Applegate ancestors migrated from England in the early 17th century. Suddenly, the mundane Applegate family name now seemed steeped in history and gave me a sense of lineage far beyond my immediate relatives.
This journey filled me with a new sense of belonging and identity. The previously faceless ancestors now had identities and stories through iGENEA's comprehensive ancestry records that opened up a world of knowledge about my Applegate heritage. It reconnected me to my past in a profound and moving way.
As I digested this newfound knowledge, I felt a gamut of emotions. Pride coursed through me, realizing the resilience of my ancestors who left familiar surroundings to tread onto unknown territories. There was a wave of surprise and excitement with each new discovery that put flesh on the bones of my family’s past, and a degree of sadness and respect recognizing the hardships they endured which ultimately paved the way to my present.
The iGENEA DNA test changed how I perceive the name Applegate; it’s no longer just a family name. It’s now a symbol of resilience, exploration, and determination that has trickled down through the generations to me. The experience made me realize that understanding our roots can profoundly alter our perception of ourselves and our identities. It's like finding missing pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that, once found, make the picture clear and complete.
This journey fortified my connection with my surname and my roots. It gave me a newfound respect for my family name – Applegate. A name that now carries a sense of history, adventure, and strength, linking me to a lineage much larger than I had ever previously acknowledged.
R. Applegate