Once in awhile new Ulster-Scot Joyce septs are discovered by Y-DNA. Due to the problematic nature of early genealogical research in Northern Ireland, it is not uncommon for documentation to be lost. However, thanks to modern Y-DNA research, one is able to get a clearer idea of how to feel in the gaps. As already described in the previous posts, male Joyces from Ballydonaghy, County Armagh have inherited the DNA mutation R-Y43252. In other words, all Joyce males who descend from Ballydonaghy were born with a SNP passed down by direct male Joyce ancestors called R-Y43252. However, as of recent, a new sub SNP has branched off from R-Y43252 named R-FTD34424. To be more specific, this new family mutation is closely associated with Andrew Joyce (1815-1898) and George Joyce (1769-1862).
Until recently, the origins of Andrew Joyce of Mullahead, County Armagh were unknown. Shrouded in mystery, only the location where he lived in Ulster was known. Now it is clear he and the descendants of George Joyce (1769-1862) share R-FTD33424. And despite George and his family emigrating to Canada, we now have an idea of how Andrew fits into Joyce of Ulster Family tree. Today the descendants of Andrew live in Australia, England, Scotland, New York, and New Zealand. As a result, the family tree of Clan Joyce of Ulster has dramatically expanded.
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