A Journey of Self-Discovery: Unraveling My Family Roots with iGENEA
Family name Bolen
Within a radically curious individual lies a desire to link with their ancestral past. For me, the jigsaw puzzle of lineage was pieced together through the iGENEA test which helped learn about my family roots and the diverse history associated with the surname Bolen.
As a wildly curious person with an affinity for genealogy, I have always yearned for a deeper understanding of my roots. The journey of self-discovery provided by iGENEA was indeed an emotional roller-coaster, and surprisingly, an enlightening one at that. My heart pounded as I cracked open the test kit, a box writhing with the potential to unearth secrets of centuries.
The anticipation that came with the waiting period was mixed with trepidation and curiosity. It felt as though I stood on the precipice of knowledge about the Bolen ancestors, anxiously awaiting to learn if the tales passed down generations held any genetic truth.
Receiving the results was a revelation in every sense of the word. I discovered I belonged to a lineage that was far more diverse than I could have ever imagined. I learned the surname Bolen, which I had thought to be predominantly Irish, had genetic threads woven throughout the European continent, reaching out to Northern Europe and even into the Eastern European territories.
The knowledge that the Bolen clan was a blending pot of cultures painted a compelling picture of adaptability, resilience and courage. This realization inundated me with a profound sense of belonging and pride. I now perceive my family differently - as travellers, adventurers, settlers, and survivors against the odds of history.
Taking the iGENEA test was an emotional pilgrimage, and the results have significantly influenced the way I view the Bolen family's narrative. This experience has been profoundly humbling and moving. Each day it seems, I now bear the surname Bolen with a newfound respect. I have not only understood my family's past but inherited a sense of responsibility to carry forward the legacy of the Bolen clan.
J. Bolen