Back to General Genealogy The purpose of this Mitochondrial DNA
(mtDNA) Project is to develop a genetic “signature” for
Elizabeth (Cleeve) (Mitton) Harvey based on mtDNA test results
from her matrilineal descendants. By comparing mtDNA from
Elizabeth’s proven matrilineal descendants with mtDNA from her
probable or possible matrilineal descendants, we can confirm or
refute theoretical or ambiguous lines of descent that have been
developed through conventional genealogical research. Elizabeth
was the daughter of George1 Cleeve, an early settler and founder
of Portland, Maine who served as the Deputy President of the
Province of Lygonia from 1643 until the final submission of its
Maine towns to Massachusetts in 1658. Elizabeth was first
married to Michael1 Mitton; she was subsequently married to
Peter Harvey. In alphabetical order by given name, the proven,
probable and possible daughters of Elizabeth (Cleeve) (Mitton)
Harvey were: The first project participant who can provide a
well-documented line of matriline