About
Jason William Galbraith Livingston Rollo Stewart-Bruce
Author • Historian • Keeper of the Bruce–Stewart Legacy • #GAOMG
Jason W.G.L.R. Stewart-Bruce bridges archival genealogy with verified Y-DNA science. He descends patrilineally from a genetically distinct male line linked to the medieval Bruce family, confirmed by FGC78762 → BY198644 → BY198666 → BY200374 and 85 manually verified STR markers (BigY/YFull/YSEQ, independently verified). BY198666 marks the Ulster-American branch.
Tier 1 — Direct Bruce Y-DNA Line:
Thomas W. Mitchiner / Mitchener (1834–1902) ensured continuity of this paternal line through survival in the Civil War, participating in key Eastern Theater battles (Seven Days, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg [wounded], Chickamauga, Knoxville, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Darbytown Road [wounded], Petersburg, Appomattox). Surname transitions (Bruce → Best → Mitchiner) are documented in Ulster-Scots records. SNPs confirmed include BY198644 → BY200374, with additional markers associated with this lineage.
Over 20 years, Jason has interlinked two trilogies tracing this lineage from Scotland through Ulster and the American Civil War to the present, utilizing 21st-century technology: archival research, DNA verification, Print-On-Demand publishing, social media, and YouTube video #autotelling-storytelling. His work merges genealogy, history, and science, and he has appeared on Bravo’s The Millionaire Matchmaker (Season 7, Episode 16, Contestant #8), physically holding and reading from his books.
Lineage Overview (patrilineal):
Bruce Liddesdale → Ulster → America → Jason W.G.L.R. Stewart-Bruce (2025)
Author of nine historical works, Jason explores the Bruces of Annandale, Stewarts of Fennock, and Ulster-Scots descendants in America. Featured in VoyageLA (Sept 2024; Oct 2025).
Autotelling / Mottos:
Through autotelling, Jason lives the stories he writes. Like his ancestor Robert the Bruce—defeated at Methven but inspired by a spider to try again—he demonstrates that greatness is keeping going, even unseen. His trilogies, including the upcoming Gelding the Chief, span medieval Scotland, the Siege of Derry (1689), and the American frontier.
“Greatest times of difficulty create greatest people of the times. My generation is the greatest generation of the 21st century and I am the Greatest Author of My Generation.” — VoyageLA, Sept 2024
“I can live with failing for my dreams; I cannot live with my dreams I fail to try.” — VoyageLA, Oct 2025
All works available on Amazon.com
Featured Work
Full Moon Rising:Based on a True Story
Georgia 1848 Tom is working on his father’s farm alongside his brothers when word spreads of gold’s discovery. The trio embark on a wild journey and arrive dockside in the grandeur of San Francisco. The success of their findings comes at a price none had expected. Tom courts the daughter of a wealthy jeweler, whilst his youngest brother, Jim, picks up poker and meets his dark fate on a river boat. The two remaining brothers seek revenge as Tom calls upon the help of Gabriel, the archangel—his black Colt .44. Tom battles his inner demons by joining a whaling vessel. Years later, the brothers return to find lost loves. A clash ensues over the affection of women and money; however, it is halted as the Civil War is unleashed at their footsteps. War, vengeance, love, and loss all ensue as one brother rises above an overwhelming tide of misfortune to stake his claim in life.
