Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Jedidiah Whitten and Ray Whidden match on 34 out of 37 markers thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA Samuel Whidden.
Only the Trusted List can access the following:
Ray's formal name
full middle name (M.)
e-mail address
exact birthdate
birth location
personal memories about Ray (2)
For access to Ray Whidden's full information you must be on Ray's Trusted List. Please login.
DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships by comparing test results with Ray or other carriers of his ancestors' Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA.
Y-chromosome DNA test-takers in his direct paternal line on WikiTree:
If you dont have time to work on these profiles, you can set the privacy settings to open or orphan the profiles so others can help add info!
See more info here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Privacy
You can also change the Privacy Level on multiple profiles use the Bulk Privacy Changes tool.
Thanks!
I see that you have an interest in DNA study and have taken a DNA test. Would you be interested in starting a One Name Study for your surname or another name you are researching? The purpose of the One Name Study is to coordinate any WikiTreers who are researching one particular surname and to provide a resource for collaboration
For instructions on how to get started and suggestions for getting the most out of your study, see: One Name Study
For more information, contact Doug or Alison with any questions.
Hi Ray, You say that you do not trust "Ancestry" or the facts that may be obtained from that site, so if you do not mind, what site do you use? For me, "rootsweb" has been a let down, lately.
Are you still active on Wikitree? I sent you a private email a week ago regarding a needed correction to Ninechildren Woodworth ID: Woodworth-629. Would appreciate if you could take a look.
Hi Ray, I am trying to find, Samuel Whidden III, who married Abigail Newcomb and had a child named, Abigail Whidden born 07 dec 1776 and married one, Robert O'Brian born about 1774, all taking place in Canada, can you help? Bill
Welcome to WikiTree, Ray! We are glad you found us! The site is extremely user-friendly, but if you do run across something that sparks a question or causes any confusion please do not hesitate to ask. You can browse our Help pages, or post questions, comments or suggestions on the WikiTree Facebook page or WikiTree on Twitter. If you'd rather keep it private, feel free to e-mail me at crystal at wikitree.com.
If you dont have time to work on these profiles, you can set the privacy settings to open or orphan the profiles so others can help add info! See more info here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Privacy You can also change the Privacy Level on multiple profiles use the Bulk Privacy Changes tool. Thanks!
For instructions on how to get started and suggestions for getting the most out of your study, see: One Name Study
For more information, contact Doug or Alison with any questions.
Thanks and sincerely, Peter
Are you still active on Wikitree? I sent you a private email a week ago regarding a needed correction to Ninechildren Woodworth ID: Woodworth-629. Would appreciate if you could take a look.
Regards,
Bob
Cheers,
Crystal Williams WikiTree Community Assistant