FTDNA BACKGROUND PAGE(Updated Dec. 13, 2019)

We arethe Official Worldwide Weech DNA Project for ALL WEECHES.

Ourobjective is to use Y chromosome test samples to construct family groups anddefine lineages. These clusters are further refined using autosomal DNA testresults and family trees provided by our members. We hope to match individualswho share common Weech ancestors and break through researchers’ brick walls.

[1] We recommend ALL MALE WEECHEStake FTDNA's Y-37 test or greater. Y-67 and Y-111 levels of testing are better for determiningmatches within the very common haplogroup R-M269. If you have maternal Weechancestors, try to locate a male Weech relative to take the Y-DNA test.

[2] We kindly request that WeechProject Members submit your direct line PEDIGREE to your most distant verified Weechancestor.  Please include your kitnumber and the URL to any online public family tree you maintain. Email uswith your pedigree to

 MostDistant Weech Ancestor b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

m.Spouse b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

-Descendant #1 b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

m.Spouse b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

-Descendant #2 b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

m.Spouse b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

-Descendant #3 b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

m.Spouse b. birth-date and location, d. death-date and location

As fardown your family tree as you feel comfortable sharing.

 [3] We wholeheartedlyencourage ALL WEECH descendants, male and female, to take autosomal DNAtests (such asFTDNA’s Family Finder). 

 [4] RECOMMENDED SETTINGS foryour FTDNA Profile.

Look forthe Account Settings gear icon under your name and kit number:

 1)Optimize GENEALOGY

- Step 1:Select the top tab “Genealogy”

- Step 2:Enter your verifiable, earliest known Weech ancestor in the space provided forPaternal ancestry. 

- Step 3:Scroll down and click SAVE

 2)Optimize your PRIVACY

- Step 1:Select the top tab “Privacy & Sharing”

- Step 2:Toggle “on” the button “Opt in to Matching”

- Step 3:Set “Match Levels” to “All Levels”

- Step 4:Family Tree Sharing can be set to “Only Matches” 

 3)Optimize your PROJECT settings

- Step 1:Select the tab “Project Preferences”

- Step 2:You will see the WEECH project name (if you have joined) and a list of ouradministrators. Click on the pencil icon. 

- Step 3:On the pop up screen, you are given a choice about the level of administratoraccess to your account. We recommend “Limited” for all administrators.

- Step 4:Don’t forget to click “Accept Project Preferences” at the bottom.

- Step 5:Opt in to Sharing which allows Group Administrators to publish yourpseudonymized DNA results. This means your name is anonymous but your testresults and earliest known Weech ancestor are publicly displayed on our Y-DNAmatrix. http://tinyurl.com/hrf5rrh

 4) Name abackup BENEFICIARY of your DNA test results. 

- Step 1:Select the tab “Account Information”, then choose “Beneficiary Information”

- Step 2:Fill in the form

IMPORTANT LEGALDISCLAIMER: Our project, itsmembers, and administrators have no expertise in genetic studies and have notindependently verified the claims of Family Tree DNA, so do not takeresponsibility for any results or disclosures of private information that mayarise as a result of participation in this project. Participation is welcome,but strictly voluntary and each participant should satisfy himself as to issuesof reliability and confidentiality, as neither this group (Weech Y-DNA) nor theadministrators of this project are making any representations or assurances.