Our Y-DNA testers report ancestry from Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and England. The project uses Y-DNA to identify men who share a patrilineal ancestor as Y-DNA passes virtually unchanged from father to son throughout the generations.

Y-DNA results have been arranged into subgroups representing varying levels of connected ancestry. Groups are based on Y-SNP results and/or Y-STR results and matching. Subgroups ending in the digit “9” are usually for testers with fewer than 37 STR markers who need upgraded for further subgrouping, or they don’t yet have project matches in the genealogical time frame. When one of the group “9” kits is upgraded or their Y-DNA matches join our project, they will be moved to a new subgroup. 

Administrators strive to group Y-DNA kits within 1-2 days; however, there may be occasions when grouping is delayed. Project subgroups are under continuous review by administrators and updated in response to new test results and new members.

• We've recently discovered and identified a previously lost/unknown male Wisely line! We were able to connect this previously unknown line to our current research.
• We believe we've identified the Y-SNP mutation for which all John Wisely born circa 1750 descendants will be positive!
• We've proven some variant spellings of Wisley, Wisely, and Wiseley share a recent common ancestor.
• We’ve identified the fathers of the 2 George Wiselys who were both born around 1820 Ohio and lived in Cumberland County, Illinois. The few records available were nearly identical, and years of traditional research could not identify which was the son of James Wisely Sr. and which was the son of George Wiseley Sr. Thanks to Y-DNA, we now know!
• Our project's administrator discovered a 3rd wife and more children for George Wisley born circa 1820 Ohio. Descendants have been identified and added to our project!
• Our project's administrator identified the maiden name and parents of the 2nd wife of George Wisley c. 1820 Ohio!