We are the Official Worldwide Wright DNA Project for ALL WRIGHTS

(Aug. 12, 2021)

Our objective is to use Y DNA test samples to construct family groups and define lineages. Y DNA clusters are refined using autosomal DNA test results and family trees provided by our members. We hope to match individuals who share common Wright ancestors and break through researchers’ brick walls.

We host three separate initiatives: 

1. This FTDNA Wright Surname project
2. The Facebook "Wright DNA - Genealogy" forum to discuss testing and research at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WrightSurnameFTDNA/ 
3. The GEDmatch Ancestor Project “Wright DNA - Genealogy” at https://www.gedmatch.com

[1] We recommend ALL MALE WRIGHTS take an entry level Y-37 test or the more desirable Y-111. If you have maternal Wright ancestors, try to locate a male Wright relative to take the Y-DNA test.

[2] We kindly request that Wright Project Members post your KIT numbers and direct line PEDIGREES to our ACTIVITY FEED which is ONLY visible to Project Members.

[3] We wholeheartedly encourage ALL WRIGHT descendants, male and female, to take autosomal DNA tests such as FTDNA’s Family Finder or transfer their prior test results from other companies to our group. 

[4] NECESSARY SETTINGS for the WRIGHT SURNAME PROJECT

Look for Account Settings under your name and kit number on the home page.

1) Optimize GENEALOGY

- Step 1: Select the top tab “Genealogy”

- Step 2: Enter your verifiable, earliest known ancestor in the spaces provided for Paternal ancestry

- Step 3: Scroll down and click SAVE

2) Select PRIVACY & SHARING

- Step 1: Toggle on the button “Opt in to Matching”

- Step 2: Set “Match Levels” to “All Levels”

3) Select PROJECT PREFERENCES

Scroll down to “Group Project Profile”. Toggle on the button “Opt into Sharing”.

OUR PROJECT IS HAPPY TO ACCEPT YOUR DONATIONS.

Contact us for further instructions