Correction, George, my e-mail address is sjz1@earthlink.net. We now have results for 16 of our 17 participants in the Wilson DNA project. The 17th should be getting his results back this month. He's our first European participant. He lives in Scotland. That means he has an all Scottish ancestry. It will be interesting to see what his results are. The biggest surprise so far is the amount of variation in the Y-chromosome markers among our participants. Recall that we analyze each participant's Y-chromosome at 12 or 25 specific markers on the chromosome. (So far all our participants have opted for the 25 marker test which has better resolving power than the 12 marker test.) As a rule of thumb, if two individuals match at 24 or 25 of the markers analyzed, then they probably have a common Wilson ancestor within a genealogically measurable time frame (although that could be as far back as 40 generations). Sometimes a match at 23 of 25 is also indicative of a relationship. Under certain circumstances, a match of 22 of 25 markers might be indicative, too. But a match for any number less than 22 of 25 suggests that there is no common ancestor. That appears the case for most of our participants. Except for a group of three who are known to be distantly related and another group of two who are second cousins, all our participa! nts have fairly unique Y-chromosomes. This suggests that the Wilson name has multiple independent origins. Some might be Scottish or Scotch-Irish. Some might be English. Some may have had ancestors who merely adopted the name Wilson. Most of our participants don't know where their immigrant Wilson ancestor came from. That makes it hard to draw conclusions. Presumably nearly all the Wilsons in the Shenandoah Valley--and especially those in Augusta County, VA--in the mid 1700s were Scottish or Scotch-Irish. I would like to see more participants with known ancestors from that area to see if any trends stand out. We'll compare these with our Scottish participant. But if your Wilson ancestor is not from that area, don't let that discourage from participating. Steve Zuraff Wilson DNA Project Manager ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Wilson" <gwwilson@webtv.net> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] DNA Project > Contact Steven J Zuraff at > sjz@earthlink.net for the Wilson DNA project. He will give you prices > and other particulars about the project. > The more Wilsons who participate the better it will be. There are a lot > of lines but eventually we will find a match. > George > > > > > > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com > Archives of this list and other list. > >

In a message dated 02/04/2003 1:19:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, myboards@yahoo.com writes: > I now have a site section for those who wish to send in their Brick Wall > Info. Excellent Carlis and thank you! Will get my brickwall/most wanted Wilson's together and visit your site to post them. *Jackie Howell* " I live to breathe life back into the bones of years ago."

Philip Sr's children were Jonathan, Mary, John, Elizabeth, Mahala, Pleasant, Rebecca and Philip, Jr. I haven't done any research on these names. All I have so far is what I've seen on various websites on the Internet. Beverlee

Philip Wilson's children were Elizabeth, Rebecca, Leanor, Pleasant, Martha, Sarah Ann, Philip III, and my ancestor, Margaret. According to my information, Elizabeth and Rebecca were born in North Carolina and the rest were born in Kentucky, most likely Clay County, Kentucky. Beverlee

Sandy, Thanks for your reply, Darn! I keep hoping I can find a Given name for my GGreat-Grand father Wilson?? Regards, Iris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Gifford" <sbg11@foxinternet.net> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > Iris, > > John W. Wilson b. 1810 and lived in Ritchie Co., WV. He was living with his > son, Charles, as a widower in Calhoun Co., WV 1880 census. > > John and Christine Wilson had the following children: > 1. William W. b. abt. 1832 Athens Co. OH married Ruth Gregg 1865 in Ritchie > Co., WV > > 2. Caroline b. abt. 1835 (no other info.) > 3. Isaac b. 1837 VA (prob. WV) > 4. Thomas b. abt. 1841 VA > > 5. George W. Wilson b. abt. 1842 Ritchie Co., WV and died 1861. Had lived > in Calhoun Co., WV > > 6. Christiana A. Wilson b. 1846 Ritchie Co., WV and died 1943 Calhoun Co., > WV. Christiana married a cousin, John Marshall Richards and had 8 children. > > 7. Michael Wilson (my GGrandfather) b. abt. 1848 Ohio Co., VA (Ritchie > Co., WV) and died Feb., 1940. Married first Mary Webb, they had 5 children: > Henry B., Henderson, Florence, William Lafayette, and Malissa J. Wilson. > > Married second to Rachel E. Collins. They had: Michael, William Francis, > Hannah, Clarence, W. C., Lee Roy and Oley D. Wilson. > > 8. Amanda b. 1850 Ritchie Co., WV > > 9. Sarah Ann Wilson b. 1850 Ohio Co., VA/WV. married James Hezekiah "Jay" > Collins. They had: Rachel M., Malinda C., Sarah E., Manley Sanford, > Evaline, Emma J., and Dora May Collins. > > 10. Charles b. abt. 1856 Calhoun Co., WV. Married a cousin, Malissa > Richards. 2 children, one unknown, and Roscoe Wilson. > > 11. Edward b. abt. 1862 Calhoun Co., WV married cousin, Lydia "Margaret" > Richards. They had Emmy and Elviara Wilson. Second married another cousin, > Caroline Adaline Richards, no children on my records. > > I hope this helps. > > Sandy Gifford > Anderson Island, WA > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "IRIS L M MILLER" <irislm@kc.rr.com> > To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:18 AM > Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > > > > Sandy, > > I'm trying to find a _ _ _ _ Wilson born abt.-1810 +, married to Christine > > Frey/Fry b. in PA 1816 they were married abt.1833/34, had Four daughters > in > > PA/VA > > Angeline 1834, PA, Harriett 1836 PA/VA, Mary Ann 1837, PA/VA and Emma > 1848, > > VA, > > A son JOHN born Aug.1850 in Clayton County Iowa , Unable to find what > > happened to Unknown Wilson? > > He was gone by Sept.1850 on the IA Census? > > Appreciate any leads you can give me? > > also would like to share inf, if a connection? > > Regards, > > Iris > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Sandy Gifford" <sbg11@foxinternet.net> > > To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 3:30 PM > > Subject: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > > > > > > > My Wilson's start at > > > > > > William Wilson wife Sarah unknown > > > > > > John W. Wilson 1810 VA/WV wife Christine (last name may be Barker) b. > abt. > > 1815 VA//WV > > > > > > Michael Wilson b. abt. 1848 Ohio Co., VA (now Ritchie Co., WV) wife > Mary > > C. Webb b. 1855 Gilmer Co., WV > > > > > > William Lafayette Wilson b. 1873 Calhoun Co., WV wife Sennettia > Sophronia > > "Nettie" Norman b. 1881 Calhoun Co., WV > > > > > > I am not sure, but I think maybe William (no. 1) could have gone to Ohio > > and died there. According to a write up about a Wilson reunion held in > > Cambridge, Ohio, 1931 this appears to be my William. > > > > > > Any help, always appreciated. > > > > > > Sandy (Beam) Gifford > > > Anderson Island, WA > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > > > Be polite to each other. > > > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > > Be polite to each other. > > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Wilson list home pages . > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nadine/index.html > P;ease check them out. >

Hi Sandy, I wonder if there is a way to obtain DNA from a deceased person? Normally, I assume the sample would be blood? My father has been deceased since Feb 2000. Karol Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] QUESTION - WILSON FAMILY RESERCH SOCIETY. Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:29:23 EST From: ASheler@aol.com To: WILSON-L@rootsweb.com Janean, A bank of DNA information is being collected and held at Family Tree DNA in Texas. Various family studies are underway and the Wilson Family is one of them. It has costs about $177. To have the Y-chromosome done and we are now going to have dad's X-chromosome completed also. This is much less expensive than having this done independently. The study needs a male Wilson to participate. It has been so interesting to learn ethnic ties and also learn who you are not related to. Family Tree DNA is apparently one of the first genealogical banks. I can give you the name of the gentleman who is heading the Wilson bank of info if anyone is interested. Sandy Wilson

Carlis, I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to, but sometime ago, someone created a Wilson Database to help in "connecting cousins." It got a great deal of response, however, when my computer crashed, I lost the URL. I'll see if I can find it if you're interested (unless someone else on the list has the URL handy). Regardless, I like your site! Steve Fort Meade, FL --- "Carlis B. Wilson" <myboards@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Hi Wilson Researchers, > Would anyone have knowledge of any Wilson Family > Research Societies? > I was thinking how nice it would be to have a web > base society. > Thanks for any help with this. > Col. Carlis B. Wilson > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com > Archives of this list and other list. > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

I'm not quite understanding it, but it doesn't really matter I guess. How does this DNA study help to trace back our ancestors? I know who I'm related to, but does it help with brick walls? Let's say, there are MULTIPLE Wilson lines all over Virginia back in 1700's and earlier. I am stuck at my one particular Wilson b. 1772. Does this do anything to decipher what Wilson family is related to my brick wall Wilson? I don't get it. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: <ASheler@aol.com> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] QUESTION - WILSON FAMILY RESERCH SOCIETY. > Janean, > A bank of DNA information is being collected and held at Family Tree DNA in > Texas. Various family studies are underway and the Wilson Family is one of > them. > It has costs about $177. To have the Y-chromosome done and we are now going > to have dad's X-chromosome completed also. This is much less expensive than > having this done independently. > The study needs a male Wilson to participate. > It has been so interesting to learn ethnic ties and also learn who you are > not related to. Family Tree DNA is apparently one of the first genealogical > banks. > I can give you the name of the gentleman who is heading the Wilson bank of > info if anyone is interested. > > Sandy Wilson > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be polite to each other. > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. >

Hello. I went searching your site and found some related names. I am searching for WILSON, but also found you have a Robert Chinn. I don't know him but my Wilson married a Chinn. I also have the associated names of Glascock and Tarpley. I would be interested in what Wilsons you have. I am looking for the parents of John Wilson b. 1772 m. 1796 to Elizabeth Travers Chinn from Middleburg Loudoun Co. VA. I believe his father is William. I think they were from the surrounding counties, Fauquire, Rappahanock, Henrico, etc. Any help would be appreciated. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: <Standsalo1@aol.com> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:56 AM Subject: [WILSON-L] Re: WILSON-D Digest V03 #30 > <A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=wilson-157 5&surname=R">RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: My Wandering Generations of Wilson & Rogers</A> > > > Thought I would send out my online tree site again for any one that is new > and has never seen it yet.. Please let me know if I can help or if you > connect as I have more to add. > > Gwen Stands Alone Wilson-Rogers McSwain > > ~<>~ > Respect all livings things ~ Start with your children > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe fom Digest > e-mail to WILSON-D-request@rootsweb.com > unsubscribe in message. >

Janean, A bank of DNA information is being collected and held at Family Tree DNA in Texas. Various family studies are underway and the Wilson Family is one of them. It has costs about $177. To have the Y-chromosome done and we are now going to have dad's X-chromosome completed also. This is much less expensive than having this done independently. The study needs a male Wilson to participate. It has been so interesting to learn ethnic ties and also learn who you are not related to. Family Tree DNA is apparently one of the first genealogical banks. I can give you the name of the gentleman who is heading the Wilson bank of info if anyone is interested. Sandy Wilson

What is this DNA thing all about. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: <ASheler@aol.com> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] QUESTION - WILSON FAMILY RESERCH SOCIETY. > George, > I agree with you 100%. My father, age 84, is the last of his 12 siblings. > We have his DNA in this bank of information. It has lead us in such > interesting directions. So far, we do not totally match anyone. So > obviously, there are very different branches of our families. > > Sandy Wilson > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe fom list. > e-mail to WILSON-L-request@rootsweb.com > unsubscribe in message. >

George, I agree with you 100%. My father, age 84, is the last of his 12 siblings. We have his DNA in this bank of information. It has lead us in such interesting directions. So far, we do not totally match anyone. So obviously, there are very different branches of our families. Sandy Wilson

Please list dates and other surnames known. My Wilsons were from the Middleburg, Loudoun Co. Va. area. Related names: CHINN, TARPLEY, TRAVERS and others. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Harvey" <paulharvey@worldnet.att.net> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:53 PM Subject: [WILSON-L] Ann Wilson > Does anyone have any data on John Wilson and Mary that had > a Daughter Ann that married Thomas Harvey in Va.? > I am interested in the origin of John Wilson's family. Were they > from Scotland? > Ann was my great-Grandmother. She and Thomas were married > in Charlotte County, Va. > Paul Harvey > Isle Of Wight County, Va. > paulharvey@worldnet.att.net > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe fom Digest > e-mail to WILSON-D-request@rootsweb.com > unsubscribe in message. >

Hi Listers, There seem to be somewhat of a interest by the email I have received, in posting a Wilson Family Brickwall on the web. I now have a site section for those who wish to send in their Brick Wall Info. You can read more about it at this URL and find a Sample Post of my brick wall. You may write me from the brick wall page if you wish more info, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysurnames/Wilson_Family_Brickwall.html Col. Carlis B. Wilson --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

<A HREF="http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=wilson-1575&surname=R">RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: My Wandering Generations of Wilson & Rogers</A> Thought I would send out my online tree site again for any one that is new and has never seen it yet.. Please let me know if I can help or if you connect as I have more to add. Gwen Stands Alone Wilson-Rogers McSwain ~<>~ Respect all livings things ~ Start with your children

Walt, do you know who Isaac married? My Isaac ended up in Illinois by the 1850's and married Mary Elizabeth Pedigo in 1862 and he was in the civil war there. I know nothing about him prior to that time. The census says he was born in NC and so were his parents. Thanks for your help... Karen Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: Walt Wilson To: wilson@huxcomm.net Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:50 AM Subject: [Fwd: Isaac Wilson-1816 Old Rowan County] I have the following in my family line: Richard Wilson b. aprox 1745 married Elizabeth Reed children include Robert Wilson b. 1765 in Rowan County (Now Davidson) married Mary Warner b. 1770. Children include George Wilson b.1792 in Rowan County ( Now Davidson) married Rachel Wiseman in 1813. Children include: IsaacWilson (b. 1816) Couple moved to Barron County Kentucky sometime after they married. Could this be your Isaac? Walt Wilson

Sandy, I'm trying to find a _ _ _ _ Wilson born abt.-1810 +, married to Christine Frey/Fry b. in PA 1816 they were married abt.1833/34, had Four daughters in PA/VA Angeline 1834, PA, Harriett 1836 PA/VA, Mary Ann 1837, PA/VA and Emma 1848, VA, A son JOHN born Aug.1850 in Clayton County Iowa , Unable to find what happened to Unknown Wilson? He was gone by Sept.1850 on the IA Census? Appreciate any leads you can give me? also would like to share inf, if a connection? Regards, Iris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Gifford" <sbg11@foxinternet.net> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 3:30 PM Subject: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > My Wilson's start at > > William Wilson wife Sarah unknown > > John W. Wilson 1810 VA/WV wife Christine (last name may be Barker) b. abt. 1815 VA//WV > > Michael Wilson b. abt. 1848 Ohio Co., VA (now Ritchie Co., WV) wife Mary C. Webb b. 1855 Gilmer Co., WV > > William Lafayette Wilson b. 1873 Calhoun Co., WV wife Sennettia Sophronia "Nettie" Norman b. 1881 Calhoun Co., WV > > I am not sure, but I think maybe William (no. 1) could have gone to Ohio and died there. According to a write up about a Wilson reunion held in Cambridge, Ohio, 1931 this appears to be my William. > > Any help, always appreciated. > > Sandy (Beam) Gifford > Anderson Island, WA > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be polite to each other. > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. > >

J.H. have you thought about getting involved in the Wilson DNA project. As more Wilsons get involved the better the chances are that there will be matches. This would give a direction to search you did not have before. George

Iris, John W. Wilson b. 1810 and lived in Ritchie Co., WV. He was living with his son, Charles, as a widower in Calhoun Co., WV 1880 census. John and Christine Wilson had the following children: 1. William W. b. abt. 1832 Athens Co. OH married Ruth Gregg 1865 in Ritchie Co., WV 2. Caroline b. abt. 1835 (no other info.) 3. Isaac b. 1837 VA (prob. WV) 4. Thomas b. abt. 1841 VA 5. George W. Wilson b. abt. 1842 Ritchie Co., WV and died 1861. Had lived in Calhoun Co., WV 6. Christiana A. Wilson b. 1846 Ritchie Co., WV and died 1943 Calhoun Co., WV. Christiana married a cousin, John Marshall Richards and had 8 children. 7. Michael Wilson (my GGrandfather) b. abt. 1848 Ohio Co., VA (Ritchie Co., WV) and died Feb., 1940. Married first Mary Webb, they had 5 children: Henry B., Henderson, Florence, William Lafayette, and Malissa J. Wilson. Married second to Rachel E. Collins. They had: Michael, William Francis, Hannah, Clarence, W. C., Lee Roy and Oley D. Wilson. 8. Amanda b. 1850 Ritchie Co., WV 9. Sarah Ann Wilson b. 1850 Ohio Co., VA/WV. married James Hezekiah "Jay" Collins. They had: Rachel M., Malinda C., Sarah E., Manley Sanford, Evaline, Emma J., and Dora May Collins. 10. Charles b. abt. 1856 Calhoun Co., WV. Married a cousin, Malissa Richards. 2 children, one unknown, and Roscoe Wilson. 11. Edward b. abt. 1862 Calhoun Co., WV married cousin, Lydia "Margaret" Richards. They had Emmy and Elviara Wilson. Second married another cousin, Caroline Adaline Richards, no children on my records. I hope this helps. Sandy Gifford Anderson Island, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "IRIS L M MILLER" <irislm@kc.rr.com> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > Sandy, > I'm trying to find a _ _ _ _ Wilson born abt.-1810 +, married to Christine > Frey/Fry b. in PA 1816 they were married abt.1833/34, had Four daughters in > PA/VA > Angeline 1834, PA, Harriett 1836 PA/VA, Mary Ann 1837, PA/VA and Emma 1848, > VA, > A son JOHN born Aug.1850 in Clayton County Iowa , Unable to find what > happened to Unknown Wilson? > He was gone by Sept.1850 on the IA Census? > Appreciate any leads you can give me? > also would like to share inf, if a connection? > Regards, > Iris > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sandy Gifford" <sbg11@foxinternet.net> > To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 3:30 PM > Subject: [WILSON-L] Wilson line > > > > My Wilson's start at > > > > William Wilson wife Sarah unknown > > > > John W. Wilson 1810 VA/WV wife Christine (last name may be Barker) b. abt. > 1815 VA//WV > > > > Michael Wilson b. abt. 1848 Ohio Co., VA (now Ritchie Co., WV) wife Mary > C. Webb b. 1855 Gilmer Co., WV > > > > William Lafayette Wilson b. 1873 Calhoun Co., WV wife Sennettia Sophronia > "Nettie" Norman b. 1881 Calhoun Co., WV > > > > I am not sure, but I think maybe William (no. 1) could have gone to Ohio > and died there. According to a write up about a Wilson reunion held in > Cambridge, Ohio, 1931 this appears to be my William. > > > > Any help, always appreciated. > > > > Sandy (Beam) Gifford > > Anderson Island, WA > > > > > > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > > Be polite to each other. > > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. > > > > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be polite to each other. > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. >

Re: Nancy Wilson - My Nancy Wilson was born between 1770 and 1790. Henry Co., VA . Merry Washington State ----- Original Message ----- From: <Kkmama2001@aol.com> To: <WILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] QUESTION - WILSON FAMILY RESERCH SOCIETY. > Hello, > Do you have any date of Birth or any other information on the Nancy shown in > you message. > Your message came just as I sent my question on my Nancy Wilson. Would you > know if Nancy ended up in NE Tennessee in the early 1800s ? Her first son > was called Jesse. > Could be?? > Any information on her would be appreciated. > Kay > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be polite to each other. > Remember capital letters means shouting un less in subject line. > >