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Hello to the descendants of Wyatt Woody,
I have been doing family history/genealogical research on the descendants of Henry Woody of Virginia for about fifteen years. Henry was the father of Wyatt Woody of western North Carolina. During this time I have corresponded with many other folks that were/are researching the various Woody lines. I have read several theories that attempt to connect some of these lines, but I have never seen any proof that substantiates these theories. Over the years, several people have asked me about starting a Woody DNA Project. To my knowledge, no such project exists, so I have initiated such an endeavor at World Families Network. The Woody DNA Project is based on yDNA marker tests and is open to males with the Woody (Woodie, Woodey, Wooddy, etc.) surname or any male that has a proven male Woody ancestor. I have received the results of my yDNA 37 marker test and have posted them on the Result's Page of the Woody DNA Project, along with two other Woody yDNA submissions I have found. Also, a short version of my pedigree is posted on the Patriarch's Page. Several other researchers also also posted their pedigrees. To date, two other yDNA kits have been ordered and I will post the results when they are available. The genealogical benefits of DNA testing are explained in detail at World Families Network.
The early stages of a DNA project can be very frustrating because of the reluctance of candidates to invest in testing without knowing that others will do the same. Also, the eight weeks that the laboratory requires to process the DNA sample is a problem for some. I have been told by other DNA project coordinators that about ten submissions are needed to achieve momentum. After that milestone is reached, other candidates are much more willing to join the project. So, if you are interested in your heritage, please think very seriously about contributing to the project. If you are a female and know of an potential male volunteer, please encourage him to join the project. Even if you can't be a yDNA contributor, you can contribute a short pedigree or family history to this project. There are some extremely successful surname DNA projects at this site. To view a list of surname projects with over 50 participants, go to the World Families Network homepage, click on "Search for Projects", then click on "Listing of Surname Projects with Over 50 Participants". Browse several of these projects to see what can be accomplished by folks that are willing to invest in their heritage. I am totally committed to this project, but I need your help in making the Woody DNA Project as successful as other surname DNA projects. If others can do it, Woody's can do it.
To date, the descendants of several Woody lines have submitted yDNA and/or pedigrees to the project. However, no one from the Wyatt Woody line has submitted any type of contribution. The descendants of Wyatt Woody have a rich heritage and the Woody DNA Project needs their support.
Dave Woody
Woody DNA Project Administrator
http://worldfamilies.net/surnames/w/woody/index.html
World Families Network
http://www.worldfamilies.net/
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