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RLP 333: How To Add DNA Information to WikiTree

Nov 25, 2024
Discover the ins and outs of adding DNA information to your WikiTree profile. Learn how connecting with genetic cousins can enhance your genealogical research. Step-by-step instructions guide you through creating a WikiTree account and uploading your DNA data. Explore the platform's features, and understand the importance of the Honor Code for accuracy and collaboration. Plus, insights into upcoming genealogy events keep the excitement alive for budding genealogists!
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ANECDOTE

Diana's Weatherford Project

  • Diana used WikiTree to investigate missing through lines on Ancestry for her Weatherford project.
  • She found Y-DNA haplogroups and autosomal DNA test information, aiding her research.
ADVICE

Using WikiTree for DNA

  • Add DNA information to WikiTree to connect with genetic cousins.
  • Join as a Wiki Genealogist to add DNA data and ensure accuracy.
ADVICE

WikiTree Membership Levels

  • Join WikiTree as a guest, family member, or Wiki Genealogist (recommended for adding DNA).
  • Sign the Honor Code to ensure accuracy when contributing to the collaborative tree.
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