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FAMILY FINDER Well the atDNA (Family Finder) has posted for some of you and within the WHEATON GROUP B it is a bit of a bust so far. However any of you NEW BRUNSWICK folks stay tuned. Over at ANCESTRY.com my husband got a moderate atDNA match who is descended from Hester Wheaton and  Joseph […]

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UPCOMING RESULTS Several results are expected next month. David J., Rodger and Adam WHEATON and Michael BEAL all took advantage of the recent Family Finder sale so their results are due in 6/11 or 6/19. We have two new members BD WHEATON and Thomas Phillips WHEATON whose tests have been ordered but not yet batched […]

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FTDNA SALE

These are the lowest prices for the 37 marker and Family Finder tests I have ever seen.   The big sale usually occurs in late Nov. or Dec. Sometimes they offer a short sale in the summer. If you are considering either of these tests now would be a great time. If you would like […]

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For Wheaton Group B Descendants A book worth buying

Richard Bowen (1594?-1675) of Rehoboth, Massachusetts and His Descendants Volume 1 Just a few moments ago I received a copy of this book that I have known about for about a year but finally decided to purchase. (Published in 2011) All I can say is this book’s title  is almost misleading as I had decided […]

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No new Results expected

For the first time since the project started we have no new results pending. I know there are many waiting in the wings to test so eventually this hiatus will pass. As promised I have updated the Relationship chart for 111 Markers Group B. This shows how closely related this group is and why David […]

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New Book on the First Baptist Church of Swansea, MA

Just wanted to let descendants of the Robert WHEATON (group B). Especially descendants of Ephraim, Samuel, and those with ties to the First Baptist Church of Swansea, MA,  about an upcoming book. More about the project here: http://firstbaptistinswansea.org/350thcelebration.html A few of us have met personally with Rev. Hartman. He is delightful and has since retired […]

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And the WINNER is:

In Wheaton Group B the winner is David Joe WHEATON! What do I mean winner you didn’t even know there was a contest? Have a look here at our latest results: https://gap.familytreedna.com/ydna-results-colorized.aspx You can see rather clearly that kit 200230 David J. has the most seen (modal) value at every marker. These are most likely […]

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Research Results Part One: Salem Massachusetts

This is the first of many posts about my research trip to Salt Lake City. I have lots of material to digest—no stunning finds and more mysteries to solve than when I started! I will be posting more information in parts and I have relevant information on the following Wheaton (various spellings) Loyalists who fled […]

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RESEARCH STRATEGY & UPDATES

I have not posted lately but that does not mean I haven’t been busy! Jean and I have been working on sorting out the 1790 US Census for Wheatons & Wheadons and have made some progress since the last attempt a couple of years ago Jean and I have also come up with a simplified […]

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The gift that keeps on Giving

I was wrong! The new $39–12 marker DNA test from FTDNA is the new Regular price. This is a good way to test for cheap. Upgrades can always be ordered later. HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — FamilyTreeDNA.com, the genetic genealogy arm of Gene By Gene, Ltd., is dramatically lowering the price of one of its […]

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