Analysing DNA Matches
Ancestry and other testing companies identify potential relatives — “cousin matches” — based on the amount of shared DNA. The approach taken in this study varies depending on the closeness of the match.
For close matches (up to second cousin), the priority is to trace the connection back to either the maternal or paternal line using documentary evidence.
For more distant matches (third and fourth cousins), the approach is:
- Check whether the match has a published family tree
- If so, verify that tree against online documentary sources
- Attempt to connect their tree to my own
Matches that have been successfully researched are recorded in the SecondSite database and linked below.
About SecondSite: The profiles linked below are held in
SecondSite — a database containing information on individuals and families
researched as part of the Gray One-Name Study. Clicking a profile link will
open SecondSite in a new tab, where you can browse the individual’s records,
family connections and sources. Use your browser’s back button or close the
tab to return to this page.
Matches — Researched to Date
| Name | Estimated Relationship | Connection Found | SecondSite Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Alfred Fenn | 4th cousin | In progress | View profile |