A Life-Altering DNA – The Remarkable Story of Whit Johnson And His Family

Published on 09/15/2023
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Her Mother Did The Test

“My mother and father divorced years ago, and my mother had this growing curiosity about my ethnicity. I was over at her house with my wife, and we were just sitting around a breakfast table when my mother was explaining to me that she bought me a DNA test because she wanted to know.”It was Whit’s mother who ignited the spark, whispering about the DNA test that could unravel the enigmatic tale of his father’s bloodline. Despite the lingering shadows from their long-divorced past, her curiosity burned brightly, yearning to uncover the hidden secrets buried deep within her children’s paternal heritage. Whit’s mother already had the 23andMe test done and Whit commented: “My mother is Caucasian/European, to the point where I thought, “Okay, what variation of British/Irish/Scottish could I possibly be?”

Her Mother Did The Test

Her Mother Did The Test

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Steve’s Reasons

When Whit and his sister gathered around a table at his mom’s house, little did he know that her mention of an idea would ignite a spark within him. Initially skeptical, he questioned, “What difference does it make?” However, something changed. Steve, adopted as a baby in 1950, knew almost nothing about his past, except that his journey began in Salt Lake City. What secrets lay waiting to be unveiled? The unfolding tale of Steve’s adoption would soon captivate all who listened. “My dad was adopted in 1950 in Salt Lake City. We knew that, but we knew nothing about his biological family. Over the years, we always had some curiosity, but my dad never wanted to know. His adoptive parents were so important to him, he didn’t want to offend them in any way, and he thought that digging up some details about his biological family would create some rift within the family.”

Steve’s Reasons

Steve’s Reasons

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