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June Program: “DNA Testing For Genealogy”
June 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MDT
Monthly Meeting & Program
“DNA Testing For Genealogy:
What Is It and How Can I Use It”
Presented by Greg Liverman
About the Presentation: Greg’s lecture gives an intro to DNA testing with an emphasis on what most people use when they start – autosomal DNA testing at Ancestry. DNA testing has become very popular to determine your ethnicity, facts about health risks and to find cousins. It has been used by adoptees and foundlings to find their biological parents and to solve cold cases. This lecture will provide information about what type of DNA test to take and what to do with the results once you get them.
Presentation Outline
- Types of DNA tests and what each can be used for
- Review of testing companies – what does each offer
- Survey of DNA test results, drawing samples from the major testing companies
- Ethnicity Reports – how accurate are these?
- Finding cousins and more distant relatives – what can I do with this information?
- Case studies with examples from real tests
Meet Our Speaker – Greg Liverman:
Greg Liverman has been researching family history since the 1990s working with both online and on-the -ground records in many states and foreign counties. He brings his experience as a TV journalist, scientist and information technology professional to bear on genealogy research problems. Since the use of DNA testing exploded in the last decade, Greg has focused on understanding and teaching the best practices for DNA testing and analysis.
You may visit Greg’s business site at www.pinewoodgenealogy.com/.
In-Person Meeting Venue Information:
This month’s meeting is an in-person meeting starting at 6:30 pm (Mountain) with a online virtual option*:
- 6:30 pm – Informal meet and greet with members and guests
- 6:50 pm – Short business meeting
- 7:00 pm – Program will be presented via Zoom to members and guests**
* REGISTRATION is required: to attend the meeting online virtually, you must register here. Upon registering, an email with Zoom link will be emailed to you.
If you’re a BGS member planning to attend virtually, please register and an email containing the Zoom link will be sent to you.
** For those who aren’t members but still want to join us virtually, it’s easy! Simply reach out to Cindy, our friendly Director of Membership, via email. She’ll be more than happy to send you a Zoom link invitation a few days before the meeting. We truly appreciate your interest.
We are looking forward to connecting with you!
