Upcoming Genetic Genealogy Lectures in two parts, on Zoom for Bucks County Genealogical Society:

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

• Genetic Genealogy I: DNA for Newbies and Wannabes – In this introductory program to genetic genealogy, I will take you step by step in determining the right test (Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, or Autosomal DNA) and testing company (Ancestry, 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage) for your wants and needs, as well as decoding the mysterious results. Whether you are a NEWBIE and need help understanding your results and what to do with them, or a WANNABE curious what DNA can do for your genealogy research, tune in on May 6th! Visit https://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/bcgs-programs for registration information.

Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

• Genetic Genealogy II: Digging into the DNA Toolbox – So you’ve done your DNA… now what? In a follow up to last month’s introductory program on Genetic Genealogy, I will present a case study to learn how digging into a DNA toolbox – using spreadsheets, third-party sites, and tools – solved a paternity mystery, and which will help you use your DNA results to expand your family tree, break through a brick wall, and identify matches. Includes GedMatch, Chromosome browsers and painters, What Are The Odds (WATO), and more. Visit https://www.bucksgen.org/index.php/bcgs-programs for registration information.

Happy to report both lectures were very well received and rated “Excellent”! Contact me at Ivinsgen@gmail.com to book a program.