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Wednesday, June 14
Interpreting Your DNA Results
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom
Presentation Topic/Description:
Have you DNA tested with Ancestry, MyHeritage, 23andMe, or FTDNA and do not know what the next steps are? In this presentation, Rebecca will discuss the importance/benefits of autosomal DNA testing, various features the DNA companies offer, and will share different techniques and methodologies for interpreting your ethnicity and DNA matches. A case study will be shared of how Rebecca utilized third party DNA tools (DNA Painter and Gedmatch) to identify relationships and analyze shared centimorgan count confirming the identities of her Irish 3rd great-grandparents. Practice exercises are included!
Speaker Biography
Rebecca Dobbs is a novice genealogist with a specialty in Jewish research. Her methodology includes utilizing individuals’ DNA results to connect them with their ancestral pasts. She became interested in genealogy at the early age of 16 and since then, she has extensively researched her own family history. In addition to helping others with their research, Rebecca has successfully completed the GenProof Study Group in 2021, and recently finished the American Genealogy Studies program through the National Genealogical Society in 2022. She has future goals of obtaining her Certified Genealogist credential someday.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
Members will be sent the Zoom meeting ID by email or may go to the member’s only page to obtain it. If you are a visitor and not a member yet - click here to obtain the Zoom meeting ID.
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Wednesday, July 12
Using Fold3 Library Edition
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom
Love it or hate it, Fold3 is cornering the market on American military records online. Learn how to navigate the site, browse resources effectively, and find the hidden gems on this fantastic database.
Bio: Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. She holds a post graduate certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Ms. Dudek is the Book Review Editor of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, a board member of the Illinois State Historical Society, and the author of the World War I Research Guide: Tracing American Military and Non-Combatant Ancestors.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
Members will be sent the Zoom meeting ID by email or may go to the member’s only page to obtain it. If you are a visitor and not a member yet - click here to obtain the Zoom meeting ID.
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Wednesday, August 9
No meeting this month
There is no General Membership meeting this month. Meetings will continue on 13 September.
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