The October Seminar will focus on DNA, solving parentage puzzles, adoption, differences between forensic and investigative genetic genealogy, cold cases, military repatriation, unknown heirs and lots of case studies!
There are 3 classes:
Class #1: Analyzing & Organizing My DNA Matches presented by Pam Duce
DNA done, now what? This class will cover analyzing DNA match relationships, tools to help group your matches, and where to find more matches. A case study will use Ancestry DNA results for an individual with known parentage.
Class #2: DNA Puzzles presented by Pam Duce
This class will cover tools and techniques used to solve unknown relationships such as adoption or misattributed parenting event, such as DNA timelines and trees, identifying shared ancestors, and predictive tools like What Are The Odds on DNA Painter. We will highlight the tools used in identifying the biological parents of a man who was adopted twice.
Class #3: Forensic and Investigative Genetic Genealogy Explained presented by Lori Lee Sauber
- A basic understanding of the differences between Forensic and IGG.
- Cold Cases, Military Repatriation, natural resources rights, unknown heirs, etc.
- Forensic Case Study #2
- IGG Case Study #3
Registration form: Required of all those registering for this event. It is a .docx format so you can fill it out in your word processor or you can print it and fill it out by hand, scan it and email it in or mail it if you are paying by check. To pay online go to the "Store" on the menu at left. You must sign in as a member to get the member rates.
