2023 ABCs of DNA
DATE RECORDED: November 18, 2023
TITLE: Y-DNA for Genealogy
PRESENTER: AGS member Philip Spivey
DESCRIPTION: Y-DNA can be an extremely valuable tool for determining a patrilineal line. This program will explain how Y-DNA works and provide strategies for using it to identify ancestors in your family tree.
DATE RECORDED: October 21, 2023
TITLE: DNA for Native American Genealogy (PLEASE NOTE this video is an exclusive benefit to AGS members, and available only through November 23, 2023. PLEASE DO NOT share the link or the handout below with anyone.)
PRESENTER: Roberta Estes
DESCRIPTION: Roberta Estes, author of the book DNA for Native American Genealogy, and popular blog www.DNAexplain.com, is a scientist, National Geographic Genographic affiliate researcher, Million Mito team member, and founding pioneer in the genetic genealogy field.
An avid 40-year genealogist, Roberta has written over 1500 articles at DNAexplain about genetic genealogy as well as how to combine traditional genealogy with DNA to solve those stubborn ancestor puzzles. Roberta took her first DNA test in 1999 and hasn’t stopped.
This recording was accessible only to AGS members only, and only thru November 24, 2023.
DATE RECORDED: August 19, 2023
TITLE: Ancestry DNA Tips & Tools
PRESENTER: AGS member Marty Brady
DESCRIPTION: This session is mainly targeted at beginners. It will be a review of using shared DNA matches, Color coding, Common Ancestors, Thru Lines, Sideview, and using Quick & Dirty trees.
DATE RECORDED: July 15, 2023
TITLE: How to Prove Relationships Using DNA
PRESENTER: AGS member Philip Spivey
DESCRIPTION: In many cases, documentary evidence can only take you so far. The deeper we go into our family histories, the fewer documents we are usually able to find. Learn how DNA can help us confirm what we think we know. Learn how to know when you have enough evidence to be reasonably sure of your conclusions.
There was no program in June 2023.
DATE RECORDED: May 20, 2023
TITLE: The Leeds Method and Organizing Matches
PRESENTER: AGS member Philip Spivey
DESCRIPTION: This talk will show you how the Leeds Method works and the ways it can be applied to your research. You will learn why it is so popular with professional genetic genealogists and how it can significantly speed up your research.
DATE RECORDED: April 15, 2023
TITLE: Solving a Family Mystery with DNA
DESCRIPTION: Learn how combining traditional research with DNA evidence revealed an unknown grandfather in this compelling case study. Follow the project from the beginning steps of creating an objective to writing the conclusions. Discover the importance of a research log and careful tracking of sources. Finally, see how Y-DNA and autosomal DNA used in tandem with the documentary sources solved this family’s mystery.
This recording was accessible only to AGS members only, and was available only thru May 15, 2023.
There was no program in March of 2023.
DATE: February 18, 2023
DESCRIPTION: We often hear about DNA being a useful tool for building a family tree. However, many people get bogged down with science. AGS member Philip Spivey will do a presentation on How To Use DNA To Build Your Family Tree, but unlike most basic DNA presentations, the emphasis for this one will be on application rather than the science behind the DNA.
You don’t have to know what a hammer is made of to use it and the same can be said for DNA. So, if you have been put off by the science, or just want a refresher on putting DNA to work for you, join us on February 18th. Philip would like to encourage you to think about genealogical questions you have been wanting DNA to help you answer and bring those questions with you.
DATE: January 21, 2023
TITLE: Using DNA to Find Irish Relatives, Part 1 | Using DNA to Find Irish Relatives, Part 2