Genealogy & DNA Case Studies (In-person)

Genealogy & DNA Case Studies (In-person)

Spring (4-8 hours) | Available (Membership Required)

One Court Street Lebanon, NH 03766 United States

Room 3A

5/15/2024-6/5/2024

12:30 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Wed

Download iCalendar

$50.00

This is for the in-person registration option for this HyFlex course.

As of January 2024, it is estimated that over 25 million people have tested their DNA with consumer testing sites. If you’re one of them, are you getting the full benefit of your results?

In this course, application of DNA results to solve genealogical problems will be presented, followed by case studies that demonstrate the various techniques. And we will also divulge the limitations of the results. Time will be spent discussing the science of autosomal DNA (atDNA), how to get ancestral clues from your “DNA cousins,” and effective use of advanced tools, like clustering, chromosome browsers, DNA segments, and triangulation. We will also discuss utilizing the unique features of Y-DNA, mtDNA, and X-DNA, in identifying ancestors of a DNA tester. Examples will be provided with real-life case studies that use document evidence and DNA to identify previously unknown ancestors of several testers.

Familiarity with your individual DNA test results (especially atDNA) will be helpful as you follow along and ask questions.

The class will combine lecture with class discussion.


Leggett-Kealey, Lana

Lana Leggett-Kealey, Ph.D., Certified Genealogist, has a doctorate in chemistry and worked in pharmaceutical development for many years. She began testing relatives’ DNA and the application to genealogy in 2011. She has been certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists “BCG” since 2019 and works with clients from all over the world.