Skagit Valley Genealogical Society presents: An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy by professional genealogist Lily Bogash
Kohn
BURLINGTON – Join the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society in exploring how to research your Jewish ancestors on Sat., October 12 from 1-3 pm at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. The featured guest speaker is professional genealogist Lily Bogash Kohn who will present, “An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy.” Ms Kohn will discuss how to get started in researching your Jewish ancestry, explore helpful US and international research resources and websites, consider historical context in your research, and offer other helpful resources specific to Jewish genealogy. Ms. Kohn’s presentation will also include her own personal journey of discovering her Jewish ancestors in Europe through visiting cemeteries and ancestral sites. These educational programs are presented in partnership with the Burlington Public Library. The public is welcome and admission is free. For further details call (360) 757-6224 or (360) 755-0760 or visit www.skagitvalleygenealogy.org or www.burlingtonwa.gov/library.
You still have time to sign up for this weekend’s Fall Seminar, Deutsche & Dutch on Oct. 5 & 6. Professional genealogist Fritz Juengling brings us lessons on German genealogy on Saturday and Dutch research on Sunday. He’s
an accredited genealogist for Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium and
serves as a German, Dutch, and Scandinavian Research Consultant at the
Family History Library in Salt Lake City. He
dazzled us at a previous smaller workshop at the GFO. Now is your
chance to benefit from his rich expertise by attending one or both days. Seats
are still available, but online registration closes at noon on Friday
Oct. 4, and lunch orders closed yesterday (Wednesday). There will be
space available for walk-ins both days, so if you miss the Friday noon
deadline we’d love to see you anyway on Saturday and/or Sunday morning! Download the flyer for full details.
Here’s another nifty reason to attend this Saturday’s Fall Seminar.
We’ll have books discounted to just $5 each. Even better, we have $1900
worth of prizes to raffle, including DNA test kits, subscriptions to
pricey genealogy databases, and lunches with guest speaker Fritz
Juengling or GFO DNA expert Lisa McCullough.
The
book sales will be on the honor system. Please bring exact change as no
one will be at the table to make change. Raffle tickets cost $1 for one
ticket and $5 for six tickets.
Beware! Marathon Route Skirts GFO on Sunday, Oct. 6
If you’re coming to the GFO on Sunday, Oct. 6, please allow extra time to drive in. The
Portland Marathon has changed its route from previous years. For the
first time, it’s coming through southeast Portland and will run just
blocks from the GFO. This could affect day two of our fall seminar and library researchers in the afternoon.
This map shows the portion of the 2019 Portland Marathon that comes closest to the GFO on Oct. 6.
If
coming from the west side of the river, you’ll want to avoid the area
near OMSI, or SE Water Ave. near the Morrison and Hawthorne bridges. The Ross Island Bridge and Powell Boulevard will remain open, so that’s a good route to plan on. You can see the course map here. Use that map’s zoom tools to enlarge the area you want to see. Sunday’s Seminar on Dutch genealogy will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Library will open for patrons at 12:00 p.m.
Free Monday Reminder
Don’t forget, the GFO Library is free to everyone on the First Monday of each month.That’s next Monday, October 7.
Support the GFO with Amazon Smile in Shopping App
If
you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support Genealogical Forum
Of Oregon Inc. in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations. 1. If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the App on your Android device. 2. View Settings and select AmazonSmile. 3. Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, you can update your App. Click here for instructions. AmazonSmile is not currently available for Apple iOS users. Amazon will let us know when it becomes available. If you haven’t yet registered to support the GFO while you shop, click here to get going! And we’d like to say, “Thank you!” to all of you who are already AmazonSmile users.
Two Genealogy TV Series Air Soon
If you enjoy watching genealogy stories unfold, you’ll have two TV shows to choose from this fall. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
returns for its sixth season on PBS. It will feature a wide range of
well known people including Terry Gross, Jordan Peele, Nancy Pelosi,
Queen Latifah, Jeff Goldblum and Angelica Huston, to name a few. It
debuts on OPB on Tuesday, October 8 at 8 p.m.
A brand new program called A New Leaf
by Ancestry is coming to NBC. Unlike other genealogy programs, A New
Leaf focuses on everyday people, not celebrities finding their roots. If
you read online that it’s part of the network’s Saturday morning
line-up, that does not hold true in Portland. KGW-TV is airing the first
episode on Saturday, October, 5 at 6:30 p.m.
We are delighted that Portland Center Stage is offering friends of GFO two special offers for an upcoming play that happens to revolve around genealogy! Redwood
is billed as “A beautiful, humor-filled excavation of our shared
history. When a hip hop lovin’ uncle obsessed with Ancestry.com starts
digging into the past, an interracial couple finds that they have a lot
more (and a lot less) in common than they thought. Filled with comedy,
wit, and dance, this singular American story is about learning to live
and love in a present that’s overpopulated with ghosts.” On
October 26, GFO President Vince Patton and Director at Large Julie
Ramos, will talk before the performance, at about 6:45 p.m., about all
the GFO offers and why we find building personal links to history so
valuable. Redwood runs from October 26 through November 17 at Portland Center Stage at the Armory. PCS has two offers for friends of the GFO: October 26: Use promo code “GFO” for $25 tickets. October 27-November 17: Use promo code “COMMUNITY” for $10 off tickets. Get tickets here.
Survey Results: Years dedicated to family history
Last week, we asked how many years you’ve been doing genealogy, and at what age you began.
How old were you when you started?
▪ preteen – 4 ▪ teens – 7 ▪ 20s – 8 ▪ 30s – 12 ▪ 40s – 17 ▪ 50s – 6 ▪ 60s – 8 ▪ 75 – 1 The average being 38.17 years. Common themes among the comments were the wish to have started sooner and how much fun it is to research. Here are a couple of comments we particularly enjoyed. I was interested, yes, but mainly since my new husband was working an insane number of hours, I just needed something to do. I enrolled in a community education course and have been hooked ever since, much to my husband’s chagrin. All his fault!I still love everything but my piles of paper. If you’d like to see all the comments, you can do so here.
New Survey: Ancestral Education
Many
of our ancestors didn’t have the opportunity to get much schooling.
There were chores and farming to be done. This week, we’re asking
questions about high school and advanced education your ancestors may
have received. Take the survey now.
Saturday, October 5th Fall Seminar with Fritz Juengling: German Research 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Held at Self Enhancement, Inc., 3920 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA (map) This event requires registration. GFO Library Closed all day. Sunday, October 6th Fall Half-Day Seminar with Fritz Juengling: Dutch Research 9:30 a.m. – Noon Held at the GFO Library. This event requires registration. GFO Library opens to patrons at 12:00 p.m. See above for information regarding traffic impacts due to the Portland Marathon. Monday, October 7th Free First Monday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GFO Library open to non-members for free. Tuesday, October 8th Board Meeting 6:10 – 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 2nd PMUG College 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Join us for Mac Photos 101. ▪ Make your photos look their best ▪ Learn how to retrieve photos from other sources ▪ …. and much more! To register: Call 503-228-1779; Email: college@pmug.org. Bring your Mac/iPad to participate with instruction. If you would like additional info for attending this class, please email us. GFO Library Open Late to 8:00 p.m.
We are having Garry Bush at our regular Genealogy meeting Oct 10 as the program. Our meeting start at 7:00pm at the Orchard’s Methodist Church 1213 Burrell Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501. We have a Coffee time at 6:30pm and will follow up with business meeting after the presentation.
“The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Made in China?
China, Sea Otters and Thomas Jefferson
Experience
the unfamiliar story of how Chinese voyages and legends influenced men
to explore and perish searching for the mythical River of the West and
the Northwest Passage. Eventually this saga compelled Thomas Jefferson
to send Lewis & Clark to the Pacific Ocean.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil
War – Fall meeting of Fort Walla Walla Camp 3
~ October 19, 2019 at 1:00 to 3:00;
Guest speaker at 1:15 pm (sack lunch-social @ 12-1:00)
~ At Yakima Valley Genealogical
Library, 1901 S. 12 th Ave., Union Gap WA 98903
All public
invited. Mr. Jo N. Miles’ program will be on Kamiakin Country. The
stories of the Yakima Valley in the mid 1850 s about hostilities
between the Chiefs and Tribes and the US Army. From his book,
Kamiakin Country. Books will be available for sale and
signing.
Mr. Miles is from Richland, WA and now
Yakima. He holds a degree from the University of Arizona and is a US
Army veteran. He held a career in public administration, including 17
years on the Yakima Reservation. He is an expert researcher and
writer on the early history of Washington Territory.
Questions can direct to Don Jameson
(Camp Commander) 509 965 1390
TIP OF THE WEEK – OUR BOOKSHELVES This edition’s tip comes from Sue Jensen, Library Director at SGS, in the form of a Q&A session.
Question: “My great-grandparents lived in Orange County, New York. How do I find information on Orange County, New York in Seattle Genealogical Society’s Library?”
Answer: “First, go to the New York section of our bookshelves and look for this manila colored “county card” shown in the left photo below. Look down the list for Orange County and see that it has the #36. All our books are numbered with the state first, then the county # and finally the sequence # of the book in that County’s collection. So, NY 36-1 would be the first book cataloged in Orange County in our collection in New York. NY 36-1 is the “call number” for that book. The “county card” (left) and book “call number”(right) are shown in these photos:
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You may also find a book and its call number in our library by using the Library Catalog you can find on our website: www.seagensoc.org
LAST CHANCE – REGISTER NOW! SGS FALL SEMINAR SGS is pleased to have Tom Jones, renowned genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and educator, for our Fall Seminar on October 5th. His presentation this year will be Creating Credible Conclusions While Circumnavigating Walls. Come learn how to forge innovative paths around research brick walls with confidence and ethics.
In addition to the all-day seminar on Saturday, Oct 5th, Tom Jones will present two sessions of “Planning an Exhaustive Search” on Sunday, Oct 6th, at the SGS Library. The Sunday sessions are limited to 30 attendees each and the seats are nearly full. Hurry! Click here to Register Online Now or Print a Brochure to Register by Mail
MICROFILM READER, FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED Seattle Genealogical Society would like to offer our extra microfilm reader to the first person, or Society, to come retrieve it. It is located in our library at 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA. If you are interested, please contact SGS at: operations@seagensoc.org with “Microfilm Reader” in the Subject Line. FREE CLASS DIGGING DEEP : DOING HISTORICAL RESEARCH The Puget Sound Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives, in Bellevue, WA, is offering the class Digging Deep from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm on October 19, 2019. Designed for teachers, students, beginning genealogists, local heritage volunteers and others interested in exploring the past, you’ll get practical advice and learn the basic steps for gathering the information that you will need to investigate and interpret a historical topic. In this class, discover:
· What historical sources are & how to use them · What primary sources are & aren’t · What secondary sources are & why they’re useful · How to use the library system in your research · How to use archival collections · How to find and use reliable online resources . How to properly cite your sources · How to use information from different sources
For additional information, contact Mike Saunders, Washington State Archives, Puget Sound Branch at mike.saunders@sos.wa.gov or 425-564-3950. DO NOT FORGET THE FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Remember the SGS Membership Meeting is Saturday, October 12, from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm, followed by a Second Saturday Series presentation. The topic will be The New SGS Website. SAVE THE DATE
Tom Jones – Guest Speaker, SGS 2019 Fall Seminar, Fairview Christian School, 844 NE 78th St, Seattle, WA October 5-6, 2019 Back by popular demand! We are delighted to have Dr. Tom Jones visit Seattle once again. Tom is an award-winning genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and educator. He has co-edited the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002, and he is the author of the textbooks Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation. Click here to Register Online Now or Print a Brochure to Register by Mail
CGSI Genealogical & Cultural Conference, Lincoln, NE October 15-19, 2019 The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) is the leader in genealogy and family history in the geographical areas now known as the Czech and Slovak Republics. Their 2019 conference is the premier event to learn about techniques for genealogical research in those areas.
For additional information and registration, visit the website: www.cgsievents.com
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, SGS Fall Seminar with Tom Jones, at Fairview Christian School. The SGS Library will be closed so our volunteers may attend the seminar.
Sunday, October 6, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright. Q&A first hour, while focus second hour in on Genome Mate Pro.
Saturday, October 12, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Family Tree for Family Search Interest Group, with leader Lou Daly. Rescheduled date & time due to the seminar on October 5.
Saturday, October 12, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm, SGS Fall Membership Meeting
Saturday, October 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Second Saturday Speaker Series – The New SGS Website , Learn how to log into the new web site and to use the new features; stay current with our events; access our research resources and add your family’s name to our surname registry. Facilitators: David Rimmer, Ann Wright, Christine Schomaker and Heidi Mair Sunday, October 13, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Scandinavian Special Interest Group – meets quarterly with Karen Knudson. Share info and discuss researching your Scandinavian ancestors.
Monday, October 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, WAY To Go! Workshop: A Methodology for Efficient Report Writing (Classes and Workshops) Online only; with Jill Morelli, CG. Session 1 (Pre Registration is Required). Write as you go is a method of writing reports efficiently and accurately. By focusing your attention on a single research question coupled with other techniques learned in the program, this two session course will improve the efficiency of your product. Brick wall problems, client, and research reports benefit from this approach. There will be assignments. Maximum class size is 30 members, with priority given to SGS members. $40 for members, $50 for non-members
On June 11, 2019 I wrote an article calling for the viewers of this blog to help by sending in articles that might interest our 850+ readers. I received one article and I want to thank the person that sent it in.
Last weekend the WSGS board met and we are going to try to get articles by having an idea to write articles about. This is the first one on unique sources for your research that may be hidden in your genealogical society library, a local museum, or privately owned.
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society had collected what we called the postal forwarding books. They were city directories that had been taken apart, 4 blank lined pages added between each city directory page then they were rebound in books about an inch thick, so you might get a 1915 A as one book, 1915 B another book and so on. EWGS has about 200 of these books, earliest is 1903 and the last ones are in WWII. There are many missing letters. We contacted the post office in Washington DC to see is this was done anywhere else in the country, and they were surprised any post office did this. Unlike normal city directories that only went to the city limits, the postal forwarding addresses also includes county residents that had their mail forwarded also.
1915 L-Mc page
Notice the red line in each column, the page is divided into 4 parts, pages 1 and 2 in the left column and pages 3 and 4 in the right column. Notice also some of the new addresses are in this page where they crossed out the old address and added the new address.
1915 Page 3 forwarding addresses
Notice some people moved several times Miss Agnes McLean has 4 addresses on this page, the first three crossed out. Most new addresses are still in Spokane, but many are in other cities or states.
1915 Postal Forwarding addresses Page 4
These books used to be on the shelves in the genealogy section of the Spokane Public library, but their condition got so bad they were pulled and put in storage in the library. You could still look at them but you had to ask at the office for someone to bring it up from storage. A grant from Washington Digital Heritage has allowed the library to start putting them online so everyone can have access. 1915 and older are online here:
So do you know of a unique source that would interest other genealogists? Write a small article preferably in Word, with or without graphics and send it to me Charles Hansen at CharlesMike4903@gmail.com
German Americans are the second largest ancestry group in the nation. But can you make sense of the names? Can you decipher records you find written in German? Sure you can, if you listen to Fritz Juengling’s lessons. Do a deep dive into locating German records using FamilySearch.
Learn key German words, phrases, and phonetics to decipher records, as
well as naming conventions to identify who is who. Understand the
well-known, and lesser-known, factors for emigration. The GFO is proud to bring Fritz to Portland for our annual Fall Seminar on Oct. 5 and 6. Saturday is all about German research and will be held at the Center for Self Enhancement (3920 N. Kerby Ave., Portland). Sunday’s
half-day seminar, held at the GFO Library, focuses on learning the best
way to approach Dutch research, what records were created and why, and
how to access those records. Become familiar with key words, phrases,
and naming patterns to decipher and understand what you find. Seats are still available. Register now for one or both days! Download the flyer for full details.
There are another three dozen great reasons to attend our Fall Seminar: Prizes! Everyone who attends will receive a free online course from GenealogicalStudies.com. Everyone who attends qualifies for discounts on Family Tree DNA test kits. In addition, we offer a raffle. Prizes include: * FamilyTreeDNA Family Finder test kit ($60) * Living DNA Test Kit from find my past * 1 Year Subscription to GenealogyBank ($70 – 2 winners) * 3 Month Tier One Subscription to GEDMatch * Copy of Legacy Family Tree software * 1 Year of Legacy Family Tree webinars ($50) * 3 Months Access to HistoryGeo.com ($60 – 2 Winners) * 1 Year Membership in Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon plus 2 hours personal research coaching * 1 Year Membership in Virtual Genealogical Association * 2 online courses from the full 250 lesson catalog from GenealogicalStudies.com * Lunch with speaker Fritz Juengling (5 Winners) Plus dozens more! Raffle tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5, so bring some cash.
2 Volunteers needed for GFO Fall Seminar
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help at our Fall Seminar. We still need one or two people on Saturday to help with the raffle in the morning, only until lunch time. Might you be able to help?
GFO’s Connie Lenzen Receives Another National Honor
The Association of Professional Genealogists
awarded Connie Lenzen the APG Professional Achievement Award at its
recent conference in Salt Lake City. This recognizes exceptional
professional achievement and ethical behavior with contributions to the
field of genealogy. APG’s
announcement says, “A researcher, educator, author, and volunteer,
Connie was chosen for the award for her impact on genealogy in Oregon,
as well as in the U.S.” She is a past president for the Board for Certification of Genealogists, a past president for the APG Oregon Chapter, an instructor for the Boston University Genealogy Certificate Program, and authored Research in Oregon, 2nd edition. It’s quite a year for Connie. Last spring the National Genealogical Society awarded her a fellowship. A member of the GFO for 45 years, we consider Connie to be part of the GFO’s DNA. We’re thrilled for you, Connie!
The first Wednesday of the month is now DNA Q&A: Beyond the Basics.
This meeting is for those who have already taken a DNA test, understand
the results and have begun to use the results in expanding your family
tree. The third Wednesday of the month is now DNA Q&A: The Basics. This meeting is for those who are just beginning to use DNA testing for genealogy. Group
leader Lisa McCullough has a gift for explaining these complex topics
in language everyone can understand. Feel free to drop in for either
monthly session at 1 p.m. Remember, all our Special Interest Groups are free and open to everyone, non-members included.
We are delighted that Portland Center Stage is offering friends of GFO two special offers for an upcoming play that happens to revolve around genealogy! Redwood
is billed as “a beautiful, humor-filled excavation of our shared
history. When Steve Durbin sets out to chart his Black family’s ancestry
online, his revelations unwittingly throw his entire family into
turmoil.” On
October 26, GFO President Vince Patton and Director at Large Julie
Ramos, will talk before the performance, at about 6:45 p.m., about all
the GFO offers and why we find building personal links to history so
valuable. Redwood runs from October 26 through November 17 at Portland Center Stage at the Armory. PCS has two offers for friends of the GFO: October 26: Use promo code “GFO” for $25 tickets. October 27-November 17: Use promo code “COMMUNITY” for $10 off tickets. Get tickets here.
Anyone with colonial roots may be captivated by History
of the Town of Palmer Massachusetts, Early Known as The Elbow Tract:
Including Records of The Plantation, District and Town 1716-1889. J.
H. Temple compiled this 602-page local history, complete with a
genealogical register. It was published by the town of Palmer in 1889. Even
130 years ago, Temple knew he was preserving valuable information when
he wrote, “The lists of names of the early settlers and of residents at
various dates down to modern times, will possess special interest to
genealogists.” Two
maps set this book apart. Map 1 folds out to show the Original Elbow
District from 1716 to 1752, including the names of individual land
owners. Map 2 folds out to show Palmer in 1761.
All
the pages and maps are as dark and readable as when they were
published. However, the hardback cover has separated from the spine. Other first editions of this book sell online for $169. Due to the spine separation, our price is $60 if you pick it up at the GFO Library. $68 if we ship it. Please contact booksales@gfo.org if you are interested. (Do not inquire at the reception desk first; receptionists do not handle these book sales.)
Survey Results: Closest Brick Wall
Many
of the missing ancestor stories we received centered on DNA discoveries
(not the parent expected), orphans, and out of wedlock births. Also,
according to respondents, Irish ancestors are particularly elusive.
Among the interesting stories were these: ▪ Amazingly,
I’ve managed to identify most of my 4th great-grandparents, but three
sets of them have proven to be brick walls for me (one set in North
Carolina, one set in Ireland, and one set in Sweden). I’ve begun to
wonder if those particular ancestors were part of an early 19th-century
witness protection program… ▪ I
don’t know much about my maternal grandfather who supposedly was
orphaned at a young age and raised by his grandparents. I have a set of
names, but are they the names of the people who raised him or of his
parents? ▪ I
have been at my brick wall for 21 years. My 3rd great grandfather’s
name was William Pender. He was from Ireland and was in the British 99th
Regiment of Foot. His Regiment was sent to Canada to fight the
Americans in the war of 1812. His wife’s name was Elizabeth Pepperhide. I
cannot find anything beyond them. I know that William signed his
military papers near Roundtree, Ireland. After the War of 1812, they
stayed in Canada and two generations later my great grandfather and his
family immigrated to Washington. They were among the first settlers in
Clark county.
New Survey: How long have you been doing genealogy?
We
know our hobby typically has a “more mature” demographic. We’re
curious, how many years have you been working on family history?
This week at GFO … Saturday, September 28th British Group 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This month we will discuss: * Online sources for News * Duane Funk will report on this year’s trip to England and Scotland * Any Recent Successes * Brick walls: Yours if you got ’em Anyone with an interest in English/Welsh/Scottish research is welcome to join us. Questions may be directed to: Duane Funk at uk@gfo.org Sunday, September 29th Library Work Party 9:00 a.m. Noon There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9 and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so; others work the full time. You are welcome to do either. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there. Tuesday, October 1st Italian Ancestry Group 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This month’s topic: Find your ancestor’s Italian civil records Italian Civil Records represent one of the greatest record sets in size, importance, and availability in all of Italian genealogical research. Your immigrant ancestor’s Italian Civil Records don’t need to be a mystery anymore. Come join other Italian-American genealogists and find out what civil records are, how to excavate them, and what types are available since Italian Unification, 1866 – 1910! Ci vediamo! If you have questions or want more information, contact Nancy Metheny at italian@gfo.org. Wednesday, October 2nd Learn and Chat 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Co-facilitator Sandy Alto aptly named Learn and Chat as a “genealogy self-help” group. Please bring tales of your latest genealogy related adventures and a wish list of subjects to build our calendar. Facilitators: Jeanne Quan and Sandy Alto. learnandchat@gfo.org DNA Q&A: Beyond the Basics 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The presentation will cover the free DNA analysis tools at GEDmatch, a third-party DNA website. GEDmatch is a great place to compare your DNA with others who have taken a DNA test from any one of the many DNA testing companies and have uploaded their DNA results to GEDmatch. This meeting is for those who have already taken a DNA test, understand the results and have begun to use the results in expanding your family tree.General questions are welcome at the end of each planned discussion. Lisa McCullough leads this group.. Questions? dna_qa@gfo.org GFO Library Open Late to 8:00 p.m.
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