| Schedule | Special Offers & Door prizes | Recorded Presentations & Videos | Instructor Bios |
Welcome!
Thank you for registering for the online conference, DNA: Interpreting Your Results
You’ve taken a DNA test, received the results—now what? This online conference, led by American Ancestors genetic genealogists, will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to interpret your results, make important genealogical connections, and take your family history research to the next level. Throughout the seminar, presenters will use a number of interactive case studies to demonstrate the process of interpreting results and making conclusions.
Through your participation in this online conference, you will be able to:
- Participate in multiple sessions throughout the day
- Hear from renowned speakers, genetic experts, and professional genealogists
- Interact with instructors and fellow attendees
- Stay engaged with surveys and quizzes to test your knowledge
- Take advantage of special offers and virtual “door prizes”
- Download and/or print handouts, worksheets, and other resources
- Access recordings of each presentation until November 30, 2018
Instructors include: Christopher C. Child, Editor of the "Genetics and Genealogy" Column in American Ancestors magazine; Tom Dreyer, American Ancestors Genealogist; Pamela Holland, American Ancestors Researcher
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
You will have access to all the material on this page from the time you register until November 30, 2018.
During the breaks you will have the opportunity to explore our website, answer survey questions, take advantage of special offers on books and DNA kits, or simply, take a break! REMEMBER: If you miss any of the presentations, you will be able to view a recording of each session on this webpage.
| Topic & Presenter | Description |
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Reading Your Results, presented by Pam Holland |
Learn how to interpret your predicted results, maximize connections with relatives, and utilize the basic and—enhanced--tools found on the leading testing sites. |
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Making the Match, presented by Tom Dreyer |
You’ve found a match! Learn how to identify the relationship and determine the common ancestor. In many cases, you will need to review several people’s results and even solicit DNA from those unknown to you. Gain important strategies for piecing together these connections and how to find—and approach—key test takers. |
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Understanding Unexpected Results, presented by Christopher Child |
Unexpected DNA results occur somewhat frequently. Before you jump to an incorrect conclusion, learn how to spot these results, determine all of the possible connections, and develop a plan of action. |
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Getting the Most from Online DNA Tools, presented by Tom Dreyer and Pam Holland |
There are a growing number of free and paid online tools available to help you manage your DNA results and increase your potential matches. Learn how to leverage GEDmatch, DNA Painter, and AncesTrees and take your DNA study to the next level. |
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Testing Your Knowledge: DNA Case Studies, presented by Christopher C. Child |
Using a number of case studies, our final session will use real-world examples to show you how to apply what we’ve learned and develop appropriate conclusions. |
SPECIAL OFFERS & DOOR PRIZES
SPECIALS: For conference attendees only! — Save $20 on an AncestryDNA kit at our online bookstore. Just enter American AncestorsDNA as your promo code at the time of online checkout. Offer valid until September 1.
AND- Book your DNA Expert Review and Research Package and save up to $300 before prices increase on September 1, 2018! Contact research@nehgs.org for a free estimate.
DOOR PRIZES: Everyone has been entered to win a 30-minute consultation with a genealogist—two chances to win! Congratulations to Kim Estes of Clyde, Texas and Kimberly Quintero of American Fork, Utah.
RECORDED PRESENTATIONS
Online Conference: DNA: Interpreting Your Results
Presented by: Christopher C. Child, Editor of the "Genetics and Genealogy" Column in American Ancestors magazine; Tom Dreyer, American Ancestors Genealogist; Pamela Holland, American Ancestors Researcher
Running Time: 6:01:19
Session 1 (3:47)
Session 2 (1:14:58)
Session 3 (2:29:46)
Session 4 (3:44:53)
Session 5 (5:59:51)
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Christopher C. Child, Senior Genealogist of the Newbury Street Press and Editor of The Mayflower Descendant has worked for various departments at American Ancestors since 1997 and became a full-time employee in July 2003. He has been a member of American Ancestors since the age of eleven. He is the editor of the genetics & genealogy column in American Ancestors magazine and has written several articles in American Ancestors, The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, and The Mayflower Descendant. He is the co-editor of The Ancestry of Catherine Middleton (American Ancestors, 2011), co-author of The Descendants of Judge John Lowell of Newburyport, Massachusetts (Newbury Street Press, 2011) and Ancestors and Descendants of George Rufus Brown and Alice Nelson Pratt (Newbury Street Press, 2013), and author of The Nelson Family of Rowley, Massachuestts (Newbury Street Press, 2014). Chris holds a B.A. in history from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His areas of expertise include Southern New England, especially Connecticut; New York; ancestry of notable figures, especially presidents; genetics and genealogy; African-American and Native-American genealogy, 19th and 20th Century research, westward migrations out of New England, and applying to hereditary societies.
Tom Dreyer, Genealogist, has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University and has been a genealogical researcher for the past thirty years. He assists patrons at our Library and Archives in Boston, provides one-on-one DNA consultations, and has given several workshops and lectures on using DNA in family history throughout New England. His areas of expertise include New England, Nebraska, Missouri, and Germany.
Pam Holland, Researcher, is a certificate holder from the Boston University Genealogical Research program and has researched family history for over 14 years. She has attended numerous genealogical institutes, including Samford University Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). She also has a B.A. from the College of Wooster and a M.S. from Northeastern University. Her areas of interest include New England, New York (both city and state), Ireland, Germany, Social History, and DNA.
Course Handouts
Session 1 Handout
Session 1 Slides Worksheet
Session 1 Slides (large)
Session 2 Handout
Session 2 Slides Worksheet
Session 2 Slides (large)
Session 3 Handout
Session 3 Slide Worksheet
Session 3 Slides (large)
Session 4 Handout
Session 4 Slides Worksheet
Session 4 Slides (large)
Session 5 Handout
Session 5 Slides Worksheet
Session 5 Slides (large)
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