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Genealogical & DNA Seminar

Presented by

Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association and the Pioneer Heritage Center
Sponsors: LSUS College of Arts and Sciences and Events and Community Initiatives

Saturday August 12, 2023

Speaker - Patti Huff Smith

Patti Huff Smith

Patti Smith is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, and Texas State Genealogical Society. She is Vice President and Director of Marketing for the Dallas Genealogical Society. She earned her Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and completed Diahan Southard’s Academy DNA Skills course. Patti worked as a marketing coordinator for ten years, and nine years for motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar as a sales representative, seminar facilitator, and speaker.


Seminar Location

LSUS Campus, University Center

One University Place, Shreveport, Louisiana


Schedule and Topics

8:00am Doors Open - Registration/Sign in
9:00am Opening Remarks
9:15am Overview of Genetic Genealogy
10:45am Why Use DNA in your Genealogy Research? What will you learn from DNA testing?
11:45am Lunch
1:00pm How to use Ancestry.com ThruLines: Setting up for success, identifying the DNA icons, linking your DNA to your family tree, and how to avoid confirmation bias.
2:25pm Introduction to GEDmatch; Wrap up with a DNA case study using all elements in this program.

 

Early Registration Recommended * Door Prizes & more

Cost of Seminar: $40 includes lunch if registration received by August 6, 2023
Register online at www.altgenealogy.com PayPal accepted.
For information send email to: altgenassn@gmail.com

Map of LSUS Campus

Seminar Location

University Center is #6 on the map
(note: this is not a building number, just a map key #)

LSUS Map

 

Lectures

  1. Overview of Genetic Genealogy, includes helpful DNA terminology and websites to help equip DNA enthusiasts. Along with the 5 top DNA testing sites and what they can provide.
  2. Why use DNA in Your Genealogy Research? What will you learn from DNA testing? Understanding the benefits of your DNA results.
  3. How to use Ancestry.com ThruLines: Setting up for success, identifying the DNA icons, linking your DNA to your family tree, and how to avoid confirmation bias.
  4. Introduction to GEDmatch, a free database for genetic genealogy research using autosomal DNA from DNA testing sites.

    **Wrap up with a DNA case study using all elements of this program**