Texas Genealogy Events Calendar
To submit an item for the calendar email calendar@txsgs.org
The following genealogical events are currently scheduled. This calendar includes Partner Societies that are offering one-day or multiple-day workshops and seminars, as well as national and international conferences. It does not include monthly meetings.
Check each Partner Society’s listing or website for their regular meeting information.
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Oklahoma Genealogical Society 2014 Fall Seminar
October 4, 2014 @ 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
DNA and Your Genealogy: Breaking Down Walls and Finding Family
Saturday, Oct 4, 2014 – Oklahoma History Center – 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, OKC
Featuring Debbie Parker Wayne, Board Certified Genealogist and Genealogical Speaker
Debbie Parker Wayne’s research is focused on genetic (DNA) research as well as traditional research. She specializes in Texas, Southwest and the Southern U.S. In addition to her research, Debbie coordinates and teaches comprehensive, interactive genetic genealogy courses teaching how to interpret and apply DNA test results to your genealogy.
Join us to learn how DNA testing can help you break down walls and grow your family tree!
Sessions:
- GATA GACC! DNA and Genetic Genealogy Today: Learn where we are today using DNA for genealogy. Maximize Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA test results to contribute to genealogical research goals.
- Maternal Lines: Using Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Understand mitochondrial DNA testing with an introduction to analysis of test results. Sample research problems demonstrate how mtDNA can be used by genealogists.
- Paternal Lines: Using Y-DNA: Learn details of Y-DNA testing including how to analyze test results. Findings can corroborate your paper trail or place you on the right research path.
- Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent: Learn to link families using autosomal DNA test results from any testing company. Maximize impact on your genealogical research goals. Includes how to use test results such as those from 23andMe and Family Tree DNA Family Finder tests.
Early Bird Registration ends September 13, 2014
Members $35/Non-members $45
After September 13
Members $45/Non-members $55
Registration includes lunch.
For more information and to register please visit our website: http://www.okgensoc.org/