DNA Fundamentals for Genealogy

June 13-18, 2021

This course will focus on understanding, interpreting, and applying DNA test results in genealogy. Instructional sessions will build from basic principles of DNA inheritance of all types of DNA (Y and X chromosomes and mitochondrial and autosomal DNA) and how each can be used to advance genealogical research. The pros and cons of ethnicity percentages will be discussed, as will the limitations of DNA test results. Combining DNA with documentary research will be emphasized. Hands-on sessions will integrate problem solving with the use of tools, those provided by the testing companies as well as third parties such as DNA Painter, GEDmatch, and clustering. The Early Texans DNA Project will be highlighted as an example of a far-ranging DNA project that benefits many.

Faculty

• Patti Lee Hobbs, CG®, Coordinator
• Dana Leeds
• Jennifer Stone Randolph
• Debbie Parker Wayne, CG®

Course Schedule (all times are Central Daylight Time)

The words Certified Genealogist and designation CG are registered certification marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the designations Certified Genealogical Lecturer and CGL are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by certificants after periodic competency evaluations (and only during the current five-year period for which they are certified).