Going REALLY deep with Y-DNA Analysis: Case Study

Heritage Quest Research Library

Now that you have your Y-DNA results and have figured out some family connections and ethnicity, how do you get to the deep understanding of the origins of your Y-DNA? Why do a BIG Y? What can you expect from the results of a BIG Y? Why should you spend the money for a BIG Y? What is the difference between Family Tree Y-DNA and Y-Full BIG Y results? What does it mean when you see family names that you have never heard of in the results? How do you research different clusters of families with dissimilar names?

Presented by Dr. Laura Livingston

Fee:  $15.00

[Due to a mix-up in the scheduling of this class in February we are presenting it again, this month.]

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GEDmatch Demonstration

Heritage Quest Research Library

Learn about both free and FEE tools available from this site. See if it is worth it for you to pay for those tools. Learn how to determine what generation to be looking at for those that are related, and some insight into what those chromosome browsers are telling you.

Presented by Judy Line

Fee:  $15.00

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DNA Seminar: Understanding DNA Test Results & Connecting with Your Cousins

Heritage Quest Research Library

My DNA test results are back! Now what should I do?  After receiving your DNA results, learn how to navigate the results, understand ethnicity reports, geographical background maps and identifying cousin matches with the different testing companies.  Also learn to communicate effectively with potential cousins.
Note: Salad Lunch will be provided, Advance registration required.
Presented by Janet O'Connor Camarata
Fee:  $50
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Going REALLY deep with Y-DNA Analysis: Two Case Studies

Heritage Quest Research Library

Now that you have your Y-DNA results and have figured out some family connections and ethnicity, how do you get to the deep understanding of the origins of your Y-DNA? Why do a BIG Y? What can you expect from the results of a BIG Y? Why should you spend the money for a BIG Y? What is the difference between Family Tree Y-DNA and Y-Full BIG Y results? What does it mean when you see family names that you have never heard of in the results? How do you research different clusters of families with dissimilar names?

Instructor:  Dr. Laura Livingston

Fee:  $15

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DNA & Genealogy Today

Heritage Quest Research Library

What is an SNP, Nucleotide, HaploGroup? This class will define many of the terms you will hear when dealing with DNA. You will learn abou the different types of DNA and who you may and may not get that DNA from. You will learn what each test may be able to tell you.
Instructor;  Judy Line
Fee:  $15
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