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Ancestry DNA: Best Practices & Recent Changes

AncestryDNA is the most popular DNA testing company and over 22 million people have purchased their test kits or received them as gifts. In this presentation Ed McGuire will explain all of the major features provided to customers – from … Continued

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Digging Thru Documents and DNA to Solve Family Mysteries

The Family History Library is the largest genealogical repository in the world and its free website, FamilySearch.org, is the way to access this collection online. You might have searched FamilySearch.org before, but there’s a lot more there than you think. … Continued

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Finding Online Vital Records in Ireland

With the loss of all 19th century censuses in Ireland, parish registers and civil registrations became the indispensable collections for Irish family research. In this talk, you will learn where, and when, churches started to record vital events and how … Continued

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Introduction to atDNA Testing
Deciding if DNA evidence can help you solve genealogical mysteries can be perplexing. Can DNA even address your specific question? Which type of test will work for your problem? Which testing company should you choose? In this 90-minute talk, Ed McGuire will address each question. He will explain how the tests work, how DNA results complement traditional evidence and how to choose the best option to fit your situation. Ed will also address the time and costs involved as well as security issues and ethical considerations.
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Three Case Studies with DNA and Documents

Sometimes, gaining insight into how a new tool can help solve an existing problem is best demonstrated with actual examples. Case studies are particularly powerful vehicles for visualizing the simple power of complex methods. They are especially useful when showing … Continued

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Understanding & Using Your DNA Test Results

Many genealogists’ initial reactions to their DNA test results are information overload and confusion. If you are awaiting results or have already received them, then this 90-minute presentation can help you move from bewilderment to understanding. Ed McGuire will discuss … Continued

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Vermont Research in the 18th Century

“Vermont Research in the 18th Century” presents a brief pre-settlement history of New England. It then uses maps to illustrate the issues around border disputes in western New England. From that outline, Drew Bartley will discuss the records that survive, … Continued

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