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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ETGS 2016 Seminar on Advanced DNA
April 23, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Session Topics
- Session 1: “Genetic Genealogy Today: DNA Inheritance”. A review of genetic genealogy basics such as the inheritance patterns of each type of DNA used for genealogy. This includes an introduction to some of the tools to be illustrated in later sessions.
- Session 2: “Genetic Genealogy Company Comparisons”. Information on how to choose a DNA testing company, the pros & cons of each company’s offerings, and the tests available today; “Tools and Applications for mtDNA” . Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze mitochondrial DNA (passed along the matrilineal line).
- Session 3: “Tools and Applications for Y-DNA”. Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze Y-DNA (passed along the patrilineal line).
- Session 4: “Tools and Applications for atDNA”. Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze autosomal DNA (inherited through all ancestral lines).
Registration Details
- Cost: $10.00 per current ETGS Members \ $20.00 per Non-Member.
- Walk-Ins are welcome, but are not guaranteed handouts.
- Download Registration Form & Flyer: ETGS 2016 Seminar Wayne DNA Flyer.
Visit the ETGS website for more details.