Event—Adult Education

Genetic Genealogy: GEDmatch--A Power Tool for Autosomal DNA Analysis

This seminar provides a hands-on, in-depth exploration of the many tools available via the free-third party website GEDmatch.

Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (by September 1): $130
Regular Price (after September 1): $143

This seminar is full. If you would like to be on the wait list, please call (312) 255-3700.

Seminar Description

This seminar provides a hands-on, in-depth exploration of the many tools available via the free-third party website GEDmatch. The tools substantially increase the user's ability to derive meaningful information from autosomal DNA test results. This is a hands-on course using the participant's own DNA test results. Requires participants to bring their own laptop. Two sessions.

Karen Stanbary, CG (SM),* is a professional genealogist trained in advanced genealogical methodologies and the use of DNA analysis in complex genealogical problem-solving.
*The words Certified Genealogist are a registered certification mark, and the designation CG, is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by Board-certified genealogists after periodic competency evaluation.

Materials List

Required:

  • There are no required materials for this class.

First Reading:

  • There is no reading assignment for the first class.

This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.