Event—Adult Education

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

This two-session seminar provides an in-depth exploration of the many tools available through the free-third party website GEDmatch.

Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (by February 10): $120
Regular Price (after February 10): $132

Seminar Description

This two-session seminar provides an in-depth exploration of the many tools available through the free-third party website GEDmatch. These tools substantially increase the user's ability to derive meaningful information from autosomal DNA test results. The first session explores each tool, including practical case examples. The second session is a guided, hands-on laboratory experience using the participant's own DNA test results. Participants must bring their own laptop. Two sessions.

Karen Stanbary, Certified Genealogist¹, is a professional genealogist trained in advanced genealogical methodologies and the use of DNA analysis in complex genealogical problem-solving.

¹The words Certified Genealogist, and the designation CG, are a registered certification mark 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:

  • None

First Readings:

  • None

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