Diahan Southard
Diahan Southard holds a degree in Microbiology and has worked with the
Sorenson Molecular
Genealogy Foundation since the genetic genealogy industry
has been an industry. She's the author
of several quick guides on genetic genealogy, a regular contributor to Genealogy Gems, featured writer for Family
Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Genealogy
Today, as well as a lecturer at national conferences such as RootsTech.
1. A Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy
It seems to be
all the rage, this DNA testing for genealogy.
But what can it really tell you? Perhaps even more importantly, what
CAN’T it tell you? Come learn the basics
behind DNA testing and genealogy, and walk away with confidence in this new
area of research.
2. Organizing Your
GENETIC Genealogy
Perhaps you have
tested the genetic genealogy waters and have now found that you are drowning in
data and new genetic cousins. With
autosomal DNA it is especially tricky to stay afloat as most people have
hundreds of matches. This lecture will cover a few methods you can start using
today to help you organize your genetic genealogy research.
3. DNA Testing and Your Ethnic Origins
Can I find out
if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test? Why does my test say I have an ancestral
origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Come get some answers!
So you have had
your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take
you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to
start making your DNA work for you.
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