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Genetic Genealogy Conference

LIVE! Friday, June 4, 2021

4:00pm – 5:00pm

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Topic: Social Hour/Individual Topics

B/I/A

Genetic Genealogy Social HourGenetic Genealogy Social Hour

Conference Group SocialConference Group Social

Sponsor: SCGS

Topic: DNA - General

C/W

B/I/A

The Genes in the Jeans: Women, Brick Walls and Genetic ToolsThe Genes in the Jeans: Women, Brick Walls and Genetic Tools

Roberta J. EstesRoberta J. Estes

LIVE! Saturday, June 5, 2021

8:00am – 9:00am

Topic: DNA - Unknown Parentage

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Using DNA to Solve "Unknown Parentage Cases" in Your Family TreeUsing DNA to Solve "Unknown Parentage Cases" in Your Family Tree

Dr. Maurice J. GleesonDr. Maurice J. Gleeson

9:15am – 10:15am

Topic: African Diaspora/DNA - X Chromosome

I/A

X-DNA Matters: How Your X-Chromosome Can Grow Your Family TreeX-DNA Matters: How Your X-Chromosome Can Grow Your Family Tree

Shannon S. Christmas, MCPShannon S. Christmas, MCP

11:15am – 12:15pm

Topic: DNA - General

C/W

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Genetic Genealogy OverviewGenetic Genealogy Overview

Richard Hill, MBARichard Hill, MBA

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Topic: DNA - Third Party Tools

B/I

The Leeds Method: Identifying Common Ancestors with DNA Match ClusteringThe Leeds Method: Identifying Common Ancestors with DNA Match Clustering

Dana LeedsDana Leeds

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Topic: DNA - Third Party Tools

I/A

Working with WATO (What Are the Odds?)Working with WATO (What Are the Odds?)

Leah Larkin, PhDLeah Larkin, PhD

Genetic Genealogy Recorded Library

Arranged alphabetically by speaker. Viewable between June 5 and October 3, 2021

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

C/W

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atDNA: Finding Common Ancestors with or without a Chromosome BrowseratDNA: Finding Common Ancestors with or without a Chromosome Browser

Emily D. Aulicino, MEdEmily D. Aulicino, MEd

Topic: DNA - Triangulation

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Triangulation for Autosomal DNA: Three Is Not a CrowdTriangulation for Autosomal DNA: Three Is Not a Crowd

Emily D. Aulicino, MEdEmily D. Aulicino, MEd

Topic: DNA - Third Party Tools

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DNA Painter: A Chromosome Browser and MoreDNA Painter: A Chromosome Browser and More

Kelli Jo Bergheimer, MSMKelli Jo Bergheimer, MSM

Topic: DNA - Unknown Parentage

B/I

DNA, Adoption, and Unknown Parentage: A Beginner's GuideDNA, Adoption, and Unknown Parentage: A Beginner's Guide

Shannon S. Christmas, MCPShannon S. Christmas, MCP

Topic: DNA - Y Chromosome

C/W

Big Y and Surname ResearchBig Y and Surname Research

Janine CloudJanine Cloud

Sponsor: Family Tree DNA

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

C/W

B/I

Finding Cousins with DNAFinding Cousins with DNA

Kitty Munson CooperKitty Munson Cooper

Topic: DNA - General

C/W

B/I/A

DNA Health Tests and Your Family Health HistoryDNA Health Tests and Your Family Health History

Rick CrumeRick Crume

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

B/I

How Your DNA Connects You to Your PastHow Your DNA Connects You to Your Past

Ross E. Curtis, PhDRoss E. Curtis, PhD

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: DNA - Y Chromosome

C/W

B/I

STRs and SNPs of Y-DNASTRs and SNPs of Y-DNA

Adrian M. Foushee, MBAAdrian M. Foushee, MBA

Topic: British Isles & Ireland/DNA - Autosomal

C/W

Irish and British Ethnicity EstimatesIrish and British Ethnicity Estimates

Dr. Maurice J. GleesonDr. Maurice J. Gleeson

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

C/W

I/A

Advanced DNA Features on MyHeritageAdvanced DNA Features on MyHeritage

Daniel HorowitzDaniel Horowitz

Sponsor: MyHeritage

Topic: DNA - Autosomal/DNA - Third Party Tools

C/W

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Using Autosomal DNA Auto-Clustering ToolsUsing Autosomal DNA Auto-Clustering Tools

Tim Janzen, MDTim Janzen, MD

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

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I/A

Tracing Ancestral Lines in the 1700s Using DNATracing Ancestral Lines in the 1700s Using DNA

Tim Janzen, MDTim Janzen, MD

Topic: DNA - Third Party Tools

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So You Wanna Be a Search Angel? Volunteer to Help AdopteesSo You Wanna Be a Search Angel? Volunteer to Help Adoptees

Mckell KeeneyMckell Keeney

Topic: DNA - General/Research Methodologies & Strategies

B/I

From Madness to Method: A Step by Step Guide to DNAFrom Madness to Method: A Step by Step Guide to DNA

Leah Larkin, PhDLeah Larkin, PhD

Topic: DNA - Third Party Tools

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Using GEDmatch Tier 1 ToolsUsing GEDmatch Tier 1 Tools

Andrew LeeAndrew Lee

Topic: DNA - X Chromosome

I/A

X-Match: Hopscotch Through the Lily PadsX-Match: Hopscotch Through the Lily Pads

Cheri Mello, MACheri Mello, MA

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

B/I/A

Living DNA: A Deep Dive into Ancestry DNA TestingLiving DNA: A Deep Dive into Ancestry DNA Testing

Esmee Mortimer-TaylorEsmee Mortimer-Taylor

Sponsor: LivingDNA

Topic: DNA - General

C/W

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Naming the Nameless: Using Genetic Genealogy to Bring Victims HomeNaming the Nameless: Using Genetic Genealogy to Bring Victims Home

Franchesca WerdenFranchesca Werden

Topic: DNA - General/Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

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Just Because It CAN Be Wrong Doesn't Mean It IS: Using Clues EffectivelyJust Because It CAN Be Wrong Doesn't Mean It IS: Using Clues Effectively

Paula WilliamsPaula Williams

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Genealogy Jamboree Conference

LIVE! Friday, June 11, 2021

4:00pm – 5:00pm

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Topic: Social Hour/Individual Topics

B/I/A

Jamboree Social HourJamboree Social Hour

Conference Group SocialConference Group Social

Sponsor: SCGS

Topic: African Diaspora/Research Methodologies & Strategies

B/I/A

The Stars in Our American Families: An African American PerspectiveThe Stars in Our American Families: An African American Perspective

LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL℠LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL℠

LIVE! Saturday, June 12, 2021

8:00am – 9:00am

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies/Military

B/I/A

GLO’ing With Military Bounty LandsGLO’ing With Military Bounty Lands

Sandra RumbleSandra Rumble

9:15am – 10:15am

Topic: Technology/Research Methodologies & Strategies

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B/I

Using Digitized Books to Advance Our ResearchUsing Digitized Books to Advance Our Research

Annette Burke LyttleAnnette Burke Lyttle

11:15am – 12:15pm

Topic: Technology

I/A

The Exciting Impact of Present and Future Technology on GenealogyThe Exciting Impact of Present and Future Technology on Genealogy

Lisa Louise CookeLisa Louise Cooke

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Topic: African Diaspora/Asia/Latinx/Western America

B/I

Women Went West Too – Researching Lives of 19th Century Women SettlersWomen Went West Too – Researching Lives of 19th Century Women Settlers

Janice Lovelace, PhDJanice Lovelace, PhD

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Topic: Canada/French Diaspora

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B/I

The Wood Family of Quebec, Upstate New York, and WisconsinThe Wood Family of Quebec, Upstate New York, and Wisconsin

Jill Morelli, CG®Jill Morelli, CG®

Genealogy Jamboree Recorded Library

Arranged alphabetically by speaker. Viewable between June 12 and October 10, 2021

Topic: Eastern Europe

C/W

Diving Deeper into Eastern European Church and Civil RecordsDiving Deeper into Eastern European Church and Civil Records

Lisa A. Alzo, MFALisa A. Alzo, MFA

Topic: Latinx/Spanish Diaspora

C/W

I/A

Finding Relatives in Spanish Church RecordsFinding Relatives in Spanish Church Records

Ben BakerBen Baker

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

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Research Techniques Using Social SciencesResearch Techniques Using Social Sciences

Sheila BenedictSheila Benedict

Topic: Western America

C/W

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Adoption Research in California: History, Genealogy, LegacyAdoption Research in California: History, Genealogy, Legacy

Michael Brophy, MBAMichael Brophy, MBA

Topic: African Diaspora/DNA - General

I/A

An American Tale: How DNA and Documents Tell Slave NarrativesAn American Tale: How DNA and Documents Tell Slave Narratives

Shannon S. Christmas, MCPShannon S. Christmas, MCP

Topic: DNA - Y Chromosome

B/I

Your Y-DNA Results: Their Meaning and Getting the Most from ThemYour Y-DNA Results: Their Meaning and Getting the Most from Them

Janine CloudJanine Cloud

Sponsor: Family Tree DNA

Topic: Canada

C/W

B/I/A

Is There a United Empire Loyalist in Your Background?Is There a United Empire Loyalist in Your Background?

Linda J. Corupe, UELinda J. Corupe, UE

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

B/I

Newspapers Indexed by Ancestry® Using Artificial IntelligenceNewspapers Indexed by Ancestry® Using Artificial Intelligence

Crista CowanCrista Cowan

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

B/I

One Piece of Evidence Is Incomplete: Tell a More Robust Family NarrativeOne Piece of Evidence Is Incomplete: Tell a More Robust Family Narrative

Mark A. CrossMark A. Cross

Topic: Western Europe

C/W

I/A

German Church RecordsGerman Church Records

Rick CrumeRick Crume

Topic: Latinx/Spanish Diaspora/Western America

B/I/A

Did Your Abuelita...? Seeking Jewish AncestryDid Your Abuelita...? Seeking Jewish Ancestry

Schelly Talalay DardashtiSchelly Talalay Dardashti

Topic: DNA - General/Research Methodologies & Strategies/Western Europe

C/W

B/I/A

Finding Joy and Other Ana-Baptist Mennonite CousinsFinding Joy and Other Ana-Baptist Mennonite Cousins

Dave Dowell, PhDDave Dowell, PhD

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

Find a Grave: What You Can Do and What's NewFind a Grave: What You Can Do and What's New

Peter DrinkwaterPeter Drinkwater

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: Eastern Europe/Western America

B/I

Anna and Her Brothers – Finding Relations When No Family Stories ExistAnna and Her Brothers – Finding Relations When No Family Stories Exist

Debra M. Dudek, MScDebra M. Dudek, MSc

Topic: Eastern Europe

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Meet the Magyars: Beginning Hungarian ResearchMeet the Magyars: Beginning Hungarian Research

Daniel A. EarlDaniel A. Earl

Topic: British Isles & Ireland/DNA - General

B/I

British Isles Naming Patterns and DNA ConnectionsBritish Isles Naming Patterns and DNA Connections

Alice M. Fairhurst, MSAlice M. Fairhurst, MS

Topic: Western Europe

C/W

B/I/A

Saving History in Italy – The Catholic Parish RegistriesSaving History in Italy – The Catholic Parish Registries

Suzanne E. GrecoSuzanne E. Greco

Topic: Latinx/Spanish Diaspora

C/W

I/A

Taking a Closer Look at Immigration Records for Your Mexican AncestorsTaking a Closer Look at Immigration Records for Your Mexican Ancestors

Colleen Robledo Greene, MLISColleen Robledo Greene, MLIS

Topic: Writing/Publishing

C/W

B/I/A

Publishing Your Family HistoryPublishing Your Family History

Diane HenriksDiane Henriks

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies/Writing/Publishing

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B/I/A

Reboot Your Brain: Pragmatic Helps for Doing Research as We AgeReboot Your Brain: Pragmatic Helps for Doing Research as We Age

Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhDJean Wilcox Hibben, PhD

Topic: Technology/Research Methodologies & Strategies

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Minimum Effort, Maximum Output: Finding Relatives Without Really SearchingMinimum Effort, Maximum Output: Finding Relatives Without Really Searching

Daniel HorowitzDaniel Horowitz

Sponsor: MyHeritage

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

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Discovering Your Family’s Story through the U.S. CensusDiscovering Your Family’s Story through the U.S. Census

Daniel HorowitzDaniel Horowitz

Sponsor: MyHeritage

Topic: British Isles & Ireland

C/W

B/I

Journey through Scottish Genealogy: How to Trace a 19th Century FamilyJourney through Scottish Genealogy: How to Trace a 19th Century Family

B. J. Jamieson, MSLSB. J. Jamieson, MSLS

Topic: Eastern Europe/Research Methodologies & Strategies

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Documenting Jewish Families or Communities Lost in the "Holocaust by Bullets"Documenting Jewish Families or Communities Lost in the "Holocaust by Bullets"

Ellen Shindelman KowittEllen Shindelman Kowitt

Topic: Writing/Publishing

B/I

Let's Watch Our Heritage: Sharing Family History Using YouTubeLet's Watch Our Heritage: Sharing Family History Using YouTube

Devon Noel LeeDevon Noel Lee

Topic: DNA - Autosomal

Getting the Most Out of AncestryDNA® ThruLines™Getting the Most Out of AncestryDNA® ThruLines™

Dana LeedsDana Leeds

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

Don’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s HandbookDon’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook

Thomas MacEnteeThomas MacEntee

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies/Western Europe

C/W

B/I

Research Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigitalResearch Your Swedish Heritage in Living Color Using ArkivDigital

Kathy MeadeKathy Meade

Sponsor: ArkivDigital

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies/Latinx

C/W

B/I/A

Newspapers in MexicoNewspapers in Mexico

Lisa Medina, MBALisa Medina, MBA

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies/Military

C/W

B/I/A

Civil War Stories, Part 1: Gathering All the Required InformationCivil War Stories, Part 1: Gathering All the Required Information

Anne Gillespie Mitchell, MSAnne Gillespie Mitchell, MS

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: Military/Writing/Publishing

C/W

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Civil War Stories, Part 2: Creating and Sharing Your Ancestors' StoriesCivil War Stories, Part 2: Creating and Sharing Your Ancestors' Stories

Anne Gillespie Mitchell, MSAnne Gillespie Mitchell, MS

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: Western Europe

C/W

B/I

A Danish Case Study: Finding the Parents of Ole Christian ChristensenA Danish Case Study: Finding the Parents of Ole Christian Christensen

Jill Morelli, CG®Jill Morelli, CG®

Topic: British Isles & Ireland/DNA - General

C/W

Using DNA as a Source for Your Irish ResearchUsing DNA as a Source for Your Irish Research

Donna M. MoughtyDonna M. Moughty

Topic: British Isles & Ireland

C/W

B/I

Seeking Your Irish Ancestors before and after the FamineSeeking Your Irish Ancestors before and after the Famine

Donna M. MoughtyDonna M. Moughty

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

B/I

Top Ten Reasons You Should Be Using FamilySearchTop Ten Reasons You Should Be Using FamilySearch

Michael ProvardMichael Provard

Sponsor: FamilySearch

Topic: Military

C/W

B/I

I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What?I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What?

Brian RhinehartBrian Rhinehart

Topic: African Diaspora/British Isles & Ireland/Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

I/A

Escaped Slave Advertisements and Finding Lost Relatives through Newspaper ResearchEscaped Slave Advertisements and Finding Lost Relatives through Newspaper Research

Diane L. Richard, MBADiane L. Richard, MBA

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

Getting Up in Someone’s Business: Researching Business-Owner AncestorsGetting Up in Someone’s Business: Researching Business-Owner Ancestors

Jane Neff Rollins, MSPHJane Neff Rollins, MSPH

Topic: British Isles & Ireland/Military

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‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’: Finding Your Irish Military Ancestors‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’: Finding Your Irish Military Ancestors

David Ryan, MA, DIPGENDavid Ryan, MA, DIPGEN

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

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Leveraging L2Scrollio® to Focus Lineage Society Research / ApplicationLeveraging L2Scrollio® to Focus Lineage Society Research / Application

Lori Lee SauberLori Lee Sauber

Sponsor: LSquared Innovations

Topic: African Diaspora/British Isles & Ireland

C/W

B/I

Tracing Afro-Caribbean Ancestors in the British West IndiesTracing Afro-Caribbean Ancestors in the British West Indies

Joseph B. Shumway, AG®Joseph B. Shumway, AG®

Topic: Canada

C/W

Using Canadian Land Records to Find American AncestorsUsing Canadian Land Records to Find American Ancestors

Tara Shymanski, PLCGSTara Shymanski, PLCGS

Topic: Eastern Europe

C/W

B/I/A

Jewish/Hebrew/Yiddish Names: An Exploration of First NamesJewish/Hebrew/Yiddish Names: An Exploration of First Names

Janette SilvermanJanette Silverman

Topic: Latinx/Spanish Diaspora

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Pairing Research of Alta California Land Grants with Family HistoryPairing Research of Alta California Land Grants with Family History

Susan Kay Skilton, AG®Susan Kay Skilton, AG®

Topic: African Diaspora/Native & First Peoples

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Confirming Cherokee AncestryConfirming Cherokee Ancestry

Nicka Sewell-SmithNicka Sewell-Smith

Topic: Eastern Europe

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From Heartland to Homeland: Tips for Tracing Polish AncestorsFrom Heartland to Homeland: Tips for Tracing Polish Ancestors

Beth A. Stahr, MLS CG®Beth A. Stahr, MLS CG®

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

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Mining Probates on Ancestry® for Family History GoldMining Probates on Ancestry® for Family History Gold

Juliana SzucsJuliana Szucs

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: Research Methodologies & Strategies

C/W

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Coming to America: Finding Arrival Records and Stories on Ancestry®Coming to America: Finding Arrival Records and Stories on Ancestry®

Juliana SzucsJuliana Szucs

Sponsor: Ancestry

Topic: British Isles & Ireland

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Dissecting the Documents: UK Censuses from 1801 to PresentDissecting the Documents: UK Censuses from 1801 to Present

Penny Walters, PhDPenny Walters, PhD

Topic: DNA - General/Research Methodologies & Strategies

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One Pandemic Inspires Exploration of Another: Learning About NancyOne Pandemic Inspires Exploration of Another: Learning About Nancy

Paula WilliamsPaula Williams

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