Upcoming Events - DNA Study Group

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with DNA terminology and available software tools, who would like to work in a small study group where participants meet to continue honing their skills in genetic genealogy.

Participants will have completed the GSV DNA for beginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.

The study group will meet on the Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month.
Maximum attendees of 30 per meeting.

For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register. Bookings are essential. Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

Session 1: Exploring Our DNA Results

In this session, we will explore some of the many genealogical treasures included with our Ancestry DNA results and learn how to navigate and make sense of the many sets of information included.

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link. You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
 

This seven session course will begin on Wednesday 18 March 10am-12pm and continue monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from March to September. The Course Convenor, Maureen Trotter, will lead each session by Zoom providing ample time for questions and discussion.
The course is run as a progression of classes which should be completed consecutively, but can be taken as one off events for those who need a refresher on that topic. Those who wish to attend specific sessions only should book those individually.
The presentation from each session will be recorded and the recording made available to participants for a month after the session.
A Facebook group is available to support group discussion and learning for the duration of the course.

$150 GSV members. $300 non-members. GSV Members must logon to receive discount.

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE - FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS CHECK GSV WEBSITE FOR EACH MONTH MARCH TO SEPTEMBER

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link. You will receive an email with full details including the Zoom link.
 

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with DNA terminology and available software tools, who would like to work in a small study group where participants meet to continue honing their skills in genetic genealogy.

Participants will have completed the GSV DNA for beginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.

The study group will meet on the Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month.
Maximum attendees of 30 per meeting.

For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register. Bookings are essential. Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

Session 2: Shared Matches: Our Connection to Cousins

Our DNA match lists connect us to thousands of people who share DNA with us. Some of these people are known, close family members, but most are distant cousins. In this session, we will explore how shared DNA, relationship estimate tools and family trees can help us work out how we are related to many of these cousins. We will also consider what to do if our DNA results reveal unexpected relationships.

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
 

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with DNA terminology and available software tools, who would like to work in a small study group where participants meet to continue honing their skills in genetic genealogy.

Participants will have completed the GSV DNA for beginners classes or have a similar knowledge base.

The study group will meet on the Internet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month.
Maximum attendees of 30 per meeting.

For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register. Bookings are essential. Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

Session 3: Clustering DNA Matches

In this session, you will learn two easy methods of organising your DNA match list so that groups of related people are easily identified. 

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
 

Session 4: Research Objectives and Tree Building

Whether we want to confirm a section of our tree or solve a family mystery, having a specific research objective helps us focus on the relevant cluster of matches. In this session, you will learn how to set up a private and unsearchable research tree and use it to build trees for your matches, then look for connections between them.

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.

 

Session 5: Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries

Learn how to solve more complex family mysteries by effectively using all of Ancestry’s hints systems, including Thrulines, building research trees and charts for clusters of DNA matches, as well as lots of traditional genealogical research.

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.
 

Session 6: Digging Deeper

In this session, we will investigate some of the many innovative tools and techniques that have been developed to enhance our DNA research, how to upload DNA to other sites, and how to keep track of matches when managing multiple kits and across the various testing companies. 

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

How will you share your progress findings? In your online tree, WikiTree, FamilySearch tree, formal research report, article for Ancestor, message to cousins, comment on other trees, or not at all?  In this session, we will look at a number of these possibilities. As constructive feedback is always helpful, time will be available for you to share your progress so far.

$25 GSV members. $50 non-members. Maximum 95 participants.

Bookings are required and can be made online via the Register Now link.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link.