DNA Works
hop Series:
GEDmatch
Registration is open for the 4th session of the series, GEDmatch.
The series continues with the last session on 20 Nov, either in-person at Williamson Hall or on Zoom. All sessions are FREE for everyone. Read about the series at the DNA Series webpage.
Gary Putnam, BGS Past President, is the Workshop Host. He has been researching families for 63+ years.
The workshops are not lectures, but rather hands-on learning, and the focus is on utilizing DNA websites effectively to advance your genealogical research. Gary will share multiple examples from his DNA accounts at each company in the series.
GEDmatch is not a testing site. You upload your DNA kit(s), view matches with other users' uploaded kits from six different testing companies, and use 45+ DNA analysis tools.
Seeing GEDmatch in action will make this session a busy morning. There is a lot to learn about it. In-person participants may bring laptops and use the WiFi in Williamson Hall to access GEDmatch, if they have an account.
Be ready to ask specific questions or make comments related to your personal DNA research. Zoom participants can ask questions or make comments in Chat.
Gary encourages you to attend even if you have not used GEDmatch, since it has unique features helpful for genealogical research. You may discover new ways to research by learning about GEDmatch.
If you haven't taken a DNA test yet, you are welcome to attend and learn what the possibilities are. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.