AncestryDNA is the most popular DNA testing company and over 20 million people have purchased their test kits or received them as gifts. In this presentation Ed McGuire will explain all of the major features provided to customers - from the "DNA Matches List" to "ThuLines" and, most importantly, "Shared Matches." Ed will discuss how best to contact genetic cousins, how to identify networks of DNA matches who are likely to all share a piece of DNA with you, and how to stay organized as you explore this new genetic landscape. Along the way he will clarify the limitations of each tool and demonstrate some advanced techniques that just might allow you breach a brick wall or two. Classes at the Vermont Genealogy Library this fall will be on-line presentations using Zoom. They take place on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to noon, including Q & A. The class fee is $10.00. To register go to our website www.vtgenlib.org

Do you need a holiday gift idea? Preferably one that you don't need to leave your house to order? A Gift Certificate for membership in the VT French-Canadian Genealogical Society is only $40.00 a year for one person and $48.00 for two people in the same household. For an additional $20.00 our Plus Membership adds four past editions of our biennial journal, LINKS. Membership entitles one to use of the Members Only section of our website which includes home use of MyHeritage.com. Also due to the pandemic Ancestry.com is allowing our members temporary home access to the Ancestry Library Edition we subscribe to. Our resources, including our library, The Vermont Genealogy Library, will help you find more than just French-Canadian ancestors. Gift certificates may be ordered at www.vtgenlib.org

Dec 30, 2024, 2 to 5 PM

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