Finding Cousins with Autosomal DNA - Genealogy Class

Finding Cousins with Autosomal DNA - Genealogy Class

Over the past 15 years many people have had their Y-DNA or mtDNA tested to look for clues to their paternal and maternal lines, respectively. Each test looks at inheritance from only one line of your family tree. Recently, a new technique has become available at a reasonable cost which looks for common mutations in the rest of our DNA and can help identify possible genetic cousins out to 5-6 generations.

On Saturday, November 16th, Ed McGuire will discuss how the test works, which specific genealogical questions it can help answer, cost, and how to interpret the results. Ed has been employing genetic genealogy tools to help resolve a few questions about his own family tree.

Classes are held at the Vermont Genealogy Library located on Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police Building. Classes run from 10:30 to noon and are $5.00. We are open for research Tuesdays 3 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Please visit our website www.vt-fcgs.org/vtgen.html or call 802-310-9285 for more info.

Please note - November 30 - The library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.