Genetic Genealogy Roundtable with Special Guest Presentations - Part of the Living Well for Adults Seminar Series

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Today's meeting has special guest presentations by:

  • Colin Whitney: Well-known in genealogy circles, Colin also serves on the board of the San Diego Genealogical Society and leads its education programs.
  • Tracy E. Stegeman: Librarian II, Special Collections at San Diego Public Library's Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common
  • Mary Ann Ross: Volunteer Genealogist with the San Diego Public Library

There will be time for Q&A after the presentations.

If time permits, additional topics discussed may include the following, plus any questions attendees may have for the group, or experiences participants may want to share with community members:

  • What will I learn if I take a DNA test?
  • How do I interpret the ethnicity estimates of a DNA test?
  • I thought my ancestors were from somewhere other than what the DNA estimates suggest!
  • Am I really related to all these people listed as DNA matches?
  • What does it mean if a cousin is “once removed”?

All are welcome, from newbies to long time researchers!

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