DNA Interest Group
The DNA Interest Group, meets six times per year on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Current Meeting Months for 2023: January, March, May, July, September, and November.
The mission and goal of the DNA Interest Group is to educate RGS members about DNA and how to utilize it to help in your genealogical research.
If you are interested in presenting for DNA or would like more information about future programming for the DNA Interest Group, please contact Celeste Veloski, DNA Interest Group Chair at DNA@nyrgs.org.
DNA Interest Group Events
DNA Interest Group - Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt: Using DNA to Affirm Documentary Evidence
If you have proven a theory using DNA evidence, your next step is to write a proof argument. DNA evidence differs from documentary evidence, and incorporating DNA into your genealogy requires planning, analyzing, drawing conclusions, reporting, and often working with living individuals. Bring your favorite note-taking tools, and together, we’ll work through composing proof statements, summaries, and arguments, weaving together documentary evidence and DNA to tear down brick walls and resol... Read More
DNA Resources
International Society of Genetic Genealogy- The mission of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy is to: Advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research while promoting a supportive network for genetic genealogists.
Member Resources
The resources listed below are a benefit for member of the Rochester Genealogical Society.
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