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
Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop
AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA. Part 1 will cover the fundamentals of DNA analysis, including color-coding your DNA matches, using custom tags and labels, advanced filtering techniques, strategic sorting methods, documentation with custom notes, and workflow development and integration.
All participants will need a laptop or tablet with internet a... 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.
Interesting article by Leah Larkin
Member Resources
The resources listed below are a benefit for member of the Rochester Genealogical Society.
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