Genealogy Tutoring Session in Small Group or Individually
Tried and True
Tried and True
DNA - No Tree! No Response! Now what? GEDmatches - DNA Shared Matches One Step Further
Q: I know how to use the Shared Matches also called In Common Matches tools. I have contacted some of my matches but with few responses. What else can I do with my DNA results?
R: Autosomal DNA test results from Ancestry DNA and Family Tree DNA can be uploaded to GEDmatch to glean more connections in your family tree. Let's start with the basics of one-to-many and one-to-one tools to give you a new way of connecting through DNA. Learn about the settings and tools to help your family history tree grow.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session of 2- 5 people suited for participants who are comfortable using Shared Matches also called In Common tools. You will need to upload your raw data from your DNA kit to GEDmatch at least 24 hours in advance. Once you register, I can give you directions on how to do this. All DNA kits can meet together since we will be working on GEDmatch free tools not tools associated with individual DNA testing companies.
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Q: I know how to use the Shared Matches also called In Common Matches tools. I have contacted some of my matches but with few responses. What else can I do with my DNA results?
R: Autosomal DNA test results from Ancestry DNA and Family Tree DNA can be uploaded to GEDmatch to glean more connections in your family tree. Let's start with the basics of one-to-many and one-to-one tools to give you a new way of connecting through DNA. Learn about the settings and tools to help your family history tree grow.
Check the Calendar
Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session of 2- 5 people suited for participants who are comfortable using Shared Matches also called In Common tools. You will need to upload your raw data from your DNA kit to GEDmatch at least 24 hours in advance. Once you register, I can give you directions on how to do this. All DNA kits can meet together since we will be working on GEDmatch free tools not tools associated with individual DNA testing companies.
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I’m Stuck
Q: I have specific questions about my specific ancestors in the US. Also, I know I don’t even know all the questions I have. I’d like some leads on how to find the answers.
R: This is a hands-on small-group tutoring session limited to 2 participants who have questions about genealogy research at any level. Each participant will have time for me to respond to his/her specific question(s) allowing for the participant in the small group the same courtesy. This is not a private consultant session. Participants are encouraged to enjoy learning from the questions and responses of fellow researchers too. Participants will need to email me 1-2 questions at least 1 week before the tutoring session.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
Participants should bring to the tutoring session their questions and any pertinent resources.
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Q: I have specific questions about my specific ancestors in the US. Also, I know I don’t even know all the questions I have. I’d like some leads on how to find the answers.
R: This is a hands-on small-group tutoring session limited to 2 participants who have questions about genealogy research at any level. Each participant will have time for me to respond to his/her specific question(s) allowing for the participant in the small group the same courtesy. This is not a private consultant session. Participants are encouraged to enjoy learning from the questions and responses of fellow researchers too. Participants will need to email me 1-2 questions at least 1 week before the tutoring session.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
Participants should bring to the tutoring session their questions and any pertinent resources.
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My DNA Kit is Back! What do I do now?
This session is always popular. Ancestry Kits and Family Tree DNA Kit holders meet in different sessions. Contact me to see when and where the next session is meeting.
Q: I have my results and it's a list of people. What do I do with it?
R: You have your Ancestry DNA or Family Tree DNA test results. How do you use your results to rev-up your family history research? Learn about the settings and tools to help your family history tree grow. We will walk through using your Ancestry DNA test results concentrating on Shared Matches or your Family Tree DNA results concentrating on In Common, Not In Common and the Matrix tools (Learning about FTDNA Y-DNA tools is a separate session.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session of 2- 5 people suited for participants who have their Ancestry DNA and/or Family Tree DNA results back. Session are held separately for AncestryDNA and FTDNA since they have different tools.
Reserve Your Spot Today
This session is always popular. Ancestry Kits and Family Tree DNA Kit holders meet in different sessions. Contact me to see when and where the next session is meeting.
Q: I have my results and it's a list of people. What do I do with it?
R: You have your Ancestry DNA or Family Tree DNA test results. How do you use your results to rev-up your family history research? Learn about the settings and tools to help your family history tree grow. We will walk through using your Ancestry DNA test results concentrating on Shared Matches or your Family Tree DNA results concentrating on In Common, Not In Common and the Matrix tools (Learning about FTDNA Y-DNA tools is a separate session.
Check the Calendar
Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session of 2- 5 people suited for participants who have their Ancestry DNA and/or Family Tree DNA results back. Session are held separately for AncestryDNA and FTDNA since they have different tools.
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More Optimize Online Searching - Beyond the Big Two
Q: I’m just not finding it on ancestry.com or familysearch.org. What are some other sites to search on for US genealogy records?
R: You would not believe what genealogy records are available online not in the big two databases sites: ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Learn some tricks of the trade for effective online research.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session suited for participants who have focused on online research using the big two sites and want to learn more about online genealogical research. Participants will need to bring their laptop and any pertinent files to try out these new skills.
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Q: I’m just not finding it on ancestry.com or familysearch.org. What are some other sites to search on for US genealogy records?
R: You would not believe what genealogy records are available online not in the big two databases sites: ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Learn some tricks of the trade for effective online research.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
This is a hands-on, small-group tutoring session suited for participants who have focused on online research using the big two sites and want to learn more about online genealogical research. Participants will need to bring their laptop and any pertinent files to try out these new skills.
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Preparing to Visit Your Ancestor's Town
Q: How do I plan for a research trip to my ancestor's town?
R: Genealogy Road Trip! Make the most of visiting your ancestor’s town by being prepared. Do your pre-trip research and plan you visits with genealogy in mind. Some tried and true hints can make the genealogy research part of your vacation enjoyable for all. All levels of family researchers are welcomed.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
Participants should bring any pertinent resources they will need so we can create a viable on-location research plan.
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Q: How do I plan for a research trip to my ancestor's town?
R: Genealogy Road Trip! Make the most of visiting your ancestor’s town by being prepared. Do your pre-trip research and plan you visits with genealogy in mind. Some tried and true hints can make the genealogy research part of your vacation enjoyable for all. All levels of family researchers are welcomed.
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Beginner and Intermediate Family History Researchers
Participants should bring any pertinent resources they will need so we can create a viable on-location research plan.
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