Events

Event Information:

• Thu

  18

  Sep

  2014

  DNA Testing for Genealogical Purposes

  7:00pm to 9:00pmThe Decatur Church of Christ, Decatur Texas

  Michael V. Bassett will present DNA Testing for Genealogical Purposes (90 minutes).  Learn how DNA testing can be used to help researchers overcome genealogical "brick walls," focus research, make ancestral connections and provide other information on biological and geographical heritage.  Michael will explain the Y-DNA, mtDNA, and the autosomal DNA tests providing real world examples from several DNA testing companies of how testing can be useful for family history research.  Surname projects, haplogroups and how to get started will be among the many topics covered.