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DNA Day![edit | edit source]

National DNA Day is Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Come celebrate with the FamilySearch Library and RootsTech. The Library in partnership with RootsTech, is sponsoring six DNA related classes. RootsTech.org is then offering two additional exclusive classes. Library classes will be taught via Zoom and broadcast live to RootsTech, Facebook and YouTube. Recordings of the classes will be available on RootsTech following the event.

DNA Day at the FamilySearch Library[edit | edit source]

Wondering about the hype surrounding DNA? Come learn about DNA, find out if taking a DNA test is right for you, which tests you can take, and how it might help you in your family history.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Time	Class Title	Description	View Online	Resources
Tuesday, April 25, 2022
9:00 am MDT	DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy	Have you heard your friends and fellow genealogists enthuse about DNA but don’t know what it’s all about? Wondering if a DNA test is right for you? Come learn about DNA, why it’s valuable, which tests you can take, and how it might be helpful in your genealogy research.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
10:15 am MDT	Why Oh Why Do Your Y-DNA?	Have you ever heard of a Y-DNA test or wondered if you should take one? This class will discuss the value of Y-DNA, who can take a Y-DNA test, and where to purchase a test. It will also discuss the differences levels of testing (37, 111, and Big-Y), haplogroups, SNP's, STR's, and above all how to solve genealogical problems.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
11:30 am MDT	Getting Started with atDNA Part 1: Clustering	The process of clustering or grouping your DNA matches into genetic networks is an essential part of using DNA for genealogy research. This class will introduce the concept of clustering and walk you through the process of grouping your own DNA matches.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
1:00 pm MDT	Getting Started with at DNA Part 2: Determining Relationships	Your DNA matches are probably your relatives. But a DNA test only suggests a relationship exists. This class will walk you through the process of determining the common ancestor between you and a DNA match or among a cluster of DNA matches.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
2:00 pm MDT	Double Trouble: Using DNA to Solve Two Generations of Adoptions	Come see how DNA and traditional genealogical research were used to solve a case with two generations of adoptions.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
3:00 pm MDT	Finding an Unknown Father Using DNA: A Case Study	Come see how DNA and traditional genealogical research were used to identify an unknown father.	RootsTech YouTube Facebook	Handout
4:00 pm MDT	A RootsTech Chat with DNA Expert Diahan Southard	RootsTech exclusive	RootsTech YouTube	none
5:00 pm MDT	DNA Search Angels to the Rescue	RootsTech exclusive	RootsTech YouTube	none

Other Resources[edit | edit source]

Learn more about the basics from FamilySearch.org at https://www.familysearch.org/dna-testing
The DNA Basics Learning Center was one of the sponsored booths during RootsTech 2022. The DNA classes offered during RootsTech are still available online.
Jelly Genes allows you to see how your DNA is inherited randomly.
Genetic Traits Tree lets you see how some of the genetic traits you inherited are shared (or not shared) with others.
DNA test family artifacts at https://www.totheletterdna.com/

Past DNA Day Celebrations[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Library first celebrated DNA Day on April 25, 2019. Classes taught included:

DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy (Recording Handout)
DNA: I've Tested, Now What? (Recording Handout)
Finding an Unknown Parent Using DNA: A Case Study (Handout)
Making DNA Connections through Descendancy Research (Recording | Handout)

Class taught during DNA Day in 2021 included:

Why Genealogists Use DNA (Recording)
How Genealogists Use DNA (Recording)
Grouping DNA Matches (Recording)
Using DNA to Determine Relationships (Recording)
Using DNA to Find Unknown Parents: A Case Study (Recording)
Using DNA to Solve a Brick Wall: A Case Study (Recording)

Classes taught in 2022 included:

DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy (Recording | Handout)
Grouping DNA Matches (Recording | Handout)
Using DNA to Determine Relationships (Recording | Handout)
Quick and Dirty Trees: Crowdsourcing Your DNA Connections (Recording | Handout)
Visual Phasing and Reconstruction (Recording | Handout)
Immigration Research and DNA: A Case Study (Recording | Handout)
Using DNA to Find an Unknown Grandparent: A Case Study (Recording)

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-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_Day National DNA Day] is Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Come celebrate with the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]  and [https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]. The Library, in partnership with RootsTech, is sponsoring seven DNA related classes. Classes will be taught via Zoom and broadcast live to [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook] and [https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]. Recordings of the classes will be available following the event for a limited time.
+[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_Day National DNA Day] is Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Come celebrate with the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]  and [https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]. The Library in partnership with RootsTech, is sponsoring six DNA related classes. RootsTech.org is then offering two additional exclusive classes. Library classes will be taught via Zoom and broadcast live to [https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech], [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook] and [https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]. Recordings of the classes will be available on [https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech] following the event.
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 Have you heard your friends and fellow genealogists enthuse about DNA but don’t know what it’s all about? Wondering if a DNA test is right for you? Come learn about DNA, why it’s valuable, which tests you can take, and how it might be helpful in your genealogy research.
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-[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/5/54/An_Introduction_to_DNA_and_Genealogy.pdf Handout]
+[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
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 '''10:15 am MDT'''<br>
-|'''''Grouping DNA Matches'''''
+|'''''Why Oh Why Do Your Y-DNA?'''''
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-The process of clustering or grouping your DNA matches into genetic networks is an essential part of using DNA for genealogy research. This class will introduce the concept of clustering and walk you through the process of grouping your own DNA matches.
+Have you ever heard of a Y-DNA test or wondered if you should take one? This class will discuss the value of Y-DNA, who can take a Y-DNA test, and where to purchase a test. It will also discuss the differences levels of testing (37, 111, and Big-Y), haplogroups, SNP's, STR's, and above all how to solve genealogical problems.
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
-[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/2/2f/Grouping_DNA_Matches.pdf Handout]
+[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
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-'''11:00 am MDT'''<br>
+'''11:30 am MDT'''<br>
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-'''''Using DNA to Determine Relationships'''''<br>
+'''''Getting Started with atDNA Part 1: Clustering'''''<br>
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-Your DNA matches are probably your relatives. But a DNA test only suggests a relationship exists. This class will walk you through the process of determining the common ancestor between you and a DNA match or among a cluster of DNA matches.
+The process of clustering or grouping your DNA matches into genetic networks is an essential part of using DNA for genealogy research. This class will introduce the concept of clustering and walk you through the process of grouping your own DNA matches.
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
-[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/d/d6/Using_DNA_to_Determine_Relationships.pdf Handout]
+[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
+|Handout
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-'''11:45 am MDT'''<br>
+'''1:00 pm MDT'''<br>
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-'''''Quick and Dirty Trees: Crowdsourcing Your DNA Connections'''''
+'''''Getting Started with at DNA Part 2: Determining Relationships'''''
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-DNA can tell you that you are related to someone, but it’s not always clear HOW you are related. Researching trees and compiling multiple generations of ancestors and descendants is no easy task. Accelerate your research by learning to create quick and dirty research trees.
+Your DNA matches are probably your relatives. But a DNA test only suggests a relationship exists. This class will walk you through the process of determining the common ancestor between you and a DNA match or among a cluster of DNA matches.
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
 [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/a/ac/Creating_Quick_and_Dirty_Trees_S_Larson_Apr_2022_JMR.pdf Handout]
+|Handout
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-'''1:00 pm MDT'''
+'''2:00 pm MDT'''
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-'''''Visual Phasing and Reconstruction'''''
+'''''Double Trouble: Using DNA to Solve Two Generations of Adoptions'''''
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-Visual phasing is a process by which the DNA of siblings is compared to determine all of the segments that each inherited from all four of their grandparents.
+Come see how DNA and traditional genealogical research were used to solve a case with two generations of adoptions.
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
 [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/e/e6/Visual_Phasing_and_Reconstruction.pdf Handout]
+|Handout
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-'''2:30 pm MDT'''<br>
+'''3:00 pm MDT'''<br>
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-'''''Immigration Research and DNA: A Case Study'''''
+'''''Finding an Unknown Father Using DNA: A Case Study'''''
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-Our ancestors are often lost as we seek to find their country and place of origin. Americanized names, unfamiliar naming practices, lack of information in America, and language barriers can stand in the way of our success. This class will examine DNA as one additional source we can examine to help identify our ancestors and connect them to their birth country.
+Come see how DNA and traditional genealogical research were used to identify an unknown father.
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
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-|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/d/d6/General_Immigration_and_DNA_S_Larson_Apr_2022_JMR.pdf Handout]
+|Handout
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+|'''4:00 pm MDT'''
-'''3:15 pm MDT'''<br>
+|'''A RootsTech Chat with DNA Expert Diahan Southard'''
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+|RootsTech exclusive
-'''''Using DNA to Find an Unknown Grandparent: A  Case Study'''''
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
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-Come see how DNA and traditional genealogical research were used to identify an unknown biological grandparent
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
-|[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616426157656/WN_dWXajX7yRmKu9ZIB7ls2CQ Zoom]
+|none
-[https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary Facebook]
+|-
+|'''5:00 pm MDT'''
+|'''DNA Search Angels to the Rescue'''
+|RootsTech exclusive
+|[https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023 RootsTech]
+[https://www.youtube.com/@familysearch YouTube]
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