Genetic genealogy truly bears fruit if multiple family members on multiple lines of the family have tested. Learn how to create and manage a project for your family while being mindful of privacy and sensitive issues that may arise.
Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, host, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, revers
OMGoodness, Nicka is so much fun! I love her presenting personality. She also made it easy to understand for those of us just starting to learn about DNA. Thanks so much!
On the 1 to 5 scale, this was a 10! Great presenter, great content!
One of the best ever!
One of the best explained webinars on DNA!!!! Have her teach GenomePro and DNA Painter as she will do an excellent job!
One of the best I’ve seen! Great job, Ms. Smith.
One of the best seminars I’ve attended. Explanations were wonderful and examples were clear and helpful.
One of the best Webinars
Outstanding webinar! Packed full of great information and well explained, great job by Nicka Smith!
Outstanding, thanks!
Presenter was incredible. I wasn’t sure what the webinar would be about, other than it would be DNA related. This was a good DNA webinar without being scientific and was easy to understand. Visuals were great as well and will definitely help and give me more to think about while doing my genealogy.
Really broke down how to look at the different family lines and how to track down some of the missing family members, and how do you match. I would love to take a three month course from Nika and each week just go over a small part of today’s presentation. Thank You so much.
she answered lots of questions; thanks
She did a wonderful job of explaining DNA. I especially liked the part where she told us who to select to get the most bang for our buck in DNA testing. She has very nice presentation skills.
She had a way of making DNA relationships easier to understand and follow.
She was terrific
showed another way to organize dna matches.
Simply fantastic – she’s so clear, her use of DNA tools so helpful!! I loved the whole webinar, and it clarified a few confusing things I was stuck on. Thank you for inviting Nicka Smith to present.
So much information. And yes, I’ll be up to 5am working on my DNA project. Thank you
So much to learn and be able to connect to my DNA matches! I learned a lot and realized I have a lot more to learn. I really liked her approach; I wish I had second cousins still living to be able to test.
So wonderful info! She helps clarify the DNA. My family members aren’t wanting to test yet. But, would like them to.
Stellar!!! I will listen to this one again and again.
Great presenter, easy to follow, wonderful content.
Great speaker! So much to absorb, I’ll need to view/listen to it several times.
Great speaker, she made the complicated DNA subject and testing understandable. Great suggestions, slides…
Great Thanks!
GREAT visuals and analogies to understand some difficult concepts
Great webinar! I hope this helps me, even with testing at different places, I am not having luck finding matches. Thanks 🙂
Hands down one of the BEST webinars I have attended!!! Nicka totally rocks! Want more Nicka time… What a brilliant concept of testers and matches standing proxy… wow!
Have never understood but today I think I have finally broke through enough to take a few steps forward and if stumped know enough to ask the right questions for help. Thank you Mrs. Nicka Smith
I am totally blown away by this webinar! Nicka did a fantastic job of explaining the DNA and the different tests. This is the first time that a light bulb went off with the explanation of DNA and the different tests. I am going to look at this one again and again! Wish I could mark a higher number. What a fantastic webinar!
I learned exactly what I needed to begin familiarizing myself with the FTDNA results I received just last night. Thank you so much for all you do to bring resources such as these to us!
I like how Nikka represents her “proxy” people against her pedigree chart. It helps clarify.
I liked how she suggested who to test for your favorite four, people to proxy for your great grandparents. She explained how you could determine how someone was related to you using the favorite for.
I liked the recommendation to have DNA matches as proxies for great grandparents and the spreadsheet matrix. The X chromosome and mtDNA being the same was misleading but cleared up during the Q&A.
I still have very limited understanding of DNA but having just gotten my Ancestry I realize the power of this information. I need to relisten several more times.
I wish there was a 10 to rate the webinar. Great learning about DNA that I thought was having problems with understanding the comparisons.
Interesting subject
It’s a little clearer now, and she did a fantastic job presenting the info. If I keep attending these webinars, it may all sink in to this old brain. Thanks.
I’ve participated in numerous DNA workshops/webinars, and I’ve NEVER heard it presented in this way before. This presentation has broaden my outlook and approach to my research. Excellent! Well Done!
Learned more today than in most of the DNA seminars I have been to. Down to earth information. Thank you! I’ll be watching again.
Loved this topic. I missed the first part of the webinar but will definitely listen to it again. I’m totally new to DNA genealogy research.
Most informative webinar I’ve ever watched! I’ve downloaded the syllabus and will rewatch several times. Very good!
Nicka did a great job clarifying many crucial elements of DNA testing and analysis for beginners.
Nicka did a super great presentation and was very thorough. Thank you.
Nicka is a favorite presenter. Have her back please.
Nicka is a very good presenter, you want to listen because the way she presents makes so much sense
Nicka is great…so knowledgeable and professional. It was a joy listening to her presentation!
Nicka makes everything so interesting & easy to understand. Thanks so very much.
Nika Smith is the best presenter ever. DNA, photography, African American genealogy, etc. she does it all. Added to her knowledge base is a wonderful voice and informal, cozy presentation style. She could talk about accounting and I would listen.
Such a wonderful presentation. Now I can go back through some DNA matches and really target the results. Thanks so much!
SUPER GREAT !!!! When is she going to do another Webinar ????? SOON, I hope !!! Thank You !!
Superb presenter and presentation! Please do have her back to explain Genome Mate Pro and DNA Painter. Thank you so much!
Talk about making complex simple, excellent webinar. Thanks!
Terrific Webinar! I am just beginning the DNA part of Genealogy after researching for 30 years. This has helped me better understand the science part and how to get the most out of it. Thank you.
There aren’t enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe how wonderful this webinar is!
This is a complicated subject for me. I enjoyed this webinar but will have to watch again to remember the fine points. I’m glad I can do that. Thanks!
This is one that needs to be watched several times to absorb all the helpful and interesting information.
This was a Fantastic Webinar. I will have to watch it several times to ensure that I get the most out of it. It is the best webinar I have seen so far on how to use DNA testing to assist me in my Genealogical Research. Thanks so much for this one!
THIS WAS GREAT !!!! l
This was the best webinar as it really tied together DNA and how to use it effectively in genealogy, rather than two distinct methods.
This webinar was not ‘about what I thought it was going to be about! It’s one of the best mistakes that I have made in a long time!!!! Thanks, Nicka, for all the great information!!
Very easy to understand. Covered why, how and when.
Very educational. Will definitely watch again.
very good webinar
will have to watch it again to make sure i did not miss anything
Very good. I have been doing a lot with genetic genealogy and facilitate DNA study groups. This presentation provided me some additional ways to explain ways to use DNA in genealogy research.
Very helpful. Made things much clearer.
Very informative and well-explained! Would love to see more webinars from Nicka.
Very interesting and well prepared, thank you.
Very interesting! I’ll have to watch it again to glean more about the chromosome matching.
Very motivating. Thanks a lot
Very well done!
Very well explained ….simplified! Thank You!!
Very well presented.I have a much clearer understanding of what autosomal means, and who in my family should be tested.
WAY TOO SHORT…OUTSTANDING PRESENTER….KNOWLEDGEABLE…CLEAR…PRECISE…But raised too many questions in my mind…I guess that is ok.
Well done!!!
well done…one of the best I have seen!
Wish I’d seen this years ago when more relatives were alive!
Discover how DNA, online and offline genealogy converged to break down a more than 100 year old brick wall revealing the life, times, and relations of a mysterious multi-ethnic man named John Lee.
Discover how DNA, online and offline genealogy converged to break down a more than 100 year old brick wall revealing the life, times, and relations of a mysterious multi-ethnic man named John Lee.
Case Studies in Gray: Identifying Shared Ancestries Through DNA and Genealogy
You’ve identified a group of shared DNA matches, but you're stumped on how you’re all related. Learn how to let DNA take the lead in determining who and where to search to uncover the group’s most recent common ancestor.
You’ve identified a group of shared DNA matches, but you're stumped on how you’re all related. Learn how to let DNA take the lead in determining who and where to search to uncover the group’s most recent common ancestor.
Learn how DNA reconnected a family living on two continents (North America and Australia), and how the Underground Railroad, the Freedmen’s Bureau, a legal battle within the slaveholding family, and Broadway musicals became central threads to their dynamic story.
Learn how DNA reconnected a family living on two continents (North America and Australia), and how the Underground Railroad, the Freedmen’s Bureau, a legal battle within the slaveholding family, and Broadway musicals became central threads to their dynamic story.
This groundbreaking collection, which also goes by the name Louisiana, U.S., Records of Enslaved People, 1719-1820, was the brainchild of Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo-Hall and features the names, genders, ages, occupations, illnesses, family relationships, places of origin and more for upwards of 100,000 formerly enslaved in Louisiana. In this session, learn the history of the collection, where records were obtained, how to search and find original documents, and more.
This groundbreaking collection, which also goes by the name Louisiana, U.S., Records of Enslaved People, 1719-1820, was the brainchild of Dr. Gwendolyn Midlo-Hall and features the names, genders, ages, occupations, illnesses, family relationships, places of origin and more for upwards of 100,000 formerly enslaved in Louisiana. In this session, learn the history of the collection, where records were obtained, how to search and find original documents, and more.
Giving Them Their Glory: First Kansas/US Colored Troops 79th Regiment
Organized in August 1862, the First Kansas Colored Infantry was the first Black unit recruited in the North, the first to see and die in battle in the Civil War. Made up of both free and enslaved men, including those from the Five Tribes, its exploits were legendary. Yet, the lives of its rank and file outside of their service were prolific and unsung.
Organized in August 1862, the First Kansas Colored Infantry was the first Black unit recruited in the North, the first to see and die in battle in the Civil War. Made up of both free and enslaved men, including those from the Five Tribes, its exploits were legendary. Yet, the lives of its rank and file outside of their service were prolific and unsung.
From Sago and Fatima, Randall and Esther, to Moosa and Katy, learn the ancestral story of the Trask 250 from the vantage point of their oldest traceable ancestors. These incredible individuals were born before the founding of the United States, survived the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and count more than 6,000 descendants between them.
From Sago and Fatima, Randall and Esther, to Moosa and Katy, learn the ancestral story of the Trask 250 from the vantage point of their oldest traceable ancestors. These incredible individuals were born before the founding of the United States, survived the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and count more than 6,000 descendants between them.
National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief, Bounty and Pension Association
The concept of ex-slave pensions gained traction in 1890 and became a full movement by the beginning of the 20th century. Learn about the history and demise of the movement, the leaders, and how to find ancestors among the records.
The concept of ex-slave pensions gained traction in 1890 and became a full movement by the beginning of the 20th century. Learn about the history and demise of the movement, the leaders, and how to find ancestors among the records.
The Trifecta: The Secret Sauce of Researching the Formerly Enslaved
Genealogists and family historians alike have spent decades looking for a tried and true method for unearthing slaveholders of those enslaved prior to 1865. Learn how three crucial record sets (Civil War Pensions, the Freedmen’s Bureau, and Probates/Successions) can become just the wrecking ball needed to obliterate brick walls related to slavery.
Genealogists and family historians alike have spent decades looking for a tried and true method for unearthing slaveholders of those enslaved prior to 1865. Learn how three crucial record sets (Civil War Pensions, the Freedmen’s Bureau, and Probates/Successions) can become just the wrecking ball needed to obliterate brick walls related to slavery.
Court Records for People of Color Family History Research
What’s the difference between circuit and chancery court? Are probate and succession the same thing? Why bother looking at court records when it’s not involving slavery? Get the answers to these questions and more during this session, where we’ll cover court records from top to bottom, from the perspective of…
What’s the difference between circuit and chancery court? Are probate and succession the same thing? Why bother looking at court records when it’s not involving slavery? Get the answers to these questions and more during this session, where we’ll cover court records from top to bottom, from the perspective of…
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OMGoodness, Nicka is so much fun! I love her presenting personality. She also made it easy to understand for those of us just starting to learn about DNA. Thanks so much!
On the 1 to 5 scale, this was a 10! Great presenter, great content!
One of the best ever!
One of the best explained webinars on DNA!!!! Have her teach GenomePro and DNA Painter as she will do an excellent job!
One of the best I’ve seen! Great job, Ms. Smith.
One of the best seminars I’ve attended. Explanations were wonderful and examples were clear and helpful.
One of the best Webinars
Outstanding webinar! Packed full of great information and well explained, great job by Nicka Smith!
Outstanding, thanks!
Presenter was incredible. I wasn’t sure what the webinar would be about, other than it would be DNA related. This was a good DNA webinar without being scientific and was easy to understand. Visuals were great as well and will definitely help and give me more to think about while doing my genealogy.
Really broke down how to look at the different family lines and how to track down some of the missing family members, and how do you match. I would love to take a three month course from Nika and each week just go over a small part of today’s presentation. Thank You so much.
she answered lots of questions; thanks
She did a wonderful job of explaining DNA. I especially liked the part where she told us who to select to get the most bang for our buck in DNA testing. She has very nice presentation skills.
She had a way of making DNA relationships easier to understand and follow.
She was terrific
showed another way to organize dna matches.
Simply fantastic – she’s so clear, her use of DNA tools so helpful!! I loved the whole webinar, and it clarified a few confusing things I was stuck on. Thank you for inviting Nicka Smith to present.
So much information. And yes, I’ll be up to 5am working on my DNA project. Thank you
So much to learn and be able to connect to my DNA matches! I learned a lot and realized I have a lot more to learn. I really liked her approach; I wish I had second cousins still living to be able to test.
So wonderful info! She helps clarify the DNA. My family members aren’t wanting to test yet. But, would like them to.
Stellar!!! I will listen to this one again and again.
Great presenter, easy to follow, wonderful content.
Great speaker! So much to absorb, I’ll need to view/listen to it several times.
Great speaker, she made the complicated DNA subject and testing understandable. Great suggestions, slides…
Great Thanks!
GREAT visuals and analogies to understand some difficult concepts
Great webinar! I hope this helps me, even with testing at different places, I am not having luck finding matches. Thanks 🙂
Hands down one of the BEST webinars I have attended!!! Nicka totally rocks! Want more Nicka time… What a brilliant concept of testers and matches standing proxy… wow!
Have never understood but today I think I have finally broke through enough to take a few steps forward and if stumped know enough to ask the right questions for help. Thank you Mrs. Nicka Smith
I am totally blown away by this webinar! Nicka did a fantastic job of explaining the DNA and the different tests. This is the first time that a light bulb went off with the explanation of DNA and the different tests. I am going to look at this one again and again! Wish I could mark a higher number. What a fantastic webinar!
I learned exactly what I needed to begin familiarizing myself with the FTDNA results I received just last night. Thank you so much for all you do to bring resources such as these to us!
I like how Nikka represents her “proxy” people against her pedigree chart. It helps clarify.
I liked how she suggested who to test for your favorite four, people to proxy for your great grandparents. She explained how you could determine how someone was related to you using the favorite for.
I liked the recommendation to have DNA matches as proxies for great grandparents and the spreadsheet matrix. The X chromosome and mtDNA being the same was misleading but cleared up during the Q&A.
I still have very limited understanding of DNA but having just gotten my Ancestry I realize the power of this information. I need to relisten several more times.
I wish there was a 10 to rate the webinar. Great learning about DNA that I thought was having problems with understanding the comparisons.
Interesting subject
It’s a little clearer now, and she did a fantastic job presenting the info. If I keep attending these webinars, it may all sink in to this old brain. Thanks.
I’ve participated in numerous DNA workshops/webinars, and I’ve NEVER heard it presented in this way before. This presentation has broaden my outlook and approach to my research. Excellent! Well Done!
Learned more today than in most of the DNA seminars I have been to. Down to earth information. Thank you! I’ll be watching again.
Loved this topic. I missed the first part of the webinar but will definitely listen to it again. I’m totally new to DNA genealogy research.
Most informative webinar I’ve ever watched! I’ve downloaded the syllabus and will rewatch several times. Very good!
Nicka did a great job clarifying many crucial elements of DNA testing and analysis for beginners.
Nicka did a super great presentation and was very thorough. Thank you.
Nicka is a favorite presenter. Have her back please.
Nicka is a very good presenter, you want to listen because the way she presents makes so much sense
Nicka is great…so knowledgeable and professional. It was a joy listening to her presentation!
Nicka makes everything so interesting & easy to understand. Thanks so very much.
Nika Smith is the best presenter ever. DNA, photography, African American genealogy, etc. she does it all. Added to her knowledge base is a wonderful voice and informal, cozy presentation style. She could talk about accounting and I would listen.
Nika was terrific. Thank her and thank you!!
Such a wonderful presentation. Now I can go back through some DNA matches and really target the results. Thanks so much!
SUPER GREAT !!!! When is she going to do another Webinar ????? SOON, I hope !!! Thank You !!
Superb presenter and presentation! Please do have her back to explain Genome Mate Pro and DNA Painter. Thank you so much!
Talk about making complex simple, excellent webinar. Thanks!
Terrific Webinar! I am just beginning the DNA part of Genealogy after researching for 30 years. This has helped me better understand the science part and how to get the most out of it. Thank you.
There aren’t enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe how wonderful this webinar is!
This is a complicated subject for me. I enjoyed this webinar but will have to watch again to remember the fine points. I’m glad I can do that. Thanks!
This is one that needs to be watched several times to absorb all the helpful and interesting information.
This was a Fantastic Webinar. I will have to watch it several times to ensure that I get the most out of it. It is the best webinar I have seen so far on how to use DNA testing to assist me in my Genealogical Research. Thanks so much for this one!
THIS WAS GREAT !!!! l
This was the best webinar as it really tied together DNA and how to use it effectively in genealogy, rather than two distinct methods.
This webinar was not ‘about what I thought it was going to be about! It’s one of the best mistakes that I have made in a long time!!!! Thanks, Nicka, for all the great information!!
Very easy to understand. Covered why, how and when.
Very educational. Will definitely watch again.
very good webinar
will have to watch it again to make sure i did not miss anything
Very good. I have been doing a lot with genetic genealogy and facilitate DNA study groups. This presentation provided me some additional ways to explain ways to use DNA in genealogy research.
Very helpful. Made things much clearer.
Very informative and well-explained! Would love to see more webinars from Nicka.
Very interesting and well prepared, thank you.
Very interesting! I’ll have to watch it again to glean more about the chromosome matching.
Very motivating. Thanks a lot
Very well done!
Very well explained ….simplified! Thank You!!
Very well presented.I have a much clearer understanding of what autosomal means, and who in my family should be tested.
WAY TOO SHORT…OUTSTANDING PRESENTER….KNOWLEDGEABLE…CLEAR…PRECISE…But raised too many questions in my mind…I guess that is ok.
Well done!!!
well done…one of the best I have seen!
Wish I’d seen this years ago when more relatives were alive!
Wonderful! Thanks so much for these webinars. 🙂
Wow!
yes more. very good