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Diahan Southard

Bonus webinars DNA Testing Down Under Series MyHeritage MyHeritage LIVE 2018, MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Organization Software Evernote, Excel TechZone Watch Geoff Live

Diahan Southard knows firsthand what a difference it can make to know where you came from. What started off as an educational and career interest in genetic genealogy became deeply personal when she used DNA to discover her mom’s birth parents and connect with new relatives. Now she has 20+ years of genetic genealogy experience. She built her company, Your DNA Guide, to show that learning DNA doesn’t have to be intimidating, frustrating, or require a college degree in biology. Her goal is to teach you to “Do the DNA”–and feel confident and have fun in the process! Diahan teaches internationally, writes for popular magazines, authored Your DNA Guide–The Book, and produces Your DNA Guide–the Academy, an online learning experience.

Diahan's Webinars (45)

1:04:30
DNA Testing
Organizing Your DNA Results (2025 update)
Diahan Southard
1.6K views
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Organizing Your DNA Results (2025 update)
Your DNA matches hold powerful clues, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to keep your research streamlined and productive. You’ll see how to use Ancestry and MyHeritage labels as powerful filters (not filing cabinets!), focus on the right matches, and apply simple tools like DNA Painter’s matrix to spot meaningful patterns. With a clear step-by-step framework as scaffolding, you’ll discover how to stay organized, reduce confusion, and make steady progress on your family history.
DNA Testing
Organizing Your DNA Results (2025 update)
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Diahan Southard
1.6K views
Your DNA matches hold powerful clues, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to keep your research streamlined and productive. You’ll see how to use Ancestry and MyHeritage labels as powerful filters (not filing cabinets!), focus on the right matches, and apply simple tools like DNA Painter’s matrix to spot meaningful patterns. With a clear step-by-step framework as scaffolding, you’ll discover how to stay organized, reduce confusion, and make steady progress on your family history.
Wed, October 8 2025: 18:00 UTC
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1:15:41
DNA Testing
See How it Works: Shared DNA Matches Find Ancestors
Diahan Southard
2.0K views
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See How it Works: Shared DNA Matches Find Ancestors
It's not just how much DNA you share with your matches--it's how much DNA they share with EACH OTHER that give needed clues to build family tree connections between your matches. MyHeritage's Shared DNA Matches tool has been giving us that insight for a long time, and now other sites do, too. How do you leverage that data to answer your DNA questions? Come see how it works in real DNA case studies!
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See How it Works: Shared DNA Matches Find Ancestors
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Diahan Southard
2.0K views
It's not just how much DNA you share with your matches--it's how much DNA they share with EACH OTHER that give needed clues to build family tree connections between your matches. MyHeritage's Shared DNA Matches tool has been giving us that insight for a long time, and now other sites do, too. How do you leverage that data to answer your DNA questions? Come see how it works in real DNA case studies!
Wed, May 14 2025: 18:00 UTC
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1:12:06
DNA Testing
I (Think I) Have a DNA Network: Now What?
Diahan Southard
2.0K views
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I (Think I) Have a DNA Network: Now What?
Ever stared at your DNA match list and felt that mix of excitement and dread? There you are, faced with hundreds of genetic cousins, each one holding a piece of your story – but let's be honest, most of us have no clue what to do with all these mysterious relatives. In this straight-to-the-point lecture, we're going beyond the basics of building a DNA Network to tackle the real question that keeps genealogists up at night: "Now that I have all these matches, how do I actually use them?" We'll show you how to transform that overwhelming list into a strategic research tool, navigate the sometimes-murky waters of relationship predictions, and harness practical tools like WATO and BanyanDNA to unlock the family secrets hidden in your genetic code. Fair warning: once you learn to read the stories in your DNA matches, your family tree will never look the same again.
DNA Testing
I (Think I) Have a DNA Network: Now What?
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Diahan Southard
2.0K views
Ever stared at your DNA match list and felt that mix of excitement and dread? There you are, faced with hundreds of genetic cousins, each one holding a piece of your story – but let's be honest, most of us have no clue what to do with all these mysterious relatives. In this straight-to-the-point lecture, we're going beyond the basics of building a DNA Network to tackle the real question that keeps genealogists up at night: "Now that I have all these matches, how do I actually use them?" We'll show you how to transform that overwhelming list into a strategic research tool, navigate the sometimes-murky waters of relationship predictions, and harness practical tools like WATO and BanyanDNA to unlock the family secrets hidden in your genetic code. Fair warning: once you learn to read the stories in your DNA matches, your family tree will never look the same again.
Wed, December 18 2024: 19:00 UTC
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50:00
DNA Testing
¿Cuál es tu problema con el ADN? ¿Muy pocas coincidencias? ¿Demasiadas?
Diahan Southard
2.7K views
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¿Cuál es tu problema con el ADN? ¿Muy pocas coincidencias? ¿Demasiadas?
Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA. Analicemos tu lista de coincidencias de ADN. ¿Tienes muy pocas coincidencias para trabajar? ¿O tantas que te resulta abrumador? Descubre por qué y qué puedes hacer al respecto, ya sea que necesites más coincidencias o reducirlas. Analiza detenidamente tu árbol genealógico con las herramientas que te proporcionaré y obtén estrategias para abordar tu problema de ADN.
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¿Cuál es tu problema con el ADN? ¿Muy pocas coincidencias? ¿Demasiadas?
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Diahan Southard
2.7K views
Los subtítulos y la voz de este vídeo se han doblado al español utilizando IA. Analicemos tu lista de coincidencias de ADN. ¿Tienes muy pocas coincidencias para trabajar? ¿O tantas que te resulta abrumador? Descubre por qué y qué puedes hacer al respecto, ya sea que necesites más coincidencias o reducirlas. Analiza detenidamente tu árbol genealógico con las herramientas que te proporcionaré y obtén estrategias para abordar tu problema de ADN.
Fri, April 12 2024: 20:00 UTC
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50:00
DNA Testing
What’s Your DNA Problem? Too Few Matches? Too Many?
Diahan Southard
2.7K views
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What’s Your DNA Problem? Too Few Matches? Too Many?
Let’s diagnose your DNA match list. Do you have too few matches to work with? Or so many that it’s overwhelming? Learn WHY that may be and WHAT you can do about it, whether you need MORE matches or you need to whittle them down. Take a close look at your own tree with the tools I’ll give you and leave with next-step strategies to address your own DNA problem.
DNA Testing
What’s Your DNA Problem? Too Few Matches? Too Many?
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Diahan Southard
2.7K views
Let’s diagnose your DNA match list. Do you have too few matches to work with? Or so many that it’s overwhelming? Learn WHY that may be and WHAT you can do about it, whether you need MORE matches or you need to whittle them down. Take a close look at your own tree with the tools I’ll give you and leave with next-step strategies to address your own DNA problem.
Fri, April 12 2024: 20:00 UTC
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1:23:46
DNA Testing
Can mtDNA and XDNA help topple Geoff’s Brick Wall?
Diahan Southard
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Can mtDNA and XDNA help topple Geoff’s Brick Wall?
Join Geoff as he consults with DNA expert Diahan Southard to determine if mtDNA and/or XDNA can help him learn more about his 4X great grandmother.
DNA Testing
Can mtDNA and XDNA help topple Geoff’s Brick Wall?
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Diahan Southard
2.5K views
Join Geoff as he consults with DNA expert Diahan Southard to determine if mtDNA and/or XDNA can help him learn more about his 4X great grandmother.
Wed, November 15 2023: 19:00 UTC
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6:13
DNA TestingTechZone
How to Create One Clear Ethnicity Estimate from 5
Diahan Southard
1.1K views
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How to Create One Clear Ethnicity Estimate from 5
When you have five different ethnicity results from five different companies, how do you make sense of them all? This was part of the webinar, Celebrating 2,000 webinars! Plus 10 tips you can use today.
DNA TestingTechZone
How to Create One Clear Ethnicity Estimate from 5
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Diahan Southard
1.1K views
When you have five different ethnicity results from five different companies, how do you make sense of them all? This was part of the webinar, Celebrating 2,000 webinars! Plus 10 tips you can use today.
Fri, July 14 2023: 0:00 UTC
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1:18:39
DNA TestingOrganization
The 5 steps to organizing your DNA in 2023
Diahan Southard
4.8K views
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The 5 steps to organizing your DNA in 2023
Staying organized in your genetic genealogy research could mean the difference between celebrating the toppling of a brick wall, and beating your head against that same brick wall. Let's chat about how our DNA testing companies are making it even easier for you to keep your DNA organized in 2023.
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The 5 steps to organizing your DNA in 2023
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Diahan Southard
4.8K views
Staying organized in your genetic genealogy research could mean the difference between celebrating the toppling of a brick wall, and beating your head against that same brick wall. Let's chat about how our DNA testing companies are making it even easier for you to keep your DNA organized in 2023.
Wed, January 4 2023: 19:00 UTC
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1:23:54
DNA Testing
Creating a DNA plan for Geoff’s brick wall
Diahan Southard
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Creating a DNA plan for Geoff’s brick wall
Despite his best efforts, Geoff Rasmussen's long standing brick wall hasn't come down yet. John Williams, born in New York City between 1840-1854, was the son of John Williams. Family tradition says that "he was orphaned at the age of 10 and shifted around until he was 16". Geoff thinks it's time to add a little genetic genealogy to his plan. On hand to help him develop this DNA plan is DNA expert Diahan Southard. Join us and learn techniques that you can apply to your own family tree.
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Creating a DNA plan for Geoff’s brick wall
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Diahan Southard
3.0K views
Despite his best efforts, Geoff Rasmussen's long standing brick wall hasn't come down yet. John Williams, born in New York City between 1840-1854, was the son of John Williams. Family tradition says that "he was orphaned at the age of 10 and shifted around until he was 16". Geoff thinks it's time to add a little genetic genealogy to his plan. On hand to help him develop this DNA plan is DNA expert Diahan Southard. Join us and learn techniques that you can apply to your own family tree.
Wed, December 7 2022: 19:00 UTC
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1:29:57
DNA Testing
mtDNA and YDNA in 2022
Diahan Southard
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mtDNA and YDNA in 2022
We know the DNA testing industry is changing all of the time, but how much have YDNA and mtDNA changed? Let's cover what is tried and true and what is new with these two "other" kinds of DNA tests.
DNA Testing
mtDNA and YDNA in 2022
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Diahan Southard
1.7K views
We know the DNA testing industry is changing all of the time, but how much have YDNA and mtDNA changed? Let's cover what is tried and true and what is new with these two "other" kinds of DNA tests.
Wed, September 7 2022: 18:00 UTC
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1:33:57
DNA Testing
The Only Thing You Need to Know About DNA and Genealogy
Diahan Southard
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The Only Thing You Need to Know About DNA and Genealogy
Often the more we learn about a topic the more we overcomplicate the application of that knowledge. Sometimes we need to step back and distill that knowledge down to just the essential parts to make it useful and actionable. Let's try that with DNA.
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The Only Thing You Need to Know About DNA and Genealogy
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Diahan Southard
4.4K views
Often the more we learn about a topic the more we overcomplicate the application of that knowledge. Sometimes we need to step back and distill that knowledge down to just the essential parts to make it useful and actionable. Let's try that with DNA.
Wed, January 5 2022: 19:00 UTC
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1:20:32
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Investigative Genetic Genealogy – the Use of DNA for Law Enforcement
Diahan Southard
1.6K views
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Investigative Genetic Genealogy – the Use of DNA for Law Enforcement
During this fun hour, you’ll join the fictional genetic genealogy team of The Chester Creek Murders, by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, who chase a criminal using his DNA matches. In the process, you’ll learn DNA sleuthing strategies that can help you track down your own elusive ancestors.
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Investigative Genetic Genealogy – the Use of DNA for Law Enforcement
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Diahan Southard
1.6K views
During this fun hour, you’ll join the fictional genetic genealogy team of The Chester Creek Murders, by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, who chase a criminal using his DNA matches. In the process, you’ll learn DNA sleuthing strategies that can help you track down your own elusive ancestors.
Wed, November 3 2021: 18:00 UTC
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5:42
DNA TestingTechZone
Projects at Family Tree DNA: To join or not to join, that is the question…
Diahan Southard
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Projects at Family Tree DNA: To join or not to join, that is the question…
Diahan Southard explains the who, what, where, when and why of projects at Family Tree DNA.
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Projects at Family Tree DNA: To join or not to join, that is the question…
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Diahan Southard
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Diahan Southard explains the who, what, where, when and why of projects at Family Tree DNA.
Fri, October 15 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:01
DNA Testing
Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
1.4K views
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Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
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Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
1.4K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Wed, September 1 2021: 18:00 UTC
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7:42
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
Diahan Southard
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Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
If you've taken a Y-DNA test you'll be looking closely at the surnames in your DNA match list. What if the surname matches don't match your own surname? Diahan Southard explains why that happens and suggests three steps you should take.
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Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
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Diahan Southard
1.4K views
If you've taken a Y-DNA test you'll be looking closely at the surnames in your DNA match list. What if the surname matches don't match your own surname? Diahan Southard explains why that happens and suggests three steps you should take.
Fri, July 16 2021: 0:00 UTC
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3:45
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What is Genetic Distance?
Diahan Southard
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What is Genetic Distance?
Genetic Distance is a term used in reference to Y-DNA. Learn what it means and how to use it.
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What is Genetic Distance?
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Diahan Southard
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Genetic Distance is a term used in reference to Y-DNA. Learn what it means and how to use it.
Fri, April 16 2021: 0:00 UTC
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52:11
DNA Testing
Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
Diahan Southard
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Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
Can I find out if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test? Why does my test say I have an ancestral origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Why are places I know are in my family history missing from my chart? Why…
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Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
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Diahan Southard
6.2K views
Can I find out if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test? Why does my test say I have an ancestral origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Why are places I know are in my family history missing from my chart? Why…
Thu, April 8 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:04
DNA Testing
Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
Diahan Southard
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Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
If you have seen the results from an autosomal DNA test you have likely seen a long long list of 4th cousins. Who are all of these people? Are all of them relevant to my family history research? How do I go about figuring that out? We will cover the…
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Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
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Diahan Southard
20.2K views
If you have seen the results from an autosomal DNA test you have likely seen a long long list of 4th cousins. Who are all of these people? Are all of them relevant to my family history research? How do I go about figuring that out? We will cover the…
Wed, February 3 2021: 19:00 UTC
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1:28:26
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
6.5K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, December 4 2020: 0:00 UTC
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8:11
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
3 Kinds of DNA Tests
Diahan Southard
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3 Kinds of DNA Tests
What are the three different types of DNA tests? And what do they tell you? Find out in this video by Diahan Southard.
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3 Kinds of DNA Tests
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Diahan Southard
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What are the three different types of DNA tests? And what do they tell you? Find out in this video by Diahan Southard.
Fri, November 20 2020: 18:00 UTC
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1:25:24
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
7.6K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, September 18 2020: 0:00 UTC
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7:57
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What are Pile-Up Regions?
Diahan Southard
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What are Pile-Up Regions?
Learn what a pile up region is and how it can impact your understanding of your DNA matches.
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What are Pile-Up Regions?
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Diahan Southard
1.9K views
Learn what a pile up region is and how it can impact your understanding of your DNA matches.
Fri, June 19 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:48
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
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Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, June 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:26:35
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
Diahan Southard
5.6K views
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
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Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Fri, May 22 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:41
DNA Testing
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
Diahan Southard
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four Fridays in May webinars.
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
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Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four Fridays in May webinars.
Fri, May 15 2020: 0:00 UTC
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50:08
DNA Testing
How DNA Influences our Identity
Diahan Southard
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How DNA Influences our Identity
It seems like every day we are seeing news stories about individuals who are suddenly discovering their parentage and heritage using DNA testing. We will talk about how these experiences are shaping lives and changing perspectives.
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How DNA Influences our Identity
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Diahan Southard
8.4K views
It seems like every day we are seeing news stories about individuals who are suddenly discovering their parentage and heritage using DNA testing. We will talk about how these experiences are shaping lives and changing perspectives.
Thu, March 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:22:09
DNA TestingDown Under Series
Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
Diahan Southard
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Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
Now that you have pages of matches and gobs of new information, how do you keep track of it all? We will spend time going over how to create and track correspondence, organization tools within each testing company, as well as strategies for tracking the genealogy information of your matches…
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Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
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Diahan Southard
51.0K views
Now that you have pages of matches and gobs of new information, how do you keep track of it all? We will spend time going over how to create and track correspondence, organization tools within each testing company, as well as strategies for tracking the genealogy information of your matches…
Tue, February 4 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:21:42
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A Day Out With Your DNA
Diahan Southard
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A Day Out With Your DNA
While DNA testing for genealogy is no longer a new idea, many companies are offering a new way to look at your DNA. In this lecture we will cover the biggest and brightest options, and help you decide where you should take your DNA, and how to make the...
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A Day Out With Your DNA
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Diahan Southard
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While DNA testing for genealogy is no longer a new idea, many companies are offering a new way to look at your DNA. In this lecture we will cover the biggest and brightest options, and help you decide where you should take your DNA, and how to make the...
Wed, October 2 2019: 0:00 UTC
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43:21
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Panel – DNA Testing for Health
Diahan Southard
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Panel – DNA Testing for Health
This panel of DNA experts discusses the advantages of taking a Health DNA test to learn more about how your genes may affect your health and empower you for the future.
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Panel – DNA Testing for Health
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Diahan Southard
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This panel of DNA experts discusses the advantages of taking a Health DNA test to learn more about how your genes may affect your health and empower you for the future.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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51:35
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Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
Diahan Southard
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Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
Building a family tree is free and adds a lot of value to your DNA test. Learn how it can help improve the accuracy of relationship estimates, trace common ancestors to uncover how exactly you are related, increase the chances DNA Matches will contact you, and more.
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Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
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Diahan Southard
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Building a family tree is free and adds a lot of value to your DNA test. Learn how it can help improve the accuracy of relationship estimates, trace common ancestors to uncover how exactly you are related, increase the chances DNA Matches will contact you, and more.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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39:30
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Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
Diahan Southard
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Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
DNA test results are a companion to our other research methods. A better understanding of how it all works will lead to better use of the tools for your family history research.
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Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
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Diahan Southard
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DNA test results are a companion to our other research methods. A better understanding of how it all works will lead to better use of the tools for your family history research.
Sat, September 7 2019: 0:00 UTC
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54:28
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Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
Diahan Southard
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Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
Three kinds of DNA tests, five testing companies, and many different outcomes. Learn the basics and leave with confidence in this new area of research.
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Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
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Diahan Southard
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Three kinds of DNA tests, five testing companies, and many different outcomes. Learn the basics and leave with confidence in this new area of research.
Fri, January 18 2019: 0:00 UTC
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57:43
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Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
Diahan Southard
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Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
When you login to see your matches at MyHeritage DNA, your initial excitement at your sudden popularity (who knew you had thousands of DNA cousins?) is often quickly replaced by confusion as you try to figure out how you are all related. In this easy-to-understand 45 minutes you will learn…
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Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
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Diahan Southard
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When you login to see your matches at MyHeritage DNA, your initial excitement at your sudden popularity (who knew you had thousands of DNA cousins?) is often quickly replaced by confusion as you try to figure out how you are all related. In this easy-to-understand 45 minutes you will learn…
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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46:54
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The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
Diahan Southard
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The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
MyHeritage DNA is leading the industry in providing tools to help understand and interpret DNA test results. But with so many pages to view and buttons to push, it can get confusing. We will discuss the five best tools you can access at MyHeritage to help further your genealogical goals.
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The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
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Diahan Southard
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MyHeritage DNA is leading the industry in providing tools to help understand and interpret DNA test results. But with so many pages to view and buttons to push, it can get confusing. We will discuss the five best tools you can access at MyHeritage to help further your genealogical goals.
Sat, November 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
Diahan Southard
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The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
The Y chromosome DNA, with its direct paternal line inheritance pattern, is a powerful tool for any genealogist, male or female, seeking to extend or verify a genealogical line. This lecture will cover basic and intermediate principles of using YDNA verify and extend your pedigree chart.
DNA Testing
The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
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Diahan Southard
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The Y chromosome DNA, with its direct paternal line inheritance pattern, is a powerful tool for any genealogist, male or female, seeking to extend or verify a genealogical line. This lecture will cover basic and intermediate principles of using YDNA verify and extend your pedigree chart.
Wed, August 29 2018: 0:00 UTC
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Let DNA Tell Your Story
Diahan Southard
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Let DNA Tell Your Story
DNA has the ability to reach beyond generations and across cultural boundaries to unify and strengthen your nuclear and extended family. In this short time together we will learn a few tips that will have your family actually interested in family history.
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Let DNA Tell Your Story
Diahan Southard
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DNA has the ability to reach beyond generations and across cultural boundaries to unify and strengthen your nuclear and extended family. In this short time together we will learn a few tips that will have your family actually interested in family history.
Fri, February 16 2018: 0:00 UTC
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What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
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What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to start making your DNA work for you.
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What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
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So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to start making your DNA work for you.
Fri, June 16 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Diahan Southard
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Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Autosomal DNA is a flexible, information-rich test that has most people left wondering what the next steps should be. We will explore the more advanced tools and methodology behind the results at the major testing companies. Take your DNA test to the next level with these exciting genetic genealogy tools!
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Diahan Southard
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Autosomal DNA is a flexible, information-rich test that has most people left wondering what the next steps should be. We will explore the more advanced tools and methodology behind the results at the major testing companies. Take your DNA test to the next level with these exciting genetic genealogy tools!
Fri, June 16 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Diahan Southard
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Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Geoff is ready to close the case of the parentage of Nathan Brown. Traditional genealogy research has built a solid case, and now he wants to solidify the findings by adding DNA to the evidence. He recently located one of Nathan’s living, male, Brown-surnamed descendants who agreed to take…
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Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Diahan Southard
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Geoff is ready to close the case of the parentage of Nathan Brown. Traditional genealogy research has built a solid case, and now he wants to solidify the findings by adding DNA to the evidence. He recently located one of Nathan’s living, male, Brown-surnamed descendants who agreed to take…
Fri, April 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
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Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Do you have an adoption in your line, or are you adopted yourself? Do you have an ancestor who just refuses to be found? DNA testing can be a very powerful tool to help fill in the blanks in your family tree. But how helpful can it really be when…
DNA Testing
Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
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Do you have an adoption in your line, or are you adopted yourself? Do you have an ancestor who just refuses to be found? DNA testing can be a very powerful tool to help fill in the blanks in your family tree. But how helpful can it really be when…
Wed, February 22 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
Diahan Southard
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Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
After the incredible findings of his first encounter with genetic genealogy, Geoff is ready to take his DNA research to the next level. He wants YOU & the live webinar audience & to be there with him as he explores GEDmatch.com for the first time. On hand to guide, interpret...
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
Diahan Southard
8.4K views
After the incredible findings of his first encounter with genetic genealogy, Geoff is ready to take his DNA research to the next level. He wants YOU & the live webinar audience & to be there with him as he explores GEDmatch.com for the first time. On hand to guide, interpret...
Fri, July 8 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
Diahan Southard
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Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
As we march forward into another year of genetic genealogy much is being discovered about the ways in which we can analyze our autosomal DNA data. There is a hot debate over two seemingly competing ideas: the DNA Circle, or the Triangulation method. The DNA Circle was pioneered by AncestryDNA…
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Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
Diahan Southard
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As we march forward into another year of genetic genealogy much is being discovered about the ways in which we can analyze our autosomal DNA data. There is a hot debate over two seemingly competing ideas: the DNA Circle, or the Triangulation method. The DNA Circle was pioneered by AncestryDNA…
Wed, June 29 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Watch Geoff Live: DNA
Diahan Southard
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Watch Geoff Live: DNA
Geoff finally did it! He took his first step into the world of DNA and had his two maternal grandparents tested (autosomal tests from AncestryDNA). He recently received the testing results and has waited to explore them & for the first time & in front of a LIVE webinar audience.
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: DNA
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Diahan Southard
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Geoff finally did it! He took his first step into the world of DNA and had his two maternal grandparents tested (autosomal tests from AncestryDNA). He recently received the testing results and has waited to explore them & for the first time & in front of a LIVE webinar audience.
Tue, April 19 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
Diahan Southard
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Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
With the advent of autosomal DNA testing, many are missing out on the power of the YDNA and mtDNA tests. In this fun and interactive lecture we will cover the direct maternal line test, including its pros and cons, and the best time to use it. Similarly, we will talk…
DNA Testing
Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
Diahan Southard
7.1K views
With the advent of autosomal DNA testing, many are missing out on the power of the YDNA and mtDNA tests. In this fun and interactive lecture we will cover the direct maternal line test, including its pros and cons, and the best time to use it. Similarly, we will talk…
Fri, March 4 2016: 0:00 UTC
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Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
Diahan Southard
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Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
In this one-of-a-kind lecture we will discuss various methods for keeping track of your DNA matches- especially your autosomal DNA matches. We will first discuss what kind of information you need to keep track of, and why. We will cover the basics of Excel, Word, email folders and correspondence. We…
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Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
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Diahan Southard
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In this one-of-a-kind lecture we will discuss various methods for keeping track of your DNA matches- especially your autosomal DNA matches. We will first discuss what kind of information you need to keep track of, and why. We will cover the basics of Excel, Word, email folders and correspondence. We…
Wed, November 11 2015: 0:00 UTC
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Quick Reference Guide: Autosomal DNA for the Genealogist by Diahan Southard
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Quick Reference Guide: Mitochondrial DNA for the Genealogist – Quick Reference PDF Guide by Diahan Southard
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