Can mtDNA and XDNA help topple Geoff’s Brick Wall?

Diahan Southard
Nov 15, 2023
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Geoff's Background Info
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Whose DNA Should We Use?
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XNDA
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mtDNA
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Haplogroups
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Geoff's Genealogy Strategy
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My Dream Will
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

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.

About the speakers

About the speakers

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
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Geoffrey D. Rasmussen is the father of four budding genealogists. He graduated with a degree in Genealogy and Family History from Brigham Young University and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is th
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  1. HH
    Heather Higgins
    5 months ago

    That was a very interesting session, thank you both, Diahan and Geoff. I have used filters etc for ages but I liked how you used filters within filters. Fingers crossed it helps me find my maternal grandfather’s father. I know his name through RCE record on Scotlandspeople, found two families same name, both ‘father’s’ went to USA at a similar timeframe. Have created both trees, now trying to find out which one via DNA. Thanks again.

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    Nancy Matthews
    12 months ago

    I had wanted to watch this program when it was first presented and life got in the way. I have now watched the recording. This was a great program. I did my mT DNA back when that was the only option for women. I did upgrade to the full sequence last year. The problem was that I never really know how to use it. Thank you so very much for the techniques that you shared. Because of this, I believe that I have found a second cousin. Now, on to more reseach to prove what I found. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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    Cynthia Deal
    12 months ago

    Geoff has the best genealogy karma of all! Great webinar. Thanks.

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    Marilyn Dietiker
    1 year ago

    This webinar was SOOO great! Thank you both and Diahan it kind of took away the mental block I have about trying to understand DNA research. It was so amazing for Geoff to actually find and prove his 4th great grandmother! Wow!! Wow !!! I can only hope that I will find and prove my 2 x great grandfather/grandmother in time. Thank you again.

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    Diana Gill
    1 year ago

    OMG! This presentation was informative, instructive and inspiring. I could feel Geoff’s sense of being overwhelmed and grateful. I am happy to learn HOW, if all the stars align, you can get your family back using mtDNA. Thank you both!

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    Patricia Sprague
    1 year ago

    Excellent webinar!! The best that I have seen in ages.

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    Marilyn Smith
    1 year ago

    Thanks for another wonderful insightful and helpful learning session.

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  8. CK
    Catherine Kesseler
    1 year ago

    Great job! Really informative.

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