Utilizing this form of DNA testing in genealogy garners a lot of negative advice. Learn how vitally important this kind of testing can be when you use DNA as an active tool in the genealogical toolbox. This case study will show you how pairing good research and DNA testing can be the perfect marriage.
Dr. Michael D. Lacopo is a retired small-animal veterinarian and professional genealogist born and raised in northern Indiana. Researching since 1980, he has lectured internationally and written for numerous periodicals and journals. A self- descr
Glad to finally see Michael added to Legacy FT Webinars. There are very few applied mtDNA case studies, so it is great to finally have one to point to when I’m approaching potential testers for mtDNA.
The presentation was very clear and concise. It was very informative, and I learned so much. I had never considered a Mt DNA test a necessity, until now. I have Norwegian ancestors and the OLSON surname is very common. It comes from both my father and mother. Perhaps this test could sort out any matches on my mother’s side that aren’t Norwegian. I know there is at least one, Barth ancestor (probably German)..
I love Lacopo’s case studies and how they clarify the meaning that can be derived from the various DNA tests. Excellent translation of science for the layperson!
What a wonderful speaker, with an excellent presentation! I’ll return to this one again and again as I learn to apply the GPS to this area of problem-solving. I can hardly wait for Mike’s upcoming webinars!
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Watch Geoff Live: Adding a City Directory (among other things…)
Geoff just discovered two incredible-to-him things about his great-grandfather – both from a city directory from MyHeritage’s new U.S. City Directories collection – and now he’s ready to add the new information to his personal tree in his Legacy Family Tree software. You’re invited to join Geoff as he does...
Geoff just discovered two incredible-to-him things about his great-grandfather – both from a city directory from MyHeritage’s new U.S. City Directories collection – and now he’s ready to add the new information to his personal tree in his Legacy Family Tree software. You’re invited to join Geoff as he does...
Watch Geoff Live: Adding a Will and a Tombstone to Legacy
He’s just found an 18th century will which appears to solve a decades-old genealogy brick wall, but it started when he took a second look at Samuel Miller Brown’s tombstone. In this live and unscripted webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do from start to finish with both…
He’s just found an 18th century will which appears to solve a decades-old genealogy brick wall, but it started when he took a second look at Samuel Miller Brown’s tombstone. In this live and unscripted webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do from start to finish with both…
Watch Geoff Live: Adding a World War I (and II) Draft Registration Card
It was Friday the 13th, and the presenter for the scheduled live webinar experienced a massive computer crash minutes before the webinar began. With less than ten minutes to come up with plan B, Geoff decided to research his Oregon-born ancestor - in front of the live webinar audience...
It was Friday the 13th, and the presenter for the scheduled live webinar experienced a massive computer crash minutes before the webinar began. With less than ten minutes to come up with plan B, Geoff decided to research his Oregon-born ancestor - in front of the live webinar audience...
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do with a passenger record as he adds the information to his real, personal Legacy family file. This class will be presented live and unscripted, giving attendees a first-hand look at how a professional genealogist analyzes and records information from…
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do with a passenger record as he adds the information to his real, personal Legacy family file. This class will be presented live and unscripted, giving attendees a first-hand look at how a professional genealogist analyzes and records information from…
It was a Friday afternoon, Geoff had completed his projects at work, and he was anxious to add the newspaper article that he found last night to his Legacy family file. So he pulled up his webinar software and hit the record button. In this webinar, join Legacy's Geoff Rasmussen…
It was a Friday afternoon, Geoff had completed his projects at work, and he was anxious to add the newspaper article that he found last night to his Legacy family file. So he pulled up his webinar software and hit the record button. In this webinar, join Legacy's Geoff Rasmussen…
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do with a city directory as he adds the information to his real, personal Legacy family file. This class will be presented live and unscripted, giving attendees a first-hand look at how a professional genealogist analyzes and records information from…
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will demonstrate what to do with a city directory as he adds the information to his real, personal Legacy family file. This class will be presented live and unscripted, giving attendees a first-hand look at how a professional genealogist analyzes and records information from…
Watch Geoff Live – Using Legacy to Assemble a Family
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will begin to document and assemble the family using records he recently discovered (divorce papers, census records, obituaries, and marriage records). You are invited to watch live as he adds the information to his personal Legacy family file. In this live, unscripted session, Geoff…
In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will begin to document and assemble the family using records he recently discovered (divorce papers, census records, obituaries, and marriage records). You are invited to watch live as he adds the information to his personal Legacy family file. In this live, unscripted session, Geoff…
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I missed something, why is Geoff doing another DNA test? Did he not do this ages ago? Jeanne Kerr
Hi Jeanne – this time it is a mtDNA test. I’ve previously done the autosomal and ydna tests.
I am so very glad to finally hear someone *not* discouraging mtDNA testing! Thank you!
Great presentation both in style and content! Thank you for awakening me to new research strategies!
Glad to finally see Michael added to Legacy FT Webinars. There are very few applied mtDNA case studies, so it is great to finally have one to point to when I’m approaching potential testers for mtDNA.
The presentation was very clear and concise. It was very informative, and I learned so much. I had never considered a Mt DNA test a necessity, until now. I have Norwegian ancestors and the OLSON surname is very common. It comes from both my father and mother. Perhaps this test could sort out any matches on my mother’s side that aren’t Norwegian. I know there is at least one, Barth ancestor (probably German)..
I love Lacopo’s case studies and how they clarify the meaning that can be derived from the various DNA tests. Excellent translation of science for the layperson!
Fantastic! Such a great presentation on how to use mitochondrial DNA to help aid us in solving genealogical mysteries. Thank you so much!
What a wonderful speaker, with an excellent presentation! I’ll return to this one again and again as I learn to apply the GPS to this area of problem-solving. I can hardly wait for Mike’s upcoming webinars!