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
A truly great source of knowledge and comfort in all matters DNA!
+++++ Brilliant. There is so much to learn but Diahan is the best teacher making it fun as well as informative
A bit too technical for my level of dna knowledge
A lot of information but most was over my head . I’m definitely watching Diahan’s other DNA webinars .
Always helpful information.
Always learn so much from her presentations. Going to head back out and watch again slowly while looking at my own MtDNA.
Always learn something! Thank you.
Always like to have information a little above my level of comfort. It makes me stretch and learn new things.
Another excellent and informative presentation. Thanks!
Another excellent presentation and explanation by Diahan. Thank you for continuing to present these DNA webinars.
Another great webinar from Diahan! Marian you are doing a fabulous job hosting!
Another Great webinar. Thank you Diahan.
Another WOW from Diahan. Love the DNA Q&A.
As always Diahan explains DNA related questions in easy to follow explanations and diagrams.
As always, Diahan was excellent. I love the graphics as they really help with the understanding.
As always, Great.
As usual, I learned something new. Great webinar.
AWESOME!!
D. Southard always gives an energetic program.
Diahan always a treat
Diahan always can take the complicated and make it understandable. Today’s webinar was no different.
Diahan does it again!
Diahan does such a good job making a complex subject more understandable! I always learn something.
Diahan explains complicated DNA issues so clearly that I almost understand!
Diahan is a great presenter. She makes DNA relatable and understandable.
Diahan is always great at explaining complicated subjects.
Diahan is always GREAT.
Diahan is always so informative.
Diahan is sooo wonderful explaining this. Still new and trying to grasp anything on this. Thank you!
Diahan is wonderful! Keep bringing her on.
Diahan makes DNA much more accessible and fun. Thank you.
Diahan really knows her stuff. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up, but I learn something new every time.
Diahan Southard is an knowledgeable, interesting and animated speaker.
Diahan speaks very clearly and is very well organized.
Diahan was wonderful as usual. I can’t think of any things she could do better!
Diahan wasn’t too technical at all. She explains difficult concepts so the lay person can understand. Thank you, LegacyFamilyTree, for webinars that feature her.
Diahan’s presentations are always great, but I still have trouble staying focused when it DNA info gets too complicated. 🙁
Diahan’s presentations are to the point, excellently illustrated and fun!
Diahan’s webinars are always so well presented and informative.
Diane’s stuff is always good. Maybe I’ve seen/read too much stuff. I’m starting to feel like I’ve already heard what the presenter is saying. But her graphics are great! So helpful with triangulation.
DNA is always confusing
DNA is always exciting to study. There is so much I don’t know but am willing to learn. Each webinar is so informative but as an older learner, I have to re-watch and practice as I re-watch each episode. It is still my favorite topic of study.
everything was great
Excellent explanation and examples of triangulation.
Excellent graphics.
Excellent info- loved it!!!
Excellent job explained a lot of my questions
Excellent webinar! Thank you!
excellent
Excellent!
Excellent! I am really loving when Diahan explains things deeper (we can take it)! There are very many beginning DNA webinars, so I really appreciate her taking the time to share with us more advanced information and techniques.
Excellent! Loved the techie parts and the all her answers. Learned a ton.
Excellent, as always!
Fantastic as always!
Fantastic as always. I think she is one of my favorite people to watch give webinars. I always learn something new and she is a captivating speaker!
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
found it interesting & informative
Good info. Technical info presented well.
Good questions
Great
Great DNA Webinar.
Great information as usual!
Great job!
Great speaker!
Great webinar! Very informative! Thanks!
Great webinar, I had trouble following a few things but I’m going to watch it again. I also bought Diahan’s book which is full of information! Thanks so much.
Great!
Great. And thank you allvery much.
Hard for me to rate as I am unable to wrap my brain around DNA. I need to find a beginner DNA class
She is very knowledgeable and makes it easier to understand. I’m glad she covers technical subjects.
SHe knows her stuff but went beyond my interest.
She makes DNA easier to understand.
so very good
Some of the haplo stuff is over my head, but I hope I absorbed a bit of it
Some of the questions were way over my head but I listened and someday it will make more sense. Other questions, well, the answers were really valuable and thankful I was listening, Thank You so much. See you next week.
Sometimes a little heavy to soak in but generally I understand. Thank you Diahan and Legacy Family Tree!
Super! Thanks so much! I have NO complaint that you didn’t answer my specific question, because you *more than answered* my question with the questions you did answer; and you answered a whole lot of questions that I did not ask but which were simmering in the back of my brain.
thank you
thank you for answering my question!
I again appreciated and enjoyed the level of technical detail. thank you!
Thank you for answering my question, I found out about uploading to familytreeDNA and Living DNA and using 23 and me for better Central cameraman heritage matches
Thank You!
Thank You!
Thanks!
the beginning was over my head, but for those that understand DNA it would have been great.
There was so much excellent information and tips that I will follow up on. Thank you!
This was my first one with Diahan and she started with information that didn’t related to me and was complex but I stayed with it and her last several questions were helpful. She did a good job of reaching everyone however. Thanks.
Too technical starting out.
Trying to learn DNA and yhese questions are the same ones I would aSK
very fine presentation!!!
Very Good
Very good
Very good explanations .
Very good information. thank you.
Very good presentation. I like her being technical with DNA info, it gives me a start to begin to learn more! Thank you.
Very good! I enjoyed the explanation of mtDNA branching. It cleared most of the fog. I also appreciated hearing focus on the generation of connection and where to look from there. A helpful reminder that I will print out and keep in front of me. 😉 Thank you Diahan and Legacy Family Tree Webinars!
Very helpful
Very helpful and glad there are other people that are great question askers too!
Very helpful!
very informative
Very informative!
Very informative. Great lesson! I need to review webinar. Grateful to have it online for viewing. Thank you!
very interesting and informative
Very interesting and informative, thank you
Very understandable. Will attempt to submit questions for Diahan’s next webinar.
Well presented.
What a wonderful speaker!!! I struggle with understanding DNA but, between her lively voice and clear slides, I’m slowly understanding it better. Thanks so much. Great afternoon!
wonderful – always learn a lot from Diahan and it was not too technical – helps me to learn!
Wonderful explanations
Wonderful! I am only leaving for necessary appointment. I will watch again on recording. Thanks so much!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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A truly great source of knowledge and comfort in all matters DNA!
+++++ Brilliant. There is so much to learn but Diahan is the best teacher making it fun as well as informative
A bit too technical for my level of dna knowledge
A lot of information but most was over my head . I’m definitely watching Diahan’s other DNA webinars .
Always helpful information.
Always learn so much from her presentations. Going to head back out and watch again slowly while looking at my own MtDNA.
Always learn something! Thank you.
Always like to have information a little above my level of comfort. It makes me stretch and learn new things.
Another excellent and informative presentation. Thanks!
Another excellent presentation and explanation by Diahan. Thank you for continuing to present these DNA webinars.
Another great webinar from Diahan! Marian you are doing a fabulous job hosting!
Another Great webinar. Thank you Diahan.
Another WOW from Diahan. Love the DNA Q&A.
As always Diahan explains DNA related questions in easy to follow explanations and diagrams.
As always, Diahan was excellent. I love the graphics as they really help with the understanding.
As always, Great.
As usual, I learned something new. Great webinar.
AWESOME!!
D. Southard always gives an energetic program.
Diahan always a treat
Diahan always can take the complicated and make it understandable. Today’s webinar was no different.
Diahan does it again!
Diahan does such a good job making a complex subject more understandable! I always learn something.
Diahan explains complicated DNA issues so clearly that I almost understand!
Diahan is a great presenter. She makes DNA relatable and understandable.
Diahan is always great at explaining complicated subjects.
Diahan is always GREAT.
Diahan is always so informative.
Diahan is sooo wonderful explaining this. Still new and trying to grasp anything on this. Thank you!
Diahan is wonderful! Keep bringing her on.
Diahan makes DNA much more accessible and fun. Thank you.
Diahan really knows her stuff. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up, but I learn something new every time.
Diahan Southard is an knowledgeable, interesting and animated speaker.
Diahan speaks very clearly and is very well organized.
Diahan was wonderful as usual. I can’t think of any things she could do better!
Diahan wasn’t too technical at all. She explains difficult concepts so the lay person can understand. Thank you, LegacyFamilyTree, for webinars that feature her.
Diahan’s presentations are always great, but I still have trouble staying focused when it DNA info gets too complicated. 🙁
Diahan’s presentations are to the point, excellently illustrated and fun!
Diahan’s webinars are always so well presented and informative.
Diane’s stuff is always good. Maybe I’ve seen/read too much stuff. I’m starting to feel like I’ve already heard what the presenter is saying. But her graphics are great! So helpful with triangulation.
DNA is always confusing
DNA is always exciting to study. There is so much I don’t know but am willing to learn. Each webinar is so informative but as an older learner, I have to re-watch and practice as I re-watch each episode. It is still my favorite topic of study.
everything was great
Excellent explanation and examples of triangulation.
Excellent graphics.
Excellent info- loved it!!!
Excellent job explained a lot of my questions
Excellent webinar! Thank you!
excellent
Excellent!
Excellent! I am really loving when Diahan explains things deeper (we can take it)! There are very many beginning DNA webinars, so I really appreciate her taking the time to share with us more advanced information and techniques.
Excellent! Loved the techie parts and the all her answers. Learned a ton.
Excellent, as always!
Fantastic as always!
Fantastic as always. I think she is one of my favorite people to watch give webinars. I always learn something new and she is a captivating speaker!
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
found it interesting & informative
Good info. Technical info presented well.
Good questions
Great
Great DNA Webinar.
Great information as usual!
Great job!
Great speaker!
Great webinar! Very informative! Thanks!
Great webinar, I had trouble following a few things but I’m going to watch it again. I also bought Diahan’s book which is full of information! Thanks so much.
Great!
Great. And thank you allvery much.
Hard for me to rate as I am unable to wrap my brain around DNA. I need to find a beginner DNA class
She is always fantastic. Keep bringing her back.
She is so good!
She is very knowledgeable and makes it easier to understand. I’m glad she covers technical subjects.
SHe knows her stuff but went beyond my interest.
She makes DNA easier to understand.
so very good
Some of the haplo stuff is over my head, but I hope I absorbed a bit of it
Some of the questions were way over my head but I listened and someday it will make more sense. Other questions, well, the answers were really valuable and thankful I was listening, Thank You so much. See you next week.
Sometimes a little heavy to soak in but generally I understand. Thank you Diahan and Legacy Family Tree!
Super! Thanks so much! I have NO complaint that you didn’t answer my specific question, because you *more than answered* my question with the questions you did answer; and you answered a whole lot of questions that I did not ask but which were simmering in the back of my brain.
thank you
thank you for answering my question!
I again appreciated and enjoyed the level of technical detail. thank you!
Thank you for answering my question, I found out about uploading to familytreeDNA and Living DNA and using 23 and me for better Central cameraman heritage matches
Thank You!
Thank You!
Thanks!
the beginning was over my head, but for those that understand DNA it would have been great.
There was so much excellent information and tips that I will follow up on. Thank you!
This was my first one with Diahan and she started with information that didn’t related to me and was complex but I stayed with it and her last several questions were helpful. She did a good job of reaching everyone however. Thanks.
Too technical starting out.
Trying to learn DNA and yhese questions are the same ones I would aSK
very fine presentation!!!
Very Good
Very good
Very good explanations .
Very good information. thank you.
Very good presentation. I like her being technical with DNA info, it gives me a start to begin to learn more! Thank you.
Very good! I enjoyed the explanation of mtDNA branching. It cleared most of the fog. I also appreciated hearing focus on the generation of connection and where to look from there. A helpful reminder that I will print out and keep in front of me. 😉 Thank you Diahan and Legacy Family Tree Webinars!
Very helpful
Very helpful and glad there are other people that are great question askers too!
Very helpful!
very informative
Very informative!
Very informative. Great lesson! I need to review webinar. Grateful to have it online for viewing. Thank you!
very interesting and informative
Very interesting and informative, thank you
Very understandable. Will attempt to submit questions for Diahan’s next webinar.
Well presented.
What a wonderful speaker!!! I struggle with understanding DNA but, between her lively voice and clear slides, I’m slowly understanding it better. Thanks so much. Great afternoon!
wonderful – always learn a lot from Diahan and it was not too technical – helps me to learn!
Wonderful explanations
Wonderful! I am only leaving for necessary appointment. I will watch again on recording. Thanks so much!!!
WONDERFUL!!