Join us for the July Family Tree DNA Club webinar, at which top genetic genealogists Donna Rutherford and John Cleary will be hosting a relaxed, interview-style Q&A packed with expert insight and practical advice
If you've taken a DNA test for family history but still find yourself scratching your head over shared matches, ethnicity estimates or organising your research, this live session is for you!
Join top genetic genealogists Donna Rutherford and John Cleary for a relaxed, interview-style Q&A packed with expert insight and practical advice. From making sense of your match list to navigating surprises in your results, they'll tackle the common (and not-so-common) questions family historians face.
Submit your questions in advance (see further details below) – or just come along to listen and learn. There will be space to ask your questions in the session too.
Whatever your experience level, you're bound to come away with fresh ideas and new-found confidence with using your DNA for family history.
Join us for Donna Rutherford & John Cleary’s online DNA Q&A session and you will:
• Get expert answers to real-life DNA questions from two leading specialists.
• Learn how to interpret and organise your DNA matches more effectively.
• Discover practical tips for using DNA tools with your family tree research.
• Hear how others are solving puzzles and overcoming challenges in their DNA journey.
• Build your confidence to take the next steps in your genetic genealogy.
To submit your question in advance:
• Please ensure that your question is mindful of the privacy of the details of living people.
• Please note due to the time constraints, so that the session is of most benefit to the most number of people, and so that the privacy of individuals is not compromised, questions will be dealt with in a general rather than a specific case manner.
• We very much looking forward to hearing from you. Please email your question to [email protected] and we will share it with Donna and John.
When & where?
The webinar will take place on Zoom on Wednesday 16th July, 12.30pm UK time with Donna Rutherford and John Cleary. DNA news will be presented by Karen Evans.
This webinar presentation is part of the DNA Club programme brought to you by Family Tree Plus.
The online learning session will last one hour: with DNA news, then the Q&A presentation during which time you are welcome to ask your questions too.
How to join the meeting
Get your ticket for £10, or join Family Tree Plus for just £5, come along to this webinar and attend four webinars every month! Already a Family Tree Plus member? Log in now to get your link.
Got a query? Email us a [email protected]
About the speaker
Donna Rutherford, a London-based Genetic Genealogist, blends New Zealand heritage with ancestral ties to England, Scotland, and Ireland. Her fascination with genealogy began in her teens, and in 2015, she took her first DNA test. Since 2017, Donna has shared her expertise internationally, demystifying DNA for audiences. As a Facebook group administrator, she guides others through DNA mysteries, encouraging them to learn more about using DNA in their own genealogy research. Donna specialises in solving tricky DNA cases such as unknown parentage, surprise results and foundlings. Find her at DonnaRutherford.com
Associate professor John Cleary is speaker and writer on using DNA in ancestral research based in Scotland, and is a contributing author to the very popular book published by Pen & Sword DNA: A Guide for Family Historians. He has presented on genetic genealogy at events in the UK, Ireland and the USA including Genetic Genealogy Ireland, Family Tree Live and seminars for the Guild of One Name Studies. He is involved with a number of Y DNA surname projects including the names Cummings, Kemp and Ó Cléirigh.
