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.
These are some of the questions we look forward to covering so far in this DNA FAQ session:
- How can I tell which side of the family a DNA match comes from?
- What do shared matches actually mean?
- What if I find something unexpected in my results?
- What’s the latest on 23andMe – and, as someone who’s tested with 23andMe – do I need to do anything?
- Can you explain the new Ancestry auto cluster tool, how to get it, how to use it?
- Can you explain DNAPainter’s recent improvements to the matrix tool?
- Can I still upload my DNA to MyHeritage and remind me, how do I do this and why should I do it?
- How can I keep up with DNA news?
- How do I make sure I’m not missing out on things, or not losing access to data (eg if a DNA company withdraws certain data from public access)?
- Can you share some tips to help us understand how to use DNA to verify our papertrail?
- If we find that we don’t have DNA matches for certain branches of our papertrail tree, should we worry?
- What are useful ways of using clustering?
- When should I think about branching out from autosomal testing and dive into Y or mt DNA?
If you have a question you'd like to ask, please email it to [email protected] by the end of Thurs 10th July. 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.
Tips on submitting your question in advance, or for typing in the chat in the live session:
• 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.
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.
We very much looking forward to you joining us for this session.
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.
