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DNA and Family History

Event Details

Time: August 31, 2012 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Location: West Leeds Scout HQ
Street: The Lanes, Off Lowtown,
City/Town: Pudsey, Nr Leeds. LS28 7AQ
Website or Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps…
Event Type: day school, family history, dna, genealogy, genetics, surnames
Organized By: Jackie 2
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2012

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Event Description

Join DNA Chris Pomery to understand how the growing interest in testing can help your Family History research. An ideal course for those who have already begun to consider how they might use DNA.

Requests for content welcomed - so far:-

Interpreting and using your results.

Mitochondrial DNA.

The Future of DNA.

Outline programme:

Deep Ancestry: DNA & The Populating of Britain

DNA and Family History: The Y-chromosome Test

Combining Traditional & Genetic Genealogy: Leading Surname Projects

Mitochondrial DNA & Family Finder Tests

The Future of Genetics-based Family History

Chris is a published author of books and academic papers, Tutor for Strathclyde University, regular writer for Family History magazines, runs his own DNA study as well as acting as consultant for another. Definately a specialist in DNA, Surnames and Family History.

10.30 am to 3.30 pm with refreshment and lunch break. Pleae bring a packed lunch.

Level access, full faciliies, on street residential parking.

£15.00 per person. Book in advance please.

Download your booking form here.