The Beginner’s Guide To DNA Testing For Genealogy

Michelle Leonard
Apr 6, 2022
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About this webinar

This presentation will give an overview of the three main types of DNA tests available for family history purposes. It will explain how Y-DNA, Mitochondrial DNA and Autosomal DNA are inherited and how to use your DNA results to verify the accuracy of your family tree, connect with new cousins, break down brick walls and solve mysteries. Michelle will give practical advice, hints and tips on the best steps to take to succeed and demonstrate what can be achieved using success stories.

About the speaker

Michelle Leonard is a Scottish professional genealogist, DNA detective, freelance researcher, speaker, author and historian. She runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business, Genes & Geneal...
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  1. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Outstanding!

  2. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Michelle explained every aspect of DNA in clear simple terms which gives you an aha moment. I will be watching it again so I can imprint the information into my brain!

  3. XM
    Xana Miller
    3 years ago

    Great stuff. Thank you

  4. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Michelle was excellent, as always!

  5. PG
    Patricia Diane Godinez
    3 years ago

    I had to go to a Board Meeting so I will see the replay. So good on DNA. I have been doing it for years but I love to learn more and see the graphics. Thanks ever so much for Michelle Leonard, out of Glasgow, Scotland.

  6. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Very educational! I wish I had this available when I started. I am sharing with all my friends.

  7. NT
    Norm Talbot
    3 years ago

    Excellent overview with outstanding examples!

  8. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Well done, perfect for beginners...