Researching DNA at Jamboree

 

Researching

DNA 

at 

Jamboree

Jamboree's 51st and 1st virtual conference is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for researching and developing your knowledge and skills using DNA. These Jamboree lectures combine genetics and genealogy, providing everyone with the opportunity to learn something new, regardless of their level. The speakers will include Shannon Christmas, MCP, David Dowell, PhD, Dana Leeds, Paula Williams, Janine Cloud, Alice M. Fairhurst, MS, and Donna M. Mough, and many more. They will present on a variety of specialized topics using DNA to assist researchers in overcome brick walls, trace elusive ancestors, and much more using DNA! 

• An American Tale: How DNA and Documents Tell Slave Narratives 

• Your Y-DNA Results: Their Meaning and Getting the Most from Them 

• Finding Joy and Other Ana-Baptist Mennonite Cousins 

• British Isles Naming Patterns and DNA Connections

• Getting the Most Out of AncestryDNA® ThruLines™

• Using DNA As A Source For Your Irish Research

• One Pandemic Inspires Exploration Of Another: Learning About Nancy

Early Bird Discount Ends April 26, 2021!

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Southern California Genealogical Society 

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Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

 

Andrew Lee 

Family History Fanatics 

Andrew Lee has been researching family history for more than 30 years. As a member of Toastmaster’s International, he has won several storytelling contests. He has presented to professional organizations, university classes, genealogy societies, family history conferences, and Boy Scout organizations throughout the US and Canada about DNA, writing and using tools to enhance genealogy sharing. Andy graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in mechanical engineering. 

Presentations: 

• Using GEDmatch Tier 1 Tools 

Devon Noel Lee 

Family History Fanatics 

Devon Noel Lee helps individuals strengthen their future by connecting to the past in meaningful and fun ways. She's the owner of Family History Fanatics, a genealogy education company that coordinates virtual learning events and is a popular YouTube channel. With a journalist's heart, Devon seeks out the story behind her living and deceased relatives. 

Presentations: 

• Let's Watch Our Heritage: Sharing Family History Using YouTube 

Dana Leeds 

Dana Leeds Genealogy, LLC 

Dana Leeds is known for her innovative genetic genealogy tool, the Leeds Method. This method quickly sorts DNA matches into clusters allowing the user to see which matches belong together. The process helps identify matches, find close biological family, and break through brick walls. Dana enjoys taking the mystery out of DNA by putting powerful, user-friendly tools into the hands of genealogists. 

Presentations: 

• The Leeds Method: Identifying Common Ancestors with DNA Match Clustering 
• Getting the Most Out of AncestryDNA® ThruLines™ 

Janice Lovelace, PhD 

Janice Lovelace, PhD (psychology), has 30+ years of experience in genealogical research, as well as completing academic work in the area (certificate program in genealogy at Boston University). She has presented nationally and regionally on women’s and ethnic minority genealogy, research methodology and health issues. 

Presentations: 

• Women Went West Too – Researching Lives of 19th Century Women Settlers

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

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