REMINDER: Jamboree WEBINAR from SCGS on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM

  

      When DNA Ethnicity Predictions are Useful and Accurate

Kitty Munson Cooper 

Jamboree Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

To register for this Jamboree webinar meeting 

and pay the $5.50 fee,

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3251591653172673036

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

The ancestry compostion predictions at each major DNA testing company vary, often by a lot. and none are completely accurate yet. This presentation discusses which company is best for which expected ethnicity and which ethnicities are easier to predict. Comparison of some unusual mixtures across all the companies will be shown.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches.

HANDOUT

A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

2022 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern

ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is $5.50 per webinar.

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree WEBINAR from SCGS on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM

 

      When DNA Ethnicity Predictions are Useful and Accurate

Kitty Munson Cooper 

Jamboree Webinar from SCGS

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

To register for this Jamboree webinar meeting 

and pay the $5.50 fee,

Register here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3251591653172673036

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

The ancestry compostion predictions at each major DNA testing company vary, often by a lot. and none are completely accurate yet. This presentation discusses which company is best for which expected ethnicity and which ethnicities are easier to predict. Comparison of some unusual mixtures across all the companies will be shown.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches.

HANDOUT

A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

2022 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern

ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is $5.50 per webinar. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com

Monday Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2021

Lisa Louise Cooke 

Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems 

Lisa Louise Cooke is the producer and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast and the weekly YouTube show "Elevenses with Lisa" (both available at her website www.GenealogyGems.com.) She’s the author of five books including the best-selling Genealogist’s Google Toolbox 3rd Edition, and a podcast producer, instructor and columnist for Family Tree Magazine. 

Presentations: 

• The Exciting Impact of Present and Future Technology on Genealogy 

Kitty Munson Cooper 

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches. 

Presentations: 

• Finding Cousins with DNA 

Linda J. Corupe, UE 

Linda Corupe, UE, the publisher of over 50 books on Ontario genealogy and history, has over 40 years of experience in researching, and her name is on the list of suggested researchers at the Ontario Archives. She has compiled and self-published books which chronicle life in all districts of early Upper Canada, including annotated transcriptions of the Assize Court and Heir and Devisee records. She is a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the United Empire Loyalist Association. 

Presentations: 

• Is There a United Empire Loyalist in Your Background? 

Crista Cowan 

Ancestry 

Crista Cowan has been employed by Ancestry since 2004. Her involvement in family history reaches all the way back to childhood. From being parked under a microfilm reader at the Family History Library in her baby carrier to her current career as a professional genealogist, Crista has spent thousands of hours discovering, documenting and telling family stories. She is known as the Barefoot Genealogist and has a YouTube show designed to help people discover their family history. 

Presentations: 

• Newspapers Indexed by Ancestry® Using Artificial Intelligence

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

Sneak Peek - How To Research Your European Roots

Researching 

Your 

European Roots 

At 

Jamboree 2019!

The 50th Jamboree Birthday Bash is excited to offer a full conference track tailored for European Research at our 50^th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conferences.  These speakers will include Lisa Alzo, MFA, Kitty Munson Cooper, Fritz Juengling, PhD, AG, Peggy Lauritzen, AG, FOGS, Donald Coduto, Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Michael Lacopo, DVM, Kathy Meade, and Linda Serna. They will present on a variety of specialized topics designed to assist researchers to overcome brick walls, trace elusive European ancestors, and much more!

• The 10 Most Overlooked Records for Eastern European Research

• Crossing the Atlantic to Norway

• Researching Eastern European Roots: Over Here and Over There

• Polonia: Polish Research

• Finding Italian Genealogical Records

• Introductions to the Swedish Estate Inventory Records

• Jewish Genealogy for the Non-Jew

• Historical Events that Affected German Genealogical Research

• Meyer's Gazetteer Now Online, Indexed and Fully Searchable!

• Pennsylvania German Social History: Furthering Your Research By Understanding Your Ancestors

• Plain Folk - Researching Amish and Mennonite Families

To Register, Click Open!


 

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Download our flyer today and share with friends, family, and your favorite genealogical groups by clicking open!

Early Bird Discount End

April 22, 2019

  

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Janine Cloud

Family Tree DNA

Janine Cloud began working with Family Tree DNA in 2011 as an information specialist and now is Group Projects manager. A native Texan, Janine is passionate about genealogy, history, and photography.

Presentations:

• DNA Testing and Native American Ancestry
• Adventures in Y-DNA Testing: An Amateur’s Journey to MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor)

Sara Cochran

The Skeleton Whisperer

Sara Cochran has been conducting genealogical research for over 24 years, and her research has taken her into nearly every state in the USA as well as Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Britain. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Library Science. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls for her clients, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy.

Presentations:

• Disaster Proofing Your Research

Donald Coduto

Donald Coduto is a retired professor of civil engineering and has been researching his Italian ancestry for more than 40 years. He currently serves as the leader of the SCGS Italian Interest Group.

Presentations:

• Finding Italian Genealogical Records

Kitty Munson Cooper

Open Sky Web Design

Kitty Munson Cooper is well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches.

Presentations:

• Using DNA and GWorks for Solving Unknown Parentage Cases

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2019@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

JamboFree - DNA World Roundtables

JamboFREE
DNA
World
ROUNDTABLES 

Thursday, May 31, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel

2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA

There are multiple opportunities to attend events 
for 
free.

Exhibit Hall - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM   

Approximately 80 exhibitors will be displaying the latest products available to assist genealogists in their search for family.

DNA World Roundtables - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Curious about DNA- the newest popular tool in the genealogist's toolbox? Trying to figure out how to use your test results to break down your brick walls? Need help figuring out what test is best for you?

We have the answers!

Kathy Johnston - Welcome to DNA - What Help Do You Need?
Angie Bush - Build Your Pedigree With Help of Autosomal DNA
James (Clancy) Cremer - Genetic Genealogy for Beginners
Emily D Aulicino - Which DNA Test is Best to Meet Your Needs? 
Shannon Christmas - Your Pedigree With Emphasis on Virginia and the Carolinas 
Adrian Foushee - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy for African Americans 
Tony Allegra - Introduction to DNA Painter for your Autosomal Tests 
Kitty Cooper - Beginning to Intermediate DNA Tools 
Rob Warthen - Solving Unknown Parentage 
Dave Dowell - How to Order a Test for Paternal and Maternal Ancestry 
Steve Trangsrud - Follow Your Male Line With Y-DNA 

It's just one of a number of JamboFREE activities, which means it is open to the public and available to attend at no cost. (We would appreciate your registering in advance so we know how many people to expect.)

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

#Jamboree2018, #SCGS2018@scgsgenealogy.com

Mondays' Meet The Speakers – Jamboree 2018

Kitty Munson Cooper

Open Sky Web Design

Kitty Munson Cooper is well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and several DNA mapping tools.


Presentations:

• DNA Segment Triangulation
• Using DNA and GWorks for Solving Unknown Parentage Cases

Lisa Alzo, MFA

Lisa A. Alzo, MFA, is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European genealogical research and creative nonfiction writing.

Presentations:

• Show, Don’t Tell: Creative Nonfiction Writing for Genealogists
• Jumping Over Hurdles in Eastern European Research
• Cause of Death: Dissecting Coroner’s Records for Genealogical Research

Elizabeth M. O'Neal

Elizabeth O’Neal is a genealogist, writer, educator, and web developer who is passionate about helping others share their family stories. An avid genealogist for three decades, Elizabeth authors the blog "My Descendant’s Ancestors" where she shares family stories, technology and methodology tips, and hosts the monthly Genealogy Blog Party. When not hunting for ancestors, Elizabeth enjoys testing new software and social media platforms to find innovative ways to repurpose them for genealogy.

Presentations:

• Get Started Blogging Your Family History

Nicka Sewell-Smith

Who is Nicka Smith

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with more than 19 years of experience as a genealogist.

Presentations:

• No Stone Unturned
• Full Circle: Tracing the Descendants of a Slaveholding Ancestor
• King Atlas: The Man, the Legend

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Kitty Munson Cooper

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, blog.kittycooper.com, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials and several DNA mapping tools.

TH002 DNA Testing Basics for Genealogists 

TH031 DNA Triangulation 

FR-D - Using the Tools at GEDmatch and DNAgedcom to Solve Adoption Issues (Workshop)*  

*These special workshops are only open to registrants of Genetic Genealogy or at least one full day of Jamboree. Additional registration and fees apply. Limited Seating. All workshops include instruction and are interactive. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets. For more information, visit the Workshop Requirements web page. 

48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Genetic Genealogy 2017

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Kitty Munson Cooper

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. She started her blog in 2012 to keep track of her DNA and genealogy research. It includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials. The blog currently receives several thousand unique visitors a day.

Thursday, June 2, 2016  8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
TH002   How to Do a DNA Triangulation 
Triangulation is the technique considered the gold standard of DNA testing. This talk explains what triangulation is and how to do it. Several case studies are used to illustrate this. Level: Int., Adv.

Thursday, June 2, 2016  11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
TH014   DNA for Genealogists: Breaking Brick Walls
The DNA tests that are available are reviewed then two case studies are shown that broke brick walls. Once with Y testing and the other with autosomal DNA testing. Level: All.

To register, visit our website

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2016
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

Jamboree 2015 - Meet the Speaker: Kitty Munson Cooper

Kitty Munson Cooper is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. She started her blog, blog,kittycooper.com, in 2012 to keep track of her family's DNA tests as well as her genealogical research. Written for her relatives with simple step-by-step pictorial explanations, the blog soon became extremely popular and currently receives over 1000 unique visitors a day. Her interest in family history and genealogy started at her beloved Aunt Marion's funeral in 1997 when she realized that many stories had died with her aunt. She resolved not to let any more of them be forgotten and started collecting stories, pictures, and family data from that day forward. Kitty started programming computers in 1966 while still in high school and currently has her own small web development business.

She has created a number of tools for the genetic genealogy community for displaying pictures of who their DNA is from, showing overlapping segments, and grouping the DNA overlaps.  She graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1972 and is also a World Champion Bridge player.  Born and raised in New York City, she now lives in Lakeside, California with her husband Steve and their dog Navajo.

TH010 Thursday June 4,  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breaking Brick Walls with DNA Testing 
This session will present two case studies showing how DNA was used to break genealogical brick walls. Success story with Y-DNA: Lars Monsen. Success story with Autotsomal DNA: Anna Knutsdatter.

TH0023 Thursday June 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
How to do a DNA Triangulation to Confirm a Specific Ancestor
The same question seems to come up over and over again among those new to autosomal DNA testing.  If I match A and B on the same segment why is that not enough to prove they match each other and we have a common ancestor?