Lecture Hall: Figuring Out a Mystery Match – How Am I Related to This Person? - August 2024

Join Peggy S. Jude and dig into how to identify mystery DNA matches in your family history.

You will learn the eight key steps in deciphering a mystery match, including what constitutes one, the research steps required to unveil their identity, and the tools at your disposal.

You will leave this presentation with the knowledge and tools to identify unknown individuals on your DNA match lists.

August 29, 2024 7PM ET

What You'll Learn:

• Effective Use of DNA as a Research Tool
• 8 Steps to Identifying a Mystery Match
• Tools That Can Help with Your Research
• Plus - ask you questions during the interactive Q&A session

About the instructor:

Peggy S. Jude is a speaker, educator and researcher who has been conducting genealogical research for over 40 years. She specializes and teaches in five areas of genealogical interest: DNA, Genealogical Technology, Preserving Family History and Family Heirlooms, Genealogical Methods and Records, and Swedish Genealogy. 

Peggy is a course coordinator for the Beginning Genetic Genealogy course at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and a graduate of ProGen. Peggy serves as the VP, Projects and member of the board of the Manatee Genealogical Society (FL.) where she leads both the DNA and the Technology for Genealogy Special Interest Groups for the society.  She holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.