Live Webinar: DNA for the Overwhelmed

Simple Steps to Unlock Your Family History

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

You took the plunge, ordered a DNA test, and now you're staring at a list of hundreds of DNA matches. It can be overwhelming!

Join Robert Cameron Weir for this live webinar and demystify the process of working with DNA matches.

We'll walk you through a simple, step-by-step approach to:

• Identify your closest genetic relatives
• Organize your matches into manageable groups
• Interpret your DNA results to uncover family connections

No matter which DNA testing service you use, this approach will help you unlock the power of your DNA and take your family history research to the next level.

What you will learn:

• Where to find matches and shared matches on the websites of each of the four main DNA testing services.
• Understand what a Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA) is and why this is important.
• The 5 simple steps to follow to make the most efficient use of your test results.

Bonus! Get your genealogy questions answered during a live Q&A session after the presentation.

You'll learn a simple, accessible method to analyze your DNA results. This technique works with all major DNA testing services and doesn't require any special software or complex calculations.

***All registrants get access to the webinar recording the following day.***

About the instructor:

Robert Cameron Weir is a genealogical researcher, author, and lecturer living in Dover, N.H. who specializes in hard problems related to New England genealogy. He has a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s Center for Professional Education and is a member of the Association for Professional Genealogists. Rob is also a board member of the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists where he chairs their publication committee.