Hands-on DNA Workshop, April 23, Tyler, Texas

One of the biggest complaints of those who attend DNA presentations is that the concepts seem to make sense as one listens, but when you try to apply the concepts to family research it no longer seems as clear.

The East Texas Genealogical Society (ETGS) has asked me to present a one-day, hands-on DNA workshop on Saturday, 23 April 2016, in Tyler, Texas. This workshop will cover the basics of DNA inheritance for the novice then move into some more advanced techniques used to analyze the DNA test results to answer genealogical questions. All of the types of DNA tests used by genealogists will be discussed. The novice and intermediate level genetic genealogist should learn something new in this workshop. The cost is only $10 for ETGS members or $20 for non-members. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration guarantees handouts will be available.

Information on registration can be found online at http://etgs.org/meetings/etgsmtg04_a.html. Registration can be paid online using Paypal or can be mailed to the society. If you want to order lunch, registration must be done by April 15th (only two days from now).

Location: Fairwood United Methodist Church, 1712 Old Omen Road, Tyler, TX 75701
See map here


The schedule for Genetic Genealogy Analysis and Tools: Stepping Up to the Next Level will be:

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Information

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 1st Session
“Genetic Genealogy Today: DNA Inheritance”
A review of genetic genealogy basics such as the inheritance patterns of each type of DNA used for genealogy. This includes an introduction to some of the tools to be illustrated in later sessions.

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break - snacks and drinks furnished

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 2nd Session
“Genetic Genealogy Company Comparisons”
Information on how to choose a DNA testing company, the pros and cons of each company’s offerings, and the tests available today; and
“Tools and Applications for mtDNA”
Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze mitochondrial DNA (passed along the matrilineal line).

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - bring our own lunch, go to nearby restaurants, or pre-order a box lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 3rd Session
“Tools and Applications for Y-DNA”
Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze Y-DNA (passed along the patrilineal line).

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break - snacks and drinks furnished

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4th Session
“Tools and Applications for atDNA”
Illustration of a real-life case study using the latest tools and techniques to analyze autosomal DNA (inherited through all ancestral lines).

I hope to see you all there.

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To cite this blog post:
Debbie Parker Wayne, "Hands-on DNA Workshop, April 23, Tyler, Texas," Deb's Delvings Blog, posted 13 April 2016 (http://debsdelvings.blogspot.com/ : accessed [date]).


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Free Genealogy Seminar, Tyler, Texas

The Tyler FamilySearch Center and the East Texas Genealogical Society join once again to provide the 15th Annual Family History Fair. This is free and open to all, but you must pre-register to reserve a syllabus packet. Download Pre-Registration form at ETGS website at www.etgs.org OR at Event Blogspot at http://2015-fhf-tylertx.blogspot.com. Registration starts at 8:30a.m. Welcome and Introductions start at 9:00a.m. followed by the first session.

The featured speaker is Susan D. Kaufman, B.S. In the morning she will present two sessions:

• Using Criminal Records for Genealogical Research
  
• Unusual Source Records for Genealogical Research
  

In the afternoon there will be multiple 45-minute sessions offered:

• Clayton Library: The Gem of the Gulf Coast - Susan Kaufman
  
• Quilts & Their Stories: Binding Generations Together - Debbie Burkett
  
• DNA and Genetic Genealogy - Debbie Parker Wayne, CG,CGL
  
• Sound Census Strategy - Debbie Parker Wayne, CG,CGL
  
• Getting Started with FamilySearch-FREE Resource for Family History - V. W. 'Web' Freeman, MMS, MA
  
• Storytelling: making genealogy come to life by telling 'the Rest of the Story' - John Connally
  
• Beginning Genealogy & other courses for Youth - Angie Johnston, Youth Track
  

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To cite this blog post:
Debbie Parker Wayne, "Free Genealogy Seminar, Tyler, Texas," Deb's Delvings Blog, posted 9 March 2015 (http://debsdelvings.blogspot.com/ : accessed [date]).


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Census Forms and Thanks to ETGS Seminar Attendees

I had a wonderful time presenting at the East Texas Genealogical Society (ETGS) Beginner's Workshop on Saturday. The group was interested and shared some good stories. We had attendees all the way from Irving (about 110 miles) and from several counties surrounding Smith County. Some were brand new to genealogical research and some experienced researchers came to learn new tips. And the ETGS group always has tempting snacks so no one went hungry.

We talked about census records and extraction forms and using tools like spreadsheets or word processors to help organize data for analysis. We also talked about organization and some of the logs needed to know what you've already done and what you need to do next. Here are some links for those forms for those who are not using tools built in to their genealogy programs:

U.S. National Archives Forms — census and many other forms

FamilySearch Wiki Research Forms — census worksheets, timelines, cemetery logs, research logs, correspondence logs, pedigree charts, family group sheets, research calendars and logs, and many, many more U.S., UK, and Canadian forms (also links to Ancestry.com and FamilyTreeMagazine.com)

Ancestry.com Census Forms — U.S. populations schedules and slave schedules, U.K., and Canadian forms

Ancestral Findings Free Census Forms — U.S. and UK

Family Tree Magazine Census Forms — U.S. population schedule

Census Mate (links to Google Sites — downloadable forms requires registration

Census Tools / Census Tracker — for a small fee the author provides Excel spreadsheets that allow data entry of extracted census information and some other activities

An Internet search for "census extraction forms" will result in many more links if one of the above links don't provide the desired results.

Don't forget that anyone can create their own form using a word processor or a spreadsheet. Even a plain text file can be used and a constant width font will allow columns to be lined up using tabs.

Some important tips on using census records:

• obtain all census records for the focus person
  
• correlate the information from each census on a form or in a table
  
• remember the informant for the census enumerations is unidentified for most years so it can be difficult to evaluate the accuracy of the information provided
  
• correlate evidence from other records with the census data to form more accurate theories
  
• use the instructions given to the census enumerators to properly analyze the census data
  

Important resources:
“Census of Population and Housing.” U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html : 2013. Freely downloadable PDFs of the statistical compendiums for each census since 1790, special collections and reports, and Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000 (publ. 2012).

Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) Website:
https://usa.ipums.org/usa/ – Home Page
https://usa.ipums.org/usa/voliii/tEnumForm.shtml – 1850–2011 Enumerator Instructions
https://usa.ipums.org/usa/doc.shtml – Document Index

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To cite this blog post:
Debbie Parker Wayne, "Census Forms and Thanks to ETGS Seminar Attendees," Deb's Delvings Blog, posted 16 September 2013 (http://debsdelvings.blogspot.com/ : accessed [date]).


© 2013, Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL, All Rights Reserved

Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Sept. 14 - East Texas Genealogical Society

I haven't yet caught up enough to write about the wonderful time I had in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the FGS 2013 conference. I hope to get to that soon. This year was my first year to speak at both national genealogical conferences—NGS and FGS—and it was very exciting for me.

This Saturday I will be working with Scott Fitzgerald, June Everheart, Sam and Sherry Kidd, and other members of the East Texas Genealogical Society (ETGS) to present a "Beginner's Genealogy Workshop." ETGS has presented this workshop several times in the past and this is the first time I will be helping with the workshop.

For more information on the workshop and registration information see ETGS Society Seminar and Workshop and the notice on the Texas State Genealogical Society blog.

Tyler Public Library—Taylor Auditorium
201 S. College Avenue, Tyler, Texas ‎
903.593.7323
Map

The schedule for Saturday, 14 September 2013 is:

10:00 - 10:15 Registration (pick up your Handout Packet)
10:15 - 11:00 "Steps for Beginning Genealogy" - Scott Fitzgerald
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - Noon "Organizing for Research and Sharing: Paper and Electronic Files" - Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL

Noon - 12:45 Lunch Break - Brown Bag/go to nearby restaurants

12:45 - 1:30 "Finding and Using Census Records Effectively" - Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL
1:30 - 2:00 "DNA: What Can It Do for Genealogy" - Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL
2:00 - 2:15 Break
2:15 - 3:00 "Texas Courthouse Research" - Scott Fitzgerald
3:00 - 3:15 Break
3:15 - 4:00 Tour of the Local and Family History Room - June Everheart
- or Tour of the Smith County Archives - Sam and Sherry Kidd
4:00 - 4:45 “Genealogy Websites” Tour by Scott Fitzgerald

There may be time for questions at the workshop’s conclusion. Please write down your questions ahead of time to help with getting answers.

The fee is $5.00 to cover the cost of handouts. Advance payment is requested to make sure you receive the handout material.

Email Scott Fitzgerald (scottfitzgerald AT tyler.net) or call 903.539.5572 with any questions.

I hope to see you there.

© 2013, Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL, All Rights Reserved