The potential use of DNA data in family history research will be explored at a Border event on Tuesday, June 18.
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Genetic genealogist Louise Coakley will lead an Introduction to DNA webinar hosted by Wodonga Family History Society at Felltimber Community Centre from 7.30pm.
Based in Queensland, Ms Coakley has researched family history for 22 years and became involved in DNA testing in 2011 through an online surname forum.
"I started reading and learning everything I could about DNA testing for family history, got rather addicted and haven't stopped since," she told The Border Mail.
During the webinar, she will explain the basics of DNA testing for genealogy to give an overview of what to expect and how to get started.
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"DNA testing can be overwhelming for beginners, but the best way to learn is to do a test and explore your own results," Ms Coakley said.
"Attendees can learn how to test, who to test, DNA test types, which company to use, how much it costs, how long it takes, what to expect in their results."
The genetic genealogist said DNA results could be used in combination with traditional historical research to form conclusions about genealogical events.
"DNA testing can be used to connect with biological relatives, to confirm or disprove previous research, to check family relationships, to reveal ethnicity estimates, to locate our ancestors' places of origin and to examine surname relatedness," she said.
"DNA is very powerful evidence and testing can help with research 'brickwalls' and family mysteries."
A gold coin donation is requested to attend the webinar.
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