Date: January 25, 2025 Time: 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM Location: Zoom

WAGS 42nd Annual Seminar

We will present our 42nd Annual Seminar on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This is a virtual event featuring three nationally known genealogical speakers  For the 2025 Seminar, each speaker will be speaking about a different aspect of DNA and how we can use it to further our genealogical journey.

Our virtual doors will open at 8:30 a.m. to allow time for our attendees to chat and find out a bit more about our society.  

At about 9:00 a.m., our President will welcome everyone with a brief introduction detailing the day's activities.

Following the President's Welcome, the first presentation will begin.  There will be 30-minute breaks between speakers.

After the final speaker concludes at about 1:00 p.m., we will hold a drawing and give out door prizes.  Everyone who signs up to attend will be eligible for the drawing.

2025 Seminar Speakers and Topics

Shannon Combs Bennett - More Than How to Get From A to B: Creating a Research Plan With DNA Testing.

We are taught in Genealogy 101 to create research plans as part of a genealogist's toolbox. Research plans are a way to guide our research thoughtfully and methodologically to solve our genealogy questions. Most people consider that with books, websites, and paper research. Well, in the 21st Century, that now includes DNA testing. This presentation will demonstrate how to include genetic genealogy results, testing strategies, analysis, and proof arguments in your research plans.

Jennifer Zinck - DNA Cousins: Making the Most of Collaboration Tools & Techniques for Connecting with DNA Matches

Explore the unique challenges of finding lost relatives and discovering new ones using tried and true resources and techniques. Whether looking for more information about a DNA match or locating a potential test-taker, the internet has a plethora of resources for today's genealogist.'

Diana Elder - Solving a Family Mystery with DNA

Learn how combining traditional research with DNA evidence revealed an unknown grandfather in this compelling case study. Follow the project from the beginning steps of creating an objective to writing the conclusions. Discover the importance of a research log and careful tracking of sources. Finally, see how Y-DNA and autosomal DNA used in tandem with the documentary sources solved this family's mystery.

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