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Virtual: Genetic Genealogy Intro with Katherine R. Willson

The 2023 Grace Keith Genealogy Keynote Speaker

Learn the basic principles of genetic inheritance, the types of tests currently being marketed by the big DNA companies, and examines the pros, cons, and ethics of DNA testing.

Please join us for two lectures given by this year's Grace Keith Genealogy Keynote Speaker, Katherine R. Willson!

This will be Katherine's second lecture of the day. Sign up for the 9 a.m. lecture here! 

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy: Using DNA Tests for Family History will introduce the basic principles of genetic inheritance, the types of tests currently being marketed by the big DNA companies, and will examine the pros, cons, and ethics of DNA testing.

Katherine R. Willson (Dexter, Michigan) is an engaging & dynamic genealogy lecturer at local, regional, and national events; a full-time researcher for private clients; and a genealogy educator for 20+ years. She is the founder and Past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association, past President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, past board member for the Association of Professional Genealogists, and a course coordinator and instructor at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Katherine authored The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan as well as the Genealogy on Facebook list, a catalog of 17,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook, found at SocialMediaGenealogy.com.

This event is free and open to everyone; however, registration is required.

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