Michelle Leonard’s talk will give an overview of how autosomal DNA testing can help you solve mysteries in – and confirm the accuracy of – your family tree.
It will explain how autosomal DNA is inherited and how to use your autosomal DNA results to:
1. find new cousins
2. break down brick walls
3. and verify your paper research
Using personal success stories Michelle will talk you through the process from getting your autosomal DNA results to matching with cousins and offer practical guidance on the best steps to take to succeed. It will also cover the importance of X-chromosome matches and the use of third-party tools.
Michelle Leonard of Genes & Genealogy is a Scottish professional genealogist and DNA detective. She specialises in solving adoption and all manner of unknown ancestor mysteries using DNA but also undertakes traditional genealogical research, living-relative tracing, historical and television research, tutoring, webinars and speaking engagements. Additionally Michelle is a freelance writer and blogger and the official genetic genealogist of www.ancestryhour.co.uk. She is also known for her work identifying WWI soldiers especially with The Fromelles Genealogy Project. She is a regular speaker at major genealogy events and is also one of the co-authors of a brand new book on using DNA for genealogy called "Tracing Your Ancestors Using DNA: A Guide For Family Historians" to be released later this year.
This lecture was presented at Family Tree Live (FTL), London, 26-27 April 2019. Please note that these FTL videos are copyrighted to the presenter and should only be used for personal study. They are not to be used for any other purpose without the presenter's express permission. Also, please note that because this is a rapidly advancing field, the content may quickly become outdated.
The FTL lectures were sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA (at www.ftdna.com) and organised by Debbie Kennett, a volunteer from ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy at www.isogg.org). ISOGG volunteers provided free DNA advice and support for members of the public at the conference.
