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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

Blogger Amy Johnson Crow issued a blogging challenge for 2014: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks.

I love the topic of this challenge, as it will push me to think and write about 52 different ancestors over the course of this year. Although, I just counted, and it appears that I only have names for . . . → Read More: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

Family Tree DNA Webinars Update

Relative Roots was among the first group of organizations to take genealogy education into the 21st century by offering quality, affordable presentations in the form of webinars (web-based seminars). The core of our webinar schedule has been our DNA/Genetic Genealogy presentations for Family Tree DNA.

As of December 2013, I (Elise) have now contracted . . . → Read More: Family Tree DNA Webinars Update

Registration Open for September Webinars!

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Registration now open for Relative Roots’ September webinars! FREE Introduction to Genetic Genealogy. 3-part Genetic Genealogy Demystified Series on September 15, 20 and 27. Visit us at http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/ for more info and to register! . . . → Read More: Registration Open for September Webinars!

Registration Open for July Webinars!

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Registration now open for Relative Roots’ July webinars! FREE Introduction to Genetic Genealogy webinar on Tuesday, July 12. 3-part Genetic Genealogy Demystified Series on July 14, 19 and 26. Visit us at http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/ for more info and to register! . . . → Read More: Registration Open for July Webinars!

This Is The Face of Genealogy

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The LAWeekly website recently posted a brief article about the upcoming Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree being held in Burbank, California from June 10-12, 2011. As part of the article, they posted a photo that was an offensive way to advertise this very successful annual genealogy event and the field of genealogy itself.

[UPDATE: After . . . → Read More: This Is The Face of Genealogy

Registration Open for May Webinars!

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Relative Roots is pleased to announce our May webinar schedule!

Tuesday, May 3 Two sessions: 1pm Eastern (5pm GMT) and 8pm Eastern (12am GMT) Genetic Genealogy for Beginners: DNA is the “Gene” in Genealogy FREE! What is Genetic Genealogy? What tests are available and which one should I order? How much does a . . . → Read More: Registration Open for May Webinars!

New Webinars! Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results

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Relative Roots is offering two new webinars this month! Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1 (Y-DNA & mtDNA) and Part 2 (Family Finder). . . . → Read More: New Webinars! Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results

February Sessions of Genetic Genealogy for Beginners

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By popular demand, Relative Roots will repeat our free webinar, Genetic Genealogy for Beginners: DNA is the “Gene” in Genealogy! Two sessions: February 1 @ 6pm GMT (1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific) and February 3 @ 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific). Register at http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/ . . . → Read More: February Sessions of Genetic Genealogy for Beginners

Relative Roots Genealogy Webinars!

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Relative Roots is excited to announce the launch of our new Webinar series!

Starting in January 2011, Relative Roots will host genealogy webinars several times a month. We’re starting with a series of webinars on Genetic Genealogy, and we plan to offer additional webinars on other genealogy topics in the coming months. Visit . . . → Read More: Relative Roots Genealogy Webinars!

Atlanta Family History Expo - Day 2

Day 2 of the Atlanta Family History Expo started off with some early morning fun. I was scheduled to give my Traditional DNA Testing and Beyond – New Revolutions in Genetic Genealogy presentation for a second time, at 8am. Now, anyone who knows me is aware that I’m not a morning person And to . . . → Read More: Atlanta Family History Expo – Day 2