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Dorset Family History Society's Monthly Meeting
« on: Saturday 11 January 20 19:12 GMT (UK) »
On Tuesday 17th March 2020:

DR. PENNY WALTERS will be giving an informative talk entitled ‘MIXING DNA RESULTS WITH A PAPER TRAIL'.

Penny explains how to merge established paper trails with DNA results, the biology and jargon of which can be overwhelming. Through DNA testing people receive ethnicity estimates, a heritage map, a list of people that DNA matches (overlaps) with, and the opportunity to contact and collaborate if they wish. Many people only focus on that ethnicity result and don’t know what to do with the other information. Advantages and disadvantages of different tests are explored, a consanguinity provided and useful information for adoptees, and triangulation explained. Penny will show how to add ‘useful’ DNA matches to your Tree to inform a restructured paper trail. She will also outline a variety of ethical dilemmas.

Dr Penny Walters’ PhD researched ethical dilemmas, and she is a University Lecturer in Psychology and Business Studies. Adoptee Penny lectures internationally about genealogical topics, and regularly writes articles for Family Tree magazine. DNA testing and collaboration with 2nd and 3rd cousin matches has revealed 91% Irish heritage, and it has also revealed fascinating insights into her children's cultural heritage. Penny has published two books – “Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy” and The Psychology of Searching”.

Dorset Family History Society meets at:
St George’s Church Hall,
Darby’s Lane,
Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3EU

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except August).
There is plenty of parking and the doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
£2 at the door to include refreshments.


NON MEMBERS WELCOME
Details or last minute changes available on www.dorsetfhs.org.uk, email contact@dorsetfhs.org.uk or phone 01202 785623