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Determining a DNA Match Connection

two case studies
2026-01-06 13:00:00 2026-01-06 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Determining a DNA Match Connection TO WATCH FROM HOME, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE SCPL WEBSITE TO ATTEND IN PERSON: NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED TO VIEW IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Downtown Branch -

Tuesday, January 06
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 13:00:00 2026-01-06 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Determining a DNA Match Connection TO WATCH FROM HOME, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE SCPL WEBSITE TO ATTEND IN PERSON: NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED TO VIEW IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Downtown Branch -

TO WATCH FROM HOME, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE SCPL WEBSITE TO ATTEND IN PERSON: NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED TO VIEW IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

This presentation will outline some strategies that DNA testers might use to help determine the identity of a DNA match. Identifying who our DNA matches are can enable us to discover where we connect with our DNA cousins, or at least get us closer to the answer. Gail will use two case studies she has pursued as examples of this process.

Gail Burk is a long-time member of the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County, and a genealogist for more than 40 years. She has delivered a variety of programs over the years, and currently, she co-facilitates the monthly DNA Special Interest Group sessions for the Society. Gail graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in art, and minored in history.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ years |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy |

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