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PROGRAMS 2020-2021 Season

Programs via zoom until further notice

APRIL 26, 2022, 7:00 EDT

ZOOM MEETING

GEDmatch.com – SHOULD I UPLOAD OR NOT?

GEDmatch is a free DNA comparison and analysis website for people who have tested their autosomal DNA using a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company. It is another tool in the genealogist’s tool box , especially for those with a focus on genetic genealogy. Whether and how to use it is the topic of Arthur Sissman’s upcoming presentation.

The presentation will try to answer the following questions:

What is GEDmatch?

  • Why Should I Upload My Raw Data to GEDmatch?
  • What Questions Can GEDmatch Answer for Me?
  • Is GEDmatch Hard to Manipulate?
  • How Much Does GEDmatch Cost?
  • What are the Best Tools to Use At GEDmatch?
His presentations are all about process – so be ready!
  • This will be a freewheeling, fast moving demo of the power of GEDmatch and why you should use the GEDmatch Free Tools OR Not!
  • If you are a GEDmatch user of Free Tools already, pick 2 matches (one can be you), use another device and try to play along with Arthur. Or Not!
  • If you want to be ready for his action packed performance, watch all the videos below (scroll down), even if you don’t upload your raw data to GEDmatch yet.  Or do nothing!
  • Arthur will present for about 1:15 hr and then take questions.

Arthur Sissman has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 18 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies. and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at Family Tree DNA.  Using DNA matching Arthur has found unknown relatives (to him) using his methods and built out 1 family history tree by 150 persons in 10 days. Arthur leads the Jewish Genealogy SIG and a DNA SIG.  He gives talks and leads workshops on how to using the matching features of all the major DNA testing companies and other topics. He also gives talks on how to get started in your genealogical research. Arthur is a member of the Genealogical Society of Collier Co, Lee Co Genealogical Society, various JGS chapters – Miami, Pittsburgh. Arthur lives with his wife in Naples FL.v

 

Registration is required for this meeting. 

Click here to register. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gedmatchcom-should-i-upload-or-not-tickets-318466721537

A link to access the Zoom meeting will be sent to you a few days before the meeting.

Date: 13-Oct-20
Presenter: Diane Jacobs
Name of Presentation: Success Stories during COVID-19

Date: 10-Nov-20
Presenter: Gil Bardige
Name of Presentation: Help! I just got my DNA results…I’m confused

Date: 8-Dec-20
Presenter: Risa Daitzman Heywood
Name of Presentation: Missing Manifests – Tips for finding those elusive passenger lists 

Date: 12-Jan-21
Presenter: Robinn Magid
Name of Presentation: Finding your Eastern European Jewish Family on JRI-Poland.org

Date: 9-Feb-21
Presenter: Jeffrey Paull
Name of Presentation: How our Ancestors Acquired Surnames in the Russian Empire.

Date: 9-Mar-21
Presenter: Marion Werle
Name of Presentation: Never Give Up – Strategies for Taking Your Genealogy Research to the Next Level

Date: 4-May-21
Presenter: Adam Brown
Name of Presentation: The Genetic Heritage of the Jewish People: An Introduction.

Date: 1-Jun-21
Presenter: TBD
Name of Presentation: TBD

Date: 26-Oct-21
Presenter: Ted Chesner and Danielle Casamento
Name of Presentation: Glad I found you – the Power of DNA

Date: 22 February 2022

WHAT’S NEW IN FAMILY TREE MAKER
Interactive Q and A and Discussion

with Mark Olsen.