The following announcement was received from the Arkansas Genealogical Society:
Arkansas Genealogical Society 2018 Fall Seminar – Featuring CeCe Moore & Jeanne Rollberg – October 19-20, 2018
Program: Friday, October 19, 2018
Both Presentations by Jeanne Rollberg, AGS Board Member
5:00PM Registration (Vendors Open 5:00PM – 9:00PM)
6:00PM Social Media Enhance Family History: Mining the Fields Traditional genealogy research may be combined with proper uses of Facebook,YouTube,Twitter, Pinterest, and blogs to enrich the family tree and enliven connections in the family history experience. Evaluate and use social media with expertise.
7:00PM Break
7:30PM The Ancestor Pester/ Excelling in Genealogy Travel/Reunions & Research Together – Nearly ⅘ of Americans – and especially Baby Boomers – visit family and broader heritage sites yearly, often combining reunions/other travel with family history study. Learn to systematically maximize research while getting the most from travel.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
All Presentations by CeCe Moore
8:00AM Registration (Vendors Open 8:00AM – 3:00PM)
9:00AM The Power of DNA: Genetic Genealogy Basics – Understanding the basics of the four types of DNA and three types of genetic genealogy tests is essential to successfully applying genetic genealogy to furthering your research. This presentation helps to lay the foundation for genealogists interested in adding genetic genealogy to their skill set.
10:00AM Break
10:30AM Who Am I: Exploring Ethnicity Estimates – Addressing the question of “Who am I?” through DNA testing that provides ethnicity percentages is becoming a popular research tool. Attendees will learn how to better interpret and analyze these results and what they can and cannot tell you about your family tree.
11:30AM Lunch
1:00PM AGS Annual Meeting
1:30PM Applying Autosomal DNA to Your Genealogical Research – The introduction of autosomal DNA into the genealogical scene empowered our use of DNA to learn more about our ancestors in a way never before possible. This presentation will cover FAQs regarding best practices and and the most efficient methodologies in the application of autosomal DNA to our research.
2:30PM Break
3:00PM Genetic Genealogy Case Studies – Step-by-step case studies demonstrate the use of all four types of DNA in conjunction with traditional research to solve genealogical mysteries and showcase the exciting possibilities this work offers.
Click Here to Register for the Arkansas Genealogical Society 2018 Fall Seminar
October 19-20, 2018
A syllabus is guaranteed for those registered by September 24
$20 Friday Night Only
40 Saturday Only (includes a box lunch)
$55 Friday & Saturday (includes Saturday’s box lunch)
Hotel Reservations can be made at:
17320 Interstate 30 North, Benton, AR, 72019; (501) 722-6330