Events

February 14, 2009

Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak avid genealogist and author of Honoring Our Ancestors: Inspiring Stories of the Quest for Our Roots, In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History, and They Came to America: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors, will be presenting "Trace Your Roots with DNA."

With amazing swiftness, "genetealogy" (the marriage of genetics and genealogy) is graduating from pioneering research to standard practice. But what is it exactly and how can we use it to further our genealogical endeavors? Come hear one of the co-authors of Trace Your Roots with DNA discuss her own and others' experience launching and managing a DNA project, including such considerations as test and vendor selection factors, privacy, and convincing others to participate.

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Secaucus Public Library, Secaucus, NJ
Directions: http://secaucus.bccls.org

Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak's Web site: www.honoringourancestors.com

NOTE: Admission for this event is free for HCGS members and $5.00 for non-members. Cash and checks accepted at the door. Become a member of the Hudson County Genealogical Society today!