The first component of the Genealogical Proof Standard is the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research. This lecture will highlight the sources and strategies available to meet this requirement in the case of African American ancestors who were enslaved.
The first component of the Genealogical Proof Standard is the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records. Especially for periods before the 20th century, the emphasis on original sources will require the transcription of handwritten records as the first step in analyzing a record's content. Using a variety of documents, this course will cover selected Genealogy Standards, including those relating to the accuracy, completeness, and analysis of background context of a document.
This webinar will focus on the application of DNA standards for using test results to establish genealogical proof of a genetic relationship when reconstructing the lineage of enslaved ancestors, a process that presents unique challenges due to involuntary separations that severed family ties, records that rarely identified the enslaved by surnames, and other factors that could affect the determination of genetic relationships.
This lecture is a part of the free Webinar Weekends with FamilyTreewebinars. The entire weekend is devoted to African American research. To participate, register for the live introductory webinar at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/June which will give you instructions for viewing the classes.
Reconstructing the lineage of enslaved ancestors is a process that presents unique challenges, due to the involuntary separations that severed family ties and records that rarely identified the enslaved by surnames. Learn from nationally renowned guest speaker LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson to apply DNA standards to test results to establish genealogical proof of a genetic relationship.
The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in conjunction with the Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) Education Committee present Live Webinar from 3:00-4:30 PM EST. “A Case Study Using DNA to Corroborate a Family's Oral Tradition” including accuracy, completeness, and depth of each pedigree included in the analysis; and the possibility of more than one common ancestor for each pair of DNA test-takers. The presenter is LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL(SM) President, Board for Certification of Genealogists, LabGarrettGenealogy.com. In this webinar, she will provide information needed to make sound decisions on when DNA tests can or should be used in genealogical research, and how to meet the DNA-specific genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness. Session will include an overview of available direct-to-consumer tests, a discussion of the elements of a targeted testing plan, and information about analyzing DNA test results.
