Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library
— from Kathi Ciskowski —
Have you or a family member ever had your DNA tested or have you wondered about the benefits of testing? Genetic genealogy is an exciting field, and the information received from DNA testing far exceeds ethnicity reports. Please join us for an in-depth look at DNA basics and discover how to use DNA as a foundation for your genealogy research. Rebecca Johnson, one of the group coordinators, will be the speaker and is up to date on the current trends/uses/benefits of DNA testing.
Join the Orcas Island Genealogy Club on November 19 in the Library Community Meeting Room from 10:30-12:30 for this current look at DNA testing. The club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy–whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now, you are welcome to join. The monthly meetings are free and happen on the third Tuesday of every month in the library Community Meeting Room from 10:30-12:30.
For more information about the club and the upcoming meeting call Rebecca Johnson (360-298-6007), Vicki Leimback (206-714-3348), Kathi Ciskowski (360-376-4186).
DNA testing has provided not only some interesting facts about my origins, but also one “new” niece, one “new” first cousin, and one “new” first cousin, once removed, all of whose unmarried mothers were “sent away” to have their children in secret and who were forced to surrender them for adoption, either by their parents or the religious institutions they were sent to. Out of that sad period in our history, I now have three wonderful new family members, plus I’m in touch with lots of distant relations all over the country, Ireland and Britain. I strongly recommend it.
Just remember, most states allow discrimination in issuing life, disability, and long term care insurance with the results of over the counter DNA tests. Think about this before you just embark on the fun of looking at these tests. These test companies are collecting massive amounts of very sensitive personal data and security of your identity is a factor to consider.