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Exploring the MyHeritage DNA Tools

by James Tanner (6 June 2024)
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Virtual Classes

DNA Series 1: Testing: What, How, Why, and Who

by Sarah Stoddard (10 July 2022)
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DNA Series 2: Testing: Mitochondrial DNA and Y-DNA

by Sarah Stoddard (17 July 2022)
45:18
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DNA Series 3: Doing More with DNA—Helpful Tools and Strategies

by Sarah Stoddard (31 July 2022)
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What New Technologies Will Aid You in Finding Your Ancestors

by James Tanner (4 December 2022)
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Are You Related to Royalty?

by James Tanner (5 February 2023)
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How to Avoid Genealogical Blindness

by James Tanner (12 February 2023)
59:00
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Researching Your Adopted Ancestors

by James Tanner (26 March 2023)
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Beginning Ancestry Series 4: Getting to Know Ancestry DNA

by Nancy Busby (26 March 2023)
48:18
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DNA and My Jewish Ancestors: A Research Strategy

by James Tanner (25 June 2023)
48:32
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Genealogical DNA for the Absolute Beginner

by James Tanner (20 August 2023)
48:50
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