We all have to start somewhere, and the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) is a group for WHAGS members who aren't experts (yet) to meet, discuss, and learn about the basics of genealogy and building your family tree. 

    Each month we'll cover a different topic and talk about it in easy-to-digest terms and language... even DNA!  Topics planned now include, Getting Started, DNA, Organizing All My Stuff, Organizing Digital Records, Genealogy Websites such as Ancestry.com, Find-a-Grave, and WikiTree, and more.

    Each month will also include an open Q&A session to help you with your beginners questions.

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Next meeting:  Tuesday, January 20th, 10:00 am, via Zoom.

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​​​​January topic:  DNA 101 (aka DNA for Dummies) - Ready to crack open the secrets hidden in your family tree? Join us for a fun, easy-to-understand introduction to how DNA can illuminate your ancestry and kickstart your genealogy research.

   We promise to keep it simple, though some basics of the science are important to know.  Which testing company do I use?  What do I make of the ethnicity estimate and why is mine different than my sibling?  How do I even begin to deal with 1000's of matches?

   Come curious—leave empowered to explore your genetic story with confidence!

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Please visit the Beginners SIG Page in the Members Only area for the Zoom link and copies of current and past handouts.