Genealogy society offering ‘Which DNA Test is For You?’ session on Tuesday – Terre Haute Tribune Star

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society on Tuesday will offer a free, public program to help others better understand DNA testing and what is involved in deciphering some of the intriguing family connections found through DNA matches.

The program, Which DNA Test is Right For Me?,is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower level conference rooms at the Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.

Presenter andgenealogy society presidentTim Phipps is an acknowledged DNA expert as it relates to genealogy and family history.During his presentation, Phipps will give an overview of the types of DNA tests that are available, what each test can reveal, and which tests are offered by the major DNA testing companies.

A third generation native of Terre Haute, Phipps works in private business management but completed his bachelor of arts degree with a double major in history and religion and his masters with a concentration in American religious history at Olivet Nazarene University.

In addition to his work in genealogy and DNA, Phipps spent nearly 10 years researching the history of the Civil War in and around Parke County, where his Phipps family settled in the 1830s. He has given several presentations on his historical work about the political turmoil of the Parke County home during the American Civil War.

For more information, visitwww.inwvgs.org.

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