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The Oklahoma Genealogical Society Spring Seminar 2017 will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1 at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive.

A Day with the Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D. is the theme of the presentation. Bettinger is an intellectual property attorney and a DNA specialist and creator of the website The Genetic Genealogist online at http://www.thegenetictgenealogist.com.

His lectures will include:

Using Autosomal DNA to Explore Your Genealogy used by genealogists about 2010 to reveal hidden information which was not available in Y-DNA or mtDNA. Autosomal DNA had useful ethnicity estimates, helped with finding long-lost cousins and examining genealogical problems. This test is now a must have tool for genealogy.

Using Third-Party Tools to Analyze Your Autosomal DNA DNA testing companies provide their own analysis of test results. Third-party tools allow test-takers to learn more about their genomic heritage. This lecture will focus on some of these tools such as including admixture calculators and the identification of genetic cousins.

Begging for Spit This lecture, which is a challenge for genealogists, will provide ways to encourage family members to participate in the DNA testing.

The Science Fiction Future of Genetic Genealogy although not available now, the future of genetic genealogy will be available soon. This lecture will provide information on how companies are using DNA and genealogies to reconstruct the genomes of ancestors. The program also will provide information on how the information might be used in the future.

Blaine also is the author of books Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy and Genetic Genealogy in Practice.

Registration fee is $50 before March 15, which includes the syllabus and lunch. Registration after March 15 is $60. The registration form is available online at okgensoc.org/events/2017SpringSeminar. Send advance registration and fee to Oklahoma Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 12986, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73157-2986.

If you wish to join or renew your membership in the Oklahoma Genealogical Society membership, the fee is $25 for an individual or $30 for a family membership.

If you have a question, event, idea or an experience you wish to share, email Sharon Burns at sburns@opubco.com.

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