Skip to main content
HomeGenetic SIG
FXGS_GENETIC_SIG_Logo.png

Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group

SIG Leader: Janet Hall Werner
Email: geneticsig@fxgs.org

Purpose:

The focus if the group is on the use of DNA to solve practical problems in genealogy and break down brick walls. Recent successes with the explosion of autosomal DNA testing will be discussed, as well as practical applications of DNA in finding elusive ancestors, using DNA to find birth parents of adoptees, including the use of Y-DNA, and other DNA strategies.

Typical topics include:
1. The identification/confirmation of relationships between two persons who are thought possibly to be genealogically related;
2. The search for persons in various DNA databases to identify persons who likely are related through a common ancestor and thus facilitate the exchange of genealogical data, and;
3. Use of DNA profiles as keys to ongoing anthropological studies to infer “deep ancestry,” such as possible migration paths of ancestors hundreds and thousands of years ago.


Meetings: Our meetings are open to all — you do not have to be a member of the Fairfax Genealogical Society to attend. We meet the first Wednesday of each month throughout the school year (Labor Day through June), at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Participants range from beginners to experienced experts.

Members who are logged in can click on this button to see the SIG members: SIG Members (All SIGs)

 

Program Schedule: Generally our topics are driven by the interests of the group members. Topics range from open discussion to presentations by regular group members and invited outside speakers. The meeting schedule and current topics for the 2023-2024 year are below:


Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

PROGRAM AND CONTENT LINKS

Links to content from our recent meetings will appear here:

February Meeting Video

Fairfax Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 2290

Merrifield, Virginia 22116-2290