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2026

Online DNA Tools to Solve Family History Mysteries

n: Have you ever had a DNA match appear that you couldn’t immediately place in your family tree? This session will demonstrate how online tools can help you interpret centimorgan amounts, identify the correct ancestral line, and test competing relationship hypotheses. Through a step-by-step example, we will explore the Shared cM Project, WATO, and shared match analysis—and discuss why preserving DNA from older generations can answer questions you don’t even know you have yet.

Syllabus for: Online DNA Tools to Solve Family History Mysteries

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