St. Charles library to offer 'Where Genealogy and Genetics Come Together'

Posted September 20, 2016 11:00 pm

St. Charles Public Library

The St. Charles Public Library is offering a genealogy workshop for those interested in learning the basics of how to interpret and understand DNA test results.

"Understanding Commercial DNA Test Results" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.

Forensic genealogist and author Marsha Peterson-Maas will explain the three types of commercial DNA tests (atDNA, Y-DNA and mtDNA) and the options for networking to find kindship matches.

Peterson-Maas is a professional genealogist who has taught several classes at the Newberry Library and other area libraries, and has authored several genealogical textbooks.

The "Fundamentals of Genealogy: Basics for Everyone" textbook will be available for purchase.

Registration for all genealogy workshops is recommended. For more information or to register, visit www.stcharleslibrary.org or call (630) 584-0076.

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