The Guild Conference welcomes Debbie Kennett Posted 2 February 2017 by Julie GoucherDebbie began researching her family history in 2001 and registered her Cruwys One-Name Study with the Guild in 2007. She started her Cruwys DNA project later that year. She now also runs the Devon DNA Project and the mtDNA Haplogroup U4 Project. Her expertise in genetic genealogy led to her appointment as an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment at University College London. Debbie is the author of two books: DNA and Social Networking and The Surnames Handbook. Her highly regarded blog Cruwys News, although originally set up to focus on her one-name study, has now evolved into the leading genetic genealogy blog in the UK. Getting started with DNA Are you thinking about taking a DNA test or starting a DNA project for your surname? In this session Debbie will explain how the different tests work, what you can expect to learn, and the benefits of adding a DNA project to your one-name study. She will also provide an overview of the many DNA resources provided by the Guild, including discounted DNA kits and the services of the Guild’s DNA Advisor. Debbie will be presenting at the Guild of One-Name Studies conference during the DNA sessions on Friday 31st March 2017. Non-members are welcome and booking is currently still open. Presentations will be available to Guild members after the event.
Bumper Guide to DNA in Family Tree Magazine Posted 27 January 2017 by Julie GoucherThe February 2017 issue of Family Tree Magazine (UK) has arrived with subscribers and should be available in the shops here in the UK and digital download soon. This issue includes a bumper guide to DNA with contributions from Guild members Chris Pomery, Debbie Kennett, Julie Goucher and Susan Meates, Guild DNA Advisior
North Florida Genealogical Conference Posted 16 January 2017 by Julie GoucherIf would like to learn more about one-name studies then the North Florida Genealogical Conference in the United States in early March is the place to be. Paul Howes is the Guild Chairman and runs the impressive One-Name Study for the surname HOWES Paul will be presenting two sessions: An Introduction to One Name Studies Irish Genealogy from Your Armchair Booking can be made by clicking the link above before 2nd March.
Introduction to One-Name Studies Course Posted 6 January 2017 by Julie GoucherNews from the Guild Chairman – “The Guild has had a long association with Pharos Tutors – indeed two of our members helped develop the materials for their two One-Name Study course offerings, both of which have been taken by many members over nearly ten years. Guild member Helen Osborn of Pharos tells me that they have a new “Introduction to One-Name Studies” starting just next week on January 11.” Together with the Guild, Pharos offers non-members a year’s free membership as a part of the course.