DNA genealogy is featured on Tri-C GO Seminar program

In two one-hour lectures, Dr. James M. Freed will be discussing how DNA may be useful in your genealogical research at the 2005 Tri-C GO Seminar on Oct. 22, 2005 at the Fairview Park Library, Fairview Park, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126-2120. Dr. Freed is well qualified to speak on this subject, being a retired professor of biology and the administrator of the McCabe Clan Project, a Clans of Ireland DNA Project. He currently is serving as the president of the Deleware County Genealogical Society, a chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.

The application of DNA technology to the fields of genealogy and family history is a relatively recent venture, but is gaining increasing support and popularity. The technology is based on the inheritance of the Y-DNA chromosome through the paternal line. A common goals of DNA projects include the verification of common ancestry and the identification of inter-related branches.

Two other speakers are on the Tri-C GO program: Don Kozlowski, who will be discussing the Cuyahoga County Archives from a volunteer perspective; and Lorraine Newsome, will be be presenting "Jammie Genealogy."

Advance registration is suggested as seating is limited. For a mail-in registration form, go to the website of the host, Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society, at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgcgg/events.html.