DNA expert to present modern solutions for family history research at Wenatchee Genealogical Society

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) announced it will host a free public presentation on using DNA analysis to overcome genealogical research challenges. The hybrid event, titled "Breaking Down Brick Walls with DNA," will take place on Monday, January 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Genetic genealogist Kate Penney Howard will lead the presentation, which aims to help researchers address common ancestral research obstacles. The session will focus on using DNA analysis when traditional genealogical methods have been exhausted, particularly in cases involving unnamed ancestors, immigrants with limited documentation, or mysterious family connections.

"When traditional genealogical techniques fail to give us an answer, we can turn to DNA to find more opportunities to discover clues," according to the event announcement.

The meeting will be held simultaneously at the FamilySearch Center in East Wenatchee and online via Zoom. In-person attendees can participate at 667 10th Street NE, East Wenatchee. Those wishing to attend virtually can obtain the Zoom access information through the organization's website at www.wags-web.org under "Latest News and Events."

WAGS, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, maintains a library at 127 South Mission in the Museum Annex Building. The library is open to the public on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For additional information about the event, interested parties can contact the organization at 509-782-4046.