June 5, 2018 - Genealogy: DNA - The Genealogist's Newest Tool. The Merced County Genealogical Society will be holding a DNA presentation on Saturday June 16 at the Merced Library. The presentation will include a short review of DNA for Dummies (DNA for the non-scientist), the different kinds of test that are available (and what they do and don't tell us), a comparison of the different companies offering DNA tests, and finally, where you can transfer your DNA results to find more matches.

Speaker: Robert Givens is a genealogist with 60 years of experience who specializes in Pennsylvania and New England research.  He is a long-time worker and past director of Family History Centers in Fresno and recently was a Data Admin for the FamilySearch Family Tree.  He has enthusiastically included DNA testing in his genealogy research as he tries to break brick walls.

Meet with the Merced County Genealogical Society (MCGS) in the lower level Gracey Room of the Merced County Library at 2100 O Street at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 16, 2018.  The meeting is open to all, no membership is required.

Visit the Merced County Genealogical Society website for additional information.