Hello all, Here is a one-day course, arranged by Jackie Depelle, all about DNA for family historians. Details and booking form on www.yourfairladies.co.uk. DNA Testing: what it can do now, and what it will be able to do in future. Tutor : Chris Pomery A one-day course that * explains why DNA testing can be a vital tool in the genealogist's toolkit, and * describes ways in which researchers are using it to transform their family history projects. Start the day knowing next to nothing about DNA: end the day knowing much more than the vast majority of genealogists, and more importantly how you yourself could use it to help your own research. Our Tutor has published many articles and books on DNA extending on his knowledge and experience through his One Name Study project. He is also a Tutor for Strathclyde University and writes regularly for all the UK Family History magazines 10.30 to 3.30 pm with refreshment and lunch breaks. Please bring a packed lunch. Level access, full facilities, on street residential parking. £15.00 per person Time: March 31, 2012 from 10:30am to 3:30pm Location: West Leeds Scout HQ The Lanes, Off Lowtown Pudsey, Nr Leeds LS28 7AQ Hope to see you there! Janice Wood

Hello All: I was very lucky to have a brother who did a DNA test for me. He did this even though he didn't have much interest in genealogy. With this test I was able to find more family lines and get the area the family originated from in England. (My family is Crews from Ashburton, Devon.) Now I can concentrate my research in that one area searching for the documents I require to link my family from Newfoundland to England. One also has to be prepared for any negative outcomes a DNA test might have. I think we all have skeletons in the closet & some might find it hard to accept where their line was from. I encourage all to have a DNA test done. It really does help to find other family members living around the world! I am hoping to have my DNA (female) test done soon. I am very curious if it will find native ancestry in my bloodlines! Enjoy the course!! Cheers, Megan >From Prince Edward Island, Canada -----Original Message----- From: west-riding-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:west-riding-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JANICE WOOD Sent: March-20-12 5:00 AM To: west-riding-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WRY] DNA testing - A date for your diary