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Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
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| Schedule |
| 8:15 - 9:00 |
Registration |
| 9:00 - 10:15 |
DNA Basics: Tom Shawker, MD |
| 10:15 - 10:40 |
Break |
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10:40 - Noon
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DNA Genealogy Tests: Bennett Greenspan, founder, Family Tree DNA |
| Noon - 1:30 |
Full Buffet Lunch, Jefferson Alumni Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:15 |
Race, Ethnicity & Ancestry: Tom Shawker, MD |
| 2:15 - 2:25 |
Break |
| 2:25 - 4:30 |
Open Forum: Bennett Greenspan; Tom Shawker, MD; Patricia O'Brien Shawker,
CG; Thomas Howland, GSP Board; Michael S. Ramage, J.D., CG |
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| Speaker Biographies |
| Thomas H. Shawker, M.D. |
Thomas H. Shawker, M.D., is chief of the ultrasound section in the
Imaging Sciences Program at the National Institutes of Health, a professor of radiology
at the United Services University, and a fellow of the American College of Radiology.
He is chairman of the National Genealogical Society’s Family Health and Heredity
Committee and active in the Prince George’s County Genealogical Society. He is the
author or coauthor of over two hundred scientific publications, including Unlocking
Your Genetic History: A Step by Step Guide to Discovering Your Family's Medical and
Genetic Heritage. |
| Patricia O. Shawker |
Patricia O. Shawker, CG, has served as the Assistant Director of
the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives since 2002
and became Director in October 2007. Her interests are Maryland genealogy and research
at the National Archives. |
| Bennett Greenspan |
Bennett Greenspan is founder and president of Family Tree DNA. An
entrepreneur and life-long genealogy enthusiast, Greenspan founded Family Tree DNA
in 1999, turning a hobby into a full-time vocation. A pioneer in DNA testing for
genealogy, his company is the world leader in the genetic genealogy field and has
continued to develop the science that enables genealogists around the world to advance
their family research. With more than 80,000 individuals tested, Family Tree DNA
has the largest database of its kind in the world. |
| Thomas S. Howland |
Thomas S. Howland is a member of the Board of Directors of The Genealogical
Society of Pennsylvania and a project administrator for ten Family Tree DNA projects
including Howland, Throckmorton, Smalley, Halsall, and Pigot. He has arranged testing
in the US, Canada, England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. Also he has co-managed
a Lee DNA project which includes the “Lees of Virginia.” Tom, now retired, was a
stock broker with Morgan Stanley. |
| Michael S. Ramage, J.D., CG |
Michael S. Ramage, J.D., CG, has been an avid genealogist for over
20 years and a professional genealogist for ten years. He is the Certifying Genealogist
for 3 lineage societies (The Colonial Society of Pennsylvania; Society of Colonial
Wars (PA.); and The Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution). He has qualified
as an expert witness in missing and unknown heir probate cases. Member of APG, NGS,
SAR, GSP, HSP, NEHGS and local societies. Certified Genealogist and certificate in
NGS' AG:ABC. Published article: "Missing and Unknown Estate Heir Law Practice
and Procedure," The Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly, Volume LXXVI, No.
3 (July 2005): 125. |
| Location |
Thomas Jefferson University, Brent Auditorium
Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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| Registration (includes full lunch buffet) |
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Fee:
$75 ($60 for GSP members) - Through April 24
After April 25th and at the door (if space available) $100 - $85 for GSP members |
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| Payment by Check (mail) - Click here for a print version of Registration form |
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via PayPal - (*No PayPal Account Required*) |
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