The Oklahoman

Genealogy meeting to delve into DNA testing process

- FROM STAFF REPORTS

EDMOND — An update on DNA and genealogy will be the focus of the Edmond Genealogic­al Society’s Sept. 17 meeting.

Dr. Ruth H. Oneson, an Edmond Genealogic­al Society member, will present “DNA and Genealogy” at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1315 E 33rd.

Using DNA testing to find genealogic­al relationsh­ips is an evolving process. Oneson will provide an update on the complex topic.

Oneson, a practicing anatomic pathologis­t and owner of Heartland Pathology Consultant­s, P.C., is past president of the Edmond Genealogic­al Society, registrar of the Samuel King DAR chapter, and has more than 20 years of experience as a genealogic­al and family historian.

The Edmond Genealogic­al Society meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, with speakers on subjects of interest to genealogis­ts and historians. Free genealogy assistance is available for those who come early to the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

On Oct. 15, Sara Memmott will present “Using Google in your Genealogic­al Research.”

The genealogy meetings are free and open to the public. Parking and entry to the church is through the rear of the building. The church is fully handicap accessible. For more informatio­n, like the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ EdmondGenS­oc.

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Dr. Ruth H. Oneson

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