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1 The Genealogical Society of New Jersey 2018 Seminar Saturday, 23 June Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, New Jersey Presentations on Genetic Genealogy/DNA, the New Jersey State Archives, House Histories, World War I, and techniques to help you advance your research! GSNJ 2018 Seminar Schedule Schedule and speakers may be subject to change. Please see 8:45 am Registration and Refreshments 9:15 am Opening Remarks, C. Arthur Lawton III, GSNJ President 9:30 am S E S S I O N 1 (choice of presentations) 1A: DNA: A Power Tool in the Genealogist s Tool Box 1B: What s New at the New Jersey State Archives Catherine Stearns Medich 10:55 am S E S S I O N 2 (choice of presentations) 2A: Finding Your Way Around AncestryDNA 2B: New Jersey and the Great War Joseph Bilby 12:05 pm Lunch and door prize raffles 1:00 pm S E S S I O N 3 (choice of presentations) 3A: My Ancestors Live On In Me: Autosomal DNA Basics I 3B: House Histories: The Ancestral Story Beyond the Documents Lorraine Arnold 2:25 pm S E S S I O N 4 (choice of presentations) 4A: My Ancestors Live on in Me: Autosomal DNA Basics II 4B: Streamline Your Genealogical Planning and Research: Go Paperless! Melissa Johnson, CG Directions, Parking, and Contact Information General parking is in Lots 1 and 2. Handicapped parking is located in front of the Conference Center. For specific accommodation requests, to reserve a handicapped parking space, directions, or for other questions contact Joan Betancourt, GSNJ Program Chair, at or at programs@gsnj.org.

2 GSNJ 2018 Seminar Presentations and Speakers Please see for speaker biographies. Each presentation is 55 minutes followed by 15 minute Q&A, with a 15 minute break between presentations. 1A: DNA: A Power Tool in the Genealogist s Tool Box DNA test results are so much more than ethnicity pie charts. Using real-life case examples, Karen will explore the practical applicability of DNA tests to everyday genealogical problems. She will include an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of testing companies to help the genealogist make informed consumer choices. 2A: Finding Your Way Around AncestryDNA AncestryDNA manages the largest database of people (currently about seven million) who submitted consumer-based DNA samples for genealogy. The test is a simple saliva sample and costs about $69. Karen will provide us with the basic facts about the AncestryDNA test. Then she will be our tour guide through the common features and under-utilized tools available to the test taker. Additionally, she will demonstrate how to transfer the raw data results to FamilyTreeDNA and GEDmatch to compensate for the lack of a company-provided chromosome browser. 3A: My Ancestors Live On In Me: Autosomal DNA Basics I Karen will review fundamental concepts essential to the proper interpretation of atdna test results in every-day, understandable language. The focus is on inheritance principles and relationship predictions. Common mistakes in analysis and assumptions are included. 4A: My Ancestors Live On In Me: Autosomal DNA Basics II Real-life case examples demonstrating correlation among members of a focus study group to solve genealogical problems using both DNA and documentary evidence. 1B: What s New at the New Jersey State Archives Catherine Stearns Medich, New Jersey State Archives Catherine will provide an overview of new resources and records at the New Jersey State Archives including the addition of more original vital records, the expansion of records available on microfilm, and the expansion of naturalization records. 2B: New Jersey and the Great War Joseph Bilby, Assistant Curator, National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey New Jersey was acutely involved in World War I. From supplying units raised from New Jersey s National Guard, volunteers, and selective service; to the production and storage of armaments (Black Tom, an island depot off of Jersey City, was destroyed by German saboteurs); to serving as training, embarkation/debarkation camps for millions headed to the European theater; to witnessing the end of the conflict where President Harding signed the Knox Porter Agreement in Senator Frelinghuysen s living room in Raritan Borough the war touched millions of New Jerseyans. 3B: House Histories: The Ancestral Story Beyond the Documents Lorraine Arnold What do you know about the life of your ancestors? Documents provide facts and a sketch of their history, but what about the personal story? What can you learn about your ancestor from the building they lived or worked in? Lorraine will take you beyond the documents to determine how the history of a structure can bring your ancestor to life. The presentation will explore multi-disciplinary resources, using case studies, along with details of how they can be brought together to breathe life into what was once simply facts on paper. Note: Lorraine will be available afterward to meet one-on-one with anyone who needs help with getting started or whose searches have hit a brick wall. your specific questions to: lorraine@legacyroots.com. 4B: Streamline Your Genealogical Planning and Research: Go Paperless! Melissa Johnson, CG Advances in technology make it possible for researchers to more effectively plan and execute research, organize years of work on multiple families, and become better researchers. This lecture will cover techniques for developing research plans and organizing research materials, as well as useful tools such as cloud storage, software, apps, metadata, tagging, and more. Please see for speaker biographies. General parking is in Lots 1 and 2. Handicapped parking is located in front of the Conference Center. For specific accommodation requests, to reserve a handicapped parking space, directions, or for other questions contact Joan Betancourt, GSNJ Program Chair, at or at programs@gsnj.org.

3 GSNJ Seminar Registration Mail your registration form and payment to: GSNJ Seminar c/o Scott Holmes, Treasurer 7 Wagner Court, Ringoes, NJ OR REGISTER ONLINE AT Complete separate form for each registration. Additional forms may be found at Walk-ins are welcome but are not guaranteed lunch or printed syllabus. Please register by Friday, 8 June Name Street Address City State / Province Zip / Postal Code Country Phone Number (Required) Registration: GSNJ Members: $50 Non-Members: $65 Register and Join GSNJ: $95 (Savings of $10) Registration includes lunch. Please indicate your lunch choice. Turkey & American Sandwich Ham & Swiss Sandwich Roasted Vegetable & Mozzarella Sandwich (Vegetarian) Cobb Salad (Gluten Free) Contact us about any food allergy concerns. Payment (or pay online with your credit card at Check Payable to Genealogical Society of New Jersey MasterCard Visa Discover American Express Name of Card Holder [As it appears on card] Credit Card Number Expiration Date Billing Zip Code 3- or 4-Digit Security Security Code: MasterCard / Visa: 3-Digits on the BACK of the card. Discover/ American Express: 4-Digits on the FRONT of the card.

4 Directions and Parking Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey The RVCC campus lies at the crossroads of Central New Jersey, with Routes 22, 202, 206 and Interstates 287 and 78 just minutes away. The College is situated on the north side of Route 28 in North Branch, NJ. General parking is in Lots 1 and 2. Handicapped parking is located in front of the Conference Center. For specific accommodation requests, to reserve a handicapped parking space, or for other questions contact Joan Betancourt, GSNJ Program Chair, at or at programs@gsnj.org. From North Jersey via New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 14 > Route 78 West Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14 Follow signs for Route 78 West. Proceed on 78 West to Exit 26 (North Branch/Lamington Exit). Turn left at traffic light (onto what becomes Lamington Rd.). From North Jersey via Garden State Parkway South to Exit 142 > Route 78 West Take Exit 142 to Route 78 West. Proceed on Route 78 West to Exit 26 (North Branch/Lamington Exit). Turn left at traffic light (onto what becomes Lamington Road). From South Jersey via New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 10 > Interstate 287 North Take Exit 10 to Interstate 287 North. Proceed on 287 North to Route 22 West. Continue on Route 22 West approximately 7 miles to Orr Drive (traffic light and Viva International on corner). Make right onto Orr Drive and continue to traffic light. Continue on Campus Drive to College entrance straight ahead. Follow signs to Parking Lot # 1 & 2. From South Jersey via Garden State Parkway North to Exit 127 > Interstate 287 North Take Exit 127 to Interstate 287 North. Proceed on 287 North to Route 22 West. Continue on Route 22 West approximately 7 miles to Orr Drive (traffic light and Viva International on corner). Make right onto Orr Drive and continue to traffic light. Make a left onto Route 28 and make first right into College. Follow signs to Parking Lot # 1 & 2. From Morristown Area via Interstate 287 South > Route 78 West Take Interstate 287 South to Route 78 West. Proceed on 78 West to Exit 26 (North Branch/Lamington Exit). Turn left at traffic light (onto what becomes Lamington Rd.). From Clinton Area via Route 78 East to Exit 26 > North Branch/Lamington Take 78 East to Exit 26 (North Branch/Lamington Exit). Turn left at traffic light (onto what becomes Lamington Road). From Princeton Area via Route 206 North > Somerville Circle Take Route 206 North to the Somerville Circle. Travel 1/2 way around circle to Route 28 West. Proceed on Route 28 West for approximately 7 miles to College entrance on right. Follow signs to Parking Lot # 1 & 2.

5 Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey Conference Center Lot 2 28 Parking Lot