Family History: DNA Testing for Family History

Thursday 15 October 2026 at 2:00PM
Parkdale

Event Description

DNA testing is the latest tool to help family historians uncover their ancestry.

In this session, Jenny Coates will lead us through the pros and cons of DNA testing. Jenny has 40 years experience in biography, local history and genealogy.

She is well versed in the use of DNA in biographical & genealogical research and also uses these skills to assist adoptees and care leavers to contact relatives.

When

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Thursday 15 October 2026
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Contact

1300 135 668

Where

Parkdale
96 Parkers Road
Parkdale VIC 3195
Australia
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