Birmingham African American Genealogy Group

DNA identification is popular among people interested in knowing more about their family background and heritage.  From one’s DNA, information can be gleaned about one’s paternity, health and family historical location.  It also can give rise to unsettling questions about one’s paternity, health and family history.  As useful as DNA can be in genealogy, this kind of information carries with it responsibility.  Mr. John Lanier will discuss the pros and cons of collecting and identifying one’s DNA.

Also, a discussion about GEDMatch, the open database and genealogy website; useful for the genealogist and having a profound effect for law enforcement.