Blaine Bettinger is a nationally known experts on DNA for genealogy purposes and author of books and webinars on the subject. Now, he’s launched DNA Central.
The membership-based website brings together in one place DNA news, tests, discounts and much more. It costs $99 for an annual subscription, or you can test it out at a $9.99 monthly rate — which I strongly suggest if in doubt. There is a bi-weekly newsletter with the latest news and tips. When I joined and caught up on the summer’s newsletters, I learned a lot — and I thought I was up to speed on DNA happenings.
The site is divided into Course Library, webinars (many by Bettinger himself) and forums on various topics, allowing you can ask any DNA questions imaginable. One area of interest that many need to use is Third Party Tools, with GEDMatch leading the way, but there are others. Go to dna-central.com and see what is offered via the main page before you join. Bettinger appears to have brought everything together on one site and is trying to keep it current. You won’t be disappointed.
Southeastern Railway Museum to be Lunch and Learn topic October 12.
Jim Polihronakis, education coordinator of the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, will be the speaker at the Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn event at noon on October 12. The event is free, but bring your lunch. He will discuss their exhibits and programs. If you have not been there, it’s well worth a family visit. Go to train-museum.org or GeorgiaArchives.org for more information, or call 678-364-3710.
Community history and research repository brochure
A history and research brochure is a great idea and Charlotte, N.C. has produced a good one — Guide to Charlotte Regional Historical Sites and Resources. It includes not only museums and parks, but also various places for genealogy research, including the central public library, the special collections at UNC-Charlotte, and places in nearby York Co., S.C. and Union Co., N.C. If one don’t know what is available, this points the way. See charlotteregionalhistory.org for more on all things listed in the brochure.
