Speaker: Mic Barnette

Topic: Extend Your Direct Maternal Lineage: Take an mtDNA Test

Location: Main County Library, 317 First Monday Lane, Canton

Mic Barnette, will show what mtDNA is. (Hint: It’s more specialized than the ordinary DNA test most genealogists begin with.) He will also show how family researchers can use mtDNA to improve their family study, because mtDNA measures the matrilineal (mother) line. Mr. Barnette, a professional genealogist who is a library associate at the Dallas Public Library Genealogy Department, wrote a historical-genealogical column in the Houston Chronicle for many years. He lectures widely on family research, with particular specialization in DNA matters.

As with most of the Society’s events, the meeting is free, membership is not required, and refreshments will be served.