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Unveiling Hidden Branches: A Genetic Study of George Washington’s Extended Family Tree
This presentation provides an in-depth look at the groundbreaking genetic research that identified unmarked graves at the historic Harewood plantation, home of President George Washington's brother, Colonel Samuel Washington. Participants will learn how FamilyTreeDNA's multi-marker DNA approach—combining Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA analysis—successfully confirmed the identities of those interred at the site, including Dr. Samuel Walter Washington, his brother George Steptoe Washington Jr., and their mother Lucy Payne. Beyond the published findings, this session explores unexpected discoveries that emerged from continued Y-DNA testing. We'll examine newly formed subclades and investigate an intriguing genetic match with a descendant carrying a different surname. Through careful analysis of census records and historical documentation, we'll trace how this family—identified as white in later generations—descends from the mixed-race child of a Washington family male and an enslaved woman. This case study demonstrates how genetic genealogy can reveal hidden branches of prominent American families while illuminating the complex realities of ancestry, race, and enslavement in early American history. Sponsored by FamilyTreeDNATurning your tree into a talk - speaker skills - part 2
This session aims to help those who would like to do so, to construct an engaging and professional presentation. This video is part 2 of 3 videos. Please have a look at video 1 first, then this one, and then the third one in the series.
Turning your tree into a talk - speaker skills - part 1
I meet many people who tell me the fascinating story of their family tree and what invaluable records they used to break down their brick walls.
I then say that “this would be a great presentation.” The response is usually ‘’I wouldn’t know where to begin’’ or ‘’I don’t think I’m good enough’’ or ‘’You’re a professional, it’s easy for you.’’ Everyone has to start somewhere, and having that fascinating family tree and the methodology already done, is a great start.
This session aims to help those who would like to do so, to construct an engaging and professional presentation.
This video is Part 1 of 3.Turning your tree into a talk - speaker skills - part 3
Part 3 of 3
I meet many people who tell me the fascinating story of their family tree and what invaluable records they used to break down their brick walls.
I then say that “this would be a great presentation.” The response is usually ‘’I wouldn’t know where to begin’’ or ‘’I don’t think I’m good enough’’ or ‘’You’re a professional, it’s easy for you.’’ Everyone has to start somewhere, and having that fascinating family tree and the methodology already done, is a great start.
This 3rd session of 3 aims to help those who would like to do so, to construct an engaging and professional presentation.
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