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Subject: Re: [APG] Genealogy Definitions
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 21:49:07 -0600
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So there isn't anybody doing genealogy by using DNA as a specialty? Not that
any individual in genealogy would do the actual DNA analysis, but perhaps
someone who knows enough about DNA to assist clients in collecting samples
and analyzing the data, comparing results, and compiling reports on the
findings, or something of that sort?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joan Lowrey" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 9:38 PM
Subject: Re: [APG] Genealogy Definitions


> Actually, that research for the military is nothing unique. It is
> just ordinary searching for living relatives. After the appropriate
> relative is identified, the Recovery & Identification team takes
> over. They contact the relative and send the DNA kit. The genealogist
> doesn't get involved in any of that.
>
> I've done several cases, and others of you probably have, too.
>
> Joan Neumann Lowrey
> La Jolla, CA
>
>
> At 06:19 PM 1/6/2008, wrote:
>>Yes, I'd like to have a definition for that too. Genetic Genealogist?
>>
>>How does she define her own job title?
>>
>>A genetic genealogist is someone who uses DNA analysis and genealogical
>>research to enhance knowledge about kinship ties.
>>
>>What do you think? Regards, Carolyn
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Daniela Moneta" <>
>>To: <>
>>Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 8:13 PM
>>Subject: Re: [APG] Genealogy Definitions
>>
>> > Thank you all for your contributions to define the many areas of
>> > genealogy.
>> > I would like to have a definition for a genealogist like Megan
>> > Smolenyak
>> > who
>> > does genealogical research to find living relatives of deceased
>> > soldiers
>> > who
>> > died in the military for the purpose of testing DNA to determine
>> > kinship.
>> >
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