Library Holiday Hours

The library will close early at 4pm on Tuesday, December 31st.

The library will be closed Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. 

The library will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:30am. 

Virtual Event - Genealogy Discussion Group: DNA Reveals Misattributed Paternity

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Event Details

- Finding Fayette’s Father -

Traditional documentation clearly identified Fayette's father. However, the DNA results of her descendants told a different story. Learn how DNA evidence, combined with a trail of clues, revealed a secret from the summer of 1913.

Join us for this fascinating genealogy discovery that dives into correlating your DNA results with the paper trail, the ethics of DNA testing, and more.

Speaker Bio: Jennifer Zinck is a professional genealogist who specializes in Connecticut research and DNA evidence for genealogy. She is currently serving her third term as President of the Connecticut Professional Genealogist Council. Jennifer is also an instructor in the Forensic Research module of the Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate Program. She enjoys sharing her passion for family history with all ages, from school children to seniors.

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