Upcoming Genealogy Lectures and Seminars
Comparing DNA Ethnicity Estimates
February 21, 2026 @ 10:30am (Virtual Only)
Learn the reasons why DNA ethnicity tests often yield unexpected results. See why siblings can have surprisingly different ethnicities and why Native American ancestry is rarely found. Compare one person’s ethnicity reports from all the major DNA tests and learn why one test or another might be your best choice for ethnicity purposes.
Richard has Irish ancestry and will also share how the leading tests report it.
Pricing:
$20 ICLF Members
$30 Non-members
Please note–This lecture will be presented live via Zoom
Meet the Speaker: Richard Hill
Richard Hill was the first adoptee to identify his birth family through genetic genealogy DNA tests. He shared his story in an award-winning book, “Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA.” He has founded two websites on DNA testing, most recently, DNAFavorites.com. Richard gives presentations on genetic genealogy topics both virtually and in person. He is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the American Adoption Congress. He lives in Michigan with his wife of 57 years and two cats.
Past Lectures and Seminars
Intrepid Irish Immigrants! Connections You Might Not Have Guessed Between Michigan and Arizona May 26th, 2022
5PM – 7PM
Join us in the Great Hall from 5PM – 7PM on May 26th for a lecture from the authors of “Irish Immigrants in Michigan.” Authors Elizabeth Rice and Pat Commins will discuss Irish Immigrants in Michigan and trace their journey to the American Southwest, ending in the Arizona desert. Doors will open at 4PM and while there is no admission cost donations are always welcome.
Due to technical difficulties we are not able to post this lecture live. We are recording the lecture and will be able to post it at the conclusion of the talk. We apologize.
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Genealogy Collection
Located on the second floor of the McClelland Library the Genealogy Collection includes reference materials on how to do Irish and Scots-Irish family history research; maps; periodicals; microfilms; source books for civil and church records for the various counties of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; as well as, census, land, tax, estate and court records.
Public Access Catalog
