Columbus Metropolitan Library and our Local History & Genealogy division are hosting this free virtual event.

Ask questions and live chat with LH&G staff and guest speakers from your computer or mobile device.

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Murder in the Mountains with Kate Penney Howard

Explore an old, tangled web of family secrets with this intriguing DNA case study set against the backdrop of a 1928 murder in the mountains of Kentucky. Delve into the courtroom drama surrounding a disputed paternity and discover how modern DNA resources and methodologies can shed light on ancestral mysteries. We’ll explore traditional genealogical resources, alternative approaches to the Leeds Method for use in endogamous communities, and effective search strategies. (General interest, Intermediate)