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Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop - Part 1
09-May-2026

AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1


This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA. Part 1 will cover the fundamentals of DNA analysis, including color-coding your DNA matches, using custom tags and labels, advanced filtering techniques, strategic sorting methods, documentation with custom notes, and workflow development and integration. 

All participants will need a laptop or tablet with internet access, an active Ancestry.com account with DNA results and Pro Tools subscription, and personal research goals with key ancestors identified.

Part 2 of this workshop will follow on 30 May 2026.
Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
625 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623





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Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop - Part 2
30-May-2026



This is a continuation of the workshop that began on 9 May. You may attend Part 2 even if you missed Part 1.

Topics to be covered in this session include:
  • Review & Advanced Analysis Mindset
  • Shared Match Analysis
  • Building Match Clusters
  • Leeds Method with ProTools
  • Challenging Research Scenarios
  • DNA and Documentary Research Integration
  • Advanced Tools and Techniques
  • Your Personal DNA Research Plan

Location: Henrietta Public Library - Community Room
645 Calkins Road
Henrietta, NY 14667