PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a meeting on Monday October 26, 2026. Our next meeting will be on November 23 at 6pm. Check the Events page for more details. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society holds meetings on the fourth Monday of each month, except for December, at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are usually held at the Bentonville Public Library and on Zoom.
November 23, 2026
6pm - 7pm CDT
Zoom & In-Person at Bentonville Public Library
Comparing DNA Ethnicity Estimates with Richard Hill
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 another person’s British Isles ancestry on each test. See why one test or another might be your best choice for ethnicity purposes.
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About Richard Hill
Richard Hill was the first known case of an adoptee using genetic genealogy DNA tests to identify his birth family. He is the author of two books. Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA is an award-winning personal memoir that follows his decades-long search for his birth parents. Hill's Kindle Short Book, Guide to DNA Testing, gives readers just enough information to choose the right DNA tests for their purposes.
Richard shares more than 150 links to the best DNA testing resources on his website DNAfavorites.com. He also provides news and tips through his DNA Favorites Facebook Page.
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Bentonville Public Library​
405 South Main St,
Bentonville, AR 72712​​​​
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Zoom Info
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6892653398...
Meeting ID: 689 265 3398
Passcode: 713812
