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An Ever Growing Tree: Descendancy Research and DNA Matches – Kate Penney Howard

ByKim Barnsdale

Often, genealogists focus on building an ancestral tree for an individual or family.  However, one may wish to research the descendants of a pioneer, a president, or a preacher in your tree or your hometown.  Mapping all of the descendants of an ancestor, whether in a surname project or in your own DNA, can provide a wealth of information. Bring your favorite note-taking tools and we will explore what you can gain from descendancy research and how you can help others.  

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  1. Introduction 
    1. Descendancy Research helps us connect with relatives who may have family documents, and photos, and information that we don’t have.    
    2. When doing DNA research, It is especially useful because it can help us identify DNA matches who have not provided family information.    
    3. When we map our matches into our own tree, it also gives us the ability to help others advance their own research, especially if they are trying to identify a parent, grandparent, or more distant ancestor.  
  2. Tips & Resources, Methodology  
  3. Case Study  
  4. Summary  
  5. Q&A  
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Kate Penney Howard

Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy. During a bout with cancer, she discovered that she loves sharing her knowledge with other genealogists. She is intentional about addressing injustice and myths in her presentations.

Kate has presented at Rootstech, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, NAAP/RTK’s Untangling Our Roots, and the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 2025 speaking engagements include Rootstech, Ohio Genealogical Society 2025, and Ontario Ancestors Webinar Series, as well as local library and genealogical society gatherings.

Kate studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in 2011, and has been pastor of North Christian Church since her ordination in 2012. 

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