Monday, 6:00pm CST, February 3, 2025
"Forensic Genetic Genealogy"
Speaker: Mauri Pratt, Professional Genealogist
Have you ever wondered how a forty-year-old cold case gets solved using DNA and why we are seeing so many of these stories in the news? This presentation explores the exciting field of forensic genetic genealogy. You will learn the terminology, the process of taking a case from start to solved, and some of the limitations and challenges that accompany these advancements in bringing justice to all. You will also learn how you can help solve a cold case!
In January 2023, Mauri Pratt joined Othram, a company that specializes in on-site processing of evidence, from DNA extraction, enrichment, and repair, to sequencing and genealogy. Previously, she worked for Ancestry ProGenealogists as a researcher and research manager. She earned the Accredited Genealogist® credential for the Gulf South specialization in 2015 and renewed in 2020, and is awaiting her 2025 renewal decision. Mauri earned the Certified Genealogist® credential in 2019 and renewed in 2024. Mauri has owned her own business, consulted for Ancestry ProGenealogists and the Jared Pratt Family Association, taught family history college courses for BYU-Idaho, and presents at local, state, and national conferences like RootsTech and the National Genealogical Society Annual Conference. She also is a guest lecturer at the University of Central Oklahoma forensic science department teaching about forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
Mauri is skilled at utilizing DNA and advanced methodologies to overcome genealogy “brick walls.” Her work has identified suspects of crimes, unidentified human remains, babies switched at birth, biological parents of adoptees, and historical misattributed parentage events. She excels at utilizing various tools and programs to visualize and simplify complex problems.
Annual OGS Endowment Fund Drive - 2025
A Fund for the Future of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society
OGS would like to grow our endowment each year through an annual giving campaign. This year's goal is to add $20,000 which would add about 29% to our endowment. We have secured a matching 3 to 1 grant of $5,000 from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, which means OGS must raise an additional $15,000 by August 2025 to receive it. We have also secured a donation from an anonymous donor of $7,500 which takes care of half, and there is only $7,500 remaining to raise,. To get the maximum benefit from these new donations we would like to raise our share by the spring of 2025. OGS is so thankful for our donors, their foresight and faith in our future.
In early Fall 2021, the OGS board voted to enter into an endowment with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
If you have additional questions, please let us know at president@okgensoc.org or call 405-637-1907. You are also welcome to speak directly to our friend Jennifer Meckling with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation at j.meckling@occf.org or 405-606-2951.
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Below are a few suggestions for Giving Tiers, but any donation to our Endowment Fund, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated.
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First Families of the Twin Territories (FFTT)
A Project of the
Oklahoma Genealogical Society
An Invitation to the Descendants
of the Early Settlers of Oklahoma
(prior to November 16th, 1907)
Are you eligible to become a member?
Read more about it here...
An Invitation for Settlers & Builders of Oklahoma
The Settlers and Builders of Oklahoma, under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, was founded to recognize, honor, and perpetuate the memory of the residents that helped build the new State of Oklahoma from statehood, 16 Nov 1907 through 31 Dec 1929. Note: Anyone that resided in the Twin Territories prior to statehood is also eligible for the OGS First Families of the Twin Territories Lifetime Membership. You can nominate anyone you believe should be honored for their contribution(s) to the settling and/or building of Oklahoma. Get more information here. |
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February 3
OGS Monthly Meeting
Mauri Pratt will present "Forensic Genetic Genealogy".
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February 8
OGS Computer SIG
Meeting topics will be annouced about two weeks before the meeting. Our meetings are currently a hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom attendees. Go to the OGS Computer SIG area of our website for Zoom ...
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March 3
OGS Monthly Meeting
Jimmy Chesteen will present "Genealogy Research in Mississippi".
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March 8
OGS Computer SIG
Meeting topics will be annouced about two weeks before the meeting. Our meetings are currently a hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom attendees. Go to the OGS Computer SIG area of our website for Zoom ...
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April 7
OGS Monthly Meeting
Michael D. Williams will present "The Oklahoma Land Run".
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