Richard Hill

Speaker and Author Richard Hill will be a speaker for the 8th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference this coming September 17-19, 2025. In this post you can read more about him and what he will be presenting.

About Richard Hill

Richard Hill was the first adoptee to identify his birth family through genetic genealogy DNA testing. He shared his story in an award-winning book, "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA." He has founded two websites on the subject of DNA testing, most recently DNAFavorites.com. 

Scheduled Presentations for 8th WACCON

Title: Finding Your Family with DNA Testing

Summary: Learn how adoptees and others find biological parents and siblings through DNA testing. Review the case that started it all and see today’s recommended strategies. View examples of surprise discoveries and see the tools that anyone can use to measure and identify relationships.

Past and Archived Presentations

NOTE: The following presentations can only be viewed for 60 days after each conference if you purchase the Gold Pass. Or all year if you purchase the Platinum Pass.

Title: Mastering the MyHeritage DNA Test (Presented on the 6th WAC Conference)

Summary: Genealogists who overlook or underutilize the MyHeritage DNA test are missing out on many great tools. Using examples from his personal account, Richard will demonstrate these features and show how they can be used productively by genealogists, adoptees, and anyone curious about their family history or ethnic background. Watch Presentation

Title:  Genetic Genealogy Overview (Presented on the 4th WAC Conference)

Summary: Get to know all the DNA test types and hear insider tips on how to use these tests most effectively. Review the basics of genetic genealogy, including factors impacting results. Compare the leading company offerings and discover some third-party tools for extracting more information. Watch Presentation

Title:  Understanding the Ethnic Ancestry in Your DNA Test (Presented on the 1st WAC Conference)

Summary: The inclusion of ethnic ancestry reports in autosomal DNA test results has greatly expanded the market for these tests. But there is considerable confusion about such reports. This session is designed to shed light on the subject and provide numerous examples comparing DNA tests from eight different companies. Watch Presentation

Title:  Y-Chromosome Insights & Strategies (Presented on the 1st WAC Conference)

Summary: With so much focus on autosomal DNA tests, many people overlook Y-chromosome testing. Yet Y-DNA’s uniquely male inheritance path lets you do things that cannot be done through other test types. This presentation will introduce you to Y-DNA testing and how it can be used for genealogy. Watch Presentation

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