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Daughters of the American Revolution – Episode 283 (Audio Podcast)
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Do you have a Revolutionary War ancestor? Have you thought about joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)? I’ve invited Barbara Jurs of the DAR to explain the process. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn the answers to the questions:
- What is the DAR?
- What do I need to do first?
- How much genealogical proof do I need?
- How do I apply for the DAR?
- How do I find local DAR chapters near me?
This interview is also available in video form. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you can download the show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in the Resources section at the bottom of the video page.
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Compiled Genealogies (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 209)
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) We touched on the subject of compiled histories in the video Don’t Miss this Genealogy Record Collection at Ancestry! In this episode, we’re diving into them head-first! Discover the best online repositories of free digitized compiled family histories and genealogies, plus tips for searching and using them. And be sure to listen to the end for an amazing update to my own compiled history search!
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Newspapers and Obituaries for Genealogy – Episode 282 (Audio Podcast)
SHOW NOTES: In our first segment, Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com discuss how to use newspapers to fill in the missing stories in your ancestors’ lives. Jenny shares strategic tips on finding unique information many researchers miss.
In the second segment of this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett, the author of the article A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries published in Family Tree Magazine, covers everything you need to know about obituaries including:
- the important backstory on obituaries,
- what obituaries can tell you about your ancestors,
- where you can find obituaries, both online and offline,
- and strategies you can use when obituaries aren’t where you expected to find them.
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- Reconstructing Ancestors’ Lives with Newspapers with Jenny Ashcraft
- Newspaper Obituaries for Genealogy with Shannon Combs Bennett
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