Original Records and Better Searching – Episode 286 (Audio Podcast)
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: When you find family history information online it’s important to make every effort to find the original genealogy record. There are 5 reasons to find original records. I’ll explain what they are, and what to look for so that you get the…
Before you search for genealogy DO THIS!
Video & Show Notes: When you pay for a genealogy website, you want to get the most for your money. Don’t randomly search hoping to find something about our family. Instead, follow these steps that will lead to finding more records about your ancestors,…
Premium Video: What’s Changed at Google
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Cemetery Genealogy Research – Episode 285 (Audio Podcast)
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Cemeteries have some of the most intriguing stories to tell us about our ancestors. In this episode, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist), author of the book The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide joins me to discuss: How to…
5 Steps to Find Marriage Records – Episode 284 (Audio Podcast)
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Learn the 5 steps to successfully finding marriage records for genealogy research. Listen to the Podcast Episode To Listen click the media player below (AUDIO ONLY): Video & Show Notes Watch the video version and get the show notes…
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…
Compiled Genealogies (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 209)
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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…
Video #5 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Libraries and Archives
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Video #5 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy YouTube Playlist . In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers Library and Archive websites that are must-haves for family history research. You’ll find plenty of genealogy gems…
Website Review & How To: Archives.com
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Learn how Archives.com can help you find your family history. We cover getting started, finding records, building your family tree and answer the question as to whether you should use it if you already use another genealogy website. Why Use…
Video #4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Digital Collections
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Video #4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers digital collection websites that are must-haves for family history research. You’ll find plenty of genealogy gems waiting…
Video #3 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Newspapers!
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Video #3 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers digitzed newspaper websites that are must-haves for family history research. Even though some sound specific to a certain area,…
Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred – Audio Podcast Episode 281
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Discover more than 100,000 old family photos on Dead Fred . Founder Joe Bott explains how to find photos of your relatives on this free website, as well as how to post your unidentified photos. Who knows, someone else may spot your…
Video #2 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy!
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Video #2 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers top genealogy finding aids and society websites that are must-have for family history research. Even though some sound specific…
Genealogy Websites: #1 – 4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy!
VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers 4 of the biggest genealogy websites that are must-have for family history research. This is a great chance for you to discover some new online tools as well as refresh your memory…
16 Ways to Find Your Ancestors’ Village Audio Podcast Episode 280
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want to find their records, you’ll need to know the exact place name and location. Professional genealogist Rich Venezia of Rich…
Clean Up Your Genealogy Database (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 208)
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Genealogy clean-up is a challenge we all face. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to start and execute a family tree clean-up plan. I’ll be using RootsMagic as an example, but the plan can be applied to any family tree, whether in…
Birthdates and DNA – Audio Podcast Episode 279
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: I’ve got two great genealogy topics and interviews for you in this audio podcast episode. First up we’re going to tackle the problem of conflicting birthdates. When you find different dates in a variety of genealogical records, how do…