I took the top ten genealogy research tips (using Ancestry and FamilySearch) that Genealogy TV viewers watched the most and compiled them into two episodes. Think of it as the “Best of Genealogy TV” videos and tips for family history. This is Part 2 of this two part series.
Here in part two, we’ll see clips about how to create a floating tree on Ancestry, fixing mistakes on Ancestry, how to set up two or more computer screens, grouping your DNA matches into family lines, and how to search for records on FamilySearch.
How many records are enough to prove your family history? One of the most misunderstood concepts in genealogy is Reasonably Exhaustive Research—the first standard of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)....
Use Revolutionary War records to verify disputed service history. Follow along as I research a soldier at the NC State Archives. Genealogy research often hits a wall when service records...
