FREE WEBINAR “Maximizing Ancestry”
Join me for LIVE Zoom Webinar called “Maximizing Ancestry.” Here we’ll go over three tips to help you get the most out of your Ancestry.com experience. Saturday August 19th at 2:00 PM (Eastern), 11:00 AM (Pacific) Space is Limited. Register Today! You should get an immediate response in your email confirming your registration. If not, […]
How and Where to Find Old Maps for Genealogy Research
Learn where to find old maps to help with your family history research. Genealogy and telling the story of your family tree takes on a whole new view when you add old maps to help understand where your ancestors lived. Finding old maps is truly a treasure hunt, is fun, and can be rewarding. Talk […]
U.S. State Archives Digital Collections Online
Learn about the U.S. State Archives Digital Collections that are available for free genealogy research online. This episode has tips for genealogists researching the state archives in the areas you are researching. The best part about state archives is you can research your family history for free on their websites. The handout for this episode […]
Your Questions Answered: May 2022
In this episode I’m answering your genealogy questions about the 1950 Census “not at home” line, several questions about the new AncestryDNA SideView feature (were they are showing your DNA ethnicity results split by Parent 1 and Parent 2), and some good genealogy research tips shared by viewers of Genealogy TV.
Ancestry.com New Mobile Photo Scanning App with Restore, Colorize, and Enhance: Auto Cropping and Uploading with One Click
Ancestry has created a new mobile photo scanning app where you can scan one or many images, crop, and upload to your Ancestry account with one click. This you’ve got to see. This is great for scanning many images in a scrapbook… with ONE CLICK. It’s pretty cool. Click the image to watch the video.
How to Search the 1950 Census Before it is Indexed Using NARA, Ancestry & FamilySearch?
Learn how to search the 1950 U.S. Census by name, before it is indexed. Here we will use the National Archives and Records Administration AI search along with finding the same images on Ancestry and FamilySearch.
Ancestry’s New DNA SideView® – Separating Parents in Your DNA Ethnicity Estimates?
Ancestry has a new DNA feature that shows you how your DNA ethnicity is split between your father and mother’s side. This is the start of something huge, I can’t wait for you to see this VIDEO.
Live Show Today on Genealogy TV!
Join me live TODAY, December 10th at 3:00 PM (EST), for some quick updates from Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage. Watch Live today at https://www.youtube.com/genealogytv. Plus I’ll be answering some of your comments and questions. Lastly, a big shout out to someone who is doing great things for the soldiers who died in WWII.
How to Research the Social Security Death Index Online (SSDI): Tiny Tip Clip
Have you looked in the Social Security Death Index records for your ancestors? In this clip from a previous episode about the Social Security Death Index, a.k.a. as the SSDI, you’ll learn about this valuable set of records. We’ll also dig deeper into the Social Security Applications & Claims Index , what you get when […]
Freedmen’s Bureau Records Now on Ancestry
EXTRA EXTRA – NEW TODAY! Ancestry has announced the addition of the Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedman Bank Records available for free! This is 3.5 million records that is a huge benefit for those researching their African American and poor or indigent white ancestors in the post Civil War era. The Freedmen’s Bureau created numerous records […]