Ancestry Just Launched a New Community Site—Here’s a Tour

Explore the new Ancestry community website to get genealogy help and connect with other researchers about your family history. https://www.ancestrycommunity.com/ Ancestry has launched a dedicated space designed for users to communicate directly with the platform and fellow researchers. This central hub includes features such as upcoming events, a support hub, and the Ask The Community […]
New Ancestry Communities

An early release of the YouTube video “Ancestry Just Launched a New Community Site—Here’s a Tour” is available now, ad-free on the dashboard. Use this link to watch now. Ancestry Just Launched a New Community Site—Here’s a Tour – Genealogy TV
What AI Can Do with the Records You Have – Denyse Allen
Academy Members can now watch the replay of “What AI Can Do with the Records You Have” presented by Denyse Allen. Download the handout included below the lesson or in the Materials tab. Use the link below to watch the video now. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-academy-exclusive-lessons/lessons/what-ai-can-do-with-the-records-you-have-denyse-allen/
The Biggest AncestryDNA Origins Update of 2026: What You Need to Check Now

#Sponsored – AncestryDNA is coming out with NEW ORIGINS UPDATES! See what is new with AncestryDNA updates and how the latest Origins feature changes your ethnicity breakdown. Ancestry recently released exciting and significant updates to their Origins feature, changing how your ancestral regions are presented. This guide walks you through the latest AncestryDNA updates, showing […]
13 Hidden Details in US Census Records 1790-1950

You’re scrolling past the best clues in the U.S. Federal Census. From 1790 to 1950, these 13 often-missed columns and schedules can help you break through brick walls — further, faster, and factually. In this step-by-step guide, Connie Knox walks through exactly what to look for in each census year on Ancestry and FamilySearch, and […]
Q&A Session Replay Available with Chapter Markers
Academy Members can use this link below to watch replay of the Q&A Session from September 16, 2026. The chat is also available below the lesson on the Dashboard. Q&A Session September 16, 2026 – Genealogy TV
Enumerated Twice in the 1860 Census — Here’s How I Proved It

Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed in Pettus Township, Adair County, Missouri in the 1860 census — same names, similar ages, same birthplaces — enumerated on the same day, July 18, […]
Enumerated Twice in the 1860 Census — Here’s How I Proved It

Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed in Pettus Township, Adair County, Missouri in the 1860 census — same names, similar ages, same birthplaces — enumerated on the same day, July 18, […]
How to Find Every Person With the Same Name in the Same Place to Verify Your Family Tree

Use genealogical research strategies to locate individuals with common names in historical records. Finding specific ancestors when names are common presents a unique challenge for family historians. This guide demonstrates how to navigate complex databases to isolate the correct person. We focus on techniques for digging through documents to identify every individual with the same […]
Academy classroom presentation replay is available now
Academy members – Use this link below to watch the replay of Connie’s presentation from September 2, 2026 on Grouping DNA Matches on Ancestry.com https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-academy-exclusive-lessons/lessons/grouping-dna-matches-on-ancestry-com/