What does it really take to solve a family history mystery? In this video, we walk through the complete genealogy research process used by professional genealogists—from crafting a focused research question to building a research plan, analyzing evidence, resolving conflicts, and writing sound conclusions. This foundational lesson follows the principles behind the Genealogical Proof Standard […]
Academy Members – Please be sure you’re logged into your account and use the link below to watch the replay of the Q&A Session from May 20th. No handout but links are included below the lesson for reference. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-academy-exclusive-lessons/lessons/q-and-a-session-may-20-2026/
Preserving your family history has never been easier. In this video, I take you inside my experience using the new Ancestry Preserve service from Ancestry to digitize and preserve old home movies, VHS tapes, film reels, photographs, slides, negatives, documents, and audio recordings. While I personally focused on video and film transfers for this project, […]
Academy Members can watch Connie’s video on Ancestry Preserve on the Academy dashboard now. While it’s active, everyone can use promo code CONNIE20 to get 20% off. Use the link below to watch the video. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/ancestry-preserve/
Big changes are coming to Genealogy TV. In this video, I hit the road in my new mobile office and travel to Randolph County, North Carolina to walk the land where my ancestors once lived, worshiped, and were buried. My goal was simple: see if I could locate some of the land connected to my […]
Academy Members can watch Connie’s video documenting her journey to the Asheboro, NC area to research her ancestors and their land. Use this link to watch now. No handout with this episode. https://youtu.be/UbS4wfO5KFA&list=UULFcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw
Academy Members can now watch replay of the classroom presentation from May 6th, Death Records Deep Dive. Use this link to watch now and don’t forget to download the handout. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-academy-exclusive-lessons/lessons/death-records-deep-dive/
Vital records are the foundation of most family trees but knowing how to read them well is a different skill altogether. In this episode we dig into birth, marriage, and death records: what they contain, how reliable that information actually is, and where to look when the official documents simply do not exist. A few […]
Most genealogists rely on death certificates, obituaries, and cemetery records—but what if you’re missing some of the most valuable clues? In this video, we’re exploring five overlooked death-related records that can help you uncover new details about your ancestors’ lives, relationships, and circumstances of death. By the time someone passes away, they’ve left behind a […]
Academy members can now watch an early release of this week’s YouTube video going out on Friday, May 1st. This video scratches the surface of the deeper look taken on the types of death records & where to find them. Be sure you’re logged in and use this link to watch now: https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/death-records-you-may-be-missing/ Grab the […]
