Using AI for Genealogy Research – GTV2 Episode
Follow along as I research the next Danish ancestor in my family tree, trace their emigration records, and use AI properly to help with several aspects of my research and to help make my Research Notes come together much faster.
Genealogy TV 2 Videos Now Available
Academy Members – You spoke, and we listened! Episodes from the Genealogy TV 2 channel are now available on the Academy dashboard. If you’d like to watch these episodes, be sure to login to your account then scroll down the page to find the course you’re looking for. Enjoy!
FILE NAME HACK – GTV 2 Episode
This quick episode shows the power of sourcing your documents. In this case I sourced the records directly in the file name saving me when a website URL was no longer there. Because I sourced the information in the file name, I was able to find the newspaper articles again.
FamilySearch Full Text Search – LIVE
Hi Academy Members, There is an early release of the Full Text Search on the Academy Dashboard. Here’s the link for you to watch at your leisure. There is also a handout so be sure to check the Materials tab. FamilySearch Full Text Search Updated – Genealogy TV If you’d like to join LIVE, use […]
Find-a-Grave Tricks & Transfers
Learn the ins and outs of requesting and managing memorial transfers on Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com). Discover how to identify if a memorial manager is a family researcher or volunteer, properly request transfers, and manage memorials once they’re transferred to you. Plus, learn valuable tips for organizing your family history research on Find A Grave! […]
Register of Deeds – How to Search County Land Records Using Courthouse Computer Systems (2025)
Learn how to use the old county land record books online to find your ancestors land records. These records often used the Cott Surname Key indexing.
Academy Q&A Session Replay – January 2025
The Q&A Session from January 15th is now available for replay with chapter markers. Please be sure to login to view the video. No handouts for these sessions either. Q&A 1-15-25 – Genealogy TV
Find Your Ancestors in Old Photos!
Why is it important to track down images found on genealogy websites? Images of your family can help tell the story and bring to life your ancestral roots. Let us explore how to track down the originator of those images to help tell your family history story.
GTV 2 – Passenger List Hack
In this episode I show you one of my favorite hacks for extracting data so that you can filter the data beyond what Ancestry can do. This uses Ancestry and Excel but can be done anywhere there is an index. This can also be done on Google Sheets. I have found a lot of families […]
Academy Classroom Presentation Available for Replay
The live classroom presentation from January 8th on Targeted Research is now available for replay with chapter markers. Check the Materials tab for the handout. Be sure you’re logged in and use this link 2025 Live Classroom – Genealogy TV