What records actually prove a marriage, and which ones are simply evidence that it likely occurred? In this video, I walk through common genealogy records and explain what each one truly records. We’ll look at marriage licenses, returns and certificates, bonds versus banns, civil and church marriage registers, divorce records, probate and land records, obituaries, […]
North Carolina genealogy research is much bigger than Ancestry and FamilySearch. Understanding the colony and state’s changing governments, settlement patterns, migration routes, county formations, and record repositories can help you find the records that explain your ancestor’s life. In this video, I take a quick trip through North Carolina history and then show you where […]
Learn how to use NC Ancestry for your North Carolina genealogy research. This guide walks you through the site to find your ancestors. Searching for records in North Carolina can be difficult, but the NC Ancestry website simplifies the process. This video is designed for family historians who need a reliable starting point for tracing […]
Have you ever searched Ancestry® for an ancestor you know should be there… only to come up empty? The problem may not be your ancestor—it may be how you’re searching. In this video, I’ll walk you through 10 practical search strategies I use when Ancestry isn’t finding the records I know should exist. These are […]
This GTV 2 channel lesson is now available on the Academy dashboard. Be sure you’re logged into your account and use this link to watch now, ad-free. https://genealogytv.org/courses/gtv2-youtube-videos-2026/lessons/genealogy-organization-done-right-find-anything-in-seconds/
AncestryDNA has updated how it predicts certain close-family relationships. Instead of relying primarily on the total number of centimorgans you share with one DNA match, Ancestry can now examine patterns of DNA sharing among networks of shared matches. In this video, I’ll show you what has changed in the DNA Match List and explain how […]
Ancestry has begun rolling out a redesigned ThruLines experience, and in this video I’ll show you what’s new, how it works, and why I think it’s a major improvement for DNA research. We’ll explore the new ancestor and descendant views, compare the new layout with the classic version, and look at how Ancestry is helping […]
Academy Members can watch an early release of this week’s YouTube video. Be sure you’re logged in, grab the handout with this lesson and click the link below to watch now. 10 Ancestry.com Search Tips When You Can’t Find Your Ancestors https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/10-ancestry-com-search-tips-when-you-cant-find-your-ancestors/
Think you know everything about Find a Grave? Think again! In this video, I’ll show you several free Find a Grave tips and tricks that can make your genealogy research more accurate, more organized, and more productive. Whether you’re brand new to Find a Grave or have been using it for years, there are features […]
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