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Discover everything you need to know about the U.S. Census records from 1790 through 1950 in this complete guide for genealogists and family historians. In this video, I’ve combined several popular census lessons into one comprehensive tutorial, covering every decade of census records in the United States. PLAY ALONG for the 1880 Part of the […]
Academy members can now watch a early release of the latest YouTube video on the Academy Dashboard. Be sure you’re logged in. Use this link to watch now. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-youtube-videos/lessons/us-census-deep-dive-1790-1950-for-genealogy-research/
Join Connie Knox and Ashley Moore as they celebrate the 7th anniversary of Genealogy TV on YouTube, boasting 8.6 million views! Reflecting on significant milestones, they reveal invaluable genealogy techniques, including evidence evaluation, the use of DNA tools on Ancestry, and unique research methods like extracting data into Excel. Connie shares the importance of keeping […]
Breaking news for family historians: Ancestry has quietly rolled out an AI-powered “Transcribe” button that reads handwriting from images you upload to your tree. In this quick tour I show where to find it (Memories ? Gallery), what file types it accepts, why you may need to complete the details panel before the button appears, […]
The FAN Club is back—and better than ever with new tools for 2025! In this episode, we’re exploring how the traditional “Friends, Associates, and Neighbors” method is getting a high-tech update using Ancestry’s new Networks (currently in beta) and other modern tools to help break down brick walls in your family history research. We’ll cover: […]
Academy Members, If you haven’t heard or watched the latest Genealogy TV Podcast episode already, please use the link below. We hope you enjoy it! Gold Star Mothers and Families (Podcast)
Honoring Gold Star Mothers and Families: A Heartfelt Journey In this episode of the Genealogy TV podcast, host Connie Knox and co-host Ashley Moore look into the history and significance of Gold Star Mothers and Families. Established in 1936, this organization honors mothers and families who have lost a child in military service, providing emotional […]
In this video, I’m diving into the newest AncestryDNA® tools and how to use them—together with time-tested genealogy strategies—to solve your research questions. Whether you’re tackling a classic brick wall or researching unknown parentage, NPEs, or adoptees, this MASTER CLASS will show you how to use these tools effectively without a specific case study, so […]
Academy Members, We’ve added this week’s (08/08/25) YouTube video to the dashboard for you all, ad-free. Be sure you’re logged in and we hope you enjoy. Don’t miss the very robust handout for this video too. Academy dashboard link here: https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-youtube-videos/lessons/ancestrydna-master-class/
Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explore Ancestry’s new DNA clustering tool and demonstrate how to group DNA matches without needing Pro Tools. This episode provides a step-by-step guide on why and how to group your DNA matches effectively, offering tips for those who may not have advanced subscriptions. Learn about using shared matches, clustering techniques, […]