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Does Ancestry have handwriting recognition? Genealogists are starting to see the phrase “Full Text Search” appear on multiple platforms—but not all full-text searches work the same way. In this episode, we take a clear, practical look at what Ancestry currently means by “Search Full Text,” how it differs from FamilySearch Full-Text Search, and why that […]
Academy Members use this link to watch on the dashboard: https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/ancestry-search-full-text-does-ancestry-have-handwriting-recognition/ Check the Materials Tab or below the video in the lesson for the handout.
In this episode, Connie Knox sits down with Denyse Allen from Chronicle Makers to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing genealogy research. In this interview, Denyse shares how AI tools are helping family historians break through brick walls, analyze historical documents, and uncover ancestral stories in ways never before possible. From practical applications like document […]
Academy Members – Use this link to watch this YouTube video on the Academy dashboard. Connie speaks with guest, Denyse Allen about the ways AI can be used in genealogy research. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/genealogy-and-ai-with-denyse-allen/
In this episode, I walk you through the exact research process checklist I use every single time I begin working on a new ancestor. This is a simplified, repeatable method I’ve developed over decades of professional and personal research, designed to keep your work focused, thorough, and evidence-based. From identifying a clear target ancestor to […]
In this episode of Genealogy TV, Connie Knox welcomes Doyle Glaze, creator of CemeteryRegistry.us, for an in-depth tour of a powerful and underused resource for genealogists. Unlike burial databases that focus on individuals, CemeteryRegistry.us is designed to help researchers accurately locate cemeteries themselves—especially forgotten, renamed, rural, or family cemeteries that can be difficult to find. […]
In this video, I walk you through a major change I made to my genealogy workflow as I prepare for more travel in 2026. For years, my entire genealogy archive lived on my desktop computer, and before each research trip I manually uploaded only the files I thought I’d need. That worked—until it didn’t. I […]
Academy Members – We’ve added this video to the Academy dashboard for you all to enjoy. Be sure to grab the associated handout too. Check the Materials tab or below the lesson to download the document. Enjoy! https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-youtube-videos/lessons/new-workflow-2026-avoiding-disaster/
In this episode we discover, evaluate, and review the new AI feature on Ancestry. This is focused on individual records giving you an audio file about the record, your ancestors within it, and additional context about the place and time. Check out this new feature at Ancestry. Ancestry’s Blog about the AI Stories – https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/blog/ancestry-brings-family-history-to-life-with-new-ai-powered-stori
Replay of the last Q&A Session of 2025 is now available on the dashboard. Use this link below to watch now, ad-free on the dashboard. No handout(s) for this session, as usual. Enjoy! https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-live-classroom/lessons/qa-session-12-17-25/