Understanding AncestryDNA® Origins/Ethnicity Updates 2025

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AncestryDNA has updated its Origins (Ethnicity Estimates) once again, and genealogists everywhere are reacting! Some are thrilled, others… not so much. In this episode, professional genealogist Connie Knox explains what’s really going on with these new DNA results, how Ancestry builds their reference panels, and why your percentages may have changed. We’ll talk about what […]

Genealogy TV 2 – Davis Brothers Series Introduction & Micajah, Part 1

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Releasing two videos today to start the series. Click the images to watch each video. Davis Brothers Series – Follow along as I try to determine which of five Davis brothers could be the father of my great grandfather Gus Henley. DNA gave me some clues. Now I’m working through “reasonably exhaustive research” on each […]

Ancestry’s NEW 2025 Ethnicity/Origins Update + 500th Episode Celebration

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Ancestry’s Exciting Ethnicity Estimate Update & DNA Kit Giveaway! | Genealogy TV’s 500th Episode Celebration. This is Ancestry’s biggest update to date. In this milestone 500th episode of Genealogy TV, I welcome corporate genealogist Crista Cowan from Ancestry to discuss the latest updates to Ancestry’s ethnicity estimates.  We discuss the annual fall update process, which […]

Get it Right From the Start! (Beginner)

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Ready to start your family history journey the right way? In this beginner genealogy guide, I walk you step-by-step through essential strategies for organizing your research, building strong documentation habits, and avoiding common mistakes new genealogists make. You’ll learn how to work backward from yourself, interview relatives, gather home sources, set up a simple filing […]

Great Genealogy Ideas (Podcast)

Join Connie Knox and Ashley Moore on Genealogy TV for an engaging episode filled with insights and tips derived from viewer comments. Explore various genealogical strategies, from the unique concept of a cemetery crawl to the practical use of Eagle Scout projects for documenting local cemeteries. Learn about the virtual cemetery tool in FindaGrave, the […]

Early Release – GTV Podcast

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Great Genealogy Ideas (Podcast) Use this link to watch on the Academy Dashboard. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-youtube-videos/lessons/great-genealogy-ideas-podcast/ Join Connie Knox and Ashley Moore on Genealogy TV for an engaging episode filled with insights and tips derived from viewer comments. Explore various genealogical strategies, from the unique concept of a cemetery crawl to the practical use of Eagle Scout […]

US Census DEEP DIVE 1790-1950 for Genealogy Research

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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 […]

US Census DEEP DIVE 1790-1950 for Genealogy Research

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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/

Best Genealogy Tips and Tricks Genealogy TV (Podcast)

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 […]