FamilySearch + Ancestry = Powerhouse Strategy

There is no better strategy than using the combination of genealogy research tools offered by FamilySearch and Ancestry together. The combination of these two websites alone I estimate to have about 90% of the records that are available online. Remember, not all records are online, so in person research can still be a plus. In […]
FamilySearch + Ancestry = Powerhouse Strategy

There is no better strategy than using the combination of genealogy research tools offered by FamilySearch and Ancestry together. The combination of these two websites alone I estimate to have about 90% of the records that are available online. Remember, not all records are online, so in person research can still be a plus. In […]
Social Security Records for Genealogy Updated (2025)

Learn how to unlock valuable family history details using Social Security records! This comprehensive guide covers all four types of Social Security records: the Death Index (SSDI), Applications and Claims Index, Numident Files, and the original SS-5 applications. I’ll show you: – Where to find these records for free – How each record type reveals […]
Live Classroom Presentation Available for Replay with Chapter Markers
The latest Classroom Presentation by Steve Little on Using AI for Genealogy is available for replay with chapter markers. There is a handout for this presentation so be sure to check the Materials Tab or scroll to the hyperlinked text below the video. AI for Genealogy with Steve Little – Genealogy TV
GTV 2 Episode – Why Research Notes & How to Dictate in Them Word

Today I’m researching a new ancestor. In this episode learn why we create research notes in such detail. I’m demonstrating how easy it is using the dictation tool in MS Word. Also, learn how to change the settings for auto correction.
Join Today’s Zoom Call
Academy Members, please use the link below to join today’s zoom call at 3pm eastern. Steve Little will be presenting on Using AI for Genealogy. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82314325601
How to Connect or Disconnect an AncestryDNA cousin to the Family Tree

? Learn how to make the most of your AncestryDNA results by connecting (or disconnecting) your DNA matches to your family tree!
Land Records Part II Live Classroom Presentation
Academy Members, If you haven’t seen this lesson yet, the presentation from Nov 13th on Land Records is available for replay. Use the link below to view the recording and check the Materials Tab or below for all FIVE handouts. Land Records, Part Two, 11-13-24 – Genealogy TV
How to Connect or Disconnect an AncestryDNA cousin to the Family Tree
? Learn how to make the most of your AncestryDNA results by connecting (or disconnecting) your DNA matches to your family tree! How to Connect or Disconnect an AncestryDNA® Cousin to the Family Tree – Genealogy TV
Ancestry DNA’s 2024 Update Explained: Interview with Senior Geneticist Aaron Wolf

Join me for an in-depth interview with Aaron Wolf, Senior Population Geneticist at Ancestry®, as we discuss the dramatic changes in their 2024 DNA update. Learn why your ethnicity estimates (now called Origins) might look different, understand the science behind the updates, and discover how Ancestry® added 24 new regions to increase result accuracy. Aaron […]