1950 U.S. Federal Census Release on April 1st, 2022
2022-04-01
The 1950 U.S. The Federal Census is being released on April 1st, 2022. Learn all about the 1950 Census and how it can help your family history research.Continue Reading
FamilySearch Cool Tools – Where Am I From – Picture My Heritage 
2022-03-18
FamilySearch has some cool tools that you might not be aware of that are rather fun and educational. Today we’re talking about the Where Am I From tool and the Picture My Heritage. This episode made me giggle. Check it out.Continue Reading
Hard to Read Census: Solved
2022-01-25
In this Tiny Tip Tuesday episode, I’m going to show you how to see hard-to-read census images. This may solve issues with faint handwriting or poor microfilm images on Ancestry, FamilySearch or MyHeritage and others. It’s a simple, yet powerful tip.Continue Reading
FamilySearch + Ancestry Combined for Genealogy Research
2021-11-19
Learn how using the combination of FamilySearch.org together with Ancestry.com can be a very powerful genealogical research strategy to help you find more records, ancestors, cousins, and clues for your family tree. Whether you have a subscription at Ancestry or not, this genealogy research can work with their free guestContinue Reading
1870’s Marriage Certificate Found in Thrift Shop: The Whole Story
2021-09-10
National media picked up this family history story about the 1870’s marriage certificate that was found in the back of a painting in a thrift shop. I’m the one who solved the mystery of this old marriage certificate. In this episode, I’m going to share with you the whole story,Continue Reading
Hidden Tools on FamilySearch
2021-02-06
Genealogy enthusiasts should be aware of these hidden tools and benefits of researching your family history on FamilySearch. FamilySearch.org is one of the most important resources to a family history buff. It is chocked full of clues, records, and information. In this episode, I’ll show you how to maximize yourContinue Reading
Ancestry and FamilySearch, FindMyPast or MyHeritage: New Family Tree Trifecta Strategy
2020-09-18
NEW! The Trifecta Strategy uses 3 to the Third Power to solve your brick walls. It uses Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and one other genealogy repository of your choice (like FindMyPast.com or MyHeritage.com). Breakdown those brick walls with this new strategy. The Trifecta Strategy is designed to keep you focused on aContinue Reading
Watch it! – Your Ancestors on FamilySearch.org
2020-07-07
Watch Your Ancestors on FamilySearch! Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, and all other users, YOU’LL WANT TO SEE THIS TOO! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to “watch” your ancestors and get email notifications with this very simple, yet powerful tool on FamilySearch.org. Whether you’re on FamilySearch or not, you’ll wantContinue Reading
How to Download Your Tree from FamilySearch.org
2020-06-26
Can you download your family tree from FamilySearch.org? Can you upload your FamilySearch tree to Ancestry.com? Can you sync your family trees between Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org? I get these questions a lot. I also get questions about how to sync your family tree between Family Tree Maker software and FamilySearch. Continue Reading
FamilySearch.org: 5 Tips for Free Genealogy Research (2020)
2020-01-03
In this video, I show you my five favorite ways to do genealogy research in 2020 on the totally free website FamilySearch.org, but I also show you how I use these FamilySearch tools together to maximize your results. Connie’s Method for Using FamilySearch.org First pick a primary location for yourContinue Reading