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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
