10 Tips for U.S. Census Records for Genealogy Research

Here are 10 tips about the U.S. Census Records and how they can help you with your genealogy research. As you work on your family history, you’ll come to realize that census records can be the backbone of your genealogical journey. While they were created to help count the people for proper representation in congress, […]
How to Research the Social Security Death Index Online

Are you familiar with the Social Security Death Index as a resource for your family history? In this video I’m talking about the two sets of records available and how it can help you with your genealogy research. Also, I’ll talk about where to find the records, how to research them, and where you can […]
Headstone Designs, Symbols, Cherubs, Iconography Found in Cemeteries and Their Meaning

Have you ever wondered what Headstone Designs, Symbols, Cherubs & Icons mean when you’re visiting cemeteries? Can they help you with your genealogy? In this video we’re going to explore the historic icons found in graveyards and cemeteries and talk about their meaning. Special thanks to Eric Kozen, superintendent at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC […]
Trace Your Family Tree for Free Online: 5 Step Process

Great for Beginners! Learn how to TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE FOR FREE with this 5 step process, plus bonus tips and a FREE eBOOK! Are you stuck at home and looking for something fun to do? In this video, I go through the details in each step for how to research your family history totally […]
DNAngels: Find Biological Parents in the U.S.

In this Tiny Tip Tuesday episode, I’m talking with the ladies from DNAngels. That’s right, it’s spelled D N A n g e l s… all one word with one “A.” They are “search angels” helping people find their biological parents . There is no requirement to pay, but donations are accepted. Their mission is […]
MyHeritage.com: 5 Tips for All Genealogists!

CLICK THE IMAGE TO GO TO THE VIDEO (Updated 3-31-20) In this episode called “MyHeritage.com: 5 Tips for All Genealogists” whether you’re a subscriber to MyHeritage or not, you should know what they have to offer that is truly unique and some of it is totally free on their website. They are: The new MyHeritage […]
Find-A-Grave: Top 5 Tips for Using Find-A-Grave

Here are my Top 5 Tips when using Find-A-Grave at FindAGrave.com. Cemetery and burial records are another great source for genealogy. In this video I talk about how to search a little differently on the Find A Grave website and some tricks to help you find your ancestors. Find A Grave has millions of tombstones […]
1950 U.S. Census, What to Expect: Interview at Rootstech 2020 with Thomas MacEntee

HEADS UP – One should know that you can obtain copies from 1950 – 1910 today…
New Book About How to Research Church Records in the U.S.: An Interview with Author Sunny Morton!

Watch the interview with Sunny Morton about her new book on how to find church records in the U.S. ? “How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records: A Genealogist’s Guide: With Specific Resources for Major Christian Denominations before 1900” by Harold A. Henderson and Sunny Jane Morton
[UPDATE] New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909
(FROM ANCESTRY.COM) A quick update on the New York City BMD collection we announced last week at Rootstech. A few asked about whether we captured the mother’s maiden name from the Birth records. We did index the maiden name, but a technical issue during publishing was preventing it from being available on the site. We corrected […]