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 […]
GTV 2 – Finding Deeds and Plat Maps

Research on George Simmons continues as I take the deed indexes found on the FamilySearch Full Text Search feature and start digging for the land records. I can’t wait to show you my secret tools I used to help find the deeds and plat maps.
1890 U.S. Census Substitutes

In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of records you can use to research your family history and help bridge the gap between 1880 and 1900, when the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was lost to a fire. You won’t want to miss this one! With so many genealogy record suggestions, it might just inspire you […]
Tips! 1950 Census, Microfilm, City Directories, FS Full Text Search

Today, genealogy research continues. Here we have tips about the 1950 US Census, microfilm reading, FamilySearch full text search (beta), city directories. cite-builder.com, and research notes.
Why DNA Match Grouping is KEY for Finding Your Family Roots

Discover the essential role of DNA match grouping in tracing your family roots in our latest video, “Why DNA Match Grouping is KEY for Finding Your Family Roots.” Uncover how grouping DNA matches can lead to surprising revelations about your ancestry and connect you with distant relatives you never knew existed. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
ID Madsen Family Photo Part 4

In this episode, I’ll show you how to find a 1900 census on Ancestry that was originally found on FamilySearch, using a special search function. All of this as research continues on the Madsen Family Photo. Here I’m focused on Peter Madsen, the witness in the marriage certificate.
ID Madsen Family Photo Part 3

The research continues on the Madsen Family photo using a process of elimination. In this episode we expanded the possible men in the photo to a witness in a marriage certificate and a good friend of the family and the story behind the friend. We also talk about how important it is to use Floating […]
Identifying Madsen Photo from 1887 (Part 1)

In this video I’m trying to identify the people in this ca. 1887 photo handed down to me from my Madsen family from Laramie, WY. This is part one. There are a lot of lessons to learn as I do this research. Episode 4 on GTV2 See also the Photo Detective Maureen Taylor on GTV1 […]
Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree (1790-1950)

Discover the hidden gems of the US Census from 1790 to 1950 in our latest video, “Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree.” This comprehensive guide will unveil the valuable insights and secrets contained within these historical records that can help you trace your family lineage and build a richer family tree. Join us […]
Welcome to GTV2

Welcome to Genealogy TV2. Be sure to subscribe to the channel. The concept here is these videos are genealogy research in real time and unedited. For edited videos see the primary Genealogy TV channel Youtube.com@genealogytv