Learn how to FIND MORE ANCESTORS! In this episode Connie shows her techniques to filter U.S. Census records by surname using Google Sheets and Ancestry. This is one of her best Brick Wall Buster strategies. This also works on FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and online genealogy services. This works on just about any record that has been […]
Learn how to transfer your old videos (like VHS, S-VHS, 8MM, Betamax, Hi-8, BetaCam, etc.) from your VCR to your computer so that you can preserve and share your family history memories. Save those videos from the past holidays, share them on social media, or give them as holiday gifts this year. Transferring your home […]
In this episode I’ll show you how to create a Research Notes Template that you can use over and over again for your family history research. Genealogy Research Notes are the most important document in your files when done correctly. Learn how to create great research notes. This template is available for Genealogy TV Channel […]
Here are three reasons why people don’t respond to your genealogical questions or messages and how you can find those living family members. Ride along with me to talk about reaching out to new relatives or cousins you’ve never met and how to reach out properly. In this episode we talk about sending that first […]
Vital Events and Records Right from the beginning of your genealogical journey, you’re going to want to start collecting documents surrounding vital events. These are typically birth, marriage, death, and divorce records. As mentioned before, start backwards. Look for an ancestor’s death certificate (or information) before seeking marriage and birth certificates. Obviously, in some cases the […]
This is my favorite video gear for shooting family events, interviews and reunions. Connie’s Favorite Gear for Interviewing Depending on the situation I will typically use the least amount of gear, but might grab any or all of these. Tripods Affordable Tripod Small tripod with cell phone grip Make sure it fits your cell phone. […]
Here in Part two, we’re talking about how to record an interview with a family member. For information the questions you should ask, please see Interviewing Family, Part One – The Interview. To jump straight to my favorite video gear, go here. You’ll want to record your family interviews or perhaps just the conversation around the […]
12 TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FAMILY INTERVIEWS
If you’re new to genealogy you may be asking yourself, how do I get started, what do I collect, where do I find this stuff, and how do I keep it all organized? Today let’s talk about the basic differences between online services and software on your computer. Both online and software programs will allow […]
Use your Research Planning in combination with your Research Log … by using spreadsheets!
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