Get it Right From the Start! (Beginner)

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 […]
Great Genealogy Ideas (Podcast)

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 […]
Early Release – GTV Podcast

Great Genealogy Ideas (Podcast) Use this link to watch on the Academy Dashboard. https://genealogytv.org/courses/2025-youtube-videos/lessons/great-genealogy-ideas-podcast/ 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 […]
US Census DEEP DIVE 1790-1950 for Genealogy Research

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 […]
US Census DEEP DIVE 1790-1950 for Genealogy Research

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Best Genealogy Tips and Tricks Genealogy TV (Podcast)

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 Ancestry Released NEW Handwriting Recognition & Transcription from YOUR IMAGES

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, […]
FAN Club Updated for 2025 + Ancestry Networks Beta | Genealogy Research Strategies

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: […]
Gold Star Mothers and Families (Podcast)

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Gold Star Mothers and Families (Podcast)

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 […]