Genealogy Master Plan (YouTube Video) Uploaded to Academy

GTV Academy Members, This is an overview of the research process including an example. It will show you how to get organized with the records you find, keep good Research Notes, and show you the Trifecta Strategy to help maximize your search results. You can find the lesson HERE.

Managing Ancestry DNA Kit of Another

Just Uploaded – Learn how to manage the DNA kit of another person on the Ancestry platform and why it is so important to test your family members. I will also talk about using the Ancestry Pro Tools new feature about shared matches and some recently released extra tools to help with your DNA Cousin […]

In Legal Terms: 1891 Black’s Law Dictionary

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Struggling to decipher historical legal documents? The 1891 Black’s Law Dictionary is your key to understanding antiquated legal terms in court records, wills, and land deeds. Discover why this essential reference tool matters for genealogical research, explore fascinating concepts like Dower rights, and learn where to access this valuable historical dictionary completely free. Whether you’re […]

Land Records Part II Live Classroom Presentation

Academy Members, If you haven’t seen this lesson yet, the presentation from Nov 13th on Land Records is available for replay. Use the link below to view the recording and check the Materials Tab or below for all FIVE handouts. Land Records, Part Two, 11-13-24 – Genealogy TV

Next Class Has Moved to 11/13/24 @ 3:00PM Eastern

Due to my lovely head cold, I’m behind schedule. So we need to move the class normally scheduled for the first Wednesday to 11/13/24 at 3:00PM eastern. Ashley will post the link here soon as well as send out a couple of emails to you next week. See ya then! Connie Knox

Ancestry DNA’s 2024 Update Explained: Interview with Senior Geneticist Aaron Wolf

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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 […]