FamilySearch Full Text Search – LIVE

Hi Academy Members, There is an early release of the Full Text Search on the Academy Dashboard. Here’s the link for you to watch at your leisure. There is also a handout so be sure to check the Materials tab. FamilySearch Full Text Search Updated – Genealogy TV If you’d like to join LIVE, use […]
Find-a-Grave Tricks & Transfers

Learn the ins and outs of requesting and managing memorial transfers on Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com). Discover how to identify if a memorial manager is a family researcher or volunteer, properly request transfers, and manage memorials once they’re transferred to you. Plus, learn valuable tips for organizing your family history research on Find A Grave! […]
Register of Deeds – How to Search County Land Records Using Courthouse Computer Systems (2025)

Learn how to use the old county land record books online to find your ancestors land records. These records often used the Cott Surname Key indexing.
Academy Q&A Session Replay – January 2025

The Q&A Session from January 15th is now available for replay with chapter markers. Please be sure to login to view the video. No handouts for these sessions either. Q&A 1-15-25 – Genealogy TV
Find Your Ancestors in Old Photos!

Why is it important to track down images found on genealogy websites? Images of your family can help tell the story and bring to life your ancestral roots. Let us explore how to track down the originator of those images to help tell your family history story.
GTV 2 – Passenger List Hack

In this episode I show you one of my favorite hacks for extracting data so that you can filter the data beyond what Ancestry can do. This uses Ancestry and Excel but can be done anywhere there is an index. This can also be done on Google Sheets. I have found a lot of families […]
Academy Classroom Presentation Available for Replay

The live classroom presentation from January 8th on Targeted Research is now available for replay with chapter markers. Check the Materials tab for the handout. Be sure you’re logged in and use this link 2025 Live Classroom – Genealogy TV
New GTV 2 Video Release

Research continues. This time with Anker Larentzen Jensen who was born in Denmark in 1856. Watch as I show you some tricks to researching him, translating records, and finding more in the FamilySearch Full Text Search.
Immigration, Emigration, and Naturalization for Family History & Genealogy Research

Unlock the secrets of your family’s history! In this video, we’ll explore the fascinating world of US immigration records, revealing surprising details about your ancestors’ journeys to America. From passenger lists to naturalization documents, we’ll show you how to uncover hidden gems in these valuable resources. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just starting your […]
Immigration, Emigration, and Naturalization for Family History & Genealogy Research

Unlock the secrets of your family’s history! In this video, we’ll explore the fascinating world of US immigration records, revealing surprising details about your ancestors’ journeys to America. From passenger lists to naturalization documents, we’ll show you how to uncover hidden gems in these valuable resources. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just starting your […]