Past Posts
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Davis Brothers Series – Nancy’s Note Continued, Part 4
In Part 4 of this series, we continue to explore Nancy’s role. Follow along as I try to determine which of five Davis brothers could be the father of my great grandfather Gus Henley. DNA gave me some clues. Now I’m working through “reasonably exhaustive research” on each of the five brothers to determine who…
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Should You Order Record Copies?
When should you actually order genealogical records like birth, marriage, death, land, or military files? In this episode, professional genealogist Connie Knox explains when it’s worth paying for original records, when to look for free alternatives, and how to decide if a record will truly advance your research. You’ll learn how to: – Evaluate whether…
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Davis Brothers Series – Nancy, Part 3
Davis Brothers Series – Follow along as I try to determine which of five Davis brothers could be the father of my great grandfather Gus Henley. DNA gave me some clues. Now I’m working through “reasonably exhaustive research” on each of the five brothers to determine who the father was. There are so many skills…
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Five Genealogy Research Tips (Podcast)
Connie and Ashley share five expert tips to improve your genealogy searches, including a deep dive into the Ancestry card catalog, using the FamilySearch research wiki, and tips for finding living people and utilizing full-text searches. Learn about the importance of evaluating records thoroughly and getting out of your usual research platforms to discover hidden…
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Ancestry’s Custom Clusters Just Dropped
BREAKING GENELALOGY NEWS: AncestryDNA Introduces Custom Clusters in Pro Tools AncestryDNA has just released an exciting new feature for Pro Tool users—Custom Clusters. This enhancement allows researchers to create their own DNA match clusters based on specific branches of their family tree. Previously, Ancestry’s automatic clusters grouped matches only down to about 65 centimorgans (cM).…