Past Posts
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Genealogy TV 2 Davis Brothers Series – Micajah, Part 2
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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Understanding AncestryDNA® Origins/Ethnicity Updates 2025
AncestryDNA has updated its Origins (Ethnicity Estimates) once again, and genealogists everywhere are reacting! Some are thrilled, others… not so much. In this episode, professional genealogist Connie Knox explains what’s really going on with these new DNA results, how Ancestry builds their reference panels, and why your percentages may have changed. We’ll talk about what…
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Genealogy TV 2 – Davis Brothers Series Introduction & Micajah, Part 1
Releasing two videos today to start the series. Click the images to watch each video. 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…
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Ancestry’s NEW 2025 Ethnicity/Origins Update + 500th Episode Celebration
Ancestry’s Exciting Ethnicity Estimate Update & DNA Kit Giveaway! | Genealogy TV’s 500th Episode Celebration. This is Ancestry’s biggest update to date. In this milestone 500th episode of Genealogy TV, I welcome corporate genealogist Crista Cowan from Ancestry to discuss the latest updates to Ancestry’s ethnicity estimates. We discuss the annual fall update process, which…
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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…