Academy Members can watch an early release of this week’s YouTube video. Be sure you’re logged in, grab the handout with this lesson and click the link below to watch now. 10 Ancestry.com Search Tips When You Can’t Find Your Ancestors https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-youtube-videos/lessons/10-ancestry-com-search-tips-when-you-cant-find-your-ancestors/
Think you know everything about Find a Grave? Think again! In this video, I’ll show you several free Find a Grave tips and tricks that can make your genealogy research more accurate, more organized, and more productive. Whether you’re brand new to Find a Grave or have been using it for years, there are features…
This episode, produced earlier this year, is full of key strategies that can be used to build a successful family history. Do you know the Big Four record groups you should search for every ancestor? If you can remember Census, Vital, Land, and Probate, you can build and prove your lineage generation after generation. In…
How many records are enough to prove your family history? One of the most misunderstood concepts in genealogy is Reasonably Exhaustive Research—the first standard of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). In this lesson, I explain what it really means, why it matters, and how it helps you build stronger, evidence-based conclusions. ?? JOIN the GENEALOGY…
Use Revolutionary War records to verify disputed service history. Follow along as I research a soldier at the NC State Archives. Genealogy research often hits a wall when service records conflict with family stories. This video demonstrates how to navigate official archives to find the truth about an ancestor’s military service. If you are struggling…
