Past Posts
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Reasonably Exhaustive Research for Genealogy and Family History
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…
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Patriot or Legend? Captain William Clark’s Rev War Service & Genealogy Research
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…
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DNA by Design: Solving DNA Family Tree Mysteries & Using Lucid Chart
Ashley and I walk through how I use DNA matches to work out where an unknown match fits in a family tree. We map Ashley’s case in Lucidchart, keep generations aligned, compare shared matches, and use DNA Painter’s shared centimorgan tool to narrow the possible relationships. You’ll see how a visual chart can make half-sibling…
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North Carolina GS Fall 2026 Conference
If you have North Carolina ancestors, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. While attending the National Genealogical Society Conference, I sat down with David McCorkle, President of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, to talk about the upcoming NCGS Fall Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as some of the best resources…
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WWII Records Podcast
If you’ve ever tried to piece together a family member’s military service from World War II, you’ve probably hit a wall at some point. In this episode, Ashley Moore joins me to talk through what records are actually out there, what to realistically expect, and how to keep going when things run dry.