Genealogy TV

Here are three quick genealogy record search tips. One is about the Associated Press Archived Records on Ancestry.com. Two, how to jump around in unindexed records to find hidden ancestors, and three, how to use the FHL numbers found in many records and how to locate those records on FamilySearch.org. Continue Reading

Genealogy TV

Let’s face it, we don’t live forever. What happens to your Ancestry account after you die? What happens to my family tree? Can I share my account with my family?  If an Ancestry member passes away with a public tree is it still public? How can I share my AncestryContinue Reading

Genealogy TV

Today we’re talking about the U.S. Census from 1790 to 1950 as they evolved over time. It’s a detailed look at each census, things to look for, what some of the labels mean. Also… How do you verify those ancestors prior to 1850? Stay to the end where I’ll showContinue Reading

Ancestry has a new look on their Ancestry tree. They have moved some features and created some new ones. If you’ve been wondering what some of these icons and menus do, you’re in the right place. I’ll cover all of the new icons, menus, and where to find things onContinue Reading

Genealogy TV

Learn how to connect and disconnect ancestors that are “floating” in your family tree on Ancestry.com. Also, more about what and why to use floating trees or floating ancestors. It’s a great genealogy research strategy for keeping track of the Friends, Associates, and Neighbors, a.k.a. “The FAN Club.”Continue Reading