In Legal Terms: 1891 Black’s Law Dictionary

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Struggling to decipher historical legal documents? The 1891 Black’s Law Dictionary is your key to understanding antiquated legal terms in court records, wills, and land deeds. Discover why this essential reference tool matters for genealogical research, explore fascinating concepts like Dower rights, and learn where to access this valuable historical dictionary completely free. Whether you’re […]

ID Madsen Family Photo Part 4

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In this episode, I’ll show you how to find a 1900 census on Ancestry that was originally found on FamilySearch, using a special search function. All of this as research continues on the Madsen Family Photo. Here I’m focused on Peter Madsen, the witness in the marriage certificate.

ID Madsen Family Photo Part 3

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The research continues on the Madsen Family photo using a process of elimination. In this episode we expanded the possible men in the photo to a witness in a marriage certificate and a good friend of the family and the story behind the friend. We also talk about how important it is to use Floating […]

Identifying Madsen Photo from 1887 (Part 1)

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In this video I’m trying to identify the people in this ca. 1887 photo handed down to me from my Madsen family from Laramie, WY. This is part one. There are a lot of lessons to learn as I do this research. Episode 4 on GTV2 See also the Photo Detective Maureen Taylor on GTV1 […]

Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree (1790-1950)

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Discover the hidden gems of the US Census from 1790 to 1950 in our latest video, “Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree.” This comprehensive guide will unveil the valuable insights and secrets contained within these historical records that can help you trace your family lineage and build a richer family tree.  Join us […]

AncestryDNA – No Tree – No Response – How to Solve

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Are you struggling to connect with DNA cousins on AncestryDNA who don’t have a family tree or simply won’t respond to your messages? In this intriguing video, we dive deep into the mysteries of genetic genealogy and explore the challenges of tracing your roots when faced with elusive relatives. Join us as we uncover strategies […]

FTDNA + MyHeritage Collaboration (September 2024)

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FamilyTreeDNA and MyHeritage have teamed up together. If you have a FTDNA or MyHeritage account and have DNA at either company, you want to see this episode as big changes are coming to FamilyTreeDNA. These are changes to your family tree at FTDNA that you need to know about. There is not a handout for […]

Ancestry.com Profile Makeover: Clean Up Your Family History!

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In this video, we will guide you through giving your Ancestry.com profiles a much-needed makeover. Learn how to clean up your family history and make your profiles more organized and accurate. Join us in August 2024 as we provide step-by-step instructions on tidying up your Ancestry.com account for a more polished and professional look. Don’t […]

Calculate Birth Dates from Tombstones and Census Records! (2024)

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Learn how to calculate birth dates using information found on tombstones and census records in this informative video. By analyzing dates and clues left behind in historical documents, you can uncover valuable insights into your ancestors’ lives. Watch this tutorial to discover the fascinating process of deducing birth dates from these sources. Don’t miss out […]