Tips! 1950 Census, Microfilm, City Directories, FS Full Text Search

Today, genealogy research continues. Here we have tips about the 1950 US Census, microfilm reading, FamilySearch full text search (beta), city directories. cite-builder.com, and research notes.
Calculate Birth Dates from Tombstones and Census Records! (2024)

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 By analyzing dates and clues left behind in historical documents, you can uncover valuable insights into your ancestors’ lives.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 […]
How to Cite Your Sources Like a Pro

Have you ever looked at a family history fact or record and wondered where on earth you got that information? Well, you won’t need to worry about that anymore, if you cite your sources and it is now EASIER THAN EVER. Learn how to cite your sources like a pro. Oh, and Miles-the-wonder-cat makes a […]
Find More Wills and Probate Records for Using Both Ancestry and FamilySearch Together

Learn how using Ancestry and FamilySearch together can help you find more records so you can build a full probate package of your ancestors. This uses new search techniques being developed now in 2024.
New Genealogy Website called “Storied”: CEO Kendall Hulet

Learn about the new genealogy company and family history building platform called Storied from the CEO and founder Kendall Hulet. Storied acquired NewspaperArchives.com which are just some of the records that Storied has to offer. If you want to export your family history into a book, Storied has a great offer you don’t want to […]
Get Excited: RootsTech 2024

Learn more about RootsTech 2024 here. https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) and Applications & Claims Index for Genealogy and Family History

Did you know there are more records to find in the U.S. Social Security records? There is more than just the Social Security Death Index (aka SSDI), there is also a different index called the Social Security Applications and Claims Index. Both of these indexes have a little bit of different information. Additionally, where there […]
Best Genealogy Tips & Tricks (Previous Webinar)

Learn some of the best genealogy tips and tricks that I use as a professional genealogist. This will help you stay organized, avoid mistakes, and learn how to break down those brick walls in your family tree.
Secret Trick for Searching Genealogy Records on Ancestry or FamilySearch

Learn my secret trick for researching records and how I found a missing 8 year old boy in the 1870 U.S. Census with this unique strategy anyone can use. There is a handout for this episode. Information about how to get the handout below. Note: You will need a recent version of Excel for this […]
Forgotten Genealogy Records

Here are five genealogy record sets that you might have forgotten about when doing your family history research.