Your Genealogy Legacy

What happens to our accounts at Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage when we pass away?  How can we ensure that all the years of genealogy research we have done, does not end up in the trash? It’s time to start the conversation, get organized so you can hand down your family history research to family and […]

Using Multiple Monitors for Genealogy: Tiny Tip Clip?

Learn why and how to set up two or more monitors to help with your genealogy research and family history workflow.  This is a Tiny Tip Clip from the original episode called Genealogy Workflow: Workspace, Organizing, Filing & Research Process.

Searching Private Trees on Ancestry: Tiny Tip Clip

Learn how to search Private Trees for your ancestors on Ancestry.com. Yes you can… search private trees for your ancestors and I will show you how. This is a “Tiny Tip Clip” from the original episode called “Hidden Tools on Ancestry.”  

How to Research the Social Security Death Index Online (SSDI): Tiny Tip Clip

Social Security Death Index for Genealogy

Have you looked in the Social Security Death Index records for your ancestors? In this clip from a previous episode about the Social Security Death Index, a.k.a. as the SSDI, you’ll learn about this valuable set of records. We’ll also dig deeper into the Social Security Applications & Claims Index , what you get when […]

10 Best Genealogy Research Tips on Ancestry and FamilySearch: Part 2

I took the top ten genealogy research tips (using Ancestry and FamilySearch) that Genealogy TV viewers watched the most and compiled them into two episodes.  Think of it as the “Best of Genealogy TV” videos and tips for family history.  This is Part 2 of this two part series.  Here in part two, we’ll see […]

10 Best Genealogy Research Tips on Ancestry and FamilySearch: Part 1

I took the top ten genealogy research tips that Genealogy TV viewers watched the most and compiled them into two episodes.  Think of it as “Best of…” videos.  This is Part 1 of this two part series.  In part one we’ll see clips about how to find private trees on Ancestry, who is working on […]

How to Get Responses to Your Messages on Family History Websites

In this live show, now available for replay, we’re talking about why you might not be getting responses to your messages through family tree services like Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, WikiTree, family history forums, and others… and how you can improve your odds. Then we’re talking about what to do if you don’t get a […]

Wills, Estates & Women’s Rights for Genealogy

Wills, probate and estate records can be the best family history records you ever find. Additionally, understanding your female ancestors rights with regard to land ownership, dower rights, and their place in society at the time, can help you know how to find women in the records to help with your family tree. In this […]