In this podcast, Robyn Smith tells us how you can use witness records to guide your genealogy research. Plus: learn what to do with photo negatives and how to use WikiTree.
In this episode, Diahan Southard talks about building your family tree with just your DNA. Also, learn about DNAPainter.com and storytelling tools.
In this episode, Rich Venezia shows you how to find your ancestor's Old World town of origin. Plus: learn how to clean tombstones and how to use DeadFred.com to find and upload old photos.
In this episode, Denise May Levenick talks about genealogy wills. Also: learn about Sanborn Fire Insurance maps and how to study what your ancestors are wearing in old photos.
In this podcast episode, Todd Lucero Sales talks about Filipino genealogy. Plus: discover the capabilities of RootsMagic, and Lisa Alzo advises on what to keep or toss.
In this episode, Lindsey Harner shares 5 questions to ask when records turn up conflicting birthdates. Also learn how to share photos online and use PERSI.
genealogical research. Also: find out what resources made the 2022 Best Genealogy Websites list and learn how one TikTok user is using the platform to explore cemeteries and uncover stories from the past.
In this episode, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany.
In this episode, Gena Philibert-Ortega joins us to discuss the importance of understanding 20th century census records as genealogists. Plus: we explore how to participate in the indexing of the 1950 census and sniff out both facts and fictions in family stories.
In this episode we're getting ready for the release of the 1950 census by learning how to research ancestors through the 1940s, as well as how to find your ancestors' Enumeration District with Steve Morse's One-Step Webpages. Plus, unlikely sources for family photos and much more!
In this episode, Family Tree University instructor Shamele Jordon joins us to discuss challenges in African American genealogy research and how family historians can overcome them. Plus we explore websites for French genealogy records, newspaper research and a new online storytelling tool.
Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a forensic genealogist? In this episode, Dr. Claire Glynn joins us to discuss a new program that trains participants how to apply genetic and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations.
In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke and her guests discuss what archival supplies you need to safely protect and preserve your family history. Plus, editor Andrew Koch reviews the most significant genealogy news in 2021 and looks looks ahead to what's new in 2022. Listen for all this and more, and set yourself up for genealogy success in the new year!
In this episode, genealogist and author Judy Nimer Muhn discusses how to research ancestors who who belonged to one of the United States’ five largest indigenous tribes today: Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux, Chippewa and Choctaw. Plus, Diahan Southard is back to shed some light on DNA Painter and what third-party DNA tools can tell you about your genetic ancestry.
In this spooky episode of the Family Tree Podcast, we learn how to locate and use historical obituaries for genealogy research. We'll also compare the the three major cemetery websites and take a closer look at the origins of Halloween.
Do you feel a spiritual connection to your ancestors? In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews author Lori Erickson about the connection between genealogy and spirituality. Plus, our DNA expert Diahan Southard is back to discuss how and why ethnicity estimates change, and we take a look at a Facebook group that returns lost family heirlooms to their rightful homes.
In this episode of the Family Tree Podcast, Lisa interviews author Helen Parker-Drabble about how so-called "modern" mental health problems like anxiety or depression shaped the lives of our ancestors, and how understanding their experiences can benefit future generations. Plus, our DNA expert is back and we chat with Devon Lee of the YouTube channel Family History Fanatics.
At Family Tree Magazine we like to shine a light on the most important sources for your genealogical research, and marriage records rank right up there at the top of the list. In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke is joined by Amanda Epperson to discuss how and why to research marriage records.
Scanning documents and photos is an important step in preserving family history – but what about those items that are hard to scan (like slides and photo negatives)? In this episode, learn how to scan these items and overcome more common scanning challenges.
In this episode, join our host Lisa Louise Cooke and her guests as they discuss strategies for researching indentured servants, websites for Jewish genealogy research and so much more.
This month's podcast features an in-depth look at the vast genealogy resources available at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Librarian Allison Singleton joins Lisa to discuss how this library can help anyone on their genealogy journey, no matter where they are.
In this episode, Lisa and her guests explore records and resources for tracing Irish ancestry. Plus, our DNA expert explains how to interpret your ethnicity results.
The biggest genealogy event of the year has gone virtual! Lisa talks with RootsTech’s Jen Allen to see what participants can expect from RootsTech Connect. Plus, our DNA expert sheds some light on re-testing, and we get an inside look at the Freedmen’s Bureau records available on FamilySearch. Ep. #146: February 2021 Back to the […]
In this episode, we're bringing you some of our favorite free genealogy resources and money-saving tips so you can start your year off strong (without breaking the bank).
Lisa interviews author Annette Gendler about how to address difficult or uncomfortable information when writing your family's history. Plus, tips from our DNA expert on how to persuade relatives to take a DNA test, as well as a closer look at the genealogy resources available at the State Library of Pennsylvania.
Author Chris Child joins Lisa to discuss strategies for discovering Mayflower ancestors. Plus, our DNA expert is back to talk about how to understand missing or unexpected matches.
Author Joy Neighbors joins Lisa to talk about cemetery research and how you can use gravestone symbols to discover more about your ancestors. Plus, our DNA experts discusses testing deceased relatives and we explore strategies for success on Find a Grave.
In this month’s episode, Lisa talks with genealogist and librarian Daniel Klein about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected genealogy research and what genealogy will look like in the future.
Diana Elder (AG) and Nicole Dyer join Lisa to discuss the process of becoming a professional genealogist. Plus, how to organize your DNA matches and much more.
Lisa interviews Faruq Tauheed, host of the NBC TV series “Roots Less Traveled" about the show and his own genealogy journey. Plus, highlights from the 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and a look at the burgeoning market of health-focused DNA tests.
