Genealogy Happy Hour

The Two Blondes•www.genealogyhappyhour.com

A podcast for anyone interested in genealogy and who wants to learn how to document family history. Join Amy and Penny as we take you through our experiences in family history research.

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Episodes

Episode 110 - Heirloom Histories

Discussion of archiving heirloom objects and using heirloom objects with genealogy research.

Jun 15, 2025•18 min

Episode 109 - Tracking Your Family Through Ship Manifests

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May 15, 2025•24 min

Episode 108 - Genealogy Software Decoded: Why Your Research Deserves Better Tools

Discussion on various genealogy software programs

Apr 15, 2025•24 min

Episode 107 - Is Your Research Top Of The Charts?

Discussion on use of various genealogical charts in family research.

Mar 12, 2025•24 min

Episode 106 - Census and Sensibility

Discussion on the annotations, abbreviations, and coding used in census records.

Feb 15, 2025•34 min

Episode 105 - The Forgotten Schedules: Uncovering Your Ancestors Stories

Discussion on using U.S. census non-population schedules to break down genealogy brick walls.

Jan 15, 2025•33 min

Episode 104 - AI Meets Genealogy

Discussion on the growing use of artificial intelligence in genealogy and family history research.

Dec 15, 2024•23 min

Episode 103 - Family History Finds: Websites, Gifts, and More!

Discussion of websites, books, and gifts for genealogists and family historians.

Nov 15, 2024•31 min

Episode 102 - Genealogy's Golden Rule: Essential Guidelines for Family Sleuths

Discussion on how to implement The Golden Rule and other rules to live by in genealogical research.

Oct 15, 2024•27 min

Episode 101 - Courtroom Time Traveler

Discussion on use of court records in genealogical research

Sep 14, 2024•27 min

Episode 100 - Fieldwork Findings

Discussion on genealogical research at the Library of Virginia.

Aug 15, 2024•23 min

Episode 99 - Research Trip Roadmap

Discussion on preparations for onsite genealogical research

Jul 15, 2024•26 min

Episode 98 - Stake Your Claim: Genealogy Gold in Homestead Records

Discussion on using homestead records in genealogical research.

Jun 15, 2024•25 min

Episode 97 - A Tale of Money, Crime, and Prison!

A discussion on genealogical research. A newspaper article leads to more information and intrigue in family history.

May 15, 2024•23 min

Episode 96 -A Conversation with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective

Discussion with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, about using family photographs in genealogical research. Maureen Taylor discusses the secrets she uncovered in an old family photograph.

Apr 15, 2024•30 min