In this episode, Lindsey Harner walks through 5 questions that can help you solve the puzzle of an ancestor’s conflicting birthdate across many different records. Plus: learn about some tools you can use to share your family videos and photos online and how to navigate the Periodical Search Index (PERSI). This episode is brought to you byRemembering a Life. We can honor the people we love dearly long after they have passed by sharing and preserving their memories—through moving art, through heartfelt memorial services, through the sharing of their favorite songs or flowers or holiday meals. What’s most important is that you cherish these memories in ways that feel right to you. If you aren’t sure where to begin, visitRememberingALife.comfor guidance and inspiration. Ep. 163: July 2022 https://familytree-podcast.s3.amazonaws.com/2022-07.mp3 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk(01:49) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Fountain shares the latest genealogy buzz, specifically the return of the U.S. version of the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are? and the release of Ancestry’s “docu-style” film entitled “A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson.” Resources Mentioned in This Interview: * Youtube – A Dream Delivered: The Letters of Hawkins Wilson* Ancestry.com – A Dream Deliver: The Letters of Hawkins Wilson Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter: The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options. Family Tree Newsletters Feature: Resolving Conflicting Birthdates (06:11) Have you ever been frustrated by an ancestor’s conflicting birthdates? In her new article professional genealogist, Lindsey Harner shares 5 questions you should ask yourself when comparing birthdates across a variety of records.
In this episode, Shelley Viola Murphy highlights the Freedmen’s Bureau and its accessibility for 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. This episode is brought to you byRemembering a Life. Rememberingthelivesof people we love begins with sharing stories about the moments that meant the most to us. Whether we hold a meaningful funeral or memorial service, create a beautiful piece of art in their memory, or acknowledge special days like birthdays and anniversaries, capturing and honoring special memories helps us keep our loved ones close. VisitRememberingALife.comfor more ideas and inspiration. Ep. 162: June 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:48) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Fountain joins Lisa to talk about her new article on how to archive the photos memories and genealogical ...
In this episode, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany. Plus: learn how to preserve special family treasures and navigate David Rumsey’s Map Collections Project, a priceless genealogical tool. This episode is sponsored by Newspapers.com. The largest newspaper archive available today, Newspaper.com offers more than 500 million digitized newspaper pages, from today all the way back to the 1690s. Find obituaries, birth announcements, marriage announcements and more. The archives span across the United States, as well as Canada, the UK and beyond. Ep. 161: May 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (02:02) Family Tree MagazineNew Media editor Rachel Christian talks about National Photo Month and an updated article on interviewing family members for valuable information about photos. Plus, visit our new landing pages: * Photo Preservation* Photo Research Also, May is National Jewish Heritage Month and ...
In this episode, Gena Philibert-Ortega joins us to discuss the importance of understanding 20thcentury census recordsas genealogists. Plus: we explore how to participate in the indexing of the 1950 census and sniff out both facts and fictions in family stories. This episode is sponsored by Newspapers.com, which boasts over 575 million pages from the 1690s to the present day. Find papers from across the US, UK, Canada and beyond. Ep. 160: April 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (02:44) Family Tree MagazineNew Media editor Rachel Christian joins Lisa to talk about National DNA Day and shares tips on how to maximize DNA results as a genealogy research tool. Resources Mentioned in this Interview: * Cyndi’s List – DNA, Genetics & Family Health* FamilyTreeDNA Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options. Follow Family T...
An enumerator checks the census form and helps the farmer with any difficult questions. (Photo by the Departmentof Agriculture)National Archives Catalog207899868 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! This episode is sponsored by Newspapers.com, home to over 738 million pages of historical newspapers from the US and beyond. Ep. 159: March 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:18) Family Tree MagazineNew Media editor Rachel Christian give us a preview of what’s trending in the world of genealogy. Resources Mentioned in This Interview * 1950 Census Genealogy Research Guide* 1950 Census Free Webinar* 1950 Census National Archives Genealogy Series* Beyond2022 – Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland Subscribe to Our Free Wee...
Four African American women seated on steps of building at Atlanta University, Georgia. Ca. 1899. 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. Ep. 158: February 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:30) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Christian joins Lisa to talk about what’s trending in the world of genealogy. Black History Month Black History Month HomeAfrican American Genealogy from Family Tree Magazine Library Lover’s Month The Best Libraries for Genealogy ResearchThe 15 Best Genealogy Books According to ReadersGenealogy Books: Your Ultimate Gift Guide (Listed by Subject) Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube African American Genealogy Family Tree Magazine...
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. Plus: genealogy writing strategies, Findmypast tips and much more. Ep. 157: January 2022 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:48) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Christian joins Lisa to talk about what’s coming in the genealogy industry this year. Websites and Resources Mentioned in this Interview: * 1921 Census of England Wales* 1950 US Census* Searchable Museum – National Museum of African American History and Culture* The Museum of the World – British Museum with Google Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Featured Interview: New Forensic Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program (08:16) In this episode, Dr. Claire Glynn joins us to discuss a new post-graduate cert...
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! Ep. 156: December 2021 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:13) It’s time to get ready for a new year of genealogy! Social Media Editor Rachel Christian shares her research goal-setting strategies. Articles mentioned in this Interview: How to Create a Genealogy Research Plan (Premium) Free Research Planner and Question Log The Best Social Media Accounts for Genealogy Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Featured Interview: The Archivist’s Gift Guide (06:40) Family history comes in all shapes and sizes. If you have old documents, photos, quilts and other items i...
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. Ep. 155: November 2021 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:20) Too often genealogists forget that their story IS family history! Social Media Editor Rachel Christian asked readers “Do you keep a journal? Do you include yourself in family history writing projects? How do you document your life and experiences for future generations?” In this episode she shares some of the great ideas these questions generated. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube African American Genealogy Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ ...
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. Join our host Lisa Louise Cooke and her guests as we explore these topics and much more. Ep. 154: October 2021 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:26) There’s a lot more to Halloween than just candy and costumes! This spooky holiday has a long history, as well as a rich ethnic background. That got Social Media Editor Rachel Christian wondering what the DNA test results would look like if Halloween were to take a DNA test, and she stops by with the answer. Follow Family Tree Magazine on Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube African American Genealogy Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border:...