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Podcasts for Genealogists: Ben Franklin’s World Review
I get a lot of my current history knowledge from podcasts, so I decided to start a new series here and on the Genealogy Technology YouTube channel on podcast reviews for genealogists. And I saved the best for first - my favorite podcast, Ben Franklin's World! Watch my video review here: I hope I came … Continue reading Podcasts for Genealogists: Ben Franklin’s World Review
How to Listen to Podcasts
I've started a new series of history podcast reviews on this blog and over at the Genealogy Technology YouTube Channel. While podcasts are becoming hugely popular, they haven't yet - as of this writing - quite hit the mainstream. I still have people asking me "What exactly is a podcast?" And the biggie: "How can … Continue reading How to Listen to Podcasts
10 Creative Ways to Bust Through Genealogy Brick Walls
I recently published a two-part video series on how to bust through genealogy brick walls. Just like with any good top 10 list, they get a little more creative as they go along. You can watch the entire series here, along with helpful hints and examples. Or, if you're in a hurry to finally find … Continue reading 10 Creative Ways to Bust Through Genealogy Brick Walls
Use Caution When Accepting Ancestry Hints
Ancestry hints can be just the thing to break through genealogy brick walls, but they can just as easily lead you astray. Check out my video on what to do before accepting an Ancestry shaky leaf hint into your tree: To learn more about Ancestry hints straight from the source, check out this great video … Continue reading Use Caution When Accepting Ancestry Hints
7 Tips for Tracing your Pre-1850 U.S. Ancestors
In one of my recent Genealogy Technology YouTube videos, I compiled 7 pro tips for genealogists who are having trouble tracing their ancestors before 1850. That year was, of course, the first year that U.S. Federal Census began listing every family member rather than just heads of household. However, genealogy is about more than just … Continue reading 7 Tips for Tracing your Pre-1850 U.S. Ancestors
How to Find Where Your Cherokee County, Georgia Ancestors Lived (Online!)
Genealogists with ancestors who lived in Cherokee County, Georgia are very lucky. We can easily search Cherokee County Georgia Land Deeds Online and then use the information we find in those deeds to figure out where our ancestors lived. And we can do it all from the comfort of our computers at 2am if we want … Continue reading How to Find Where Your Cherokee County, Georgia Ancestors Lived (Online!)
DNA for Genealogy: What to Realistically Expect
A lot of people take a DNA test in hopes of finding out where their family originated. Genealogists are taking that a step farther and hoping to confirm some family lines or connect with some distance cousins to learn new info. But I've recently talked with several people who told me "I did a DNA … Continue reading DNA for Genealogy: What to Realistically Expect
Call for Contributors! The Cherokee County Georgia Genealogist’s Case Book
Are you a genealogist with ancestors in Cherokee County, Georgia? Have you solved a Cherokee County-based family history mystery? I want you! ...To contribute to a book. The Cherokee County Georgia Genealogist's Casebook will feature 12-15 case studies from Cherokee County based genealogists. The premise is simple: Ask a genealogical question (Who were my great-grandmother's parents? … Continue reading Call for Contributors! The Cherokee County Georgia Genealogist’s Case Book
How to Search Cherokee County, GA Land Records Online
Yay! Genealogists with Georgia ancestry are in luck. We can search Cherokee County Georgia land records online and (hopefully) bust through some brick walls. Here's how to get started: Intro to Searching Cherokee County, GA Deeds Online Go to Deedsrecords.CherokeeGA.com Click Accept to get to the Index Book Search You'll arrive at a page with … Continue reading How to Search Cherokee County, GA Land Records Online
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