Author: Jennifer Dunn

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →