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Best Genealogy podcasts we could find (updated May 2020)
Best Genealogy podcasts we could find
Updated May 2020
Updated May 2020
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Genealogy Gems Podcast shows you, the family historian, how to make the most out of your family history research time by providing quick and easy to use research techniques. In addition, you will learn creative ways to share your family tree and the legacy of your ancestors. Lisa Louise Cooke guides you through the exhilarating process of discovering your family tree. She scours the family history landscape to find and bring you the best websites, best practices, and best resources available ...
"The Genealogy Guys" are two avid genealogists who host a weekly chat. The podcast includes news of the genealogy community, book and software reviews, guest interviews, and a lot of fun chat.
Extreme Genes is a genealogy show hosted by Fisher. Fisher has 30+ years of radio experience and has had a passion for genealogy since he was a teen. On Extreme Genes Fisher sets out to educate the audience on resources and techniques for completing any gaps found in your family tree. Each week Fisher interviews national experts in the field of genealogy as well as news related to all of our genealogy. Be sure to visit ExtremeGenes.com for all the latest on the show.
Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It’s like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family’s past. The mystery never ends, because there is no end to the amount of time you can potenti ...
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Spit is an iHeartRadio podcast with 23andMe where host Baratunde Thurston sits down with the most interesting cultural influencers of our time to explore how DNA testing gives us a new perspective on who we are and how we are all connected. Join us for an intimate conversation and the unscripted thoughts and opinions of award-winning recording artists John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Wyclef Jean and Pete Wentz as we talk science vs stories, nature vs nurture, family, race and a whole lot more ...
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The Genealogy Professional podcast with Host Marian Pierre-Louis – Interviews with Experienced Genealogists
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The Genealogy Professional podcast with Host Marian Pierre-Louis – Interviews with Experienced Genealogists
Have you ever thought about transitioning into a career as a genealogy professional? Are you already a professional but would love a place to get ideas on running your business more smoothly? The Genealogy Professional podcast is your resource for learning best practices and gaining a sense of what a genealogy career is all about. The podcast is released weekly, every Monday, and runs for about 30 minutes.
Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daughter team at FamilyLocket.com and the creators of the Amazon bestselling book, Research Like a Pr ...
A podcast and website dedicated to helping you improve your French-Canadian genealogy research.
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Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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AF-342: Missing Persons Listings in Old Newspapers
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Have you ever considered using Missing Person notices in old newspapers to search for your missing ancestors? Their contemporary relatives did. When people moved and lost touch in the days before telephones and reliable mail, this is what they turned to in order to find their loved ones. Here’s how you can do the same for your ancestors. Show Notes…
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Genealogy Connection #068 - Libby Copeland, Freelance Journalist
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Drew's guest is Libby Copeland, a freelance journalist who has written over the last twenty years for numerous well-known newspapers and magazines. They talk about Libby’s new book, The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are. Learn more about the book at https://libbycopeland.com/
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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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RLP 95: How to Use the FAN Club in Research
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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the FAN club. When you research your ancestors, do you pay attention to their neighbors on the census? The bondsmen, godparents, witnesses, doctors, and people with the same occupation? These all make up the friends, associates, and neighbors of your ancestors. Researching the FAN club is a strategy D…
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 326 - Legal Genealogist Judy Russell Talks About the Law Behind Quarantines and a New Year of Public Domain Releases
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David begins by talking about his recent experience of visiting Lexington Green and Concord Bridge on the 245th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, while wearing a mask for anoth…
It’s a great thing to find an old book with loads of information. But just how trustworthy are these “sources?”
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AF-341: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 18: The True Treasure
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Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 18… The True Treasure … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://an…
Public on line trees can reveal great information. They can also lure you into a trap.
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AF-340: Exploring the 1910 US Federal Census
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The 1910 US Federal Census is an invaluable genealogical research tool. Whether you have used it before or are just getting to it for the first time, it has some hidden gems in it that can add a lot of good information to your family tree. Here is how to get the most out of your 1910 US census research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/exp…
The Genealogy Guys Learn site (https://genealogyguyslearn.com/) April sale ends at midnight Eastern U.S. Time on 30 April. Look for details and instructions on the Genealogy Guys Blog on March 31 and at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/2020/04/the-genealogy-guys-learn-is-on-sale-for.html. Don’t miss your opportunity to get written and video education …
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RLP 94: U.S. Federal Pensions with Michael Strauss
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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about pensions given to soldiers of various U.S. conflicts. Our guest, Michael Strauss, AG, discusses each war, the kind of pension records that are available to veterans and survivors, and where to find them. Join us as we talk with Michael about this substantial federal record group. Links Prologue Magazi…
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 325 - Free Genealogy Lectures From NEHGS & AmericanAncestors / Dr. Henry Louis Gates On New African American History Tools
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and American Ancestors.org. Fisher and David talk about little projects they are doing during the lockdown. David then shares news about the latest cold case crime solved using DNA. He then shares a story about a document th…
It happens all the time. One record says one thing, and another says something else. Here’s how to sort things out.
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AF-339: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 17
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Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 17… What Was in the Wainwright Tomb. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-17 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestra…
We all love to show off family photos and documents, but it puts them at risk. Here’s a better way.
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AF-338: Diving Deep into the 1920 Census
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If you are a veteran of using the 1920 US federal census or are just using it for the first time, there is hidden information in there that may prove useful to you as a genealogist. Here are some of the hidden genealogical gems of this census, and what they mean for your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/diving-deep-into-the-1920-…
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The Genealogy Professional podcast with Host Marian Pierre-Louis – Interviews with Experienced Genealogists
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TGP 55: Fiona Brooker - New Zealand Genealogy
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Featured Guest Fiona Brooker Fiona Brooker is a professional genealogist (Memories In Time) who has been actively researching her family history for over 30 years, inspired by two marriage certificates and a collection of family letters written from New Zealand back to her immigrant ancestor’s family in Devon. Whilst living and researching in the U…
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about a research project Nicole did for a client in the 19th century in England and New York. We discuss each step of the research like a pro process and how it helped find a solution. Join us as we discuss the known information, creating a research plan, finding candidates, and eliminating them until only …
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 324 - The FAN Club Principal Cracks Open Brick Walls the Possible Location of Your Lost Civil War Pension Records Revealed
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin with the story of the oldest living COVID-19 survivor. Coronavirus isn’t the only thing he’s gotten through! Then, a great grandfather who’s nearly 90 is going to be a father again i…
Tracking down keepsakes of ancestors isn’t always easy. But sometimes there are mementoes just below your feet!
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Family Tree Magazine Podcast
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How DNA Tests Shape Our Idea of Family – An Interview with Libby Copeland: Episode 136
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Libby Copeland This month Lisa interviews author Libby Copeland on her new book The Lost Family and discusses how consumer DNA tests are changing the way we think of family relationships. Plus: a look at the reliability of DNA, free DNA websites and more. Back to the episode list Listener and author Barb Baltrinic shares her DNA story. You can find…
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AF-337: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 16
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Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 16… The Hunt for Philippa’s Statue Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-16 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralf…
Yes, we’re all future dead people. Doesn’t it make sense to make plans for what will happen to your family heirlooms?
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AF-336: Getting the Most Out of the 1930 US Census
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The 1930 census has some hidden gems in it. If you have used it before, or if you are new to it, there is information there that you may miss if you don’t comb the census with a fine-toothed instrument. Here are the things you need to know about this census to get the most out of it for your important genealogical research. Show Notes: https://ance…
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The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
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Genealogy Connection #067 - Diahan Southard, DNA Expert
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Drew brings back Diahan Southard to Genealogy Connection in order to discuss Diahan's new book, Your DNA Guide: the Book. Diahan explains how the book is structured and outlines the 4 basic DNA research concepts that have made her own work successful. More information about the book can be found at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/your-dna-guide-the-bo…
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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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RLP 92: The Lost Family - Interview with author Libby Copeland
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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Libby Copeland, author of the new book The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are. We discuss some of the main themes in the book, from ethnicity estimates, the history of genetic genealogy, the use of DNA to solve cold cases, and surprises that come from testing. Libby also s…
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 323 - Blaine Bettinger Talks DNA, New Products and Latest Edition Of Shared Centimorgan Project
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys open Family Histoire News with word of the passing of a woman in England, Hulda Churchill, who was nearly 109, from coronavirus. She had survived the Spanish flu as a young girl, but her s…
It’s true… DNA testing can be confusing. Here’s what you should consider in choosing a good match in a DNA testing company.
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AF-335: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 15
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Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 15… What Was Inside the Wainwright Family Tomb? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-15 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https…
Sometimes it’s tough to know what to do with photographs where you don’t know who the subject is. Fisher shares some thoughts that might help.
The Genealogy Guys Learn site (https://genealogyguyslearn.com/) is on sale for the entire month of April. Look for details and instructions at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/2020/04/the-genealogy-guys-learn-is-on-sale-for.html. This is your opportunity to get more written and video education at a bargain price, and new content is added every month. …
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The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 240
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April 2020 Visit our website at GenealogyGems.com for the complete show notes. Topics: Organization with Lisa Lisson, Are You My Cousin? DNA Q&A with Andrew Lee, Family History Fanatics Evidence & Proof with Kate Eakman, Legacy Tree Genealogists The Genealogy Gems Podcast is the leading genealogy and family history show. Launched in 2007, the show …
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AF-334: Tips for Getting the Most Out of the 1940 Census
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Have you used the 1940 census in your family history research? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you probably have used it many times. Whether you are experienced with it or are new, there are probably some things in it you have missed. Here is how to get the most valuable genealogical information out of the 1940 census… Show Notes: htt…
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The Genealogy Professional podcast with Host Marian Pierre-Louis – Interviews with Experienced Genealogists
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TGP 54: Lisa Lisson - Genealogy Blog Business
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Featured Guest Lisa Lisson As a genealogy researcher and creator of the Are You My Cousin? blog, Lisa Lisson takes the overwhelm out of genealogy research and keeps researchers moving forward finding their ancestors. Whether researching ancestors alongside clients or writing how-to articles and books, Lisa uses her 12 years of research experience t…
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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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RLP 91: Finding Your Female Ancestors
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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find your female ancestors. We interview Lisa Lisson, the author of the Are You My Cousin? blog. Lisa shares four helpful strategies to get around the common problems encountered when researching the women in our family tree. Join us as we talk about these proven strategies and unique record ty…
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 323 - Coming Soon: Technology to Test Hats, Hair, Glasses, and Envelopes for Ancestral DNA
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. This is the first episode fully recorded and edited from Fisher’s home studio in isolation. Fish talks about his recent illness that took away his voice for a time. (NOT believed to be coronavirus…
Fisher shares a key clue in many photographs that many people overlook. But it might be all you need to help you identify the subject of the photo.
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AF-333: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 14
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The Willick grandchildren are still on their quest to find the lost treasure of Francis Wainwright. Their search has led them to several interesting places, and now they are at the Wainwright family tomb itself, searching for a large statue of Philippa, Francis’s beloved first wife. What will they find? Is this the treasure? Show Notes: https://anc…
The post MSS-093-The Fur Trade appeared first on Maple Stars and Stripes - Your French-Canadian Genealogy Podcast. Do you have a voyageur in your ancestry? A coureur de bois? How about an engagé? Huh? So what’s the difference? Suzanne Sommerville will help you to distinguish between them as she takes you through the history of the fur trade in New …
Who knows the old folks in your pictures, as well as their stories, better than old folks?! Fisher talks about how to maximize your visits to senior relatives.
Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your pioneer ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tracing-your-pioneer-ancestors/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly …
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The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
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Genealogy Connection #066 - Michael Scozzari, Researcher
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Drew speaks with Mike Scozzari, a New Jersey-based researcher who has spent years working on his New Jersey and Italian ancestry. Mike also happens to be a long-time Genealogy Guys Podcast listener! To learn more about Mike, visit his website at Roots: Everyone has a story.
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Is Precision Medicine the Future of Healthcare?
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Why do certain medications work for some patients but not for others? Environment and lifestyle play a part, but scientists are now beginning to understand that DNA is also a key factor. That’s why precision medicine, which involves tailoring treatments to meet individual patients’ needs, could very well be the future of healthcare, resulting in le…
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Richard Miller's new chrome extension, Goldie May. The extension logs each website you visit and offers helpful research guidance. Start with a person in your FamilySearch Family Tree, then set an objective. Goldie May advises you where to look for locality information, suggests reviewing the ancestor…
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Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
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Episode 296: CLASSIC REWIND - Genie Turns Extreme Genes Tip Into Family History Gold/ Lineage Societies- Picking The Right One For You, How To Join
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Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Both of the guys have had great family history experiences in recent days. Fisher’s involved finding a rare photo, and David’s had to do with a special house. Hear what happened. In Family Histoire…
There are definitely techniques for preserving paper documents and records that you can trust will extend the life of your important documents.
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AF-331: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 13
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Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 13 … Tracking Down the Records of Samuel Pope … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-13 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https…
If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t get everything you think you should from a search of a digitized newspaper site, Fisher has some ideas that may open up a whole lot more.
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TGP 53: Melissa Barker - The Archive Lady
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Featured Guest Melissa Barker Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager and Public Historian currently working at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives. She lectures, teaches and writes about the genealogy research process, researching in archives and records preservation. She conducts virtual webinar presentations across the United States fo…
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AF-330: Should You Attend a Genealogy Conference?
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Have you ever considered going to a genealogical conference? If not, you should think about it. There is a lot of good information at these conferences that can help you break through brick walls and make you a better genealogist. Here’s how to decide if you should attend one, and which one to attend. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/shoul…
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The Genealogy Guys Podcast #375
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The Genealogy Guys Learn site (https://genealogyguyslearn.com/) will be on sale for the entire month of April. Look for details and instructions on the Genealogy Guys Blog on March 30, and links to the blog will be placed on Facebook at The Genealogy Guys Podcast and The Genealogy Squad pages. This is your opportunity to get more written and video …
