Preparing for the 1940 Census Release: Episode 38
Get acquainted with Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Websites of 2011. David A. Fryxell points out some of his favorite resources, and Allison Stacy gives us the scoop on the Family Tree University Virtual Conference in August. Plus: Google Earth for Genealogists, online backup services and 1940 census enumeration districts.
Read MorePlanning a Successful Research Trip: Episode 37
Hit the road with Family Tree Magazine this summer -- the June episode of the podcast offers up advice for taking research trips and preserving your ancestors' souvenirs. Plus: Learn about our state research webinars and the Early American Roads and Trails website.
Read MoreNational Photo Month at Family Tree: Episode 36
It's all about photos this month, as host Lisa Louise Cooke explores Flickr, gets advice from Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor and talks digital photography with Nancy Hendrickson. Plus: Tips on new deals at Family Tree Shop, news from the blogosphere and advice for preserving digital images.
Read MoreAll About Civil War Research: Episode 35
April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman Smith, the instructor of Family Tree University's US Military Research class and the Civil War Research class. Plus: Tips on preserving military uniforms and details on how to enter our Civil War sweepstakes.
Read MoreBest Websites for Irish Resources: Episode 34
Trying to find an ancestors whose case has gone cold? Lisa Alzo offers brick wall busting strategies from our March 2011 issue. We also dig into Irish resources, talk about source documentation and offer advice on digital photo preservation.
Read MoreResources for African American Research: Episode 33
February is Black History Month, and this edition of the podcast is chock full of great resources for African-American researchers. We've got a look at AfriGeneas.com, our African-American newspapers FTU course and some preservation projects focused on black history. Plus: An insider's look at the new season of "Who Do You Think You Are?"
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Starting on the Right Foot: Episode 32
We'll show you how to get 2011 started on the right foot. We've got tips for using a research plan and ways you can make 2011 the year of the heirloom.
Read MoreSaving and Sharing Family Memories: Episode 31
Learn how to preserve your family's legacy. We offer tips for collecting family stories, preserving heirloom recipes and organizing your memories online.
Read MoreFocusing on US Research: Episode 30
US research is the focus of this episode, with the best websites for state research and the Washington State Digital Archive. Plus: tips for using US vital records from Family Tree University, news from FamilySearch and tips for organizing your heirlooms.
Read MoreTracing Immigrant Ancestors: Episode 29
In this episode, we've got advice on tracing immigrant ancestors, news about Ancestry.com's acquisition of Footnote.com, Scots-Irish research tips and more.
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