Exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau – An Interview with Shelley Viola Murphy
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.
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Find German-Speaking Ancestors Outside Germany – An Interview with James Beidler
In this episode, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany.
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Become a 20th Century Census Expert — An Interview with Gena Philibert-Ortega
In this episode, Gena Philibert-Ortega joins us to discuss the importance of understanding 20th century census records as genealogists. Plus: we explore how to participate in the indexing of the 1950 census and sniff out both facts and fictions in family stories.
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Preparing for the 1950 Census Release
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!
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Overcoming Challenges in African American Genealogy Research — An Interview with Shamele Jordon
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.
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Becoming a Forensic Genetic Genealogist — An Interview with Dr. Claire Glynn
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.
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Preserve Your Family History in the New Year
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!
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Researching Ancestors Among the Five Tribes — An Interview with Judy Muhn
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.
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The History of Obituaries and Where to Find Them: Episode 154
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.
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Genealogy and Spirituality — An Interview with Author Lori Erickson: Episode 153
Do you feel a spiritual connection to your ancestors? In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews author Lori Erickson about the connection between genealogy and spirituality. Plus, our DNA expert Diahan Southard is back to discuss how and why ethnicity estimates change, and we take a look at a Facebook group that returns lost family heirlooms to their rightful homes.
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