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In this episode, professional genealogist Rich Venezia offers some valuable research tips that will help you track down your ancestor’s Old World town of origin and find meaningful records. Plus: learn how to clean tombstones efficiently and respectfully and how you can use DeadFred.com to search for old photos of your ancestors and upload your own photos.
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Ep. 166: October 2022
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Tree Talk (01:49)
Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Christian joins Lisa to share the latest in the world of genealogy including cemetery research tips from both our readers and listeners.
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Feature: Hometown Heroes (04:50)
Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want to find their records, you’ll need to know the exact place name and location. Professional genealogist Rich Venezia will help you pin down those ancestral places.
Read Hometown Heroes by Rich Venezia in the September / October 2022 issue.
Best Genealogy Websites: DeadFred (15:42)
Do you have an unlabeled old photo that you’d like to get identified? Or would you like to find more old photos of your ancestors? We’re digging into a website that can help you do both those things. It’s called DeadFred, and founder Joe Bott is here to tell us all about it.
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Podcast Sponsor: Artifcts.com (24:56)
Ellen Goodwin, Co-Founder & CSO of Artifcts, tells us about Artifcts.com and how it can be used to capture the stories and memories behind objects so that they can be immortalized and shared for years to come. You can get started on your own collection by going to Artifcts.com or by downloading the app, which is available for both Android and Apple devices. Create up to 5 Artifcts for free!
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Family History Home: Cleaning Tombstones (28:35)
We’re going to be doing a bit of clean up, not at home, but at the cemeteries where our ancestors are at rest. Here to coach us on how to clean and preserve tombstones is the Tombstone Tourist herself, Joy Neighbors!
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Joy Neighbors’ A Grave Interest
Read How to Clean and Preserve Tombstones by Joy Neighbors.
Editor’s Desk (37:44)
Family Tree Magazine Editor Andrew Koch provides a sneak peek at the November / December 2022 issue of Family Tree Magazine.
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