Spotting Inconsistencies in Census Records - An Interview with Robyn Smith

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In this episode, Robyn Smith explains how census records can be potentially misleading due to inconsistencies. Also, Gena Philibert-Ortega offers tips for preserving your favorite family recipes.

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Feature: How the Census Can Mislead You (04:39)

In this episode we’re going to dig into one of the most commonly used records in genealogy: the census. However, genealogist and author Robyn Smith is here to tell us how the main staple record might just mislead you.

Resources Mentioned in This Interview:

4 Ways US Census Records Can Fool You

Despite its importance, the US census can come riddled with genealogical errors. Here’s how to avoid them.

Family History Home: Family History Cookbooks (16:22)

Gathering around the table is a hallmark of family, and the food found on that table can tell you a lot about your family history. Here to help us save and share family recipes is Gena Philibert-Ortega, the instructor of Family Tree University’s course on how to make a family history cookbook which is available this month

Resources Mentioned in This Interview:

Family Tree University – Make a Family Recipe Cookbook

Editor’s Desk (26:59)

Magazine editor Andrew Koch gives us an insider preview of the November / December 2023 issue of Family Tree Magazine.

Highlights:

Cover story on printing family trees: Common question that genealogists have.
Tip: Review your work before printing! Have someone else proof, set down and return to it later, or “read in reverse.”
Other articles on writing stories from family journals, getting involved in genealogy societies, MyHeritage’s photo tools, and Scandinavian genealogy.
Plus: Tear-and-save index for 2023, which can help you cross-reference all the articles we’ve published this year. We have these downloadable on the site back to our first year, 2000. Hint: at the comprehensive all-year index that will hopefully be available later this year.

Listen to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems podcast available at her website, and all major podcasting services, or download the Genealogy Gems Podcast app.