Tips for Filipino Genealogy — An Interview with Todd Lucero Sales

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In this episode, professional genealogist Todd Lucero Sales offers some tips to those new to researching their Filipino heritage. Plus: learn how to streamline your genealogy research materials by knowing what to keep and what to toss, and discover the capabilities of the genealogy software program RootsMagic.

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Episode 164: August 2022

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Tree Talk (01:41)

Family Tree Magazine New Media Editor Rachel Fountain joins to discuss the Chromosome Painter released by Ancestry.com.

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AncestryDNA – Chromosome Painter

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Feature: Filipino Genealogy (04:44)

Professional genealogist Todd Lucero Sales provides a beginner’s guide to Filipino genealogy research.

Philippines Genealogy Guide: How o Trace Your Filipino Roots

Build your Filipino family tree with this guide to key genealogy records and resources for researching in the Philippines.

Resources Mentioned in This Interview:

FilipinoGenealogy.com

YouTube – The Filipino Genealogy Channel

Best Genealogy Websites (17:43)

We’re going a little outside the box to talk about one of the best genealogy software programs out there called RootsMagic, and it happens to have a great website too. RootsMagic CEO and Developer Bruce Buzbee stops by with the latest news on the new version of the program and the website.

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Family History Home: What to Keep and What to Toss (32:57)

It doesn’t take long for genealogy materials to pile up when you’re actively researching. So, how do you decide what to keep and what to toss? Lisa Alzo explains what you should consider as you make these important decisions.

Read Lisa Alzo’s article “Keep or Toss” in the September/October 2022 issue of Family Tree Magazine.

Family Papers: What to Keep and What to Trash

Declutter your genealogy life with these three steps for determining what papers to keep and what to trash.

Free Family History “Stuff” Keep or Toss Checklist

You don’t have to keep all the papers, photos and other “stuff” you inherited from Grandma’s attic. Our checklist will help you decide what to keep and toss.

12 Steps to Reducing Your Genealogy Paper Clutter

Cutting your paper clutter will sharpen your focus on your family history. Get started with these 12 less-paper strategies and genealogy organization tips.

Editor’s Desk (42:37)

Magazine Editor Andrew Koch gives us an insider preview of the September/October issue of Family Tree Magazine.

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.