Discussion on research breakthroughs in genealogical brick walls.

Episode 63 - Breakthroughs in Brick Walls

Discussion on how to utilize historical societies in genealogical research

Episode 66 - Utilizing Historical Societies in Genealogical Research

Discussion on using vertical files in genealogical libraries and archives

Episode 74 - Overlooked Research Resources at Libraries & Archives

Discussion on using newspapers --beyond obituaries --in genealogical research

Episode 76 - Using Newspapers to Locate Hard to Find Ancestors

How do you know if the information you have been told about your family is true?  Follow along with an actual case study to find the facts about a family ancestor.  Part one of two.

Episode 79 - Family Stories Fact or Fiction Part 1

Discussion on keeping genealogical research and tools at your fingertips.

GHH Episode 81 - Why Can't I Find It?!

Using death certificates in genealogical research.

Episode 84 - Scavenging Death Certificates

Discussion about best practices for documenting kinships in genealogical and family history research

Episode 88 - Is She Really Your Grandmother?

Discussion on locating and using church records in genealogical research.

Episode 90 - Church Records

Discussion on using city directories in genealogical research

Episode 91 - City Directories

Discussion about using local history publications in genealogical research

Episode 92 - Local History Publications

Discussion on using gazetteers in genealogical research.

Episode 93 - Gazetteers

Discussion on using family letters and personal advertisements in genealogical research.

Episode 94 - What Can You Find In A Love Letter?

Discussion on genealogical research and brick walls.

Episode 95 - What Happened To The Little Red-Headed Boy?

Discussion with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, about using family photographs in genealogical research. Maureen Taylor discusses the secrets she uncovered in an old family photograph.

Episode 96 -A Conversation with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective

A discussion on genealogical research.  A newspaper article leads to more information and intrigue in family history.

Episode 97 - A Tale of Money, Crime, and Prison!

Discussion on using homestead records in genealogical research.

Episode 98 - Stake Your Claim: Genealogy Gold in Homestead Records

Discussion on preparations for onsite genealogical research

Episode 99 - Research Trip Roadmap

Discussion on genealogical research at the Library of Virginia.

Episode 100 - Fieldwork Findings

Discussion on use of court records in genealogical research

Episode 101 - Courtroom Time Traveler

Discussion on how to implement The Golden Rule and other rules to live by in genealogical research.

Episode 102 - Genealogy's Golden Rule: Essential Guidelines for Family Sleuths

Discussion of websites, books, and gifts for genealogists and family historians.

Episode 103 - Family History Finds: Websites, Gifts, and More!

Discussion on the growing use of artificial intelligence in genealogy and family history research.

Episode 104 - AI Meets Genealogy

Discussion on using U.S. census non-population schedules to break down genealogy brick walls.

Episode 105 - The Forgotten Schedules: Uncovering Your Ancestors Stories

Discussion on the annotations, abbreviations, and coding used in census records.

Episode 106 - Census and Sensibility

Discussion on use of various genealogical charts in family research.

Episode 107 - Is Your Research Top Of The Charts?

Discussion on various genealogy software programs

Episode 108 - Genealogy Software Decoded: Why Your Research Deserves Better Tools

Episode 109 - Tracking Your Family Through Ship Manifests

Discussion of archiving heirloom objects and using heirloom objects with genealogy research.

Episode 110 - Heirloom Histories

Discussion of sharing family photos via Google Photos. Also, AncestryHealth and DNA.

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Episode 47 - Creating Google Share Photo Group

A podcast for anyone interested in genealogy and who wants to learn how to document family history.  Join Amy and Penny as we take you through our experiences in family history research.

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