Category: Courtesy

Ancestors Alive! on YouTube

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AI, Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Evidence, Best Practices, Birth Records, Census, Courtesy, dates, Death Records, Documents, FamilySearch, Find-a-Grave, How To, Learning, Names, Newspapers.com, Public Records, Research, Teaching, YouTube

I have discontinued my Patreon in favor of growing my YouTube channel, but I’m still playing catch-up here. I’ll post videos every few days. It would be a great support to my work if you would subscribe, like, tap the bell for notifications, and say or ask something in the comments.

The Uvalde and Buffalo Victims Were EXPLOITED on Find-a-Grave. Please Sign the Petition

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Evidence, Best Practices, Courtesy, Death Records, Find-a-Grave, How To

The exploitation of murdered adults and children for personal glorification by “grave collectors” (or ghouls) in the Buffalo and Uvalde shooting massacres are the tip of a very ugly iceberg in today’s genealogical circles. Find-a-Grave is haunted with ghouls. These ghouls are breaking multiple guidelines AND Federal copyright law, but Find-a-Grave and parent company Ancestry … Read More “The Uvalde and Buffalo Victims Were EXPLOITED on Find-a-Grave. Please Sign the Petition” »

PODCAST Ep 408: Skelly Rellies, Jeffreys and Consecration, Oh My!

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PODCAST Ep 408: Skelly Rellies, Jeffreys and Consecration, Oh My!
Ancestry, Best Evidence, Best Practices, Clubhouse, Consecration, Courtesy, FamilySearch, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Zoom

  I have three things on my mind today, and all opportunities for sharing and growth: Share an mp3 recording of an ancestor’s story that you think is interesting, unique, creepy, or fun! I will edit it into the Halloween, Skelly Rellies episode of the podcast. Soft deadline is October 15, hard deadline is October … Read More “PODCAST Ep 408: Skelly Rellies, Jeffreys and Consecration, Oh My!” »

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PODCAST Episode 11: Findagrave & Find a Friend

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PODCAST Episode 11: Findagrave & Find a Friend
Best Practices, Courtesy, Death Records, Find-a-Grave, Gravestones, History, How To, Podcast, Podcast episode

Findagrave.com is another great way to provide service to the world of genealogy and family history. It’s maintained by a worldwide army of genie geeks with cameras, and who can resist that? Membership is free, people who request photos REALLY appreciate the service rendered, and lots of cemeteries out there are in desperate need of … Read More “PODCAST Episode 11: Findagrave & Find a Friend” »

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PODCAST Episode 10: Genealogy As Service Work – Lookups, Reparations & Social Justice

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PODCAST Episode 10: Genealogy As Service Work – Lookups, Reparations & Social Justice
Ancestry, Courtesy, Death Records, DNA, Documents, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Find-a-Grave, Folklore, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Research

There are a lot of ways that we can serve one another in the world of family history. I like direct service the best. Researching for one another, teaching others, and giving back to those who deserve to have their family repaired or at least explained is very important to me. In this episode, I … Read More “PODCAST Episode 10: Genealogy As Service Work – Lookups, Reparations & Social Justice” »

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PODCAST Episode 6: Don’t Be a Genealogy Jeffrey

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PODCAST Episode 6: Don’t Be a Genealogy Jeffrey
Ancestry, Best Practices, Courtesy, DNA, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Folklore, History, Names, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Tips and Tricks

Genealogy is populated with lots of groovy people, and just enough Jeffreys doing things the wrong way to thoroughly annoy the rest of us. Don’t be a Jeffrey, be awesome! Follow the best practice and best evidence guidelines for Ancestry in this episode and you’ll go far, Cousin. Happy Black History Month to all. And … Read More “PODCAST Episode 6: Don’t Be a Genealogy Jeffrey” »

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PODCAST Episode 5: Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch (with transcript)

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PODCAST Episode 5: Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch (with transcript)
Accessible, Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Practices, Courtesy, Documents, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Find-a-Grave, How To, Keys to Genealogy, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Show Notes, Tips and Tricks

“Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch” is about the pros and cons of using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org, the two main family tree sites used by the majority of researchers I know. Each has assets and drawbacks, but they’re best used together. And get a load of my fan hot spots! All kinds of folks are tuning … Read More “PODCAST Episode 5: Cage Match! Ancestry vs FamilySearch (with transcript)” »

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PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story

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PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story
Best Practices, Courtesy, DNA, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Folklore, History, Podcast, Podcast episode, Tips and Tricks

“The Glory of the Story” is about the fun of gathering family stories. Folklore is great for finding facts and hints to start a tree, but it’s equally wonderful for entertainment and for preserving the memory of family elders for all generations, current and future, to enjoy. If your family tells stories, this is for … Read More “PODCAST Episode 4: The Glory of the Story” »

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