Category: FamilySearch

PODCAST Episode 16: Hygienealogy 2 – The Federal Census

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Practices, Census, FamilySearch, Federal Census, Podcast, Podcast episode, Research, Shrubbing

Understanding the historical genesis and management of the decennial Federal Census, the digitization or “indexing” of the Census by FamilySearch, and the proper utilization of Census records in Ancestry is important to good Hygienealogy. And in Ancestry, Federal Census records don’t always work the same way – some add all family members to your tree … Read More “PODCAST Episode 16: Hygienealogy 2 – The Federal Census” »

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PODCAST Episode 15: Shrubbing, Gedmatch, and the Golden State Killer

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Practices, DNA, FamilySearch, GEDmatch.com, How To, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Research, Shrubbing, Teaching

If you listen regularly but haven’t started supporting the podcast financially, it’s time to consider anteing up, my pumpkins! 2000 downloads, 200 listeners, and only 6 supporters. Can you help support this work? This ep is a twofer – first, I discuss shrubbing versus treeing, and why my way is better (surprise!), and second, I … Read More “PODCAST Episode 15: Shrubbing, Gedmatch, and the Golden State Killer” »

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PODCAST Episode 13: Why Am I Here?

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Practices, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Learning, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Research, Teaching, Tips and Tricks

I’m baaaaaaack! I think it’s time to revisit the basics of the podcast – just in time for lucky episode #13! But why am I here? Having learning disabilities and neurological issues has made me sensitive to the needs of a range of non-traditional students. Also, I’m self-righteous and I tend to think that other … Read More “PODCAST Episode 13: Why Am I Here?” »

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PODCAST Episode 12: Keeping It Orderly, Or Hygienealogy

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Practices, Birth Records, Death Records, Documents, FamilySearch, How To, Marriage Records, Names, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Research, Tips and Tricks

Are you new to Ancestry.com? Do you like the FamilySearch interface better? Do hints just freak you out? Are all those possible document matches overwhelming you? If you answered “yes” to one or more of those questions, this episode is for you. “Keeping It Orderly, Or Hygienealogy” is all about prioritizing the hints that you … Read More “PODCAST Episode 12: Keeping It Orderly, Or Hygienealogy” »

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

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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 8: Tell Me the Truth – Genealogy for Biographers

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Best Practices, Biography, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Folklore, How To, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Research, Tips and Tricks

Biography can be really dry and boring stuff, a string of facts without seasoning or flavor. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to use genealogical research of your subject to add spice and life to a biographical book or project. I’ll tell you how I’m using it to write a book of my own, … Read More “PODCAST Episode 8: Tell Me the Truth – Genealogy for Biographers” »

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PODCAST Episode 7: I Wish You Were Dead

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Best Practices, Death Records, Documents, FamilySearch, How To, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode

I hate Valentine’s Day, so this holiday episode is all about death records. They rock my world. The focus is on Social Security and county-level death records, featuring my favorite: DEATH CERTIFICATES! Learn about the 6 W’s of assessing the purpose and value of a record before you ever use it, and then we’ll talk … Read More “PODCAST Episode 7: I Wish You Were Dead” »

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PODCAST Episode 6: Don’t Be a Genealogy Jeffrey

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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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