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PODCAST Episode 6: Don’t Be a Genealogy Jeffrey

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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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Support my podcast on Patreon!

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Patreon, Podcast

Now YOU can support Ancestors Alive!’s new podcast, From Paper To People, on Patreon! There are four support levels – Roots, Branches, Leaves and Blossoms – and each has its own reward. $5 per month: Roots are my base. Your support enters you in an annual (May) lottery for a free Ancestry tree (Ancestry.com membership not … Read More “Support my podcast on Patreon!” »

PODCAST Episode 3: Folklore, or Just the Facts, Ma’am (with transcript)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Episode 3: Folklore, or Just the Facts, Ma’am (with transcript)
Accessible, Best Practices, Courtesy, Documents, Family Lore, FamilySearch, Find-a-Grave, Folklore, How To, My Discoveries, Names, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Show Notes, Tips and Tricks

“Folklore, or Just the Facts, Ma’am” is for EVERYBODY. If you’re doing research for yourself, or helping someone new start their own, this episode will help you to understand the whys and hows of using folklore-gathering skills to jumpstart your tree. I discuss a few examples of how folklore has helped me, and how asking … Read More “PODCAST Episode 3: Folklore, or Just the Facts, Ma’am (with transcript)” »

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PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)
Accessible, Ancestry, DNA, Documents, Family Lore, FamilySearch, History, My Discoveries, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Show Notes

This episode is directed primarily toward European-American Latter-Day Saints, but no matter what, you will get something out of it. I discuss the Mormon Law of Consecration and how I apply it to family history work and working with others; the differences between African-American and European American genealogy; and the specific case of my research … Read More “PODCAST Episode 2: Consecration, Recy Thomas and African-American Genealogy, or Reparational Genealogy (with transcript)” »

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PODCAST Episode 1: From Paper To People

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Episode 1: From Paper To People
Ancestry, Family Lore, My Discoveries, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy

Yes, it’s here! Episode 1 of Ancestors Alive! Genealogy: From Paper To People. It’s a little bare-bones, but we’ll get fancy later. I wanted to start the New Year off right by getting things going, stating my goals. It’s a “getting to know you.” Future episodes will be rife with bells and whistles, but for … Read More “PODCAST Episode 1: From Paper To People” »

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