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Family Tree Magazine Podcast

Hear about the best genealogy tools and tips directly from Family Tree Magazine‘s editors and experts! Tune in to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast for a dose of genealogy education and fun.

  1. 1 NOV.

    Writing About the Places Your Ancestors Lived – An Interview With Laura Hedgecock

    In this episode, Laura Hedgecock offers tips for writing about places as you tell your family’s story. Also, Lisa Louise Cooke talks with Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-11-FTM.mp3 Feature: Why You Should Include Ancestral Places in Your Family Histories In her article called Falling into Place in the November/December 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, author Laura Hedgecock provides us with a guide to writing about places. She joins Lisa on this episode of the podcast to share many of her strategies. Read Falling into Place by Laura Hedgecock in the November/December 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Resources Mentioned in This Interview: Laura Hedgecock’s website Treasure Chest of Memories How (and Why) to Include Ancestral Places in Family Stories Tell the stories of not just people, but also their communities. This guide to writing about places will help you captivate your readers. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.05); overflow: auto; zoom: 1; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue",sans-serif; } .acf-embed-title{ margin: 0 0 15px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; } .acf-embed-description { display: inline-block; } .acf-embed-description img { float: left; max-width: 160px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .wp-embed-site-title a{ position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-left: 35px; } .wp-embed-site-title span { color: #82878c; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; } .wp-embed-site-icon { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); height: 25px; width: 25px; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0px!important; } Visit Our Sponsor Newspapers.com Jenny Ashcraft of Newspapers.com returns to the show to share how to use old newspapers to learn more about the places where our ancestors lived. Search at Newspapers.com for: * Weather and disaster events * Events that occurred * Verify stories that have been passed down

    29 min

  2. 15 OCT.

    Best Websites – Genealogical Research Meets DNA Testing – An Interview with Katherine Borges

    In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa speaks with Katherine Borges of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) about using DNA test results to inform your genealogical research. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-10-BW.mp3 Best Genealogy Websites: International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) If incorporating DNA testing into your genealogical research is important to you, then you’ll want to check out ISOGG.org, one of the best websites for genetic genealogy information. Lisa’s guest is Katherine Borges, director of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy. Their mission is to “Advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research while promoting a supportive network for genetic genealogists.” “The Journal of Genetic Genealogy (JoGG) is a free and open-access quarterly journal of strategies, case studies and topics of interest for genetic genealogists using DNA testing to research the ancestry of an individual or group. Articles include features, editorials and peer-reviewed scholarly articles.” Resources Mentioned in This Interview: Visit International Society of Genetic Genealogy ISOGG Wiki Subscribe for free to the Journal of Genetic Genealogy! Visit Our Sponsor Newspapers.com Use promo code ‘FamilyTreeMagazine’ for a 20% discount on your subscription. Sign up today at Newspapers.com and embark on a journey of discovery! Sign Up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options. Sign Up for Family Tree Newsletters Join the conversation – Follow Family Tree Magazine on social: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Listen to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems podcast available ...

    16 min

  3. 1 OCT.

    Understanding Death Heirlooms – An Interview With Robbie Gorr

    In this episode, Robbie Gorr introduces us to the morose but fascinating world of death heirlooms, explaining what they are and what we can learn from them. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-10-FTM.mp3 Feature: Death-related Family Heirlooms Death-related family heirlooms may seem a bit macabre by today’s standards, but they may actually hold details that are valuable to your genealogy research. Robbie Gorr, author of the article Memento Mori, explains what to look for and what these items can tell you about your ancestors. Examples mentioned: * Hair Wreaths and Jewelry * Coffin Plates * Mourning, Mass and Memorial Cards * Post-Mortem and Funeral Photography Read Memento Mori by Robbie Gorr in the Sept / Oct 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine. What We Can Learn From Death-Related Heirlooms Even after death, your ancestors could have left valuable items that reveal critical details about their lives. Here’s what you should know. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.05); overflow: auto; zoom: 1; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue",sans-serif; } .acf-embed-title{ margin: 0 0 15px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; } .acf-embed-description { display: inline-block; } .acf-embed-description img { float: left; max-width: 160px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .wp-embed-site-title a{ position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-left: 35px; } .wp-embed-site-title span { color: #82878c; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; } .wp-embed-site-icon { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); height: 25px; width: 25px; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0px!important; } Visit Our Sponsor Newspapers.com

    42 min

  4. 16 SEPT.

    Best Websites – Having Fun With Genealogy With Genea-Musings – An Interview With Randy Seaver

    In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke chats with Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings, a long-running genealogy blog packed with genealogy tips, stories and even a little bit of humor. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/BW-2024-09.mp3 Best Genealogy Websites: Genea-Musings One of the longest running genealogy blogs, Genea-Musings features genealogy research tips and techniques, genealogy news items and commentary, genealogy humor, family history research and some family history stories from the keyboard of Randy Seaver, who thinks “that Genealogy Research Is really FUN!” Visit Genea-Musings. Resources Mentioned in This Interview: Blogtrottr.com Visit Our Sponsor: VisitFortWayne.com Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Consider planning a trip to The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library. Located in Fort Wayne, Ind., the Genealogy Center is the second-largest center in the nation and one of the best places to research family histories due to its free, extensive collection, services and database access. The Genealogy Center has more than 1 million physical items, and the trained genealogists all have unique specialties and are available to help everyone find success for free!  Use the services and materials at the Genealogy Center to take your family history research to the next level. Plan your trip and book an appointment at VisitFortWayne.com/Genealogy. 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.

    22 min

  5. 1 SEPT.

    Exploring Pre-1850 Censuses – An Interview With Lindsey Harner

    In this episode of the Family Tree Podcast, Lindsey Harner offers tips for navigating census records before 1850. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/FTM-2024-09.mp3 Feature: Strategies for Using Pre-1850 US Censuses The census is one of those records that serves as the backbone of genealogy. However, not all census records are the same. Have you run into the dreaded “1850 brick wall”? Lindsey Harner is here to help us understand what’s so significant about that year, and how you can use the earlier census records successfully. Read “Come to Your Census” by Harner in the July/August 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Other Pre-1850s Census Resources: FamilySearch Research Wiki National Archives – Census Records Secrets to Find Ancestors in Early US Census Records Don’t stress out about finding ancestors in early, head-of-household-only censuses. These tricks will help you transform those tick marks into ancestral families. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.05); overflow: auto; zoom: 1; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue",sans-serif; } .acf-embed-title{ margin: 0 0 15px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; } .acf-embed-description { display: inline-block; } .acf-embed-description img { float: left; max-width: 160px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .wp-embed-site-title a{ position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-left: 35px; } .wp-embed-site-title span { color: #82878c; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; } .wp-embed-site-icon { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); height: 25px; width: 25px; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0px!important; } Get more tips from Harner in the online article “Secrets to Find Ancestors in Early US Census Records.” For more details on census records, see the National Archives landing page for each census, or the FamilySearch Research Wiki’s pages for each state’s census.

    20 min

  6. 15 AOÛT

    Best Websites: Diving Into Reclaim the Records – An Interview With Brooke Schreier Ganz

    In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke talks with Brooke Schreier Ganz from Reclaim the Records, a group that aims to make genealogical records more accessible to researchers. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-08-BW.mp3 Best Genealogy Websites: Reclaim the Records Have you ever tried to access a record only to be told by a government agency or archive that you can’t? What can you do in those situations? Brooke Schreier Ganz figured out that there was a lot she and her fellow researchers could do about it. Ganz founded Reclaim the Records, a not-for-profit activist group that identifies important genealogical records that they believe are incorrectly being restricted by government archives, libraries and agencies. They fight to gain access and digitize everything they acquire and make it available online for free. In this episode, Ganz explains: * more about what Reclaim the Records does, * why some records are wrongly restricted, * how you can access the records they acquire for free, and * how you can help. Resources Mentioned in This Interview Visit Reclaim the Records Reclaim the Records at the Internet Archive Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter: The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options. Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Visit Our Sponsor: VisitFortWayne.com Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Consider planning a trip to The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library. Located in Fort Wayne, Ind., the Genealogy Center is the second-largest center in the nation and one of the best places to research family histories due to its free, extensive collection, services and database access. The Genealogy Center has more than 1 million physical items, and the trained genealogists all have unique specialties and are available to help everyone find success for free!  Use the services and materials at the Genealogy Center to take your family history research to the next level. Plan your trip and book an appointment at V...

    31 min

  7. 1 AOÛT

    How to Bring Your Ancestors to Life in Writing – An Interview With Rhonda Lauritzen

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast, author Rhonda Lauritzen offers tips for writing your ancestors in an engaging, unique way. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-08.mp3 Feature: Writing Your Family History If you’ve been researching your family history for a while, you may be thinking about writing the story so that you can share it with others. Author Rhonda Lauritzen joins Lisa Louise Cooke to share tips and tricks for writing about your ancestors in a way that the reader will form an emotional connection with them, making the story a compelling read. Rhonda is a professional biographer at Evalogue.Life and a regular speaker at international conferences. She has written a dozen books and has been hired to help tell the stories of families, cities, and nonprofits. Writing Compelling Characters in Your Family History A good story often contains people whom others want to read about. Here is a guide to writing compelling characters in your family history. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.05); overflow: auto; zoom: 1; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,"Helvetica Neue",sans-serif; } .acf-embed-title{ margin: 0 0 15px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.3; } .acf-embed-description { display: inline-block; } .acf-embed-description img { float: left; max-width: 160px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .wp-embed-site-title a{ position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-left: 35px; } .wp-embed-site-title span { color: #82878c; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; } .wp-embed-site-icon { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); height: 25px; width: 25px; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0px!important; } Visit Our Sponsor: VisitFortWayne.com Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Consider planning a trip to The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana the Genealogy Center is the second-largest center in the nation and one of the best places to research family histories due to its free, extensive collection, services, and database access.

    26 min

  8. 15 JUIL.

    Best Websites: Celebrating 101 Best Websites – An Interview with David Fryxell

    In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke chats with David Fryxell about some of the highlights from Family Tree Magazine‘s 2024 list of 101 Best Websites. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2024-07-BW.mp3 101 Best Websites There’s an ever growing number of websites out there that can help you in your family history research, but which ones are the best and worth your time? David Fryxell joins Lisa Louise Cooke to answer that question. He’s the author of the 101 Best Websites list for Family Tree Magazine.Websites mentioned:Ancestry.com   https://www.ancestry.com/Familysearch.org  https://www.familysearch.org/NY City Historical Vital Records Project   https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/ Library of Congress Chronicling America   https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/Newspaper Navigator   https://news-navigator.labs.loc.gov/searchGenes Reunited  https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/Virtual Record Treasurey of Ireland  https://virtualtreasury.ie/Riksarkivet  https://sok.riksarkivet.se/digitala-forskarsalen Arcanum Newspapers  https://www.arcanum.com/en/adt/Arcanum Maps  https://maps.arcanum.com/en/ Read Where We’re Going by David Fryxell in the July  / August 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter: The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter.

    15 min
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Hear about the best genealogy tools and tips directly from Family Tree Magazine‘s editors and experts! Tune in to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast for a dose of genealogy education and fun.

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    Family Tree Editors
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    213
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    © Yankee Publishing Inc
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