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In this episode, genealogist and writer David Fryxell highlights some of the best Google tools for genealogists to use, including Google Scholar, Google Drive, and more.





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Best Genealogy Websites: Using Google tools for genealogy







Guest Host: Melina Papadopoulos, Digital Editor







Rick Crume, author of the article 15 Essential Google Tools for Genealogy Research, discusses the top Google tools and how to use them for genealogy.







Tools discussed include:









* Google Maps







* Google Books







* Google News Archive







* Google Scholar







* Google Translate







* YouTube







* Google Drive







* Google Docs









Learn more about Rick Crume at One Library.







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15 Essential Google Tools for Genealogy Research











These 15 free, world-class Google tools help you organize your genealogy, find old records and more.





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In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Steve Little of the National Genealogical Society chats with Andrew Koch about AI tools like ChatGPT and how to use them effectively for genealogy research.





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Artificial Intelligence (best known as AI) has taken the world by storm over the past few years. This is especially true for chatbots like ChatGPT. Naturally, many genealogists find themselves wondering if they should use it to aid their research. In this interview, the National Genealogical Society’s AI Program Director Steve Little explains what chatbots are, what ChatGPT is capable of and how genealogists can use it effectively.







Resources Mentioned in This Interview:







ChatGPT







Family Tree Magazine – A Genealogist’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence







National Genealogical Society















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In this episode of Best Websites, Family Tree Magazine editor Andrew Koch walks us through the full-text library from FamilySearch.





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Best Genealogy Websites: Full-Text Library Search at FamilySearch







FamilySearch announced Full-Text Search just this year at RootsTech 2024. Family Tree Magazine Editor Andrew Koch explains how the tool can transform your genealogy and even walks us through how to it to find valuable information about ancestors.







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FamilySearch – Full-Text Search







Full-Text Search from FamilySearch | A Quick Tutorial















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In this episode, Lindsay Fulton from American Ancestors speaks with us about the 10 Million Names Project, its purpose and how you can get involved.





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Researching enslaved ancestors can be a challenge. Fortunately, American Ancestors is working hard to recover the names of the millions of people who where enslaved in the United States via the 10 Million Names Project. In this episode, Professional Genealogist and Head of Research Services Lindsay Fulton speaks with us about the 10 Million Names Project, its purpose and how you can get involved.







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American Ancestors – 10 Million Names Project























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In this episode of Best Websites, DNA Expert Kitty Munson Cooper offer tips for using GEDmatch to better understand your DNA test results.





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Best Genealogy Websites: GEDmatch







GEDmatch is a handy third-party tool that allows you to compare your DNA test results with over 1.5 million profiles across many of the major DNA test companies. GEDmatch also offers several features to help you better understand your test results and make meaningful discoveries about your heritage.







In this episode, Kitty Munson Cooper chats with Family Tree Magazine editor Andrew Koch about GEDmatch and what its key features entail.







Resources Mentioned in This Interview:









* GEDmatch







* Kitty Cooper’s Blog













How to Take Advantage of the Tools at GEDmatch: A Basic Primer











GEDmatch allows you to compare your DNA test results with other results from many of the top testing companies. Here is a guide for using many of its tools.





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In this episode, New Media Editor Rachel Christian talks with her cousin, professional organizer Lahni Carney about handling inherited research and items with care.





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Feature: Organization for Family Historians







Professional organizer Lahni Carney explains all that goes into professional organizing and how family historians can strategize to preserve their most valuable research and items.







Other Resources:











Spring Cleaning Guide for Genealogy – Free Download











It’s time to get organized! Whether you need to tidy up your workspace, digitize your photos or get your files in order, this handy ebook will help make your project a success.





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Habits of Highly-Organized Genealogists: Your Ultimate Guide











It’s always a good time to get your genealogy organized! Check out these habits to get you started!





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