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RLP 335: English Parish and Tax Records with Jessica Morgan

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana interview Jessica Morgan, an Accredited Genealogist specializing in U.K. research. They discuss strategies for researching English ancestry when traditional parish records of baptisms, marriages, and burials are unavailable. Jessica highlights the value of parish chest records, which contain documents like settlement papers, bastardy bonds, and apprenticeship indentures. These records can reveal an ancestor’s origins, family relationships, and even their occupation. The hosts and guest […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 9, 2024 Podcast

Analyzing Naming Patterns: A Southern United States Example

Think about your most stubborn brick wall ancestor. The one whose identity feels just out of reach, or whose family connections you can’t quite prove. Now imagine finding a clue so distinctive that it creates a breakthrough in your research. That’s exactly what happened in the search for William Reeves’ family connections, where a middle name – “Mauldin” – became the key to unraveling a complex family mystery. Genealogists have long recognized the importance of […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 7, 2024 Research Tips

RLP 334: Transkribus: Handwritten Text Analysis with AI

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss Transkribus, a platform that uses AI to transcribe handwritten documents. They explain how Transkribus works, the benefits it offers for genealogy research, and how to get started using it. Diana and Nicole outline the transcription process, including uploading documents, choosing the right model, and reviewing the results. They also highlight advanced features like language models, Smart Search, and Super Models, which can improve […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 2, 2024 Podcast

The Value of Setting up a Genealogy Research Project in Claude.ai

As researchers, we often need to reference past research plans, reports, logs, documents, and locality guides. If you’ve done multiple phases for the same research question, you will have a lot of data to use moving forward. What if you had an AI assistant that could help you pull out specific information from your research and use it in various ways? If this sounds appealing, you can check out Projects on Claude.ai by Anthropic. Like […]

By Diana Elder December 1, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Research Tips

RLP 333: How To Add DNA Information to WikiTree

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss how to add DNA information to WikiTree. Diana explains the benefits of adding your DNA information to WikiTree, such as helping genetic cousins find you and collaborate on research. She provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a WikiTree login and add your DNA test information to your profile. Listeners will learn how to navigate WikiTree, understand the different membership levels, and effectively […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer November 25, 2024 Podcast

Using AI to Analyze Your Pedigree for a Four-Generation Project for Accreditation through ICAPGen

When starting the Accreditation process through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen), the first step is to decide on a regional focus and then find four connecting generations to research for the Four-Generation Project. You’ll need to analyze your pedigree to find suitable candidates. Artificial Intelligence can be a valuable tool in this process, helping to overcome common challenges and providing new perspectives on your family tree data. Challenges with Pedigree […]

By Diana Elder November 23, 2024 Accreditation, Artificial Intelligence, Research Tips

RLP 332: Elizabeth Packard – The Woman They Could not Silence

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss the book “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. They focus on the story of Elizabeth Packard, who was committed to an asylum by her husband in the 1860s. Elizabeth’s experience sheds light on the injustices women faced under coverture laws and the lack of oversight in mental health institutions at the time. The hosts discuss Elizabeth’s tireless efforts to secure […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer November 18, 2024 Podcast

5 Steps for Capturing and Sharing Family Stories with AI Assistance

With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to consider gathering family stories. Although it can seem daunting to start an interview project, a few simple steps will get you on your way. With the new advances in artificial intelligence, we can streamline and personalize the interview process. AI can then help us organize and write the stories. Consider asking a large language model like ChatGPT or Claude for ideas during each step of the […]

By Diana Elder November 17, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Creating and Sharing Family History

RLP 331: Using GEDmatch DNA Segment Tools in a Research Project

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss using DNA segment data in a research project. Diana shares her experience working on a chromosome map in DNA Painter for several years, gradually adding matches identified as descending from one of her ancestral couples. She focuses on her Cline DNA research project, where she seeks genetic evidence to confirm her hypothesis that John C. Cline is the father of Clemsy (Cline) Weatherford. […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer November 11, 2024 Podcast

The Value of Negative Evidence: What Henderson Weatherford’s Absence Reveals

This blog post was written with the assistance of AI based on the Henderson Weatherford Research project uploaded to Claude 3.5 Sonnet. See the report link at the end of the article for all information fully cited. In genealogy, what we don’t find can be just as important as what we do find. The case of Henderson Weatherford, born about 1815 in Tennessee, demonstrates how careful attention to negative evidence helped break down a long-standing […]

By Diana Elder November 9, 2024 Research Tips

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