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RLP 75: Using DNA in a Polish Research Project – Interview with Alice Childs

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Alice Childs. Alice is a professional genealogist and recent graduate of our Research Like a Pro with DNA study group. She is sharing the DNA research process she used to discover a client’s immigrant ancestors’ origins. She is also sharing the full report, so scroll down to find the link to her services pages where it’s listed as a work sample! We are also […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 16, 2019 Research Tips

RLP 74: PERSI Part 2 – How to Find Articles

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find articles using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). There are two different search pages to use. Learn about the differences between them and how to use them effectively to find the articles that might help in your research. We also go over 7 ways to obtain the articles you find in the Periodical Source Index, and how to search using state postal codes. Update […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 9, 2019 Podcast

How to Search PERSI with State Postal Codes

Update 2024: PERSI has moved from FindMyPast to Allen County Public Library, so the search strategies are different now. You can type your surname into the surname field, then after that, further refine results with postal codes using the search field on the results page. Have you tried searching the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) for a surname but come away empty? Me too. I searched with “Dyer” in the who field and “North Carolina” in […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 7, 2019 Records, Research Tips

Family History & Getting Things Done Part 5: Engaging

When you sit down at your computer for that devoted family history / genealogy time, how do you decide what to work on first? Should you go to work on a research project, watch a webinar, or browse new DNA matches? If you’ve been following the Getting Things Done method, you’ll have a task list of next actions for various projects. Now it’s time to engage. Choose a next action and go to work. This […]

By Diana Elder December 4, 2019 Organizing, Research Tips

RLP 73: PERSI Part 1

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). This index to periodicals useful to genealogists was originally created by the Allen County Public Library and published in print and fiche formats. Now, genealogists can access the index online at FindMyPast! Join us as we discuss what you might find in the index and how the articles might be of use to you. Update 2022: The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer December 2, 2019 Podcast

Mining New Records for Research Opportunities and Gratitude for FamilySearch Indexers

When is the last time you discovered an important new genealogy record because of the FamilySearch indexing effort? Did you know that when you attach a record hint generated by the system you may also have the option to send a thank you to the indexer? Lest we ever forget that our ability to research quickly and effectively is due to the efforts of many who volunteer their time, during this season of Thanksgiving we […]

By Diana Elder November 27, 2019 Records, Research Tips

RLP 72: Getting Things Done Part 2 – Clarify

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is part 2 of our series on getting things done. Following David Allen’s method, we discuss the second part – clarifying. You look at your list of projects and things to do, and think broadly about what you want to do. Consider delegating some of the things on your list. Then, put your items in a prioritized order, based on when you can get to them. Think deeply […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer November 25, 2019 Research Tips

Curating and Preserving Personal Digital Archives With the Permanent Legacy Foundation

FamilySearch recently announced a new partnership with The Permanent Legacy Foundation. The announcement described the foundation as providing “a service that allows people to upload document, photo, audio, and video files in a secure, permanent place for current and future generations to enjoy and cherish.” My initial question on reading about this partnership was “Why would I choose to upload and store materials in a Permanent Archive at Permanent.org when I am already uploading memories […]

By Alice Childs November 20, 2019 Creating and Sharing Family History

Win a Free Pass to Rootstech 2020: Discover the Story of You

Is 2020 the year that you attend RootsTech in person? Maybe you’ve been watching the live stream or recorded videos and thinking it would be exciting to take in the RootsTech experience. 2020 is the perfect year to attend. It marks the 10 year anniversary of this unique conference and if I know the RootsTech team, they will have some very special events planned. As a RootsTech Ambassador, I’m giving away a free pass. Why […]

By Diana Elder November 19, 2019 Creating and Sharing Family History

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RLP 75: Using DNA in a Polish Research Project – Interview with Alice Childs

RLP 74: PERSI Part 2 – How to Find Articles

How to Search PERSI with State Postal Codes

Family History & Getting Things Done Part 5: Engaging

RLP 73: PERSI Part 1

Mining New Records for Research Opportunities and Gratitude for FamilySearch Indexers

RLP 72: Getting Things Done Part 2 – Clarify

Curating and Preserving Personal Digital Archives With the Permanent Legacy Foundation

Win a Free Pass to Rootstech 2020: Discover the Story of You

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