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The Latest Innovations in DNA and Genealogy

The latest, greatest information about DNA and Genealogy was presented at Roots Tech. There were exciting new programs, tools, and technology announced and explained by DNA companies, and leading experts in the field. Nicole wrote eloquently about some of the classes she attended, and the fascinating concepts presented. It is an exciting time to be involved in genealogy, with new and improved ways of accessing and analyzing information at our fingertips! This article will highlight […]

By Robin Wirthlin March 8, 2019 DNA, Research Tips

Research Logs: A Key to Organized Genealogy by Diana Elder at #RootsTech 2019

I was excited to present a class on research logs at RootsTech 2019. Research logs are the workhorse of my research process so I love helping others learn to use them to organize their research. Here is a synopsis of my lecture. I’m also including a PDF of my slides and my syllabus at the end of the article. What is a Research Log? Simply put, a research log is a record of what you […]

By Diana Elder March 8, 2019 Research Tips

Organize Your Genealogy Research With Google Drive by Nicole Dyer at #RootsTech 2019

I taught Organize Your Research with Google Drive at RootsTech this year and I enjoyed preparing for it immensely. I already loved Google Drive and used it with my usual genealogy workflow; but my preparation helped me find even more ways to use it to become a more productive and organized researcher. In this post, I’m sharing an overview of what I covered in the class, as well as links to my syllabus and presentation […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer March 7, 2019 Organizing, Research Tips

Perspectives on Accreditation Presentation at #RootsTech 2019

I had the pleasure of presenting a Power Hour at RootsTech with two of my colleagues, Julie Stoddard AG, and Lisa Stokes AG. We split our presentation into three parts: the Benefits of Accreditation, an Overview of Accreditation, and Preparing for Accreditation. I’m sharing a brief outline here and linking to the ICAPGen website where appropriate. Our slides and syllabus are attached at the end of this article. Benefits of Accreditation I started off our […]

By Diana Elder March 7, 2019 Accreditation, Research Tips

When Details Disagree: 8 Ways to Resolve Conflicts by D. Joshua Taylor at #RootsTech 2019

D. Joshua Taylor gave an excellent lecture at RootsTech about how to resolve conflicts in genealogy research. He said that if you are not finding any conflicts in your genealogy research, you may not be doing reasonably exhaustive research. During his lecture, he reviewed 8 methods for resolving conflicts, and gave several helpful examples. It was a great lecture. I’m sharing the first few steps that he suggested. Bio: D. Joshua Taylor is the President […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer March 4, 2019 Research Tips

RLP 34: Getting Organized One Paper at a Time

For today’s podcast we are sharing our keynote address from the Tucson Family History Fair on February 2, 2019. We talked about Diana’s story of receiving a suitcase full of unorganized genealogy papers from her father and her system of dealing with each paper one at a time. We talked about choosing personal genealogy software, and even compared our favorite programs to cars recommended by my son! Which program do you think we compared […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer March 4, 2019 Podcast

Ancestry Tools [in Beta] for Genetic Genealogy by Neal Varner and Kelly Becker – Class Notes from RootsTech 2019

Kelley Becker and Neal Varner from AncestryDNA shared new genetic genealogy tools at their site! Some are in beta still, meaning they are brand new and still under development and you have to sign up to try them. Go to Ancestry.com/Beta to sign up to try these new features. I’m sharing my notes from their class at RootsTech 2019 yesterday. New & Improved Tools for DNA Matches [new filters] You can now easily switch between […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer March 2, 2019 Research Tips

Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research by Blaine Bettinger #RootsTech 2019

I attended Blaine Bettinger’s DNA class entitled “Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research” today (Thursday) at RootsTech 2019. I’m excited to share my notes with you. Description Shared matching and genetic clusters are among some of the most powerful tools genealogists have to work with DNA evidence. We will look at some company and third-party tools that allow us to use these powerful networks! About Blaine Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer February 28, 2019 Research Tips

Digging Deeper: Voter Registrations presentation by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL at #RootsTech

Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a presentation by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL entitled “Digging Deeper: Voter Registrations.” Rebecca holds Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer credentials. She focuses on research in Maryland and the War of 1812. Rebecca has lectured for the Maryland State Archives, NGS Conference, IGHR, RootsTech, and webinars for Legacy and APG. She is the Executive Director for the Board for Certification of Genealogists. I had so many light-bulb […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer February 28, 2019 Research Tips

Writing Family History Through Poetry: Lauren Carter and “Following Sea”

Have you been struggling to write your family history in a way that is meaningful? Have you considered poetry as a vehicle to share deeply-felt experiences connecting you to your ancestors? All kinds of historical writing fascinates me and today I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of poetry titled Following Sea by author, Lauren Carter. Reading through the poems I was touched repeatedly by the insight so few words could induce. Lauren evokes images of days […]

By Diana Elder February 25, 2019 Creating and Sharing Family History, Family History is for Everyone Spotlights

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The Latest Innovations in DNA and Genealogy

Research Logs: A Key to Organized Genealogy by Diana Elder at #RootsTech 2019

Organize Your Genealogy Research With Google Drive by Nicole Dyer at #RootsTech 2019

Perspectives on Accreditation Presentation at #RootsTech 2019

When Details Disagree: 8 Ways to Resolve Conflicts by D. Joshua Taylor at #RootsTech 2019

RLP 34: Getting Organized One Paper at a Time

Ancestry Tools [in Beta] for Genetic Genealogy by Neal Varner and Kelly Becker – Class Notes from RootsTech 2019

Adding Shared Matches and Genetic Networks to Your Research by Blaine Bettinger #RootsTech 2019

Digging Deeper: Voter Registrations presentation by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL at #RootsTech

Writing Family History Through Poetry: Lauren Carter and “Following Sea”

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