Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Debra Hoffman, a professional genealogist specializing in Maryland and Germany and member of our Research Like a Pro with DNA online course. Debra recently took the Proving Your Pedigree institute course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and shares her takeaways from the course. The purpose of the Proving Your Pedigree intermediate level virtual course was to create a narrative genealogy with DNA evidence confirming traced second great grandparents. Join us as Debra shares what she learned! Transcript Links Debra Hoffman profile in the APG Directory: https://www.apgen.org/users/debra-a-hoffman ...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how the Republic of Texas and State of Texas issued land to the thousands of settlers that poured in after independence from Mexico in 1836. We discuss the land application process, headright grants, colony grants, Texas statehood and changes in governance, preemption grants, and military land grants. We also discuss the Texas land survey system and how to find Texas land grant records. Transcript Links National Genealogical Society Conference 2022 – https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ and conference program 2022Â Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Republic and Statehood Era 1836-1898 – https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-republic-and-statehood-era-1836-1898/...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the era of Mexican rule over Texas and the Mexican colonization policy through the empresario system. We discuss Austin’s colony and the three indexes for finding colonists – the original Register of Families, the Index to Land [Applications] compiled by George W. Glass, and the Villamae Williams translated/typed index which is available on Ancestry.com. We discuss character certificates and DeLeon’s colony as well. Transcript Links National Genealogical Society Conference – https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/Â Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Mexican Era 1821-1836Â -https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-mexican-era-1821-1836/ Texas General Land Office Website (GLO) – https://www.glo.texas.gov/...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Texas land grant system. This is the first part in a series of Texas land grant episodes based on Diana’s blog post series. We talk about the history of Texas from the Spanish period to the Mexican period and beyond. This particular episode focuses on the Spanish period and the lasting influence they had on Texas’s unique land grant system. Transcript Links Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Spanish Colonial Era 1703-1821 – https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-spanish-colonial-era-1703-1821/ Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 1 – https://familylocket.com/back-to-the-basics-with-land-records-part-1/ Indian Nations of...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about what Nicole learned at the SLIG course, DNA Dreamers in Action: Writing Proof Arguments in January. Karen Stanbary coordinated the course and was assisted by Tom Jones, Nancy Peters, and Scott Wilds. The course was a chance to practice writing a DNA proof argument while learning essential skills. Peer review was included as part of the course as well. Join Diana and Nicole as they discuss five takeaways from the course and gain ideas for studying proof arguments in the NGSQ. Transcript Links NGS Conference 2022 Program – Nicole and...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana’s SLIG course – Becoming an Accredited Genealogist: The Why, What, and How. She coordinated the course along with Lisa Stokes and shares all the details about how they came up with the course and how it went. Join us to learn some great study techniques you can try for yourself as you prepare to become a better researcher or seek a credential. Transcript Links Guide to Applying for the Accredited Genealogist Professional Credential – includes the rubrics at the end – https://www.icapgen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Guide-to-Applying-for-AG-October-2021.pdf ICAPGen YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBsCS9_M9JN-zdtwReH8LQ ICAPGen Website...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the 1950 census that will be released on April 1, 2022. Diana shares an example of finding the enumeration district (ED) of her grandparents in Cassia County, Idaho. We review the information that can be found on the 1950 census and discuss indexing efforts. Join us as we discuss how to prepare for this census release! Transcript Links Preparing for the 1950 U.S. Federal Census Release – https://familylocket.com/preparing-for-the-1950-u-s-federal-census-release/ Getting Ready for the 1950 Census: Searching With and Without a Name Index on stevemorse.org – https://stevemorse.org/census/1950census.htm YouTube Channel JDW Talks – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyvL4MKwcPnDSz0FTLZf6Q...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to write a research report at the end of a research project. This is an underused skill and many of us need to practice! The benefits of report writing far outweigh the challenges. This is a replay of episode 119 with new commentary at the beginning. Transcript Links RLP 119: Revisiting Report Writing Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com – https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse – independent study course –Â https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to use a genealogy research log. As you follow this step in the RLP process, you’ll add links and citations to your log to help you stay organized and keep track of what you did. This is a replay of episode 118 with new commentary about Airtable. Transcript Links RLP 118: Revisiting Research Logs https://airtable.com Goldie May – genealogy research assistant Research Ties – https://researchties.com/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com – https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research...
Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to make clear source citations. This is a replay of episode 117 with new commentary at the beginning. Diana shares her Nancy Briscoe project and how she created citations using the five elements of a citation. We also talk about the value of citation templates that help you be more efficient. Transcript Links RLP 117: Revisiting Source Citations – https://familylocket.com/rlp-117-revisiting-source-citations/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com – https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse – independent...
