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RLP 278: Other Relationships on FamilySearch

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the “other relationships” option in the FamilySearch Family Tree. After the vitals, other information, and family members sections, you will see the other relationships section of the profile page. If you click “add other relationship,” you’ll see a popup with a dropdown list allowing you to select certain relationships from a list. Many of these are friend, family, associates, and neighbor (FAN) type of relationships. Join […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer November 6, 2023 Podcast

Researching Your Scandinavian Ancestors Part 1: Introduction and Patronymics

If you have ancestors that originated in Scandinavia, you may have thought this was a challenge you couldn’t undertake. In this new series, Scandinavian research expert Torhild Shirley, AG, will share the basics of research in this location and using a case study to illustrate the methodology. Enjoy! -Diana Which Rasmus Gudmundsson is ours? Separating Identity using Swedish Tax and Church Records Every country and region has its challenges when it comes to genealogical research. […]

By Torhild Shirley November 4, 2023 Research Tips

Creating Network Graphs with Gephi Part 5: Analyze the Network Graph

Would you like an efficient method to find clusters of DNA matches relevant to your research subject? In this series, I’m sharing the steps to create a network graph using the free, open source Gephi application, available for Windows or Mac. I use Gephi to create network graphs of my AncestryDNA matches, but you can use matches from other companies as well. Below are the previous steps in this tutorial: Creating Gephi Network Graphs Part 1: […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer October 28, 2023 Research Tips

Automated Source Citation Builders

Does the thought of making a source citation make you want to cry? Maybe you are more comfortable with citations but would like to make them more consistent within a written product. Try an automated source citation builder! I’ve been researching various types of automated citation tools and have found several great options that I’ll share in this series. In genealogical writing, we use two style guides: The Chicago Manual of Style and Evidence Explained by […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer October 17, 2023 Research Tips

RLP 275: Research in Courthouses: Interview with Lillian Wingate of Bulloch Co., Georgia

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Lillian Wingate about researching in courthouses. Lillian is the president of the Bulloch County [Georgia] Genealogical Society, Education Director for the Georgia Genealogical Society, and the Genealogy & Local History Coordinator at the Statesboro Library. Lillian actively works with GSU interns on various projects. She is also in partnership with the local courthouses and community projects. Join us as we learn what resources might […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer October 16, 2023 Podcast

Back to the Basics with Immigration Records: Part 3 1820-1906

If your ancestor emigrated to the United States after 1820, there is a good chance there may be a record detailing the ship, date of arrival, port of departure, fellow passengers, and more. The challenge comes in uniquely identifying our ancestors among those of the same name. Record availability in the 19th and 20th centuries is fairly good, so we can research the ancestors thoroughly, looking for important clues. In part 1 of this series, […]

By Diana Elder October 15, 2023 Research Tips

RLP 274: Church Marriage Records

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about church marriage records. We share some examples of church marriages in Poland, France, England, and the U.S. We talk about what church records can contain and where to find them. Transcript Nicole (0s): This is Research Like a Pro episode 274 Church Marriage Records. Welcome to Research Like, a Pro a genealogy podcast about taking your research to the next level. Hosted by Nicole Dyer and […]

By Nicole Elder Dyer October 9, 2023 Podcast

Back to the Basics with Immigration Records: Part 2 – Colonial Era

Knowing the history of U.S. immigration and the types of immigration records created when our ancestors arrived is key when considering finding their origins. Did they arrive as part of one of the original colonies or emigrate during the 19th or 20th century? Each era varies in record availability. In part 1 of this series, we looked at getting started with the research by examining the ancestor’s records in the United States for clues to […]

By Diana Elder October 8, 2023 Research Tips

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