US research is the focus of this episode, with the best websites for state research and the Washington State Digital Archive. Plus: tips for using US vital records from Family Tree University, news from FamilySearch and tips for organizing your heirlooms.
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In this episode:
- News from the Blogosphere
- Top Tips: Best State Websites
- 101 Best Websites: Washington State Digital Archives
- Safe Keeping: Organizing Your Heirlooms
- Family Tree University Crash Course
- Editor's Desk with Allison Stacy
Your Host: Lisa Louise Cooke
News from the Blogosphere with Genealogy Insider Diane Haddad
Diane gives us a recap of Family History Month and tells us about her experience at the
FamilySearch Blogger's Day.
101 Best Websites: Washington State Digital Archives
Washington State Archivist Jerry Handfield of the
Washington State Digital Archives gives us a tour of this innovative website loaded with digital records.
Top Tips: Best State Websites
Author David Fryxell gives us the lowdown on the 75 Best State Websites for climbing your family tree from his article "Heads of State" in the December 2010 issue of Family Tree Magazine.
Family Tree Magazine's December 2010 issue is available now
Safe Keeping: Organizing Your Heirlooms
Family Tree University Crash Course
Family Tree University instructor George G. Morgan offers tips for tracking down US vital records from his class
Vital Records: Researching Births, Marriages, Deaths and Divorces.
The Editor's Desk with Allison Stacy
Allison tells us about some great tools to assist you in your US research:
Have fun climbing your family tree!
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