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Becoming a Forensic Genealogist — An Interview with Dr. Claire Glynn

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a forensic genealogist? In this episode, Dr. Claire Glynn joins us to discuss a new program that trains participants how to apply genetic and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations.

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1880 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1880 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1880 census.

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1870 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1870 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1870 census.

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1860 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1860 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1860 census.

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1850 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1850 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1850 census.

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Preserve Your Family History in the New Year

In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke and her guests discuss what archival supplies you need to safely protect and preserve your family history. Plus, editor Andrew Koch reviews the most significant genealogy news in 2021 and looks looks ahead to what's new in 2022. Listen for all this and more, and set yourself up for genealogy success in the new year!

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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

Researching Ancestors Among the Five Tribes — An Interview with Judy Muhn

In this episode, genealogist and author Judy Nimer Muhn discusses how to research ancestors who who belonged to one of the United States’ five largest indigenous tribes today: Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux, Chippewa and Choctaw. Plus, Diahan Southard is back to shed some light on DNA Painter and what third-party DNA tools can tell you about your genetic ancestry.

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The History of Obituaries and Where to Find Them: Episode 154

In this spooky episode of the Family Tree Podcast, we learn how to locate and use historical obituaries for genealogy research. We'll also compare the the three major cemetery websites and take a closer look at the origins of Halloween.

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Genealogy and Spirituality — An Interview with Author Lori Erickson: Episode 153

Do you feel a spiritual connection to your ancestors? In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews author Lori Erickson about the connection between genealogy and spirituality. Plus, our DNA expert Diahan Southard is back to discuss how and why ethnicity estimates change, and we take a look at a Facebook group that returns lost family heirlooms to their rightful homes.

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