How to Handle Difficult or Uncomfortable Facts When Writing Family History: Episode 144
Lisa interviews author Annette Gendler about how to address difficult or uncomfortable information when writing your family's history. Plus, tips from our DNA expert on how to persuade relatives to take a DNA test, as well as a closer look at the genealogy resources available at the State Library of Pennsylvania.
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Researching Mayflower Connections – An Interview with Chris Child: Episode 143
Author Chris Child joins Lisa to discuss strategies for discovering Mayflower ancestors. Plus, our DNA expert is back to talk about how to understand missing or unexpected matches.
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Decoding Grave Symbols – An Interview with Joy Neighbors: Episode 142
Author Joy Neighbors joins Lisa to talk about cemetery research and how you can use gravestone symbols to discover more about your ancestors. Plus, our DNA experts discusses testing deceased relatives and we explore strategies for success on Find a Grave.
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What Will Genealogy Look Like Post COVID-19?: Episode 141
In this month’s episode, Lisa talks with genealogist and librarian Daniel Klein about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected genealogy research and what genealogy will look like in the future.
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Becoming a Professional Genealogist – An Interview with Diana Elder (AG) and Nicole Dyer: Episode 140
Diana Elder (AG) and Nicole Dyer join Lisa to discuss the process of becoming a professional genealogist. Plus, how to organize your DNA matches and much more.
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A Closer Look at NBC’s “Roots Less Traveled” – An Interview with Host Faruq Tauheed: Episode 139
Lisa interviews Faruq Tauheed, host of the NBC TV series “Roots Less Traveled" about the show and his own genealogy journey. Plus, highlights from the 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and a look at the burgeoning market of health-focused DNA tests.
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Simple Steps to Practical Genealogy – An Interview with Brian Sheffey: Episode 138
Lisa interviews Brian Sheffey, author of the book Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History. Listen for practical tips you can apply to your genealogy research, plus the latest edition of our 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and much more.
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How to Capture Family Stories Before They’re Lost – An Interview with Rachael Rifkin: Episode 137
Lisa talks with author Rachael Rifkin about preserving our family history before it's lost to time. Plus: great websites to help with your writing project and much more.
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How DNA Tests Shape Our Idea of Family – An Interview with Libby Copeland: Episode 136
Lisa interviews author Libby Copeland and discusses how consumer DNA tests are changing the way we think of family. Plus, free DNA websites and much more.
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Unusual and Underused Records for Researching Female Ancestors: Episode 135
Join Lisa and her guests as she discusses unusual and underused records for researching your female ancestors. Plus: Dutch genealogy websites, genetic communities, and a few great genealogy accounts to follow on social media.
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How to Research Enslaved Ancestors: Episode 134
This month, Lisa is joined by contributing editor Sunny Morton to discuss key strategies for researching enslaved African American ancestors.
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Timeless Strategies for Genealogy Research Success: Episode 133
In this episode, founding editor David A. Fryxell reflects on the past 20 years in genealogy and shares his favorite timeless genealogy research strategies.
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