最高の Genealogy Research ポッドキャスト (2024)

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RLP 302: Examining Family Lore - Was Eliza Isenhour a Cherokee? 30:53

6d ago30:53

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the story of Eliza Ann Isenhour (1850-1898) and the family lore that claims she was a full-blooded Cherokee. The conversation starts with the 1884 incident that left Eliza a widow with four young children and another on the way after her husband, William Henderson Shults, died following an accident. F…

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RLP 301: Genealogy and DNA Research in Phases 40:28

13d ago40:28

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In this episode, we discuss breaking up complex research projects into phases. This is a great way to make progress on a research question that might otherwise seem daunting. We'll talk about how to identify the mother of Elsie, a woman born in 1820, as an example of how to set up phases for research. We'll also discuss how to determine which phase…

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RLP 300: RLP Past, Present, and Future 47:59

20d ago47:59

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In episode #300 of Research Like a Pro, Diana and Nicole discuss the evolution of their genealogy research methodology, Research Like a Pro (RLP), over the years, focusing on past, present, and future perspectives. Past Developments: Technology: Initially, Diana and Nicole utilized tools like PAF and Ancestral Quest for family trees, Google Sheets …

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RLP 299: Immigration Records Part 3 24:43

27d ago24:43

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In this episode of Research Like a Pro, we discuss strategies for researching ancestors who emigrated to the United States after 1820, emphasizing the wealth of ship manifests and other records available for identifying individuals among those with the same name. We explore immigration trends from the 19th to the early 20th century, the impact of U…

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RLP 298: Immigration Records Part 2 - Colonial Era 27:24

1M ago27:24

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Diana and Nicole discuss the intricacies of tracing ancestors back to the Colonial Era in the United States, emphasizing the scarcity of immigration records before the establishment of the U.S. Federal Government in 1789. They highlight strategies such as cluster research and the use of DNA testing to overcome the challenge of limited documentation…

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RLP 297: Immigration Records Part 1 24:53

1M ago24:53

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This episode of Research Like a Pro focuses on the intricacies of tracing immigration records in genealogical research. Diana and Nicole discuss the common challenges faced when trying to locate an ancestor's passenger list and the various entry points into the U.S., such as New York, New Orleans, Boston, San Francisco, Canada, and Mexico. They emp…

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RLP 296: My Genealogical Publishing Company Library with Barry Chodak 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro features a discussion with Barry Chodak from genealogical.com about a new feature called the My GPC Library. This digital library provides access to 800 of the best titles in genealogy and family history, making it an invaluable resource for researchers. Diana and Nicole, the hosts, share their excitement abou…

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RLP 295: Review of The American Farmer in the Eighteenth Century 32:34

2M ago32:34

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In this episode, Diana and Nicole delve into the agricultural roots of American ancestry, spotlighting Richard L. Bushman's book, "The American Farmer in the Eighteenth Century: A Social and Cultural History." They discuss the profound role of farming in shaping American society and the individual stories of ancestors who contributed to this agricu…

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RLP 294: Naturalization Records Part 3 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro we delve into the intricacies of naturalization records, with a special focus on 20th-century cases. A significant part of the episode is dedicated to a case study of Adolph Salmon, a German immigrant. We discuss how Diana traced his naturalization journey through various records, including census data, newspa…

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RLP 293: Naturalization Records Part 2 26:20

2M ago26:20

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the evolution of naturalization laws in the U.S., tracing how these laws have shaped the process of becoming an American citizen from the country's early days to the modern era. By examining specific acts from 1790 through to the 20th century, we shed light on the legal landscape that our ancestors na…

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RLP 292: Naturalization Records Part 1 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about naturalization records in the United States. We review the genealogical information naturalization records can hold, and discuss various records created in the process. We talk about Declarations of Intention (first papers), Petitions for Naturalization (second or final papers), and Certificates of Na…

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RLP 291: William Henry Kelsey Jr. - Tradesman and Entrepreneur 27:11

3M ago27:11

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In today's episode of Research Like a Pro, we delve into the life of William Henry Kelsey Jr. (1856-1918), exploring his various roles as a tradesman, entrepreneur, and homesteader. His ventures in the sawmill industry, wholesale fruit and berry business, and homesteading in Idaho are thoroughly examined. Personal accounts from his children enrich …

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RLP 290: Nancy E. Briscoe and the Civil War 29:02

3M ago29:02

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In today's episode of Research Like a Pro, we explore the life of Nancy Briscoe Fraser during the Civil War. We focus on the often overlooked experiences of women in this era, specifically examining Nancy's life in the Ozarks. We discuss her marriage to a Confederate soldier amidst the conflict and her life after the war. This conversation emphasiz…

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RLP 289: Exploring New Tools at Living DNA 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the new DNA tools at LivingDNA. Initially, we discuss our personal projects and thoughts on time management, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing life goals and projects. We then shift to the main topic: our experience with LivingDNA's new tools, specifically the chromosome browser and the Match…

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RLP 288: Resolving Conflicts on the FamilySearch Family Tree 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about conflicts encountered while researching our ancestor Harriet Huggett Kelsey and updating her profile on FamilySearch. Diana found conflicting information about Harriet's birth year, with possible years of 1823, 1825, and 1826 from different sources. We discuss a conflict regarding the name and identit…

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RLP 287: Flew the Coop: Harriet (Huggett) Kelsey 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about our ancestor Harriett Huggett (Nicole's 3rd great-grandmother and Diana's 2nd great-grandmother). Diana researched records for Harriett's early life in England. She enjoyed finding a personal history written by Harriett's granddaughter which provided wonderful details about Harriett's decision to leav…

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RLP 286: Researching your Scandinavian Ancestors with Torhild Shirley Part 2 34:21

4M ago34:21

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Torhild Shirley about Scandinavian research. She continues the case study of Gudmund Rasmussen and discusses research planning, carrying out the research, and the conclusion. The central question addressed in this episode revolves around whether Gudmund Rasmusson, presumed to be Rasmus Gud…

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RLP 285: Scandinavian Research with Torhild Shirley Part 1 40:27

4M ago40:27

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Scandinavian research expert, Torhild Shirley, AG. Torhild is a native of Norway. We discuss the challenges of genealogical research in Scandinavia, focusing on a case study from Sweden. In the case, Torhild aims to uniquely identify a person named Rasmus Gudmundsson, born around 1719 in M…

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RLP 284: University Archives with Sam Howes 33:30

4M ago33:30

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In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole Dyer and Diana Elder speak with Sam Howes, an archivist at Bates College in Maine. They discuss his work managing the official records of the college, including administrative documents, student records, yearbooks, and special collections. Sam explains what types of materials college archives typically…

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RLP 283: Selina Kelsey - Utah Pioneer in the News 18:19

5M ago18:19

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about our ancestor, Selina (Beddoes) Kelsey. Selina lived until age 97, and was regularly featured in Utah newspapers due to being one of the last pioneers to arrive in Utah by wagon (before the railroad). Selina was only 4 years old when she crossed from Nebraska to Salt Lake City by covered wagon. Diana o…

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RLP 282: Finding William Keaton’s Land 29:56

5M ago29:56

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's visit to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History to learn more about William Keaton, our ancestor. William Keaton received a land grant in the late 1700s in Pendleton District, which became Anderson County. Diana shares what she learned in her visit to the archives and we discuss…

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RLP 281: Civil Marriage Records 30:20

5M ago30:20

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about civil marriage records and where to find them. We discuss examples from the U.S. and England and give a tutorial for how to make citations for marriage records from a bound volume at the county courthouse viewed as images online. Links Back to the Basics with Marriage Records Part 4: Civil Marriage Re…

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RLP 280: Colonial Emigrant Ancestor: Thomas Royston 27:20

5M ago27:20

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about our distant ancestor, Thomas Royston, who settled in Gloucester County, Virginia. Thomas was granted thousands of acres in the late 1600s, and Diana got to visit Gloucester County and see where he probably lived. Join us as we discuss the historical context and records that make up the story of Thomas…

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RLP 279: Unmerging on FamilySearch Family Tree 33:36

6M ago33:36

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For blog post: Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to unmerge profiles on the FamilySearch Family Tree. When there are many people of the same name who lived in an area, it's common for the profiles to get accidentally merged. When you notice an issue where multiple people have been merged into one person, there are several steps to…

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RLP 278: Other Relationships on FamilySearch 22:59

6M ago22:59

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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 ce…

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RLP 277: How to Start a Family History Blog to Share Stories 35:27

6M ago35:27

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to create a family history blog to help you share family stories. Whether you want to write family stories, recruit DNA test-takers to help with a particular research problem, or connect with distant cousins to collaborate on research, a free blog can help you. Learn about free blog platforms, how…

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RLP 276: The Psychological Benefits of Family History Research 35:58

6M ago35:58

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the psychological benefits of family history research for young adults. We discuss ideas for celebrating family history month by sharing family history with young people as well as the findings of the study by Brigham Young University professors. The study found that students engaged in family history…

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RLP 275: Research in Courthouses: Interview with Lillian Wingate of Bulloch Co., Georgia 34:58

7M ago34:58

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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…

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RLP 274: Church Marriage Records 27:13

7M ago27:13

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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. Links Back to the Basics with Marriage Records Part 1: Marriage Bonds by Nicole - https://familylocket.com/back-to-the-basi…

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RLP 273: Brick Wall Ancestor: Clemsy (Cline) Weatherford 30:17

7M ago30:17

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's research on Mary Clemsy (Cline) Weatherford. Clemsy is a brick wall ancestor. We don't know who her parents were, and record are challenging to come by due to record loss in Izard County, Arkansas. However, Diana shares how she found substitute records at the state and federal level that helpe…

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RLP 272: Proving an Ancestor with DNA: Benjamin Cox 31:15

7M ago31:15

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about using DNA evidence to confirm a hypothesis created with indirect documentary evidence. We discuss Diana's research on Benjamin Cox, his proposed children, and his migration. We touch on helpful onomastic evidence, DNA evidence, and FAN club connections. Diana shares how she made a McGuire chart to sho…

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RLP 271: Mariah Brockhouse: English Emigrant and Pioneer 23:26

7M ago23:26

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about our ancestor, Mariah (Brockhouse) Beddoes who left her parents in England with her husband and two young daughters to join with other Latter-day Saints in Utah Territory. Mariah was born in Willinghall, England, and her father was a locksmith. She married William Beddoes, a miner, and they eventually …

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RLP 270: Anglicizing a Name and Discovering a Migration Path: John D. Isenhour 31:28

8M ago31:28

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a case study about John D. Isenhour and surnames that can be challenging to research. The surname Eisenhower was challenging to research because of the various spellings and eventual anglicization of the name by our branch of the family. We discuss John D. Isenhours migration from Pennsylvania to North Caro…

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RLP 269: Mary Margaret Peterson 25:29

8M ago25:29

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about an ancestor who died too soon, Diana's great-grandmother, Mary Margaret (Peterson) Creer. We discuss Mary's Danish parents, their immigration, and settlement in Spanish Fork, Utah in the late 1800s. Mary married Charles Cannon Creer in Manti and had a wedding reception in a white brick house Charles b…

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RLP 268: John Royston's Orphan 28:37

8M ago28:37

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Georgia land lottery, how it worked, and how it was used as part of a case showing that Thomas Beverly Royston was the son of John Royston. Join us as we talk about the historical context of the Georgia land lottery and the Royston case. Links John Royston’s Orphan: Lucky Winner of the 1827 Georgi…

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RLP 267: Daniel Henrie and the Mormon Battalion 32:14

8M ago32:14

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Daniel Henrie and his membership in the Mormon Battalion. The 52 ancestors prompt that brought about this post was about membership in a broader community - what churches, clubs, fraternal organizations, service groups, or military units did your ancestors belong to? Exploring membership in those grou…

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RLP 266: Shoot 'em up Dick 37:34

9M ago37:34

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about an outcast in our family tree. Diana shares how she responded to the 52 Ancestors prompt to write about an ancestor who was an outcast. She chose William "Dick" Shults, who fled town after a gunfight and settled in Arizona. He made it into the newspapers several times in the early 1900s due to run-ins…

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RLP 265: Edward Raymond Kelsey's Cabin 30:16

9M ago30:16

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's grandfather, Edward Raymond Kelsey, and the cabin he acquired to house his antique collection. Diana found out more about the cabin through cousins' social media posts. We discuss the value of connecting with cousins through social media and learn about the history of the cabin and how it came…

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RLP 264: Alford/Johnson Project - Interview with Michelle Mickelson Part 3 41:51

9M ago41:51

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is the final in a series about the Alford/Johnson project. We talk with Michelle Mickelson, researcher on the project, who shares how Y-DNA and autosomal DNA were applied to test the case and see if the relationships found with documentary evidence and oral history were also biological. Join us as we discuss h…

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RLP 263: Alford/Johnson Project - Interview with Michelle Mickelson Part 2 38:00

9M ago38:00

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is the second in a series of discussions with Michelle Mickelson about the Alford/Johnson research project. The project was commissioned to determine if James William Johnson was actually Patrick Alford. The data from a deep dive into friends, family, associates, and neighbors revealed that the two men were al…

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RLP 262: Michelle Dickens' Certification Journey 28:05

10M ago28:05

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Michelle Dickens, CG, a member of the Research Like a Pro Facebook group, who recently completed her application for certification through the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Michelle shares how she prepared for certification through studying textbooks, the RLP podcast and books, …

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Title: RLP 261: Malissa Welch - Correcting incorrect parents 27:09

10M ago27:09

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Malissa Welch, Diana's 2nd-great-grandmother. We discuss her life and sources we have found for her, and how we incorrectly attached the parents of Meredith Welch and Susannah early in our genealogy research. Later we discovered a conflict with her name which led to discovering the correct parents for…

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RLP 260: Shipindex with Peter McCracken 41:44

10M ago41:44

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Peter McCracken, founder of ShipIndex.org. Peter is an electronic resources librarian at Cornell University. Shipindex is a database to assist researchers finding material about vessels. Peter tells us about ShipIndex and how it can be useful for genealogists. Links https://www.shipindex.o…

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RLP 259: The Coverage Estimator 28:59

10M ago28:59

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Coverage Estimator tool at DNA Painter. We discuss the purpose of the tool, some ways to use it, and how to use it. We also share some examples of how we've used it. Nicole shares her Joanna West case and how the coverage estimator showed increased coverage as more test-takers were added. Diana sh…

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RLP 258: Saving Views of your Airtable Research Log 39:07

10M ago39:07

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about using Airtable for a genealogy research log and how to configure and save different views of your tables. Tables are like pages within a spreadsheet. In your research log table, you may have many entries of various record types. You may want to filter to just see tax records, then group them by tax di…

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RLP 257: Alford/Johnson Project - Interview with Michelle Mickelson Part 1 45:21

11M ago45:21

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Family Locket Genealogists project to write up our client's research about James William Johnson and his origins. In episode 256, we interviewed James Wesley Johnson about his ancestor James William Johnson and the discovery that James was actually Patrick Alford. James asked Family Locket to veri…

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RLP 256: Alford/Johnson Research - Interview with James Johnson 42:07

11M ago42:07

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with James Wesley Johnson, author of A Horse, A Gunfight, And The Law: A Historical Account of Our Alfords in Texas, and a client of Family Locket Genealogists. He hired us to help verify his family research that uncovered a family secret kept for over 100 years. Join us for a discussion of sou…

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RLP 255: Bobby Gene Shults - Education 23:56

11M ago23:56

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RLP 254: Edward Raymond Kelsey - Hobo Life 30:34

11M ago30:34

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's 52 ancestors post with the prompt "out of place." She chose to write about her maternal grandfather, Edward Raymond Kelsey. After high school and a few years working at the railroad, he decided to become a hobo. This was about 1905. He stayed in hobo camps along the railroad lines and traveled…

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RLP 253: How to Evaluate Sources in Family Trees 39:44

12M ago39:44

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about evaluating family trees and the sources in them to help us determine if a family tree is accurate. We review independent sources, primary information, and direct evidence. In the absence of direct evidence, we can often put together a body of indirect evidence to help us prove a parent-child link, but…

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