Genealogy Happy Hour: Recent Episodes
The Two Blondes
A podcast for anyone interested in genealogy and who wants to learn how to document family history. Join Amy and Penny as we take you through our experiences in family history research.
First episode in a series that follows two genealogist through their own research plans. Discussion on documentation, archives, and how to answer any genealogical question. Comparing use of AI in creating a research plans verse traditional methods.
Discussion of how research of collateral relatives can lead to breaking through brick walls in genealogy research
Discussion on often overlooked places to search for genealogical documents and do family research.
Discussion on using eBay and Facebook Marketplace for genealogical research and to broaden the story of your ancestors.
Discussion on using FamilySearch Labs Full Text Search including how to and research strategies.
Discussion about preparing for and performing genealogical research at a family reunion.
Discussion of archiving heirloom objects and using heirloom objects with genealogy research.
Discussion on using U.S. census non-population schedules to break down genealogy brick walls.
Discussion on the growing use of artificial intelligence in genealogy and family history research.
Discussion on how to implement The Golden Rule and other rules to live by in genealogical research.
A discussion on genealogical research. A newspaper article leads to more information and intrigue in family history.
Discussion with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, about using family photographs in genealogical research. Maureen Taylor discusses the secrets she uncovered in an old family photograph.
Discussion on using family letters and personal advertisements in genealogical research.
Discussion about best practices for documenting kinships in genealogical and family history research
Case study in using unsourced information to locate documented evidence in genealogical research.
Second part of research into determining if Beulah Grace Baker's father or grandparents were German immigrants.
How do you know if the information you have been told about your family is true? Follow along with an actual case study to find the facts about a family ancestor. Part one of two.
A brief genealogical case study on ways to separate records for two individuals with the same name living in the same community.
Discussion on utilizing Daughters of the American Revolution online database in genealogical research.
Discussion on separating individuals with the same name and similar vital data in genealogical research.
An interview with genealogical crime mystery author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin about his new book The Chester Creek Murders.
Discussion on lesser known features of the U.S. census records for genealogical research.
Discussion about accomplishment of 2020 genealogy New Year's resolutions and ongoing genealogy projects.
An interview and discussion with author Annette Gendler, author of How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History.
A discussion on using school records in genealogical research with archivist Michelle Barker, author of the blog "A Genealogist in the Archives."
Discussion with Diahan Southard author of "Your DNA Guide: the book." How to successfully use DNA in genealogical research
Discussion on genealogical research techniques and strategies for identifying female ancestors. Interview with Lisa Lisson, author of the blog "Are You My Cousin."
Interview with author Libby Copeland about her new book, The Lost Family, How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are.
Interview with author Nathan Dylan Goodwin on his latest Morton Farrier mystery, The Sterling Affair.
Discussion on continuing education opportunities for family historians and genealogist, plus a list of must have reference books for a genealogy library.
Discussion on genealogical research for ancestors and family who resided in New York City.
Discussion on preparation for onsite genealogical research. What we do to plan and prepare for a road trip for boots on the ground research.
Discussion on identifying an individual's family from a photograph and take the Photo Challenge yourself!
An interview with professional organizer Janine Adams on how to digitally organize your genealogical research.
An interview with genealogical crime mystery writer Nathan Dylan Goodwin, author of the Forensic Genealogist series of books.
An interview with Kenyatta D. Berry, cohost of Genealogy Roadshow. Discussion of Kenyatta's new book, "The Family Tree Toolkit, a Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy." You can find her book on Amazon here https://amzn.to/2LiI5ll
Discussion on using cluster researcher to get beyond brick walls in genealogical research.
Discussion on using an ancestor's siblings to remove brick walls in genealogical research
Tips and ideas on how to process and store all the research data obtained on a genealogical research trip.
The genealogists share their experiences on a recent research trip to courthouses in Ohio.
Discussion on analyzing genealogical evidence and mining all data from birth records. Go beyond just date and place of birth!
Tips on archiving and organizing your family history and an interview with author Margot Note.
Review of immigration records, what they can tell you about your ancestors, where to locate the records, and much more!
Discussion on privacy issues, ongoing research, and review of Nathan Dylan Goodwin's latest novel, The Spyglass File.
Genealogical research complete? The two blondes discuss ways to write up your research findings.
Discussion of how a family history researcher can utilize social media like Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter in their genealogical research.
Genealogy podcast that discusses locating and using military pension records in genealogical research
Discussion and tips about applying to lineage societies and pioneer programs for family historians and genealogists.