Research Skills: The Difference Great Genealogy Skills Can Make (Live Webinar)
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- Learn about the research skills needed to take your family history to the next level and prove the lineage or next generation in the family tree. Genealogy is the study and tracing of family lines. Genealogy can be difficult without good research skills needed to find those elusive ancestors.
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Thanks for “How to”. Appreciate it. Been watching you for a few years. You’re a very good teacher. joan
Thank you Connie. It’s all very well reading books and magazine articles and listening to lectures - but I’ve always found - whether it be accounting issues, accounting software, genealogical software or genealogical methods - that the best learning for me is watching someone else do some processes. I sit there and go “yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh! I’d didn’t know that button did that!, yeah, yeah, yeah.” Please do more.
LOL... love the comment. Will do.
Doing research notes thanks to you.
I was doing rather chatty individual stories on individual ancestors so I am adding to those, including things I had in mind but never wrote down or wrote on a scrap of paper and threw away e.g. when a female ancestor became a property owner. Thank you for attempting to organise me, even my folders and files are better structured!
You’re probably my favorite person on TH-cam right now. I appreciate how thorough but to the point you are. And it seems like every time I find I have a question, you’ve usually already answered it! Thank you so much.
I’m currently going through this process with my tree, and it makes me feel good to know that many of the steps I decided to take are ones you have recommended. I took your advice and started making research notes though and wow what a difference it’s making in my workflow
YAY Research Notes. Another convert! They really do make a huge difference. Thanks for the compliments and for supporting the channel.
Connie asked for FREE way of combining of PDFs into a single PDF: THIS IS ON Mac: In your finder window, simply highlight all the PDFs you want to combine. On right side of the finder window it will say "Create PDF" in gray lettering under the image that appears on the right side of the finder window. - NOTE: you'll want to put the PDFs in order FIRST, by renaming them all the same and putting 1,2,3,etc at the end. Then the combined PDF will come up in order. -- I believe (but am not sure) this is using Mac's built-in program called PREVIEW --
Everything that Adobe Acrobat can do you can do with the website I love PDF for free.
I started my research notes in the days before I had a computer and they have been a geneaological lifesaver. Always always copy the source information including the library/archive where you found the information.
Yes!
I use PDFsam Basic to split and merge PDF‘s for years. Great tool.
I love PDF can do everything that Adobe Acrobat can do for free and without a download or an account . its a great alternative for those working in a family history library.
Thanks, as always, Connie, for another “fantabulous” video.
You are so welcome! Thanks for your continued support of the channel.
Thank you Connie for these Research notes. I need to go and do that so thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
combining jpgs into one pdf - insert each jpg into a single word document in the order you want, then Save As pdf file. Works in Word and LibreOffice. Haven't tried with Google docs but most likely.
Thanks
the website I love PDF is free and doesn't require a software download or even an account. I use it all of the time at my local familysearch library.
Starting doing the research notes. Best thing ever!
Yay! It’s a game changer.
Hi from South Australia, 8am but missed you by 4 hours. Love your webinars Connie!
Thank you South Australia.
Great review of the skills needed for the best tree you can have.
Thanks 👍
Again, a great video! Thank you so much for all these information! You really help me in being a better researcher for my family tree! I really appreciate it!
You are so welcome!
Realize that the DAR wants applicants to reference the latest, newest approved application for your ancestor that you are proving your lineage through.that is, when you “piggyback” your line to the previously approved ancestor…..
Fantastic!
Thanks.
Hi Connie when I first started ancestry I just did what they told me about the leafs and just add etc , watching your videos I wished I watched you first I’m trying to do research notes and going back over my tree trying to verify everything , I’m stuck on the the family side from France but , just keep up the amazing work . I’m from Australia
MyHeritage, FamilySearch and Ancestry have records for France. Some exclusive to MyHeritage.
Very useful video as usual. Always learn something.
Glad to hear it!
Yes I have been converted to a research notes person, its the only way I can see what's happening chronologically. I was stubborn, now I am an advocate for them.
Yes! Yay... it's a game changer.
Hi from ontario canada
Hello there!
Greetings from Sydney, NSW, Australia. Watching about 12 hours later. Some great tips, thanks Connie. I can confirm that Research Notes are a great aid to research, as indeed is a Research Plan as a depository to note the questions that need to be asked (something to go back to when time permits). Something else I found today, looking at a birth certificate I have had for a while. The index shows the child died, aged 10, whereas the copy if the certificate showed the child died at 10 weeks. I was wondering why 2 identical names in the same tree, I thought the '10 year old's death, caused the family to name their latest son, after the original child. Wrong.
Good work! Another Research Notes Convert! Thanks Australia.
To answer Vickie Jones' question, you cannot see the documents on the DAR site; however, you can pay to download them from the site. The cost to download the supporting documents for an application is $20. To download a copy of the application like you did, the cost is $10. You can download copies of both for $30.
Oh good to know. I’m not a DAR expert. Thanks.
I make my pdfs right from the Print option. For printer I select "Microsoft print to PDF". To break PDFs into individual jpegs I go to Adobe Acrobat "Convert PDF to JPG".
I've had problems trying to combine lots of gifs where the images "printed" out of order.
@@CharleneCTX I've found that they line up in alphabetical order so I rename the images to include a number at the beginning, corresponding to the order I want them to line up/print
I've discovered some information gems on some of my ancestors by taking the time to read through unindexed records. One thing I'm working through now is Dower records. I've found a deed where my 3rd GGM's dower rights were purchased by her widowed husband (my 3rd GGF) from her children by an earlier husband who died during the Civil War. In a future episode, can you cover dower rights/records and why we might see such a transaction recorded as a deed? Thanks for all the information you share - I really enjoy your channel!
If I understand your story correctly... Women could not own land during certain time periods (and depending on the location), but did often have dower rights, meaning when her husband died, she could have (typically) 1/3rd of her husbands land to live on during "her natural life" but didn't actually own it, but had rights to it. Depending on the will, the children would inherit the rest of the land and her home once she passed away. She could sell or give away her rights if she chose to. Laws differ from state to state. This is a great question for Judy Russell, the Legal Genealogist. She is better at answer this question than I am. She has a blog and a section called Ask TLG where you can right to her. www.legalgenealogist.com/
I missed this. I know you will do more. Please, during some future video or live stream please tell us if there is a way to identify unmarried parents particularly if one or both of the parents are in marriage at the time.
I just helped a woman who was conceived during the Vietnam war, identify her American soldier father. He was married at the time. How does one build a tree that will allow an honest view of her family?
Western NC
I missed the live! Thanks for posting it.
Separately, would you humor me and let me know what -ab means on a census after the name of the person? This particular census is from 1930. I have never seen it before. And there are no other people on the page or subsequent pages. It is clear it is not -ad for adopted. I did a google search and family search and a couple others do not have -ab. One place said it was absent. But it appeared that it was a educated guess.
you can combine photos into one pdf with preview on a mac
Thanks.
Indiana
Software to combine JPEG images into a single file? ... You could the images into a single directory and name them, so that when sorted by name they sort in the order you desire. For example, begin the file name with the date of the document, YYYYMMDD. You can then toggle thru those images using something as simple as Windows operating system Photo Viewer.
Sorry, can’t afford to join. I’m 89 & on a fixed budget.
Do you have a video that explains how to search microfilm that is not indexed?
Yes, but I think what I’m gonna do is a new episode on how to do that. Stay tuned.
Are your research notes kept as individual files, one per person, or do you have one big file with subdivisions for each person you are actively researching?
One per person, filed in one per person folder.
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Be careful of free programs obviously. I have used PDFSAM [separate and merge]. A bit of learning how to use its functions but it works. You can always print JPEGs to PDF to get them in that format.
I hate when families reuse names a ton. I'm researching some ancestors in Ohio, and there are too many Aarons with that last name. Which Aaron is which? And they all seem to be connected to the Underground Railroad, with about another dozen ancestors with the last name. Ugh.
Ah, did you find the father for Rebecca after all? Bit of a wish, but would love a sort of case study how it was figured out
I have it narrowed down to three brothers... but I don't know that I can prove it unless some other evidence comes to light.
Vicki Jones, I am in the DAR and may be able to assist you
That would be great. Perhaps you can reach out to me here. genealogytv.org/contact/ I can't put an email address out here.
Hello. Do you have any videos on a good way to make a family tree when you find out the DNA doesnt match the paperwork. my bio father was not his fathers son, I have found my biological fathers half siblings( DNA confirmed) . whats the best way to make a family tree in this kind of situation. it has happened many times in my family history. on the other side my grandpa was raised as a sibling to his father. ( dna matches give me links to both his " grand" parents)
I would record everything as a biological family member (for bio relationships). You can always change the relationships from the profile view by clicking on edit, then edit relationships and change to adopted or biological or step, but make sure you record the biological relationships for sure.
HELP - The new "upgrade" no longer shows names under the pictures in the Gallery! I spoke with Felicia at Ancestry yesterday about this and she said she would add my feedback (complaint). She also said that if many others complain about this, Ancestry may fix this issue. I have over 500 photos in my Gallery that I can't see the names without clicking on each picture, SO why did they bother leaving the "sort" from A-Z or Z-A if I don't have the names on the photos??? I spent a lot of time identifying each picture by name (Last, First) and find this new format frustrating! Any help from you or other members would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Interesting. I know they are working in this area. Hopefully your comments as well as the others will get to the right department. I use the ancestors names in the file name, when you hover over an image the file name pops up, if that helps.
Could add all the images into one word doc and create pdf from there.
Yes.
I am having trouble with finding records on Native American ancestors. I have run into brick walls. My friend told me I have to go to the tribes and ask them in person. But that is not feasible. I have an ancestor that was rumored to have been kidnapped from her tribe in New Mexico. Most likely Taos Pueblo. She was most likely a Genizaro.
Depending on the tribe and location will depend on the records available, if any.
I’ve been creating research notes in Word 365. Love my research notes! But, I don’t think family will have access if/when something happens to me. Can’t save on hard drive or thumb drive from what I can tell only cloud and if paid subscription. Would you copy paste everything somewhere else and where? Thanks!
Google Drive is free and you can share that with family so they have access to your notes. Love Google Drive!
Always learning so many things and confirming that I am on the right track. Iowa
When adding a female spouse, do you just enter the maiden last name, or also include the married last name. This is the one thing that really confuses me. Please clarify this for me. Thank you.
Use the maiden name. if you’re confidently married, then you can mark that person as a spouse in the edit relationships area. do that you would go to the profile, then edit, then edit relationships and mark them as a spouse. There’s no need to put the married name in there because the Ancestry algorithm understands that.
I’ve been stuck for about two years now…. Any help or suggestions would be AMAZING! So what do you do when you have a name and wife with kids names, you don’t have a def birth record but based on census during life and age given estimated birth either in 1796 or 1797. Don’t have a death date and can’t even find a record or where he and wife are even buried. Know from Virginia per census records but that’s it and last record of him was in Trigg county KY. Same area, same time frame, MANY individuals with the same name….William Clark. I can’t even find a middle initial. I’ve tried the wife’s parents and land etc. nothing. But married and did stay together. Same issue with surrounding counties. A historical book from Trigg county even made the comment about how many there were. I’ll get laser focused and work, read, research then get frustrated and quit for a week. Ha
Gosh I wish you were in the Academy today. We're talking about this in a case study in today's lesson. Don't get frustrated. Learn how to pull it all together. Use all tools, keep research notes in chronological order.
Left off here tag.... one of those why didnt i think about that moment....
LOL. I use it the most.
I would assume that the Ancestry tag "verified" means verified as an ancestor as described in tfamily tree. No need to do any more. Otherwise, you run into the issue of multiple tags for an individual. Each direct ancestor may be verified as a parent and a child. Suppose an individual in a family tree has 5 offspring. Are you going to tag their parents 5 times as verified as a parent?
I only do this on my direct line.
Explain
I go into much more detail at the GTV Academy.
I would love to see member trees to stay permanently ignored. It keeps popping up even while I'm still working on that person!
You can go into your settings for Hints and uncheck Member Trees. The Geneanet one still pops up though.
Thank You!@@catsknit23
The Geneanet needs to go. It has zero genealogical worth.@@catsknit23