Exploring FamilySearch’s New Full-Text Search Tool & AI Transcription Comparison
A Revolutionary Tool: FamilySearch “Full-Text Search” During RootsTech, an exciting development was announced: the launch of FamilySearch Labs. Among these
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AI: Introducing My FREE Census Bots
While taking Stephen Little’s Advanced AI course through NGS, I discovered how to create custom GPTs. If you’re active on
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Favorite Photo: My Great Grandparent’s 1895 Wedding (#3 of 52)
As genealogists, we eagerly seek photographs of our ancestors. But photographs are more than mere snapshots; they are time capsules,
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Origins: My First Leap Across the Pond (#2 of 52)
In November 2013, I experienced a milestone in my genealogical journey: my first leap “across the pond.” Now, a
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Archival Adventures: My Approach to Organizing NARA Images
Have you ever wondered how to organize nearly 2,000 archival images from a genealogy research trip? That’s exactly what I’ve
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Family Lore: A Tale of Generational Beliefs in Our Family (#1 of 52)
My grandmother, Hazel, holding her baby sister Beulah, who got me interested in genealogy Do you have family lore or
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NARA Land Records: Discovering Family History Details That Aren’t Online
After my last post about my research trip to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington D.C., I’ve
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My First-Hand Experience and Top 10 Tips for Researching at NARA
The Long-Awaited Trip to NARA For years, I’ve dreamed of researching at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in
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AncestryDNA ThruLines Part 2: Evaluating Matches and Exploring Y-DNA Possibilities
Have you struggled with an AncestryDNA ThruLines hints that you were sure was incorrect? You’re not alone! In my last
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While I’m a big fan of the hints from AncestryDNA ThruLines, we know they aren’t always correct. In my classes,
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