• Weekly Genealogy Toolkit

  • By: Ed Adams
  • Podcast

Weekly Genealogy Toolkit

By: Ed Adams
  • Summary

  • The Weekly Genealogy Toolkit is your dose of family history insights, tips and tools designed to empower your genealogical journey. Host Ed Adams will guide you through the rich tapestry of your family history. Every week, we will unravel new strategies, uncover hidden gems, and equip you with the tools needed to navigate the fascinating story of how you became you. Grab your notebook and a cup of coffee... there’s work to be done.
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Episodes
  • Burned Counties
    Nov 4 2024

    We've all come across that location that is challenging to research because the courthouse burned, or flooded, or was destroyed by a tornado. It's a common enough occurrence that just about every genealogist has bumped into this problem. For many this becomes a brick wall for them... don't be content to leave walls in your tree. While some information is truly lost, don't give up until you've done everything you can.

    Listen to hear tips on how to get around pesky record loss and still find out the answers to your questions.

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    11 mins
  • Offline Research
    Oct 28 2024

    I've said it many times before, but not everything that you are going to be looking for can be found online. So grab your keys, we're going to hit the road and go check out the libraries, court houses, and dusty back rooms to find some neat stuff.

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    14 mins
  • Finding Women
    Oct 21 2024

    Let's dive into a common challenge for beginner genealogists—tracking down the women in your family tree. Often, maiden names feel like locked doorways, especially in records predating 1850. We can overcome these "brick walls." From scouring censuses for hidden clues to finding forgotten family connections in wills and death certificates, this episode offers practical advice for uncovering the women in your ancestry. Learn how creativity and persistence can reveal the stories that go unnoticed.

    Tune in for tips, stories, and a reminder that offline research still holds treasure!

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    11 mins

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