@@FamilyHistoryFanatics - I'll admit I haven't started the journey but I'm tired of delaying. I really don't know how or where to start. It may be information overload. I don't even know what a genealogy end product should look like.
Always, always, always, start with document yourself and living relatives. Everything else can wait until the genealogy bug bites. But if you don't preserve your memories or those of your living relatives, you'll kick yourself later. So, scan photos, ask questions, scan documents, photograph the possessions people hold dear. Good luck.
Returning - so I feel like a newbie! I started in the 70's, then put aside until now so many things have changed (for the better). Thanks for making this resource available to help get me back in the swing of how and what to do
Welcome back Kathy. My mother started in the 70s and yes things have definitely changed since then. I inherited her materials beginning in the 90s as genealogy came more fully into the computer age. I so love all the resources I can access from home when the court houses and archives are in Ohio and Canada and I live in Texas. I wish you all the best. Make sure you check out our playlist about beginning family history ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdmx3tuunJC_oJ9Qq4bsRhew
I am a newbie. I have recently successfully found my paternal grandparents through Ancestry and 23andMe. Now I want to dive into possibly turning this known hobby into a side hustle or career professionally. Right now, money is tight and I have been trying to find education in genealogy for free or at an affordable price to take courses in before I dive into certification. Plus I need to remember to practice putting citations when putting in documents and records.
This was lots of help and answered many questions. I am doing some research into my ancestors in Eastern Europe around 1700s and 1800s with pretty good success. The church records are sometimes in Latin, Czech or German. Most of it I can figure out but sometimes I need help. Where would I go to help with translation on some of these passages? Tia
Look for Church records in that language. For instance, I found a guide to Spanish Catholic Church records. Within the guide I found some templates that the priests wrote towards. It helped me read Spanish and see different variations. So, see if there is something like that for the languages you're reading.
My dad’s side of the family has a lot of info on our genealogy, but I’m estranged from them for many reasons. All of their records come from the LDS church and I would love to get what I can from there, as reaching out to that side is a complete last resort option. Do you have any tips on how I can do that?
Most historical records 'from the LDS Church" are online at FamilySearch.org either in the one world tree or the digital collections on line (Which you can learn more about using the FamilySearch Wiki")
Do you have a video that might explain the numbering system and use of genealogy forms i.e., Family Group Sheets/Records and the subsequent family forms? Basically, how do the numbers from the pedigree charts correlate to these other pages?
Newbie question here - I understand proving everything and documenting evidence, but how do you handle that for living relatives (me, my sister/parents, etc)? I can't necessarily legally access (and wouldn't post online) their birth certificates, social security, etc. Is there a way to handle proving that they are who I say they are without violating their privacy?
Use a statement like this, "Personal Knowledge: This is my sister and I know her birthdate and place because I have access to her birth records."" In a genealogy program, keep your living relatives' information sourced there so it's ready when they do pass (hopefully not any time soon.) But it's better to be organized now than scramble for it later. But you don't have to move that information online. Does that help?
Intermediate. I personally feel that the Pedigree chart is very helpful especially to a Newbie. They fill out as much as they know and use it to go forward w/their research. Im very visual and it would help me in seeing what I have and dont have. They can fill in the blanks as they go.
A pedigree chart is the most familiar chart. There are five charts that help folks visualize their family trees. Have you seen this video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JEejBjNOxbw.html
Not necessarily a newbie but definitely untrained, in this particular area of research. I like the video and will be watching others since I desperately need guidance.
Welcome. Feel free to ask lots of questions. If you have video suggestions, then use this contact form on our website www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/contact
Thanks for the feedback, Lance. We have two series you might be interested in: Here's the first focuses on how to determine which set of parents belong to Winfield Underwood. ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdmRfWdRMlsOvxTyqeJzseJI The second focuses on David Searcy and many questions in his research. ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdkgnesg0mxpulzX2OGhUQP8
I don't know if I'm a newbie or a genealogist. I started to make a family tree at the age of 13 years with my mother. Some years I didn't do anything. Now, I'm 21 and still have so many family history to explore. I recently started to talk to more relatives because they are getting older and since a month I'm collecting birth certification, marriage certifications, death certifications and pictures. In my opinion it's easier to remember a person with a picture (when I'm listening to stories of older family members)
AGREED!!! It definitely is easier to remember an ancestor with a photo, story, or artifact. You are off to the BEST start by collecting the documents and stories. Good job!!!
Hi Devon, do you have any tips for researching genealogy in another language? In particular, do you know of any software that can, at the touch of a button for the whole tree, switch between the name in the native language (Russian) and the translated name that I put into the "other names" category in each profile? This would help navigate a large tree much faster, help display it to Russian speaking ancestors and quickly adjust it for English speaking descendants to view, without having to manually rename everyone. Thanks
I'm not sure that technology is available as of yet. However, I know that MyHeritage has a cross language record search tool blog.myheritage.com/2020/06/introducing-cross-language-record-matches/. Also, I know that several platforms allow you to switch the website language of your family tree. FamilySearch allows you to do this. Other than that, I am unfamiliar with any other easy button language changing capabilities. If others know, I am willing to learn.
I have an entire playlist of organization tips How to Organize Your Genealogy Research ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdk7aiilf_unpHn3BbVGe6Iz If you still can't find what you're looking for, ask questions on those videos and I'll see what I can do.
I am from a rural country and it is really hard to do these because few generations ago normal people didn't even have birth certificates...My grandma is still alive .But she is a person who prefers silence..And when I ask something like "who is your that person's that person? " she just prefers giving short answers..
Take what you can get with your grandma. If you develop a relationship of trust with her, she can point you in the direction of clues from those short answers. Many people open up over photos. Have your grandma sit with you and tell you stories about the people in the photos she has. If there is one branch of the family she didn't like, find the lines she did like. You would be surprised what you can learn with time and patience. Rural areas did have land records, church records, probate records and newspapers. There are many places that didn't have vital records until the 1910s. Therefore, we look alternatives. I have a helpful cheat sheet on my website that you might like. www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources Go to this link and then grab the one called Research Question Cheat Sheet
Good vid! I am newbie at genealogy (about a year ago) but I am an historian, so I have some resources and experience with writing about history. I think your tips are great, but... I have a lot of problems with my tree and I can't go with many of them: First, I am an emigrant, born in Spain but now i'm living in Peru. My parents they lived in Spain but were born in Argentina. My grandparents died in Argentina but were born in Spain and Italy, and so on. So: not able to do a research of close generations (most of my research is online, so no records of living people) and I am not able to travel to all those places soon enough to do my research. Plus: I have no memoires, no bible, no photos, not people near by to talk to... But thankfully, italian records are well preserved and available online for free. So, with very little information about my GGF and GGM my father gave me, I could check a lot of records in Italy for them and I had a good starting point to do my research three generations back. And you are right. I have no idea of where my parents records are (I know where they born, but a big city always have their archives divided by district and I have no idea which district was, and my father is really not into talking to me about it). A couple of weeks ago I started with indexing in FS. Is a lot of effort but I really enjoy it. You gave me the idea in the vid about give back.
You have quite the mix of challenges. They are similar to many that I have experienced and many that I have encountered working in a family history center. We always found success by developing our skills in one area (pick Spain, Argentina, Or Italy - like you have done) and be patient for the other areas. You never know when a lead will turn up as you're working on a different line. I'm so glad you've started indexing. Especially for the countries you've listed, FamilySearch really needs volunteers.
OMG!!! I was watching this video and when she put up the "Evaluating Find A Grave" The man Adolph O. Geiszler she has pulled up is my Grandmother's cousin!!! When I saw the name I thought to myself I know that name and I think I am related. It turns out I am! Never expected that!
Newbie Geologist here, I really want to make a geology book for my family and I'm not sure who to include, ie; my mothers mothers mother or mothers fathers mother, etc. Any advice?
It all depends on what you're trying to do. Are you trying to print off charts or are you trying to write stories? Also, are you trying to share your heritage from you as the starting point or from your ancestor down through your descendants. I have written a number of blog posts about writing family histories. Check them out and then ask follow-up questions on those blog posts. www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/blog/categories/writing-family-history.
So for photos do you do literally every photo you have at your house including digital ones. And also what website should you start off with for genealogy.
Ahh. Great question. First I downsize my photo collection to the surnames I want to curate. (the other names I will share photos with other researchers ) then I reduce the collection further by removing blurry photos. Then I can scan the collection
Which website you start off with depends on where your research is focused and the amount of money you have. I personally started with FamilySearch because it's free. Then added an Ancestry subscription. I like FindMyPast for my British family history and MyHeritage is really starting to grab my attention.
Well thank you for stopping by my channel. I have many videos grouped into playlists to help you find those new tips you're looking for .ru-vid.complaylists
Yay! I'm so glad you found this channel. I hope you'll watch the research content and leave lots of questions and comments on your journey. I'm happy to help.
What do I do when I am not getting a response to my emails? I’ve narrowed down my search for my great grandfather to one family. There are 6 brothers and one of them is the man I am looking for. I’ve reached out to some of the family that I have been able to locate but they either don’t know enough information to help me or they do not respond back. Most don’t respond back.
First, watch this video about why people don't respond. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2XIJ6P4_GB8.html Then, let us know if you still have more questions.
My brothers date of birth is wrong on his birth certificate, no one noticed until he was in his early 20s and went to apply for his passport. The date given is the same date he was registered, 3 days after his birth..he was born in 1993 so not that long ago.
Wow. Mistakes can happen. While a little further in the past, my grandmother has 'two' birthdates. One is the day she was actually born. The other is the day her biological mother died and the adoption agency began looking for foster / adoptive parents.
Follow Ms. Frizzle's advice... "get messy and make mistakes." There's another quote "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." EVERY experienced genealogist has made mistakes along the journey. Once you accept that and give yourself, and others, grace, you'll enjoy the process.
I feel your pain. So many people are in this boat. Be sure to check out these tips about researching when you're adopted. ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdk1GsAs9NfLWKvACcjE3Afg
I'm between a newbie and intermediate. I do some research. Family Search pops up with a lot of insights, especially back from the pioneer days in the U.S. A few years ago, I went to a one-day class on geneology hosted by a Celtic cultural society in the Lehigh Valley of Pa. Cultural societies can be great sources for tips.
So true. Clues for genealogy research can be found in cultural societies, history books, museums, and so many tangentially related groups and locations. Thanks for sharing.
Here are two places to search and one video if you still can't find the document FindMyPast Catholic Marriage Records: Explore Your Ancestor's Church Weddings ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kIty_tnHpUU.html Ancestry Marriage Records Index Makes Finding Wedding Announcements on Newspapers.com Quick and Easy ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5EdoKestjMw.html Why you can't find a marriage record ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M8lm9HOHwZY.html
That's awesome. I know 5 generations of Geissler, Geiszler, Guislers. Trying to break through to Baden for my immigrant Ancestor. Don't know where specifically he's from.
Awesome. Check out this playlist made for beginners. What Every Beginning Genealogist Needs to Know ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdmx3tuunJC_oJ9Qq4bsRhew
That's really too bad. I find so much connection and belonging through genealogy research. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-21G0n3YCNiI.html
Welcome. So glad you found this content. Be sure to check out our other videos for beginning genealogists ru-vid.com/group/PLcVx-GSCjcdmx3tuunJC_oJ9Qq4bsRhew
Thanks for joining. Please watch the other videos we have on this channel and leave comments so I know where you might need more assistance in learning.
Howdy! Thanks for checking out my channel and commenting. Check out these videos that benefit beginning genealogists like yourself. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fx2Tff-R-yI.html I love answering your questions on genealogy research related topics. So, ask lots of questions.
YAY!!!! I hope you'll watch more of our videos and leave feedback or questions. I'm here to serve you on this journey. Let me know what I can teach you.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics It would be great fun to learn more about both sides of my family. I've looked at many of your videos and enjoyed them very much.
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics I have been trying to got my birth certificate with names on it for over 50 years! Still no luck... It is a long story of lies over years, and I have no living family on my birth mothers side. They raised me.. Was told my father had died before my birth. In 2010 I was given some papers of my aunts and have trying to put things together...Any way This year I have been trying to learn how to work ALL my brick walls. Yes I am now binge-watching you and some other sites. I just want you to know how much it means for there are places to look for help.. I have a long way to.go but I will get there. Just about a year ago I did DNA on Ancestry Since I do not have much to go on It's hard to sort through all the things on line. Thank you for your help looking forward to your next show...Michele
