Family Tree Magazine Podcast

FTMP 44: Family History Publications

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:36:00 CST

Tips on organizing your family archive, a discussion of using Evernote to keep your genealogical research organized, and a sneak peek at the upcoming season of �Who Do You Think You Are?� Plus: Learn the one trick that will help you make new friends in the online genealogical community.

FTMP 43: Family History Publications

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:23:00 EST

Tips on naming conventions, a discussion of the Western States Historical Marriage Index, and news on brand-new courses for beginners at Family Tree University. Plus: Learn more about Google+, a new networking tool that's taken the online genealogy community by storm.

FTMP 42: Family History Publications

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 4:51:00 EST

Tips on how to get relatives to discuss family history, a discussion of the Historic American Cookbook Project, and news on the Genealogists for Families project at Kiva.com. Plus: Learn more about creating a family history book from Family Tree University's Nancy Hendrickson.

FTMP 41: Family History Publications

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 19 Oct 2011 11:35:00 EST

Using autosomal DNA testing to solve family mysteries, planning a research trip to Salt Lake City, and an introduction to Kerry Scott, the newest member of the Family Tree Magazine staff. Plus: Learn more about land records from Family Tree University's Diana Crisman Smith.

FTMP 40: Family History Publications

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:35:00 EST

Search secrets for online newspaper collections, a crash course in finding digitized old books on the web, and pointers for using the Periodical Source Index to find articles about your ancestry. Plus: A new source for US census records online.

FTMP 39: Genealogy Around the World

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST

Tips for tracing your roots in the old country, including a crash course in German genealogy with Family Tree University instructor Jim Beidler, benefits of heritage societies and an introduction to the Genlias website of Dutch records. Plus: Win photo organizing help and hear the latest FamilySearch news.

FTMP 38: 101 Best Websites for 2011

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:55:00 EST

Get acquainted with Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Websites of 2011. David A. Fryxell points out some of his favorite resources, and Allison Stacy gives us the scoop on the Family Tree University Virtual Conference in August. Plus: Google Earth for Genealogists, online backup services and 1940 census enumeration districts.

FTMP 37: Genealogy Research Trips

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:55:00 EST

Hit the road with Family Tree Magazine this summer -- the June episode of the podcast offers up advice for taking research trips and preserving your ancestors' souvenirs. Plus: Learn about our state research webinars and the Early American Roads and Trails website.

FTMP 36: National Photo Month

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:55:00 EST

It's all about photos this month, as host Lisa Louise Cooke explores Flickr, gets advice from Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor and talks digital photography with Nancy Hendrickson. Plus: Tips on new deals at ShopFamilyTree.com, news from the blogosphere and advice for preserving digital images.

FTMP 35: Civil War Research

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:55:00 EST

April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman Smith, the instructor of Family Tree University's US Military Research class and the Civil War Research class. Plus: Tips on preserving military uniforms and details on how to enter our Civil War sweepstakes.

FTMP 34: Cold Cases and Irish Research

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:55:00 EST

Trying to find an ancestors whose case has gone cold? Lisa Alzo offers brick wall busting strategies from our March 2011 issue. We also dig into Irish resources, talk about source documentation and offer advice on digital photo preservation.

FTMP 33: Black History Month

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 17 Jan 2011 12:55:00 EST

February is Black History Month, and this edititon of the podcast is chock full of great resources for African-American researchers. We've got a look at AfriGeneas.com, our African-American newspapers FTU course and some preservation projects focused on black history. Plus: An insider's look at the new season of "Who Do You Think You Are?"

FTMP 32: New Year, New Tricks

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:55:00 EST

We'll show you how to get 2011 started on the right foot in this episode of the podcast. Along with a look at the new FamilySearch site and helpful web tool Evernote, we've got tips for using a research plan and ways you can make 2011 the year of the heirloom. Also: An inside look at the FTU course Organize Your Genealogy.

FTMP 31: Preserving Memories

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 17 Nov 2010 16:55:00 EST

Learn how to preserve your family's legacy in the December 2010 episode of our podcast! We offer tips for collecting family stories, preserving heirloom recipes and organizing your memories online. Plus: learn how to create a family history book at Family Tree University and news from the blog.

FTMP 30: US Research

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:55:00 EST

US research is the focus of this episode, with the best websites for state research and the Washington State Digital Archive. Plus: tips for using US vital records from Family Tree University, news from FamilySearch and tips for organizing your heirlooms.

FTMP 29: Ancestry.com and Footnote

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:35:00 EST

In this episode, we've got advice on tracing immigrant ancestors, news about Ancestry.com's acquisition of Footnote.com, Scots-Irish research tips and more. Plus: Overwhelmed with papers? Learn what to keep and what to trash in the Safe Keeping segment.

FTMP 28: FamilySearch Beta

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:35:00 EST

In this episode of the podcast, we've got a roundup of portable scanners, advice on going green with your research and a look at the new FamilySearch Beta website. Plus: Digital Library of Georgia and advice for dealing with digital photos.

FTMP 27: Finding Mr. Right

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:35:00 EST

Having trouble finding your family tree's Mr. Right? Helpful advice from Sharon DeBartolo Carmack will help you break down your brick wall, as will advice from Allison Stacy and Family Tree University. Plus: News from the blogosphere, Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness and our upcoming November 2010 issue.

FTMP 26: Best Websites

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:35:00 EST

We talk about our list of Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Websites for 2010, and give you links to some of the best preservation resources online. You'll meet the new intern, hear about the Family Tree Source Book and find out how to submit photos of your Civil War-era ancestors for our next book.

FTMP 25: Happy Birthday

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:35:00 EST

We celebrate the podcast's second anniversary with tips for preserving your own legacy and heirlooms, plus a look at our next book, the Family Tree Pocket Reference. Daniel Horowitz gives us a tour of MyHeritage.com, and Lisa takes you inside her Reverse Genealogy class at Family Tree University.

FTMP 24: Cemetery Central

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:35:00 EST

We're hanging out in the cemetery this month, with previews of our latest book, Grave Humor, advice on doing tombstone rubbings and info on a great cemetery website. Also, Diane talks about the National Genealogical Society Conference, and Allison talks about upcoming Family Tree University courses.

FTMP 23: New Book and Blogging Tips

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:35:00 EST

Be the first to know about our new book, 101 Brick Wall Busters. Plus, you'll hear the latest "Who Do You Think You Are?" news, get an inside look at GenealogyGems.com, and find out about our new course for genealogy newbies. Plus, get tips for preserving heirloom quilts.

FTMP 22: Census Extravaganza

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:35:00 EST

The March 2010 episode of our podcast is a census extravaganza to go along with our May 2010 issue. Editor Allison Stacy talks about the 2010 census and our back issues on CD, and Managing Editor Diane Haddad talks about the new hit NBC show "Who Do You Think You Are?" Take a tour of Footnote.com's interactive census records, and learn how to preserve your family Bible in Safe Keeping with Grace Dobush.

FTMP 21: Genealogy Education and Preservation

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:35:00 EST

Tune into the February 2010 episode of our podcast, which features tips on African-American genealogy, newspaper preservation and tips for getting your genealogy in shape. Editor Allison Stacy talks about genealogy education opportunities, and Managing Editor Diane Haddad talks about new resources for African-American research. And you can hear our new preservation segment, Safe Keeping with Grace Dobush.

FTMP 20: 10 Years of Family Tree Magazine

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:35:00 EST

The January 2010 episode of our podcast is celebration of Family Tree Magazine's 10th anniversary. Founder and contributing editor David Fryxell talks with us about the origins of Family Tree Magazine and shares some of the top tips from its pages over the last decade. Managing Editor Diane Haddad goes behind the scenes at Ancestry.com. And you can hear our latest segment, the Family Tree University Crash Course.

FTMP 19: Gravestone Guffaws and Genealogy Gifts

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:35:00 EST

Learn about our search for the funniest tombstone photos, and Diane Haddad tells you how you can submit captions for possible inclusion in our next book. Lisa talks with Illya D'Addezio about Live Roots, a website he founded. Grace Dobush talks about heirloom preservation, and Allison Stacy offers her picks for the best genealogy holiday gifts.

FTMP 18: Footnote Interactive Census and Answers to DNA Questions

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Diane Haddad gives you the inside scoop on Footnote's new interactive census collection, which will add 9.5 million documents to the website's collection. GeneTree product manager Dusty Rhoades and your host, Lisa Louise Cooke, discuss DNA facts and fiction, and Rhoades answers the most common questions about DNA services. We explore the Wisconsin Historical Society Library, and Rick Crume shares tips from his article "Clean Sweep."

FTMP 17: Native American Ancestry, Find A Grave and the 40 Best Genealogy Blogs

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EST

The Genealogy Insider Diane Haddad tells you all about the first International Black Genealogy Summit, and Family Tree Magazine's quest to find the 40 best genealogy blogs. Searching for Native American roots? Jim Warren offers advice from his article in the November 2009 issue. We get a tour of FindAGrave.com from its founder, Jim Tipton, and we explore the East Tennessee History Center. Finally, Sharon DeBartolo Carmack offers nine tips for name searching that will help you avoid ancestral identity crises.

FTMP 16: Finding Immigrant Ancestors Online, 101 Best Web Sites, Library of Congress

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 25 Sep 2009 15:50:00 EST

Trying to track down immigrant ancestors online? In this episode, contributing editor Rick Crume talks about his article "Express Shipping" in the November 2009 issue of Family Tree Magazine, in which he offers four real-life examples of searches that work. We highlight one of our 101 Best Web Sites�HeritageQuest Online, and managing editor Diane Haddad talks about the most recent developments at Ancestry.com. In the Best of Family Tree Magazine segment, Allison Stacy sheds light on some of the common myths in genealogy, and in Library Spotlight, we show you what the Library of Congress has to offer.

FTMP 15: 10th Anniversary, 101 Best Web Sites, Tombstones

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:37:00 EST

Your host Lisa Louisa Cooke jump starts this month's podcast by talking with Allison Stacy, publisher and editorial director, about Family Tree Magazine's 10th anniversary, as well as a sneak peak of the magazine's sleek redesign. Managing editor Diane Haddad discusses what's new with Ancestry.com and Footnote. The September 2009 issue is hot off the presses and it contains this year's 101 Best Web Sites, and contributing editor David Fryxell gives us the low down. The Indian River County Library is in the spotlight with an interview from librarian Pam Cooper, and contributing editor Sharon Carmack talks tombstones in the best of Family Tree Magazine.

FTMP 14: Get Organized, Reverse Genealogy, Living History

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:37:00 EST

This month's episode is jam-packed with genealogical goodies. Publisher/editorial director Allison Stacy leads you through organizing your genealogical life, while managing editor Diane Haddad serves up the latest news on Genealogy Wise. Top Tips on reverse genealogy are explained by Maureen A. Taylor. Lisa Louise Cooke chats with DeadFred's Joe Bott about reuniting orphaned photos. In a bonus segment, Lisa explores the genealogical bounty found at the Daughters of the American Revolution library. Also, explore living history with Nancy Hendrickson as she discusses the best of Family Tree Magazine.

FTMP 13: Family Reunions, Heraldry, Swedish Research

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:37:00 EST

Tune in for a host of ideas for advancing your genealogy this summer: In the Top Tips segment, author Sunny Morton shares advice for gathering family history during your family reunion. And before you go buy a "family crest" to show off at the reunion, listen to Lisa's conversation with Sharon DeBartolo Carmack about heraldry. Lisa and publisher/editorial director Allison Stacy also talk about genealogy events happening this summer where you can boost your research skills and meet the Family Tree Magazine staff. Those with Swedish roots will want to be sure to listen to the 101 Best Web Sites segment on Genline, a subscription Web site with digitized church records and other documents. And if you're stuck, learn about online services that help you find a researcher for hire.

FTMP 12: Census Secrets

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:51:00 EST

This episode highlights genealogists' favorite source: censuses. In our Top Tips segment, learn about "special censuses" of select groups that supplement the regular population schedules. Curt Witcher, department manager for the Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Ind., talks about these overlooked records. Contributing editor David A. Fryxell shares some of his tips for using online census records in the Best of Family Tree Magazine segment. And publisher/editorial director Allison Stacy tells you about an upcoming opportunity to enhance your census research skills: the Online Census Secrets seminar in our new series of online workshops. Plus, hear the breaking news from the National Genealogical Society Conference in host Lisa Louise Cooke's interview with Genealogy Insider and managing editor Diane Haddad.

FTMP 11: New Online Records

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 15 Apr 2009 18:51:00 EST

Family Tree Magazine Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor talks with host Lisa Louise Cooke about historical hairstyles and what they can tell us about our ancestors. Debra Chatfield, marketing manager at FindMyPast, covers all the newest online records for tracing British ancestors. And Jim Beidler discusses economic history and its impact on our ancestors lives. Plus, learn about the latest online resources Genealogy Insider blogger Diane Haddad is following, as well as our new CD on European genealogy.

FTMP 10: Best and Worst States for Genealogy

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:38:00 EST

Irish roots, best and worst states for genealogy research, RootsMagic 4, the Family History Library and World Vital Records.

FTMP 9: Budget Travel Tips and Photo Hints

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:18:00 EST

Budget travel tips, Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, family photo hints and more.

FTMP 8: Secrets to Search Library Catalogs

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:14:00 EST

Secrets for searching online library catalogs, historical newspapers on GenealogyBank, great ideas for tracing your roots in the new year, and our December contest winner.

FTMP 7: Google and Oral History Hints

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:46:00 EST

Genealogy gifts, top tips for making the most of Google, hints for interviewing relatives over the holidays, genetic genealogy and family networking on GeneTree, plus our contest to win a GeneTree DNA test.

FTMP 6: Civil War and New England Research Tools

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Top tips for researching on your lunch break, the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System Web site, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society Library.

FTMP 5: Money Saving Genealogy Ideas

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:50:00 EDT

Saving money in genealogy, "Facebook for the Deceased," black sheep ancestors, Geni.com and Houston's Clayton Library.

FTMP 4: Online Military Records

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:53:41 EDT

News from the 2008 Federation of Genealogical Societies conference, online military records, the Minnesota Historical Society Web site and an introduction to new features on the new FamilyTreeMagazine.com.

FTMP 3: Genealogy Freebies, Research Mistakes to Avoid

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:53:41 EDT

Participating in Family Tree Magazine, Ancestry.com's New Search, research mistakes to avoid, great genealogy freebies and the Perry-Castaneda online map archive.

FTMP 2: 101 Best Web Sites for 2008

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:53:41 EDT

Sneak peek at the September issue, news from the blogosphere, behind the scenes of our 101 Best Web Sites awards with David A. Fryxell, a look at WeRelate and genealogy "wikis," plus library spotlight: the Mid-Continent Public Library's new Midwest Genealogy Center.

FTMP 1: Breaking Through Brick Walls

FTMpodcast@gmail.com (Family Tree Magazizne) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:53:41 EDT

Sneak peek at the July issue, State Research Guides, the Family Tree Kids! Web site, hints for connecting with distant cousins, strategies for breaking through brick walls, plus the WorldCat Web site.