Expert Genealogy Tips with Legacy Tree Genealogists

Episode #27: DNA Doesn't Lie: How to Accurately Interpret DNA Test Results

When you get your DNA test results, there's a good chance your DNA matches aren't as straight-forward as you had hoped, and there's a lot of room for misinterpretation. In this week's episode we share helpful things to consider as you begin your journey into the world of genetic genealogy!
 
Resources:
How to Determine Genetically Equivalent Relationships
DNA Painter Shared cM Project
Learn more about pedigree collapse or endogamy
 
Do you need help with your genealogy research or interpreting your DNA Test Results?
 
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
 
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
 
May your week be full of discoveries.
 
 

Episode #26: From Spit the Screen: The Journey of a DNA Sample

Have you gotten your DNA tested? Have you ever wondered what happens after your saliva or cheek swab sample is shipped off to a testing company until the day you get your results? Wonder no longer. 
 
In this week's episode we cover the five steps of DNA genetic genealogy testing so you have complete visibility into the process. Prepare for the insider view. If you like to read along, you can visit https://www.legacytree.com/blog/from-spit-to-screen-the-journey-of-a-dna-sample for the full transcript of this episode. 
 
Do you need help with your genealogy research?
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
May your week be full of discoveries.

Episode #25: 9 Tips for Interviewing Family Members

Story telling is a way to pass on memories and preserve these for generations to come. When your relatives and ancestors tell stories, they are sharing a piece of themselves and their history. Are you ready to capture these stories?
 
In this week's episode we share 9 tips for interviewing family members to ensure you don't miss out on that priceless retelling of a classic family experience. 
 
In honor of Family History Month, celebrate by joining The Family History Month Challenge. Get your challenge roadmap here. 
 
Do you need help with your genealogy research?
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
May your week be full of discoveries.
 

Episode #24: How to Use Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research

Newspapers hold a treasure trove of information on your family history! Not only can you find obituaries, but you can often find birth, marriage, and divorce notices; passenger lists; arrests and information on crimes; war heroes and casualties; tragedies and triumphs; historical context, and more.
 
In this week's episode we discover the hidden treasures to be discovered within newspapers. 
 
Resources for newspaper research:
Wikipedia List of Online Newspapers (international) 
Library of Congress Chronicling America 
Google Search for Newspapers
GenealogyBank
Newspapers.com
Newspaperarchive.com
LTG Google Search Newspaper Cheat Sheet
 
Do you need help with your genealogy research?
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
May your week be full of discoveries.
 

Episode #23: 5 Keys to Finding Scottish Ancestors

Do you have Scottish ancestors? We sat down to learn more about finding Scottish ancestors with one of our professional genealogists, Jamie Kay. In this episode, we share 5 keys to finding Scottish ancestors. 
 
Resources and Websites for Scottish Research:
Scotland's People 
FamilySearch
FindMyPast
Ancestry
 
If you have Scottish ancestors you need help finding, Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to assist. Reach out for a free quote for your specific project. 
Learn more at https://www.legacytree.com/.

Episode #22: Nita's Story - An Adoptee's Journey to Find Biological Roots in Puerto Rico

Finding biological parents is one of the most challenging, and rewards projects we get to work on at Legacy Tree Genealogists. 
 
In this week's episode, we hear from a Legacy Tree client as she shares her story about searching for her family in Puerto Rico. 
 
Listen in to see how her story took a few turns along to way but ended with her fully discovering her past. 
 
If you have biological family members you need help finding, Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to assist. Reach out for a free quote for your specific project. 
 
Learn more at https://www.legacytree.com/.
 
 
 

Episode #21: National Hispanic Heritage Month - 4 Tips for finding ancestors in Mexico

 
As genealogists, finding ancestors is a daily practice in joy, gratitude, and patience. The month of September in the United States is National Hispanic Heritage Month and in this week's episode we share four pro-tips to help you find your Mexican ancestors and accurately fill in your family tree.
 
If you are ready to learn more about finding your ancestors in Mexico, or other countries around the world, Legacy Tree Genealogists and our team of researchers are here to assist you in that journey. Request your free quote today!
 
Visit Legacy Tree Genealogists to learn more about hiring a professional genealogy researcher. 

Episode #20: The Tale of a Japanese Immigrant

What untold immigration stories are waiting to be discovered in your family history? In today's episode we share the story of Japanese immigrant, Seito Saibara, and his impact on the Texas landscape.
The history of America is an interlacing web of immigration stories from all over the world, many still untold. Every pioneer, either celebrated in life or silent to the grave, has a story worth telling—you just need to know how to go about telling it!
Enjoy Seito's story of perseverance, economic opportunity, and determination. It just might remind you of a story from your own family tree. 
How did your ancestor contribute to the development of their community? Let Legacy Tree Genealogists and our team of researchers develop that story. No story is too small, and all ancestors mattered. Request your free quote today!
 
Visit Legacy Tree Genealogists to learn more about hiring a professional genealogy researcher. 
 

Episode #19: "Does My Family Have a Coat of Arms?"

We get asked this question often and the answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. 
 
In this week's podcast we explain what a coat of arms is, and share eight tips for your heraldic research for your coat of arms. 
 
For more information, see:
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
Court of the Lord Lyon (Scotland)
Republic of Ireland
France
U.S. Heraldic Registry
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry (1909)
 
Need help finding a coat of arms in your ancestry? 
 
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
 
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
 
May your week be full of discoveries.

Episode #18: Solving a Military Mystery - Searching for WWII Servicemen

If you have ancestors who served in WWII, you might have found yourself at a loss due to a fire in the 1970's that destroyed 80% of records. 
But with creativity you may be able to discover more information than you thought possible. 
In this weeks episode we share a story that started with a photograph and ended with gathering enough information to file a Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records).
Listen for tips that may help you in finding your military ancestors. 
 
Do you have your own family mysteries to discover and need some help?
 
The experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
 
Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting https://www.legacytree.com to request a free quote and learn more about what it's like to work with a professional genealogy firm.
 
May your week be full of discoveries.