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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
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.
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/.
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/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have you ever found out something shocking about your family? Something that was kept secret for decades? In this weeks episode we share a story of murder and intrigue discovered in the history one of our own researchers family trees. And you won't believe the plot twist.
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.
Have you ever needed a professional genealogist to help you with your family history research? Or do you wonder what it would be like to work with a professional?
How do you choose a professional genealogist and what certifications and experience should they have?
In this episode we discuss how to hire a genealogist as well as what to expect when working with a professional. We cover the different types of accreditations and what your role is in providing information about your family to the researcher.
If you need help with your 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.
Are you part of the large group of Americans who trace their ancestry across the pond? In this episode we help you understand the geography of the area and key records and sources to help search on your mission to discover your English ancestors.
Resources:
Free BMD
FamilySearch
MyHeritage
FindMyPast
Ancestry
If you have English ancestors and need help gathering documentation and vital records, the experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists are here to help.
Want to learn more about hiring a professional genealogist to assist with your family history research?
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.
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