In our first segment in this episode my guest is Dick Eastman, the author of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter. He talks about the changing industry and the benefits of attending genealogy conferences.

Then in our second segment you’ll learn the ins and outs of using some “vital” sources for U.S. birth and death information: delayed birth records, the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) and Social Security applications (SS-5s) and death certificates.

In our first segment in this episode my guest is Miriam Robbins Midkiff, a well-known genealogy blogger and teacher. She shares her best research tips, what motivates her to delve into her family history and how that discovery has enriched her life.

Then in our second segment we answer the question “Why do we work backwards in genealogy?” and then fire up the Internet and go after your first genealogical record. We're going to dig into the U.S. Social Security Death Index.

Learn how to conduct family history interviews like a pro. Lisa's special guest is Cath Madden Trindle.

Get started tracing your genealogy. Lisa's special guest is Magery Bell of the Family History Center.

Guest: Crystal Bell

Featuring podcast listener genealogy blogs

Part 4 of 5

Part 4 of 5

The Julian Calendar

Learn how to conduct family history interviews like a pro. Lisa's special guest is Cath Madden Trindle.