Bästa Ancestrydna podcaster (2024)

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La Cugina d'Americana (with Suzanne Russo Adams) | Episode 30 38:57

6d ago38:57

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Does your family history include run-ins with the mafia, witches, and sea monsters? Suzanne Russo Adams always cherished her lively Italian family gatherings but wasn’t initially drawn to genealogy. It took tearful Latin lessons and storytelling at Sunday dinners to spark her passion for family history. After graduating from Brigham Young Universit…

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Why Didn't We Know This Story (with Gayle George) | Episode 29 40:02

13d ago40:02

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What if uncovering a family story you never knew could change the way you see yourself and the world? I believe family history has the power to do just that. Back in 2019, Ancestry and SundanceTV premiered a documentary short at the Sundance Film Festival called Railroad Ties. This film explores the legacy of the Underground Railroad and its lastin…

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I Had Come Home | Episode 28 29:19

20d ago29:19

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When someone asks where you're from, do you think of a place or the people? Is 'home' just a word, or does it evoke something more? In this episode, join me as I explore the notion of 'home' through stories from the life of my 3x great-grandfather, Samuel Mulliner. From the Scottish Highlands to the valleys of Utah, discover how the places he walke…

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Be At The Things That Matter Most (with The Cowan Niblings) | Episode 27 47:03

27d ago47:03

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Do we have a family motto? Not officially. But if we did, it might be "Cowans Show Up For Each Other!" As for my personal creed as an aunt? It's simple: Love each of them for exactly who they are and help them discover who they want to become. In this episode, freshly returned from a week-long cruise to Alaska and recorded just eight hours after ou…

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Moments of Really Beautiful Things (IAJGS LIVE) | Episode 26 32:22

1M ago32:22

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What do Lake Como, Italy, a Jewish genealogy conference, and a surprise discovery in Chicago all have in common? They are all elements of a story I shared in front of a live audience in Philadelphia just a few weeks ago. Listen in as I recount the story of one of the most impactful experiences in my career in family history. Discover how the events…

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A Whole Other Tree of Possibilities (with Todd Godfrey) | Episode 25 42:00

1M ago42:00

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Imagine tackling a 5000-piece jigsaw puzzle without ever seeing the picture it’s supposed to form. Sometimes, you might spend hours focused on fitting just one section together, while at other times, you might simply add a piece or two as you pass by. This metaphor beautifully mirrors the process of uncovering family stories — a journey of patience…

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HBO Gift Lounge | Episode 24 22:59

2M ago22:59

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It’s Emmys Weekend in Los Angeles. What does that have to do with family stories? Well, back in 2018, Ancestry hosted a luxury gift lounge during a Hollywood award show weekend. Unlike typical gift lounges where celebrities grab swag, snap photos, and move on, we offered them a different experience. A chance to connect with their past. We transform…

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You Lose Them Twice (with Julie Taggart) | Episode 23 29:59

2M ago29:59

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We call ourselves Gen X women but many of us are quickly becoming the “sandwich generation.” It’s a term that invokes feelings of being squeezed between raising children, welcoming grandchildren, and caring for aging parents all while juggling never ending demands on our time and emotions. With six children ranging in age from 11 to 21 and a mother…

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From People Who've Done Hard Things (with Jordan Lundskog) | Episode 22 35:25

2M ago35:25

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Telling your children that they can do hard things is one thing, but sharing stories of their ancestors—who faced great challenges—transforms that simple statement into a profound insight. When children learn that the same blood flows in their veins, the message evolves from a clichéd saying to a powerful assertion that inspires resilience. As the …

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Turn It Into the Wind (with Erik and Emily Orton) | Episode 21 36:36

2M ago36:36

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Ever wondered what it takes to turn an ordinary life into an extraordinary adventure? This episode features Erik and Emily Orton, a couple who have redefined family living through the power of intentional storytelling and daring choices. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, they left their stable life in New York City to spend a year saili…

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Open Heart, Open Mind, Open Ears (with Maria Mendoza) | Episode 20 26:14

3M ago26:14

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Many people take an AncestryDNA test just to get the ethnicity estimate, curious about where in the world their DNA is from. However, they often overlook that their results include a match list - thousands of people in the Ancestry network with whom they share DNA, indicating a family relationship. Sometimes a really close one. For adoptees like Ma…

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Laugh 'Til We Cry (with Scott Seiffert and Lisa Dyson) | Episode 19 36:39

3M ago36:39

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How does a country boy from Montana meet a city girl from Pennsylvania and create a life filled with laughter and deep connection? Meet storytelling powerhouses Scott Seiffert, Vice President at DreamWorks Animation, and his wife, Lisa Dyson, a dedicated middle school librarian and actress. Together, they reveal the profound ways in which stories—f…

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Families Have Always Been Messy | Episode 18 29:06

3M ago29:06

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When you are raised in a household of faith and then make choices that take you away from the path your parents envisioned for you since before your birth, it can cause them a lot of pain. Some parents work through their own pain and allow their love for you and the grace of their God to override their own disappointment and fears. Other parents re…

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Police Don't Have Nothin' On Me (with Rusty Wright and Lisa Elzey) | Episode 17 37:40

3M ago37:40

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What if the secrets to your family's past were hidden in plain sight, just waiting to be discovered? Rusty Wright’s quest began with a simple desire to know more about a grandfather he never met. What starts as a straightforward inquiry unfolds into an epic cross-country saga. Along the way, he discovers a draft card filled out in a surprising loca…

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Fearless Women (with Cathy Hughes) | Episode 16 27:59

3M ago27:59

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When children are raised knowing the stories of the strong, fearless women in their family tree they are more likely to feel empowered to chase their own dreams. Raised with tales of the trailblazing women in her family, Ms. Cathy Hughes, a pioneering entrepreneur and the first African American woman to head a publicly traded corporation, drew stre…

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Familial Sudoku (with Josh Harman) | Episode 15 24:25

4M ago24:25

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Do you revel in solving a good brain teaser or completing a crossword puzzle? Climbing your family tree can feel a little like piecing together a tricky jigsaw. It is certainly about more than just collecting names on a pedigree chart like a simple dot to dot. Early in his career, Josh Harman was a young, slightly overconfident, product manager at …

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What Is Your American Story? (with Mary Tedesco) | Episode 14 30:30

4M ago30:30

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How did a simple search on Ancestry.com spark a lifelong passion, a stronger mother-daughter bond, and a stint as a host on a popular genealogy television show? Tune in to find out. As we celebrate Independence Day, join me as I chat with Mary Tedesco, the dynamic co-host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow. Discover how her initial curiosity about her Ita…

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Their Stories in Their Words | Episode 13 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Imagine uncovering a letter from the 1800s that brings your ancestors’ harrowing Civil War experiences to life, in their own words. Finding a story written about someone in our family tree is a treasure. Finding a firsthand historical account—especially from a woman—is priceless. Martha Mills Brown and my great-granny Kerr were second cousins. In t…

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We're Doing This Together (with Steve Cowan) | Episode 12 41:58

4M ago41:58

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Have you ever wondered how family stories shape who we are today? I would like to introduce you to my dad. The storyteller who shaped my own journey into storytelling. Growing up immersed in his tales, it was inevitable that I would follow in his narrative footsteps. Now, as he enjoys his retirement years diving back into family history, our bond h…

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Continue to Say His Name (with Kelley Dixon-Tealer and Alva Marie Jenkins) | Episode 11 35:46

5M ago35:46

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Hawkins Wilson, a Texas freedman, was sold away from Virginia as a young boy. Time and distance did not dim his memories of childhood family and friends nor his emotional connection to them. Twenty-four years later, he wrote to his "dearest relatives" through the Freedman's Bureau, introducing himself to them, not as the boy they had known but as t…

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We'll Always Keep Searching (with Emily Paulson) | Episode 10 40:57

5M ago40:57

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We commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day sharing the deeply moving story of Second Lieutenant William Joseph McGowan. The life of this young pilot ended on D-Day. In 2019, his remains were located in a field in France by a team from Nova Scotia and then delivered to a lab in Omaha where he was finally identified after 75 years, missing in actio…

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One Person's Trash | Episode 9 17:57

5M ago17:57

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When an unexpected email unearthed irreplaceable family heirlooms, it reminded me that people—including our own relatives—are often not quite what they seem. My grandpa’s youngest sister, Aunt Madeleine, was always a bit of an enigma within our family—emotionally distant and reserved. More than once she said things that left us all a little stunned…

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L'dor V'dor - From Generation to Generation (with Howard Hochhauser) | Episode 8 23:36

5M ago23:36

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Serena never spoke of her life before she married into the Hochhauser family. They knew she was from Eastern Europe and based on her age and the timing of her immigration, they knew she had suffered through the events of the Holocaust and survived. But, how she did so was a story that was never told. Nearly two decades after Serena’s death a set of…

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And Then I Heard A Meadowlark Sing (with Sunny Morton) | Episode 7 26:49

6M ago26:49

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Genealogist Sunny Morton didn’t even know someone was missing from her family tree until a single mention in an obituary led her to a Nun. Sister Mary Bertilla. This single name sparked a long search that culminated in the discovery of a remarkable, yet nearly forgotten, woman who dedicated herself to faith and service. Her story, encapsulated in a…

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This Gathering Place (with Shelly Cowan) | Episode 6 30:06

6M ago30:06

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Imagine sitting down at a family dinner where every bite is seasoned with laughter, love, and connection. You're invited to a conversation with my sister-in-law, Shelly Cowan, about an overly large family table and the powerful traditions it supports. The mother of five boys, Shelly didn't just build a table with her dad, she crafted a space of pro…

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Out of Obscurity (with Kevin Giddins and Camlyn Giddins) | Episode 5 25:21

6M ago25:21

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Raised in the New York foster care system, Kevin Giddins knew his biological mother's name but not much else. But, an AncestryDNA test led him to her doorstep and an extraordinary reunion. His daughter Camlyn, caught the whole thing on film. The three of us have a meaningful conversation about the essence of these family relationships and the roles…

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Grandma's Love for the Theater (with Lisa Elzey and Will Swenson) | Episode 2 36:29

6M ago36:29

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Ruth Hale, an icon in Utah's theater world, always knew she was adopted. But, it wasn't until her grandson, actor Will Swenson, decided to take a DNA test at the urging of my producer, Lisa Elzey, that the mystery of her parentage had a hope of being solved. And, you won't believe what we uncovered! Listen in as Lisa and I share the story of sealed…

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Bliss It Was In That Dawn To Be Alive (with Eric Allen) | Episode 3 37:22

6M ago37:22

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Have you ever wondered about the faces in those old family photos tucked away in grandma's attic? Join me as Eric Allen (Vice President of Marketing at Ancestry) and I explore the power of pictures in helping us to discover, preserve, and share our family stories. Whether it's a box of grandpa's slides from the 1940s or mom's photo album from the 1…

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The Whole Tree (with Sunny Mahe) | Episode 4 23:54

6M ago23:54

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Cultural nuances, defining moments, and raw honesty. My conversation with my dear friend, Sunny Mahe has all of these things. We also dive deep into the power of faith and family. From her Tongan heritage to her ten children, I am so inspired by the way that resilience and friendship flourish within the walls of her home. The stories that live ther…

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The Story That Lives In Me | Episode 1 34:44

6M ago34:44

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From a childhood rooted in family stories to a long-standing family mystery that required solving, follow me on my journey into family history. Be reminded of the painstaking efforts once required to climb a family tree —from county by county searches in Ohio courthouses to scrolling through microfilms in Salt Lake City's vast library. And rejoice …

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Stories That Live In Us | Trailer 1:25

6M ago1:25

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I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discovering the power of family history and I know that sharing the stories that live in you can change every…

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Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors 35:07

9+ y ago35:07

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Still looking for that elusive ancestor who "crossed the pond?" Join Crista Cowan for a look at immigration into the United States throughout history and where the best places are to look for information regarding their immigration.Av Ancestry.com

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What's New at Ancestry: May 2015 Edition 27:10

9+ y ago27:10

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Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at the upcoming genealogy events she'll be attending. You'll also get a look at new features and tools available to make your family history easier and more fun. Then she will review the databases full of new content r eleased in the past month and show you how best to search them to find the stories of your ances…

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What's New at Ancestry: April 2015 Edition 22:58

9+ y ago22:58

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Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at the upcoming genealogy events around the world. You'll also get a look at new features and tools available to help make your family history easier and more fun. Then she will review some of the databases full of new content released in the past month and show you how best to search them to find the stories of y…

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AncestryDNA FAQ: Revisited 17:00

9+ y ago17:00

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It's been three years since we launched AncestryDNA. Now, with more than 800,000 people in our database, and new cousins connections being made every day, there are lots of questions about how to get the most out of your AncestryDNA experience. Join Cri sta Cowan and Anna Swayne as they revisit some AncestryDNA frequently asked questions. In this e…

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Basics of a Genealogy Source Citation 14:14

9+ y ago14:14

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When you attach a record directly from Ancestry into your online family tree, the source citation is created for you. But, what about those records that you upload yourself? Join Crista Cowan as she reviews the basics of crafting a genealogy source cita tion in your online tree or in Family Tree Maker.…

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Genealogy on a Budget 34:26

9+ y ago34:26

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Like all hobbies, there are some expenses involved in family history. Order a couple of birth certificates from a state vital records office or make one trip to an archive and your Ancestry subscription may look like the most inexpensive tool you use for genealogy research. Join Crista Cowan as she shares some of her favorite tips for getting the m…

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What's New at Ancestry: March 2015 Edition 31:06

9+ y ago31:06

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Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at upcoming events, new features and tools to help make your family history easier and more fun, and databases full of new content released in the past month. She'll give you her best tips for using all of these things t o find and share the stories of your ancestors' lives.…

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Smarter Searching: Look for Records Not People 23:11

9+ y ago23:11

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With more than 15 billion records now online at Ancestry.com, doing a global search might not be the most effective way to locate records about your ancestors. Join Crista Cowan for a look at some smarter searching tips and tricks, including one little s hift in your perspective that could open up a whole new worlds of records.…

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Family Tree Maker: Exploring Locations to Enhance Your Research 32:25

9+ y ago32:25

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One of the great things about Family Tree Maker is the ability to explore your tree by location. Join Crista Cowan for a look at HOW to enter locations so you can get the most out of them later, WHY you want to do this and WHERE you can access features t hat allow you use locations to accelerate your family history research.…

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Index Only Records 30:02

9+ y ago30:02

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There are millions of new records being put online every single week. Some of these records are what we call, "Index Only." Join Crista Cowan for a discussion about what exactly these records are, what they do and do not tell you and what to do next to continue climbing your family tree.Av Ancestry.com

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Introduction to Fold3 26:03

9+ y ago26:03

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If you have the World Explorer Plus subscription to Ancestry, then you also have access to Fold3. Join Crista Cowan for an introductory look at the great resources available on this website, particularly for U.S. military research.Av Ancestry.com

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What's New at Ancestry: February 2015 Edition 28:46

9+ y ago28:46

28:46

Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at upcoming events, new features and tools to help make your family history easier and more fun, and databases full of new content released in the past month. She'll give you her best tips for using all of these things to find and share the stories of your ancestors' lives.…

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Missing Records 26:26

10y ago26:26

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You might know that the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed. But, did you know that there are other missing records due to fires, floods, time and a plain old lack of record keeping. Join Crista Cowan for a look at some of the missing records that af fect many genealogists and how to get around some of those losses.…

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Genealogy Goals for the New Year 32:12

10y ago32:12

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Join Crista Cowan for a review of the new records and tools that came online in 2014. Then she will walk you through some great ideas for genealogy goals that will carry you into the new year.Av Ancestry.com

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What's New at Ancestry.com: January 2015 Edition 30:58

10y ago30:58

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Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at the new features and tools available to help make your family history easier and more fun. She'll also review the databases full of new content released in the past month and show you how best to search them to find the stories of your ancestors' lives.Av Ancestry.com

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Find A Grave: Linking Families 17:34

10y ago17:34

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FindAGrave.com is an amazing resource for genealogists. It is made even more useful when you can link the memorials for family members together. Join Crista Cowan for a look at how you can contribute to making this FREE resource even more valuable.Av Ancestry.com

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Genealogy Estate Planning 25:47

10y ago25:47

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You've spent thousands of hours researching your family tree. You've collected documents and scanned old photographs. What happens to all of your hard work after you die? What happens to your Ancestry account? Join Crista Cowan for a look at some opti ons for genealogy estate planning. You're never too young to think about it.…

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Life Events: Telling the Stories of Their Lives 28:09

10y ago28:09

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In your online tree at Ancestry and in Family Tree Maker there are dozens of life events that you can choose from to document the lives of your family members. Join Crista Cowan as she walks through the options and circumstances under which you might use them. You'll have a whole new appreciation for the way you can share the stories of your ancest…

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What's New at Ancestry.com: December 2014 Edition 32:12

10y ago32:12

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Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at the new features and tools available to help make your family history easier and more fun. She'll also review the databases full of new content released in the past month and show you how best to search them to find the stories of your ancestors' lives.Av Ancestry.com

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