With just over a month left for RootsTech, we have officially started to prepare for the trip. We will have a very busy schedule, but in this episode, we talk about some of the things you should prepare for if you are registered for the conference. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Production ..read more

We had a fantastic 2023. We've increased our reach and look forward to continuing this in 2024. In this episode, we talk about some of the new things for us in 2024. Take a listen and let us know what you think. If you're interested in being a sponsor or want to collaborate, contact us via Social Media or through the blog. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q Buy Me A Coffee: https ..read more

Technology is a huge part of doing family research. It allows us to find documents, records, photos, books, etc. that we may or may not have been able to find. And we can find it in a more quick, efficient manner. if you are having a technology issue that you want us to do a YouTube video or podcast on, let me know and we'll look at doing that in 2024. Below is a list of tech items that we use or think are important for genealogy research. If you use any of the links below to purchase an item, we earn a small commission. This supports the work we do on the blog, the podcast, and on YouTube ..read more

We all have a story to tell. And yes, we know the story is not always a good one. However, it's a part of your family and if anything, because you are here, it's because of the strength and determination of your ancestors. Call their names by telling the story of You. You can do this in several ways, and we talk about some of those in this episode. Phillip started a new podcast meant to share family stories, share resources, and elevate our ancestors. You can listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts.  If you would like to be on an episode, send me an email and let me know a littl ..read more

On Day 9, we talk about finding information and records about your family in organizations and churches your family members may have been members of. For example, was your ancestor a/an: - Freemason or Eastern Star - Fraternity/Sorority - Church Groups - School Groups - Alumni Associations and there's much more. Click here for the podcast where we talked about funeral programs. Click here for the blog post Trisha wrote about funeral programs. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https ..read more

Uncover your family's past using immigration records for genealogical gold. Explore how these historical archives reveal arrival details, personal information, and familial connections, offering a window into your ancestors' journeys. Go to our Facebook page to see the image of Phillip's ancestor on a ship manifest record entering the United States. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q ..read more

Phillip and Trisha talk about the F.A.N. principle in family research. F.A.N. is the acronym for Friends, Associates, and Neighbors. Go read Trisha's blog post about the F.A.N. principle. Listen to our podcast about the F.A.N. principle. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productions https ..read more

Phillip and Trisha talk about military records. - Where can you find them? - What kind of information is there?  and more We appreciate and thank all military members, past and present, for your service. Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productions https://soundcloud.com/third-house Sh ..read more

Phillip and Trisha talk about your family possessions and tips on how to obtain them from family, how to store them, and more. Here's a link to a place where I know people have used them to digitize, store, and share files. Click here to learn more about Forever.com In 2023, I talked with Forever at RootsTech in 2023. You can see that in our video where we take you on a tour of the Expo Hall. Make sure you go back and listen to previous days for more information about family research. Enjoy! Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook ..read more

Newspapers can be a great resource when researching your family. There's a lot you can find if you're able to find the newspaper digitized. Phillip and Trisha talk about how newspapers can be helpful for you, where you can find them, and some tips on using them. Merry Christmas!!!! ??? Support the show Blog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9Q Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Mus ..read more