Episode 294 Hidden Gems: 15 Under-the-Radar Websites for Genealogy

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Apr 21, 2025

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ADVICE

FamilySearch AI Handwriting Tool

Use FamilySearch Full Text Search to decipher old handwritten documents using AI.
Put phrases in quotation marks to refine results, like "last will and testament" for better search accuracy.

ADVICE

Use the FamilySearch cousin chart blog to easily understand cousin relationships.
Utilize their interactive cousin calculator or visualization chart to clarify family connections.

INSIGHT

Ancestry.com hosts documents from as early as the 1300s, such as Moldorf deeds from Bavaria.
These early records go beyond census or birth data, providing insights into property, trades, and lineage.

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