

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
Nicole Dyer
Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daughter team at FamilyLocket.com and the creators of the Amazon bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide. Diana created the Research Like a Pro method after becoming an Accredited Genealogy professional through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses and make progress on your own brick walls.
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May 30, 2022 • 35min
RLP 203: Proving a Parent-Child Link with Ancestry Thrulines - Part 1
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana's RLP with DNA 4 Study Group project to prove the parentage of Hickman Monroe Shults, her 3rd-great-grandfather. Long standing documentary research has shown that Hickman was the son of Martin Shults, but Diana shares how she wanted to test this research with DNA evidence. She shares the first four steps of the research like a pro with DNA process and her progress. Links Proving a Parent-Child Link Using Ancestry Thrulines Part 1 - by Diana - https://familylocket.com/proving-a-parent-child-link-using-ancestry-dna-thrulines-and-documentary-research-part-1/ East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference - https://ecggc.org/ Knox Trail Ances-Tree Store - Brent Chadwick's website where you can buy his Word template with macros for helping you number your genealogy - http://knoxtrailancestree.com/index.php/store The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors by Martha Hoffman Rising - affiliate link to Amazon - https://amzn.to/3OXHLcj Using DNA for Clues with Colonial Ancestors: Quality vs Quantity - by Heidi Mathis - https://familylocket.com/using-dna-for-clues-with-colonial-ancestors-quality-vs-quantity/ Calculating Pedigree Collapse on DNA Matches - by Jayne Ekins at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/calculating-the-pedigree-collapse-effect-in-your-dna-matches Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

May 23, 2022 • 42min
RLP 202: Scandanavian Research with Jenny Hansen
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an answer to a listener's question about an immigrant ancestor who came from Norway to North Dakota in the 1880s. We invited Jenny Hansen, AG, who is an expert in Scandinavian research to come help us answer this question. We discuss name changes, sources to consult in the U.S., what to expect when looking at immigration records, and records to consult in Scandinavia. Links My Favorite Ancestor – website and blog of Jenny Hansen, Accredited Genealogist RLP 46 – Scandinavian Research with Jenny Hansen, AG FamilySearch Wiki for Norway Emigration and Immigration Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

May 16, 2022 • 38min
RLP 201: Coming to the Table with Suzanne Lowe
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Suzanne Campbell Lowe. In 2005, Suzanne learned from a white cousin about her Campbell family's connection -- through slavery -- to a black man named James Meredith. Over the course of the next several years, Suzanne's white and black families have built their relationships and explored their descendancy from their common ancestor: a prominent white leader of the Confederacy named J.A.P. Campbell. Join us as we discuss Suzanne's journey getting to know her black cousins and learning about African American research. Links Coming to the Table Website - https://comingtothetable.org/ James Meredith - iconic black rights activist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Meredith Bettye Kearse, The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family (Mariner Books, 2020). https://www.bettyekearse.com/ George Washington’s black son West Ford - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Ford_(slave) Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, Within the Plantation Household: Blacka nd White Women of the Old South (University of North Carolina Press, 1988). https://uncpress.org/book/9780807842324/within-the-plantation-household/ RLP 121: African American Research Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-121-african-american-research-part-1/ RLP 122: African American Research Part 2 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-122-african-american-research-part-2/ RLP 123: African American Research Part 3 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-123-african-american-research-part-3/ RLP 124: Researching African American Ancestors Part 4 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-124-researching-african-american-ancestors-part-4/ Iconic Activist James Meredith's Black and White Families Forge a New Frontier Together - YouTube recording of the Meredith / Campbell families' program - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ_zDsG3YB0&t=7s James Meredith, The Father of White Supremacy (Meredith Pub, 1995). James Meredith's article, available for purchase here - https://www.jamesmeredithonline.com/books/father-white-supremacy Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

May 9, 2022 • 41min
RLP 200: Genealogy Source Citations Simplified with Lisa Stokes
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Lisa Stokes, Accredited Genealogist Professional. Lisa shares how she was frustrated the first time she created genealogy source citations and how she overcame the frustration. We discuss tips for creating clear source citations and talk about Lisa's new citations course. Links Genealogy Source Citations Simplified by Lisa Stokes, AG at Family Locket - https://lisastokesheritageresearch.com/blog/ Genealogy Source Citations Simplified - course description - https://lisastokesheritageresearch.com/source-citation-course-information-page/ Lisa's blog - https://lisastokesheritageresearch.com/blog/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

May 2, 2022 • 35min
RLP 199: Identifying John Wilson Part 2
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Rick Wilson. Rick joined us in Research Like a Pro Study Group 7 and is a skilled researcher and writer. In episode 198, he shared how Y-DNA and autosomal DNA pointed to John Wilson's origins being in County Fermanagh, Ireland. In this episode he shares how historical context and additional documentary evidence aided his research. Links https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/ - Rick's website Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 1: Y-DNA Analysis - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-1-y-dna-analysis/ Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 2: Autosomal DNA Analysis - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-2-autosomal-dna-analysis/ Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 3: Documentary Evidence and Conclusions - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket -https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-3-documentary-evidence-and-conclusions/ Rick's Full Report on John Wilson - https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/research-reports/ https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/2022/02/08/targeted-y-dna-testing-uniting-a-band-of-brothers-part-1/ Targeted Y-DNA Testing: Uniting a Band of Brothers, Part 1 - by Rick Wilson at My Family Pattern - https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/2022/02/08/targeted-y-dna-testing-uniting-a-band-of-brothers-part-1/ Griffith’s Valuation: https://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml?action=nameSearch 1766 Religious Census: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/use-name-search-find-early-family-history-records Freeholders’ Records: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/search-freeholders-records Tithe Applotment Records: http://www.irishgenealogyhub.com/fermanagh-genealogy.php#.YhJ9Gy-B2u7 Muster Rolls: http://www.ancestryireland.com/scotsinulster/ Ulster Historical Foundation (many good links): https://www.ancestryireland.com/help/genealogy-faq-a-guide-to-researching-ulster-ancestors/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Apr 25, 2022 • 42min
RLP 198: Identifying John Wilson Part 1
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Rick Wilson. Rick joined us in Research Like a Pro Study Group 7 and is a skilled researcher and writer. He shares his research to identify the origins of his 6th great grandfather, John Wilson. The Big Y-700 test was helpful in pointing to a specific county within Ireland. Then, Rick used autosomal DNA of a cousin two generations closer to John Wilson to further pinpoint townlands within that county. Links https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/ - Rick's website Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 1: Y-DNA Analysis - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-1-y-dna-analysis/ Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 2: Autosomal DNA Analysis - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-2-autosomal-dna-analysis/ Identifying John Wilson’s Irish Origins, Part 3: Documentary Evidence and Conclusions - by Rick Wilson on Family Locket -https://familylocket.com/identifying-john-wilsons-irish-origins-part-3-documentary-evidence-and-conclusions/ Rick's Full Report on John Wilson - https://myfamilypattern.wordpress.com/research-reports/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Apr 18, 2022 • 41min
RLP 197: Proving Your Pedigree with DNA with Debra Hoffman
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Debra Hoffman, a professional genealogist specializing in Maryland and Germany and member of our Research Like a Pro with DNA online course. Debra recently took the Proving Your Pedigree institute course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and shares her takeaways from the course. The purpose of the Proving Your Pedigree intermediate level virtual course was to create a narrative genealogy with DNA evidence confirming traced second great grandparents. Join us as Debra shares what she learned! Links Debra Hoffman's Profile in the APG Directory: https://www.apgen.org/users/debra-a-hoffman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-a-hoffman-plcgs-358b9965/ NGS Research in Maryland book: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ris/maryland/ Karen Stanbary: https://karenstanbarygenealogy.com/why Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy: https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=524 Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Apr 11, 2022 • 46min
RLP 196: Texas Land Grants - Republic and Statehood
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how the Republic of Texas and State of Texas issued land to the thousands of settlers that poured in after independence from Mexico in 1836. We discuss the land application process, headright grants, colony grants, Texas statehood and changes in governance, preemption grants, and military land grants. We also discuss the Texas land survey system and how to find Texas land grant records. Links National Genealogical Society Conference 2022 - https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ and conference program 2022 Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Republic and Statehood Era 1836-1898 - https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-republic-and-statehood-era-1836-1898/ Texas General Land Office Website (GLO) - https://www.glo.texas.gov/ Texas General Land Office Land Grant Search - https://s3.glo.texas.gov/glo/history/archives/land-grants/index.cfm Surname Index - https://www.glo.texas.gov/history/archives/surname-index/index.html Texas, Land Title Abstracts, 1700-2008 - Ancestry collection - https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5112/ 4 Tips for Transcribing a Multi-Page Document File in Google Docs - https://familylocket.com/4-tips-for-transcribing-a-multi-page-document-file-in-google-docs/ Land/Lease Mapping Viewer - https://gisweb.glo.texas.gov/glomapjs/index.html Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Apr 4, 2022 • 36min
RLP 195: Texas Land Grants- Mexican Era
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the era of Mexican rule over Texas and the Mexican colonization policy through the empresario system. We discuss Austin's colony and the three indexes for finding colonists - the original Register of Families, the Index to Land [Applications] compiled by George W. Glass, and the Villamae Williams translated/typed index which is available on Ancestry.com. We discuss character certificates and DeLeon's colony as well. Links National Genealogical Society Conference - https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Mexican Era 1821-1836 -https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-mexican-era-1821-1836/ Texas General Land Office Website (GLO) - https://www.glo.texas.gov/ Texas General Land Office Land Grant Search - https://s3.glo.texas.gov/glo/history/archives/land-grants/index.cfm Austin’s Colony Records - https://www.glo.texas.gov/history/archives/collections/index.html#item/91 Austins Register of Families - https://s3.glo.texas.gov/ncu/SCANDOCS/archives_webfiles/arcmaps/webfiles/landgrants/PDFs/1/0/7/3/1073961.pdf Stephen F. Austin’s Register of Families - Index by Villamae Williams at Ancestry - https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48403/ An Abstract of the Original Titles of Records in the General Land Office - https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/155211-redirection Spanish Collection at the Texas General Land Office Archives - https://www.glo.texas.gov/history/archives/collections/index.html#search/categorycsv=Spanish%20Collection Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Mar 28, 2022 • 37min
RLP 194: Texas Land Grants - Spanish Era
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Texas land grant system. This is the first part in a series of Texas land grant episodes based on Diana's blog post series. We talk about the history of Texas from the Spanish period to the Mexican period and beyond. This particular episode focuses on the Spanish period and the lasting influence they had on Texas's unique land grant system. Links Navigating the Unique Texas Land Grant System: Spanish Colonial Era 1703-1821 - https://familylocket.com/navigating-the-unique-texas-land-grant-system-spanish-colonial-era-1703-1821/ Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/back-to-the-basics-with-land-records-part-1/ Indian Nations of Texas - https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/indian/intro/page2.html Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/