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RLP 219: Southern Colonial Research Sep 19, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the challenges of colonial research in the southern U.S. We discuss two things to help, and a case study. Join us as we talk about annotating historical maps and discovering legal context. Diana shares about our ancestor John Carey Royston, his migration and divorce.

Links

Southern Colonial Research: Maps and the Law - https://familylocket.com/southern-colonial-research-maps-and-the-law/

Eight ways you can use ancestral trees at DNA Painter - https://blog.dnapainter.com/blog/eight-ways-you-can-use-ancestral-trees-at-dna-painter/

Six Levels of Ancestral Profiles – Level-up Challenge! - https://www.dutchgenealogy.nl/six-levels-ancestral-profiles/

DNA Painter adds Level-Up Challenge as Dimension! - https://www.dutchgenealogy.nl/dna-painter-adds-level-up-challenge-as-dimension/

Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, Servants to Foreign Plantations, 1654-1679; images online, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/582309); FHL microfilm 1597374, DGS 8224834.

U.S. Colonial Laws website at Bowling Green University - https://libguides.bgsu.edu/ColonialLaws

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/

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RLP 218: Goldie May Subway Map with Richard Miller Sep 12, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Richard Miller, developer of the Goldie May research assistant application. He shares a new feature with us called the subway map. This tool is a timeline graph showing locations on the y-axis and times on the x-axis. It helps you see migration over time, spot errors, compare migrations of family members and FAN club members, and more.

Links

Goldie May Website - https://www.goldiemay.com/

RLP 90: Goldie May - Research Assistant and Log - https://familylocket.com/rlp-90-goldie-may-research-assistant-and-log/

Goldie May YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/GoldieMay

YouTube Video about Subway Maps - Subway Maps: A New Timeline Tool for Genealogy Research - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8vfpldiyjs

Unrehearsed Research Series at the Goldie May YouTube Chanel- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcjePUzU8p0pv3piR4RrJhmCGhLH7lYrK

Unrehearsed Genealogy Research #12: Nicole Elder Dyer & Research Like a Pro, Part 1 - https://youtu.be/5PMWa_vUwBA

Unrehearsed Genealogy Research #13: Nicole Elder Dyer & Research Like a Pro, Part 2 - https://youtu.be/QyWfzZ7xBNg

Unrehearsed Genealogy Research #14: Nicole Elder Dyer & Research Like a Pro, Part 3 - https://youtu.be/8cMfAanTHEM

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/

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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/

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RLP 217: Joanna West Case Study Part 2 Sep 05, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Nicole's research findings about Joanna West. This is a continuing of episode 216, where Nicole shared her preparatory steps for using DNA evidence to test the hypothesis that Barsheba Tharp was the daughter of Joanna West. She tells about the deeds and estate records she found for Humphrey Arnold linkin him to his children and heirs. She also shares the DNA matches she found who descend from him. She discusses the documentary research conducted on John West and his wife and children, and the DNA matches from this generation. Join us as we discuss this 18th century research question and how DNA evidence supported the hypothesis.

Links

Find More Ancestors with Autosomal DNA by Increasing Coverage Part 2: Barsheba Tharp's Mother by Nicole at Family Locket - https://familylocket.com/find-more-ancestors-with-autosomal-dna-by-increasing-coverage-part-2-barsheba-tharps-mother/

RLP 154: Barsheba Tharp DNA Case Study Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-154-barsheba-tharp-dna-case-study-part-1/

RLP 155: Barsheba Tharp DNA Case Study Part 2 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-155-barsheba-tharp-dna-case-study-part-2/

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/

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RLP 216: Joanna West Case Study Part 1 Aug 29, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Nicole's research to test the hypothesis that Joanna West was Barsheba Tharp's mother. She worked on this project for the 4th Research Like a Pro with DNA study group and shares her progress on each step. In this first part, Nicole shares her objective, clustering with Gephi, collaborating with a West researcher, the limitations of using DNA evidence for people who lived in the 1700s, making a timeline, and more.

Links

RLP 154: Barsheba Tharp DNA Case Study Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-154-barsheba-tharp-dna-case-study-part-1/

RLP 155: Barsheba Tharp DNA Case Study Part 2 - https://familylocket.com/rlp-155-barsheba-tharp-dna-case-study-part-2/

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/

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RLP 215: Renewing the AG Credential and SLIG Accreditation Course with Lisa Stokes Aug 22, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Lisa Stokes about the Accreditation course she and Diana are teaching in 2023 for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Academy. Diana also talks about the requirements to renew the AG credential and how she fulfilled those. Lisa talks about her plans to renew as well.

Links

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) - https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/index.php

2023 SLIG Fall Virtual Academy - Course 6: Becoming an Accredited Genealogist Professional: The Why, the What, the How - https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=643

SLIG Registration Website - https://registration.ugagenealogy.org/

Renewing the Accredited Genealogist Ⓡ Credential by Diana - https://familylocket.com/renewing-the-accredited-genealogist-%e2%93%a1-credential/

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/

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RLP 214: Native American DNA with Roberta Estes Aug 15, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Roberta Estes, author of DNA for Native American Genealogy. We talk with Roberta about strategies for discovering if the myths in your family about nativer american heritage are true. We talk about federal recognition of tribes, documentary research, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA testing, and using ethnicity paintings of autosomal DNA segments to help isolate Native American DNA.

Links

DNA for Native American Genealogy by Roberta Estes - affiliate link to Amazon - https://amzn.to/3zUh96n

https://dna-explained.com/ - Roberta Estes' website

Native Heritage Project - https://nativeheritageproject.com/

Samson Occom, the Presbyterian Mohegan - example of a post at Native Heritage Project - https://nativeheritageproject.com/2015/12/02/samson-occom-the-presbyterian-mohegan/

The DNA Pedigree Chart – Mining for Ancestors - by Roberta Estes, https://dna-explained.com/2012/08/22/the-dna-pedigree-chart-mining-for-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/

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RLP 213: Five Takeaways from an Advanced DNA Course Aug 08, 2022

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Links

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) - https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/index.php

2023 SLIG Fall Virtual Academy - Course 6: Becoming an Accredited Genealogist Professional: The Why, the What, the How - https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=643

SLIG Registration Website - https://registration.ugagenealogy.org/

Renewing the Accredited Genealogist Ⓡ Credential by Diana - https://familylocket.com/renewing-the-accredited-genealogist-%e2%93%a1-credential/

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/

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RLP 212: Pennsylvania Germans Part 6 - DNA Aug 01, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about using DNA evidence to help with your Pennsylvania German research. We talk with Heidi Mathis about her experience using DNA with her colonial German ancestry. She noticed that her recent German side has fewer DNA matches than her colonial German side. We discuss differences in match lists, using autosomal DNA for more distance research questions, and an example from the Hittell family in 18th century Pennsylvania.

Links

Part 9: Pennsylvania Germans: DNA - https://familylocket.com/part-9-pennsylvania-germans-dna/

How to Evaluate an AncestryDNA Thrulines Hypothesis - https://familylocket.com/how-to-evaluate-an-ancestrydna-thrulines-hypothesis/

RLP 179: RLPDNA Study Group 8 – Report Writing - Cynthia Dillard's possible brother Elijah Dillard - https://familylocket.com/rlp-179-rlpdna-study-group-8-report-writing/

Using DNA for Clues with Colonial Ancestors: Quality vs Quantity - https://familylocket.com/using-dna-for-clues-with-colonial-ancestors-quality-vs-quantity/

RLP 210: Pennsylvania Germans Part 4 – Probate and Church Records - https://familylocket.com/rlp-210-pennsylvania-germans-part-4-probate-and-church-records/

RLP 209: Pennsylvania Germans Part 3 – Land Records - https://familylocket.com/rlp-209-pennsylvania-germans-part-3-land-records/

RLP 208: Pennsylvania Germans Part 2 – Emigration and Guiding Principles - https://familylocket.com/rlp-208-pennsylvania-germans-part-2-emigration-and-guiding-principles/

RLP 207: Pennsylvania Germans Part 1 with Heidi: History - https://familylocket.com/rlp-207-pennsylvania-germans-part-1-with-heidi-history/

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/

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RLP 211: Pennsylvania Germans Part 5 - More Records Jul 25, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Alice Childs, AG, about additional record types that can help with Pennsylvania German research, including tax records, military records, naturalization records, court records, German Newspapers, and family records. We go over Fraktur and Taufschein and where those can be found as well.

Links

Part 8: Pennsylvania Germans: Additional Record Types - https://familylocket.com/part-8-pennsylvania-germans-additional-record-types/

RLP 210: Pennsylvania Germans Part 4 – Probate and Church Records - https://familylocket.com/rlp-210-pennsylvania-germans-part-4-probate-and-church-records/

RLP 209: Pennsylvania Germans Part 3 – Land Records - https://familylocket.com/rlp-209-pennsylvania-germans-part-3-land-records/

RLP 208: Pennsylvania Germans Part 2 – Emigration and Guiding Principles - https://familylocket.com/rlp-208-pennsylvania-germans-part-2-emigration-and-guiding-principles/

RLP 207: Pennsylvania Germans Part 1 with Heidi: History - https://familylocket.com/rlp-207-pennsylvania-germans-part-1-with-heidi-history/

214 Free Online Databases from Fold3 - list from The Ancestor Hunt 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/

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RLP 210: Pennsylvania Germans Part 4 - Probate and Church Records Jul 18, 2022

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Alice Childs about finding probate and church records for Pennsylvania German ancestors. We discuss the probate process and the resulting records. We also talk about using FamilySearch to browse to probate books at the county level. Pennsylvania was known as a place for religious tolerance, and many Germans of different denominations settled in the same places. We talk about how to find out what church your ancestor belonged to and what records might be available. Alice shares some examples.

Links

Part 7: Pennsylvania Germans: Church Records - by Alice Childs, AG - https://familylocket.com/part-7-pennsylvania-germans-church-records/

Part 6: Pennsylvania Germans: Probate Records - by Alice Childs, AG - https://familylocket.com/part-6-pennsylvania-germans-probate-records/

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/

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