Generations Cafe Podcast
1) 072 - When Ancestors Changed Names
2) 071 - Get Ready for the 1950 Census
The 1950 census release will be unlike any other US census that has come before. Learn what you need to do to get ready to find your ancestors when the census goes public on April 1. The show notes a...Show More
3) 070 - FindAGrave's Major Update: What You Need to Know
In January 2022, FindAGrave made two major updates. The first impacts memorials created for the recently deceased -- a change that the genealogy community has been requesting for years. The second is ...Show More
4) 069 - Genealogy Mistakes that Everyone Makes (and How to Avoid Them)
Beginners and experienced genealogists alike make these genealogy mistakes. In this episode, Amy Johnson Crow explains what they are, how they hurt your research, and how to avoid them. She also shar...Show More
5) 068 - 5 Things to Know About DNA Testing for Genealogy
DNA is great for genealogy, and it goes way beyond the ethnicity estimate -- and what is that estimate even telling you anyhow?! (Spoiler alert: don't get a tattoo based on what that estimate says. It...Show More
6) 067 - How to Find Your Civil War Ancestor
Millions of Americans descend from a Civil War veteran. But how can you identify which one of your ancestors served (if any)? In this episode, Amy will show you easy steps for finding clues about serv...Show More
7) 066 - Is Ancestry Missing Your Ancestors?
It's frustrating to search on Ancestry and not get any results, especially when you know the record should exist. No matter how you change your search, you just can't find it. The issue might not be ...Show More
8) 065 - Remembering the Wilmington Coup of 1898
You might have heard in the news recently about commemorating the centennial of the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 (the destruction of "Black Wall Street.") You might — or might not — be surprised that Tulsa ...Show More
9) 064 - Exploring Military Cemeteries
Honoring those who died in service to their country or after their service is one of the most sacred duties of a country. Finding the burial place of a veteran ancestor can be a deeply moving experien...Show More
10) 063 - What Kind of Online Family Tree Is Right for You?
Putting your family tree online has some great benefits, including connecting with cousins, sorting DNA matches, and even preserving your research. But did you know that there are different kinds of o...Show More