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Welcome to Expert Genealogy Tips, a podcast created by Legacy Tree Genealogists, the world’s largest genealogy research firm. From understanding DNA to searching archives, you’ll learn the tips and strategies to begin or continue your own research. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ll help you discover your family story and ancestors with accuracy and peace of mind.
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The Twisted Roots podcast is hosted by genealogist Dale Sheldon. He shares true crime stories with the facts and descriptions coming directly from the original source documentation. From famous unsolved cases, to small town murders lost for a century, here you will discover what really happened. When the truth is stranger than fiction, there is no need to make it up.
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Have you ever wondered how your family tree is connected to history? Once a week Genealogist Journal Podcast will take you on a journey to discover how historical events affected your ancestor’s lives. Every Tuesday, join me, historian and family genealogist, Jenny Findsen, on a journey to connect our roots to the past. Visit us on our website at https://www.genealogistjournal.com
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Welcome to the family history guide for morons! Hey, we all have to start somewhere. Follow a beginner like yourself as we clumsily discover our past, enrich the present, and heroically map the future for generations to come. Leave me a voice message about your recent family history experiences at: anchor.fm/15minutegenealogist Or email me at: 15minutegenealogist@gmail.com
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The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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When you get your DNA test results, there's a good chance your DNA matches aren't as straight-forward as you had hoped, and there's a lot of room for misinterpretation. In this week's episode we share helpful things to consider as you begin your journey into the world of genetic genealogy! Resources: How to Determine Genetically Equivalent Relation…
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Have you gotten your DNA tested? Have you ever wondered what happens after your saliva or cheek swab sample is shipped off to a testing company until the day you get your results? Wonder no longer. In this week's episode we cover the five steps of DNA genetic genealogy testing so you have complete visibility into the process. Prepare for the inside…
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S2E9: In this episode we will have a brief announcement on the future of Twisted Roots and will explore some interesting updates on some previous episodes about Lizzie Halliday (The Talented Mrs. Halliday), and Pearl Osten. All information told on Twisted Roots, including quotes and testimony, is taken directly from original source documentation su…
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Story telling is a way to pass on memories and preserve these for generations to come. When your relatives and ancestors tell stories, they are sharing a piece of themselves and their history. Are you ready to capture these stories? In this week's episode we share 9 tips for interviewing family members to ensure you don't miss out on that priceless…
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S2E8 - In the true old west of Sacramento, California in 1855 - an abusive father and a desperate daughter - with a gentle but proud young man caught between them. There wasn't room enough for all of them in that town. Was justice really done? For the first time, you can hear the story of the killing of Amiel Brickell, quoted directly from the acco…
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Newspapers hold a treasure trove of information on your family history! Not only can you find obituaries, but you can often find birth, marriage, and divorce notices; passenger lists; arrests and information on crimes; war heroes and casualties; tragedies and triumphs; historical context, and more. In this week's episode we discover the hidden trea…
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S2E7 - On a cold drizzly night in Manhattan, 1857, the attractive and strong Dr. Burdell returns to his once fashionable marble stooped 4-story home on Bond St, shortly before midnight. He would never be seen alive again. The murderer must be one of the several residents of the house. Was it the cook? The fop? The politican? The widow? The butcher?…
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Do you have Scottish ancestors? We sat down to learn more about finding Scottish ancestors with one of our professional genealogists, Jamie Kay. In this episode, we share 5 keys to finding Scottish ancestors. Resources and Websites for Scottish Research: Scotland's People FamilySearch FindMyPast Ancestry If you have Scottish ancestors you need help…
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S2E6: This episode is the third in our Jack the Ripper Files. Periodic future episodes will be dedicated to each of the victims and suspects of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that took place in Whitechapel, London in 1888. In this episode we will focus on Mrs. Annie Chapman, aka Annie Eliza Smith, aka Annie Sivvey, the second of the "Canonica…
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Finding biological parents is one of the most challenging, and rewards projects we get to work on at Legacy Tree Genealogists. In this week's episode, we hear from a Legacy Tree client as she shares her story about searching for her family in Puerto Rico. Listen in to see how her story took a few turns along to way but ended with her fully discover…
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S2E5 - The tale of Sweeney Todd that most of us are familiar with today takes place on Fleet Street in London in about 1846. The murderous barber serviced dozens of the citizens of that grand city, sent them falling through a trap door into the deep basement below, where his neighbor Mrs. Lovett would grind them down into her meat pies. But what is…
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As genealogists, finding ancestors is a daily practice in joy, gratitude, and patience. The month of September in the United States is National Hispanic Heritage Month and in this week's episode we share four pro-tips to help you find your Mexican ancestors and accurately fill in your family tree. If you are ready to learn more about finding your a…
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S2E4: In Atlanta, Georgia in the Fall of 1928, a brief crime spree leads to the death of two young clerks. The story of the handsome young killer will take us through an unexpected journey of wealth and privilege that will end in a surprising but perhaps familiar setting. Genealogist Dale Sheldon shares the story of the Handsome Thrill Killers of 1…
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What untold immigration stories are waiting to be discovered in your family history? In today's episode we share the story of Japanese immigrant, Seito Saibara, and his impact on the Texas landscape. The history of America is an interlacing web of immigration stories from all over the world, many still untold. Every pioneer, either celebrated in li…
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S2E3: On a brisk October's night in 1927, the smell of rain in the air, a fashionable young lady had recently arrived in the city of Minneapolis to attend college for piano. After finishing a long night attending to a party at the Jolly Peasant Tea Rooms, a job she had aquired only days before, she headed home. She stepped off the streetcar, just a…
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We get asked this question often and the answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. In this week's podcast we explain what a coat of arms is, and share eight tips for your heraldic research for your coat of arms. For more information, see: England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand Court of the Lord Lyon (Scotland) …
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S2E2: This episode is the second in our Jack the Ripper Files. Periodic future episodes will be dedicated to each of the victims and suspects of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that took place in Whitechapel, London in 1888. In this episode we will focus on Martha Tabram, whom many was the first victim of Jack the Ripper. We will travel throug…
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If you have ancestors who served in WWII, you might have found yourself at a loss due to a fire in the 1970's that destroyed 80% of records. But with creativity you may be able to discover more information than you thought possible. In this weeks episode we share a story that started with a photograph and ended with gathering enough information to …
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S2E1: In this new format episode of Twisted Roots, genealogist Dale Sheldon tells the true story of a murder within his own family. In the barn of a secluded ranch in Washington State in 1914, a man is brutally murdered by persons unknown. His wife, (and Dale's 2nd great-aunt), is put through the ordeal of a trial - her four children scattered to v…
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Have you ever found out something shocking about your family? Something that was kept secret for decades? In this weeks episode we share a story of murder and intrigue discovered in the history one of our own researchers family trees. And you won't believe the plot twist. Do you have your own family mysteries to discover and need some help? The exp…
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E16: In this episode we discover the lost origins of Susannah Sheldon, never before discovered or shared. She was an "afflicted girl" who has been largely forgotten compared to other figures in the trials and yet was one of the mo…
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Have you ever needed a professional genealogist to help you with your family history research? Or do you wonder what it would be like to work with a professional? How do you choose a professional genealogist and what certifications and experience should they have? In this episode we discuss how to hire a genealogist as well as what to expect when w…
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E15: At just an hour past midnight, on a cool pleasant evening in an opulent neighborhood that edged along the Osage Country of Tulsa, Oklahoma - the sound of shots and a woman screaming were heard. A talented young lawyer had bee…
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Are you part of the large group of Americans who trace their ancestry across the pond? In this episode we help you understand the geography of the area and key records and sources to help search on your mission to discover your English ancestors. Resources: Free BMD FamilySearch MyHeritage FindMyPast Ancestry If you have English ancestors and need …
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E14: This episode marks the beginning of our Jack the Ripper Files. Periodic future episodes will be dedicated to each of the victims and suspects of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that took place in Whitechapel, London in 1…
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Are you wondering how or if you qualify for Irish dual citizenship? Have you received your DNA test ethnicity results and verified you have a little or quite a bit of Irish ancestry? Or perhaps you are one generation removed from gaining Irish citizenship through descent—in other words, through one of your ancestors? While Legacy Tree Genealogists …
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E13: In this episode we explore a new story and reveal information that has not been discovered in well over a century. The earliest and most successful of the extreme stage mothers, a predecessor of the ladies in the wings who ex…
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ThruLines is an AncestryDNA technology that utilizes your DNA matches and the trees of those matches to identify your common ancestors. It will give you hints to help you connect to cousins and relatives in other trees through a common ancestor. In this episode we explore the best practices when using ThruLines and some things to be cautious about …
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E12: In this episode of Twisted Roots, Dale and CT explore the truth behind the famous nursery rhyme "The Muffin Man". Originating from the Gullet Shut in Shrewsbury, England we go on a journey through time to Bath, London, and ev…
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Genealogy research in Poland can be challenging and rewarding when you know where to search for Polish records. In this episode we share online record portals that can help to speed up your Polish genealogy efforts. We also discuss the 100 year privacy rule and share a few tips on finding Polish ancestors prior to the 1600s. Resources: Search the A…
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E11: After decades of unfair treatment, hardship, and imprisonment - a grandfather must face the tragic death of his beloved granddaughter at the hands of her jealous boyfriend. In this episode we share clips of our interview with…
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Do you have family from the Netherlands? Have you ever been baffled by the surnames and tried to make sense of why some family members have different surnames? Or why there might be so many common surnames in a specific village or community? And how did Napolean impact the surnames for Dutch ancestors? In this weeks episode we cover all of this and…
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[Note: This is an original format episode. Please also try the new format beginning 8 Aug 2024, Season 2 - Episode 1] S1E10: In 1895 the literary genius Oscar Wilde was confronted and publicly antagonized by the brutish John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry - the father of Oscar's lover Alfred Bruce "Bosie" Douglas. When Oscar filed a ca…
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Immigration has once again become a hot topic in the United States lately, but this isn’t the first time. In fact, it has been a common part of the historical and political discourse since the founding of the nation, largely because immigrants make up such an enormous part of our history and heritage as Americans. In this episode we share four tips…
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