A tip for Chrome users, if you press ctrl then click a link it will automatically open in new tab

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thank you

So glad you went over the wildcard vs question mark. I always get it confused 🤔

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Super. Glad it helped.

Great job teaching, Connie! You’re terrific! 💯🇺🇸‼️🍃🌿

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I try.

And here I thought I knew all about the card catalog. Haha. This was helpful! Thanks!

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. And thank you for supporting the channel.

Very informative. I would suggest "open in new window" rather than "tab". This way you can switch back & forth much easier. (Use Alt-Tab on Windows computers).

@carolbianchi7852

3 жыл бұрын

I do this, also, so that I can have them next to each other, rather than bouncing back and forth between tabs. Hugely helpful when pulling or comparing info in different locations. Lol! I also have extra monitors for this exercise.

@lbfaith

3 жыл бұрын

There’s actually a key short cut to switch between. Can’t remember what though. I think if you ctrl shift t it reopens a closed tab. If done by accident. And ctrl left click (the link) opens a new tab. I think new windows would be good for newfound people by searching current ancestor to get to more info on current anc. And the new anc.

Thank Connie awesome tips, will definitely be trying these out✍🙂

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

That’s a great tip! Thank you!!

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I discovered on family search, that if you go to one of your relatives profile and then check to the right a person that has made a change to the profile, you can click on their user name, and it will show a relationship option that will show you how and if you are related.

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes true... you have to enable relationship sharing first. Good tip... I had forgotten about that.

@lautaroaguilar9584

3 жыл бұрын

@@GenealogyTV thanks. And you are right; I had to send a request to some because they had it private.

Can you please do a South American research video? Thank you!! 👍🏾👍🏾

For some reason your notices are not showing up for me. I'm subscribed and have the bell set to receive all vlogs notices. Found this vlog by chance.

Is there a trick to see unindexed records only? I happen to stumble upon probate records for Lawrence county Indiana as a suggestion when I was doing another search and it was unindexed. Turns out I found my brick wall his children. Just want to know if I can just filter to unindexed,

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned. I have an episode coming up about finding unindexed records on family search although the strategy is the same on Ancestry.

What’s the difference between the ? and the * for wildcard? Was researching Hudson and about a few days later I did something diff. Idk what but I found the same people but it was spelled Hutson in their own writing. But all census has a the D instead of T. So guess I have to search both ways.

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

The asterisk is for replacing multiple characters and the question mark is for a single character in most search engines.

Wild card with exact checked might produce more precise result sets?

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

True

6th trick. Ancestry should add more records from Latin america. Spain, Portugal.

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you.

I am having a problem with duplicates in my tree. It seems like when I save a hint, it saves the person again. How do I avoid this? Can I merge duplicate people in my tree?

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

You can merge duplicate people in your tree. Here's a link to a video I did about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGFmsc1uerXXoNY.html

I was finding that checking something. Will Cost me a fee to check into it maybe I’m wrong about that could you let me know

@GenealogyTV

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on if the records are free to begin with, like government records are free. This would be like census records or something paid for with tax dollars. If Ancestry had to pay for the record set, then it would be part of their subscription.

Whats the benefit of searching only thr card catalog compared to just searching with the all records tab

@GenealogyTV

8 ай бұрын

The card catalog has 100% of the records Ancestry has. Search from the profile is suggesting records based on the profile data and may weed out too much good stuff.

If there have to be 3 non wildcard letters, how do we search for someone who is listed by initials? For example if I was listed as C S and last name. I have huge issues trying to find a relative named Phraortes. I thought that would be an easy search, but nope, not at all

@IowaKim

3 жыл бұрын

I have problems with a Pettycord. There are about 25-30 variations. Peddycoart, Petticoat, Pedycord. One of the tricks I did was do last name search in Findagrave to get a feel for every variation and prevalence. I feel your pain!

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh love your tip.

@pepperspot805

3 жыл бұрын

@@IowaKim I've tried searching every where, even find a grave and no luck. I've tried searching for the wife only, the wife and children, just some of the children, etc. I've found him in 1870, 1880 and 1900 census. He drives me crazy

Just tried the card catalog for my Great Grandfather. Immigration & Travel. Selected 8 different databases. 3 brought back nothing. The rest brought back either a different spelling of the surname or records that, if associated with my Great Grandfather or not, it was not evident. Data returned could be anyone. I have tried the Card Catalog multiple times for various people, and each time I get the same type results. I have been against these walls for so long, I no longer try to get over them. I'm 78 years old so I'll probably get my answers in a few years. Let's hope so.

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

OMG. I’d rather you find the answers right here on earth. Consider searching on FamilySearch too. Check back often as more records become available.

@rjb6327

3 жыл бұрын

@@GenealogyTV Thanks, but you can't stop the inevitable.

@SarV1

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried and extensive FAN club for him?

@rjb6327

3 жыл бұрын

@@SarV1 The what?

Can't figure out how to search the catalog for an individual. You state that you have to have your tree opened up, if I am understanding correctly. I have my tree opened to my great grandfather, the catagories chosen, but then the search button disappears. I am on my phone. Could that be the issue.

@GenealogyTV

5 ай бұрын

Perhaps. I so rarely use the app... that is a very old video. I just asked Crista Cowan and she said there is a search button on the app when in the ancestor profile.

my problem is that my family is from Puerto Rico. I can only get the censor dates from 1910 to 1950. before that, Puerto Rico was not part of the United state. I can get a marriage certificate only. It gives me clues sometimes. I can't use the USA before 1910. how can I do this so I can find someone faster and better?

@GenealogyTV

Жыл бұрын

Check this out www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Puerto_Rico_Genealogy

@TheAngelin2000

Жыл бұрын

@@GenealogyTV Wow, thank you. I will try it.

I've noticed that the hints on ancestry are sometimes wrong. They get names from your tree and give hints from someone else's unrelated family tree. Some people also make mistakes and other people just follow the hints and not cross reference records against other records.

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... The algorithms are doing their best to deliver the best possible records based on what you have put into your tree. It is up to you to evaluate the records and decide to "accept, ignore," or choose "maybe." Whatever you choose, you can go back and change it later when you learn more information.

wounld that help find people information in Mexico my family are from Mexico

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Go here to learn how to research in Mexico. www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mexico_Genealogy

@jeansvacation1583

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks it did help find my 2nd great grandfather and 2nd great grandmother from my father side and siblings of my great grandfather from father side and 2 of my grandfather siblings. I love watching you and checking my family tree for any update

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean’s Vacation. Love your name.

Just not getting results for anyone living in Poland

@GenealogyTV

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen my Polish Episode? Here is a link kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2h61biKdtivp5M.html

@jeanksiazek9223

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Connie. I did view that one before, but still couldn't get much info. I have the names of my ancestors, and the City they are from. But maybe I just need to work on more research. I have most of my grandparents siblings, except for two on one side, and a couple on another. Thanks for your reply Connie. Very nice of you to reply.