Technology is a huge part of doing family research. It allows us to find documents, records, photos, books, etc. that we may or may not have been able to find. And we can find it in a more quick, efficient manner.if you are having a technology issue that you want us to do a YouTube video or podcast on, let me know and we'll look at doing that in 2024.Below is a list of tech items that we use or think are important for genealogy research. If you use any of the links below to purchase an item, we earn a small commission. This supports the work we do on the blog, the podcast, and on YouTube.Thanks for your support!External Hard Drive - https://amzn.to/47OiOJoPortable Scanner - https://amzn.to/48dgV8VDNA Test KitsAncestry DNA Test - https://amzn.to/3NkD8d7 23andMe DNA Test - https://amzn.to/3TepzQc FamilyTreeDNA Test - https://amzn.to/3RBnZGPMerry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Hannukah! Happy Holidays! to your family. We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends. Talk to you all in 2024.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

We all have a story to tell. And yes, we know the story is not always a good one. However, it's a part of your family and if anything, because you are here, it's because of the strength and determination of your ancestors.Call their names by telling the story of You. You can do this in several ways, and we talk about some of those in this episode.Phillip started a new podcast meant to share family stories, share resources, and elevate our ancestors. You can listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts. If you would like to be on an episode, send me an email and let me know a little bit about you and your story. [email protected] the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

DNA is one of the most popular topics in family research. While we aren't experts by any means, we can share our experiences, thoughts, knowledge, and resources with you to help navigate using DNA in your family research.Links to DNA ResourcesShannon Christmas - https://throughthetreesblog.tumblr.com/aboutCousin Paige's Genealogy ServicesLinks to DNA Test KitsAncestry DNA23andMeFamilyTreeDNA*As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. We earn a commission if you click the link(s) and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

On Day 9, we talk about finding information and records about your family in organizations and churches your family members may have been members of. For example, was your ancestor a/an:- Freemason or Eastern Star- Fraternity/Sorority- Church Groups- School Groups- Alumni Associationsand there's much more.Click here for the podcast where we talked about funeral programs.Click here for the blog post Trisha wrote about funeral programs.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Uncover your family's past using immigration records for genealogical gold. Explore how these historical archives reveal arrival details, personal information, and familial connections, offering a window into your ancestors' journeys.Go to our Facebook page to see the image of Phillip's ancestor on a ship manifest record entering the United States.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Phillip and Trisha talk about the F.A.N. principle in family research. F.A.N. is the acronym for Friends, Associates, and Neighbors.Go read Trisha's blog post about the F.A.N. principle.Listen to our podcast about the F.A.N. principle.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Phillip and Trisha talk about military records.- Where can you find them?- What kind of information is there? and moreWe appreciate and thank all military members, past and present, for your service.Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Phillip and Trisha talk about your family possessions and tips on how to obtain them from family, how to store them, and more.Here's a link to a place where I know people have used them to digitize, store, and share files. Click here to learn more about Forever.comIn 2023, I talked with Forever at RootsTech in 2023. You can see that in our video where we take you on a tour of the Expo Hall.Make sure you go back and listen to previous days for more information about family research.Enjoy!Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Newspapers can be a great resource when researching your family. There's a lot you can find if you're able to find the newspaper digitized.Phillip and Trisha talk about how newspapers can be helpful for you, where you can find them, and some tips on using them.Merry Christmas!!!! 🎅🏽🎄Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.

Census records are a very popular record for family research. Oftentimes, it's one of the first records a researcher will look at. It gives you a wealth of information.Phillip and Trisha talk about census records, how they can be used, good information to look for, and where to find them. Phillip also takes a dig at the government for not changing the 72-year rule for census records. Spoiler alert: He doesn't care for it!To hear that episode on Apple Podcasts, click the link below or listen wherever you get your favorite shows. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1950-census-why-72/id1247333259?i=1000558040234Support the showBlog: https://www.journeythroughthegenerations.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyThroughtheGenerations Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GenJourneyBlogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVodHWarer8oea90hmbG9QBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/familyhistory Music provided by: Third House Productionshttps://soundcloud.com/third-houseShare with your community.