RLP 363: A Day at the Chamber County Courthouse: Tips for Success
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This podcast episode discusses visiting county courthouses for genealogical research. Diana shares her experience at the Chambers County Courthouse in Alabama, where she researched her ancestor, Thomas Beverly Royston. She explains the importance of preparing a research plan before visiting, including creating a timeline and identifying potential records. She also mentions learning about what records are available beforehand, either online or by contacting the courthouse. Diana describes the process of researching at the courthouse, such as going through security, overviewing the books, and...
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RLP 362: A Day at the Alabama Department of Archives and History
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This podcast episode centers around Diana's research trip to the Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) in search of information about her ancestor, Thomas B. Royston. Diana shares how she wanted to fill gaps in his timeline, particularly regarding his move to Chambers County, Alabama. She details the process of researching at ADAH, from registering and receiving a research card to working with archivists. Diana sought tax records specifically, as they often reveal residency. An archivist assists her, navigating the catalog and suggesting manuscript collections like tax...
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RLP 361: Home Sweet Home - The House that Charles C. Creer Built
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In this episode, Nicole and Diana discuss the ancestral home of Diana's great-grandparents, Charles Cannon Creer and Mary Margaret Peterson. Nicole introduces the topic of researching ancestral homes, emphasizing the importance of exploring the architecture and records like city directories, taxes, maps, and newspapers. Diana shares the story of Charles building a home in Spanish Fork, Utah, for his bride in 1892, which remained in the family for over a century. They talk about Charles' life, including his family background, education, and his work in farming and with his father in civic...
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360: The Indigo Girl – Eliza Lucas Pinckney in 18th Century South Carolina
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In Episode 360 of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss Eliza Lucas Pinckney and her contributions to 18th Century South Carolina. They focus on Eliza's life, detailing her early years in Antigua and England, her move to South Carolina, and her management of plantations. They highlight Eliza’s interest in botany and her successful cultivation of indigo as a valuable export. The hosts describe Eliza's marriage to Charles Pinckney and her continued management of the plantations after his death. They also discuss the resources used to research Eliza, including her...
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RLP 359: Belle Carpenter and 1875 Divorce
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This podcast episode focuses on the 1875 divorce case of Belle Carpenter and John W. Carpenter in Dallas County, Texas. Diana discusses discovering the divorce case while researching her ancestor, Isabella Weatherford. She shares how a newspaper article led her to find the court documents and describes using AI to transcribe and analyze the case file. They talk about the details of the court case, including Belle's accusations of cruel treatment and abandonment, John's response, and the final court decision. They talk about the process of using AI transcription tools and how accurate they are...
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RLP 358: Jemima Griggs and Joseph Knight Senior
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This podcast episode of "Research Like a Pro" focuses on the common ancestors of Joseph Knight Sr. and Jemima Griggs. Nicole shares how Joseph Knight Sr., who aided Joseph Smith Jr., is her half third cousin eight times removed, connected through her paternal grandmother's fourth-great-grandmother, Jemima Griggs. They both descended from John Knight. Nicole explains how she uses the Relative Finder application on FamilySearch to find genealogical connections. Diana and Nicole talk about the multiple common ancestors they discovered between Nicole's son and Joseph Knight Sr. They trace John...
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RLP 357: AI and Full Text Search
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Diana and Nicole discuss using FamilySearch's Full-Text Search to make genealogical discoveries. Diana explains how the tool helped her find new information about her ancestor, Thomas Beverly Royston, after previous searches came up empty. She details how to find and use the Full-Text Search feature on the FamilySearch website and shares tips for refining searches to get the best results. Diana describes using keywords and date ranges to narrow down the matches and emphasizes how this tool allows one to find records that may not be indexed in traditional searches. The episode also covers how...
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RLP 356: Clarinda and Jerusha- Puritan Roots to Pioneer Legacy
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This podcast episode focuses on the genealogy of two women, Clarinda Knapp Allen and Jerusha Barden Smith, and their connection to early settlers and significant figures in American history and the Latter-day Saint movement. Nicole discusses her husband’s ancestry, specifically how his relatives married into the Hyrum Smith family. She then shifts focus to one of her own ancestors, Clarinda Knapp, whose relationship to Hyrum Smith’s wife, Jerusha Barden, becomes the central point of discussion. Diana and Nicole trace the lineage of both women back to their common ancestors, Caleb Knapp and...
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RLP 355: Anna Nash and the Cowderys: Uncovering Family Connections
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This episode focuses on Anna Nash and the Cowdery family connections. Nicole and Diana discuss the genealogical links between Nicole's husband's family and Oliver Cowdery, a prominent figure in early LDS church history. They start with Oliver Cowdery's background, including his work with Joseph Smith and his later life. The episode then shifts to Oliver's half-sister, Phebe Lawrence Cowdery, and her marriage to Daniel Smith Jackson, who has a connection to Nicole's husband's ancestor, Anna Nash. The hosts explore Daniel Smith Jackson's life, his conversion to the church, and his family's...
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RLP 354: Ancestors' Journals - Phinehas Richards in Church Archives
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Nicole and Diana discuss the life of Phinehas Richards, Nicole's husband's 4th-great-grandfather. Nicole shares details about Phinehas's life, including his birth in Massachusetts, his marriage to Wealthy Dewey, and his work as a cabinet maker. She recounts Phinehas's conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his baptism by Brigham Young, and his ordination as a high priest. Diana talks about Phinehas receiving a patriarchal blessing from Joseph Smith Senior in Kirtland, Ohio. They then shift focus to Joseph Smith Senior, the father of the prophet Joseph Smith. Diana...
info_outlineDiana and Nicole discuss using FamilySearch's Full-Text Search to make genealogical discoveries. Diana explains how the tool helped her find new information about her ancestor, Thomas Beverly Royston, after previous searches came up empty. She details how to find and use the Full-Text Search feature on the FamilySearch website and shares tips for refining searches to get the best results. Diana describes using keywords and date ranges to narrow down the matches and emphasizes how this tool allows one to find records that may not be indexed in traditional searches.
The episode also covers how full-text search uses AI to transcribe handwritten documents and highlight search terms. Diana describes using other AI tools like Claude.ai and ChatGPT, along with Transkribus, to correct and summarize transcriptions. She shares a specific example of an indenture record and explains how ChatGPT summarized and explained the legal terms. Diana concludes by explaining how the document provided indirect evidence of family relationships and what future research she plans to conduct. Listeners will learn how to utilize FamilySearch's Full-Text Search and other AI tools to break down genealogical brick walls and discover new information.
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Links
AI and FamilySearch Full-Text Search: Working Together to Make Discoveries - https://familylocket.com/ai-and-familysearch-full-text-search-working-together-to-make-discoveries/
Full-Text Search: Find Records Faster with the Help of AI at the FamilySearch blog - https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/full-text-search
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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
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