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.
As genealogists, we’re often asked to research the likelihood and details of a client’s Native American heritage. In this episode we share 5 tips for researching your Cherokee ancestry, and a few pit…
Do you know how far back you can go in your family tree and still use Autosomal DNA to find matches?
In this episode we explain what Autosomal DNA is, and then how to best use it to find matches in…
How are we related? That’s a question that we have been asked quite a bit lately, and sometimes determining that exact familial connection with someone else can be confusing.
If you’re confused with or made mistakes interpreting your DNA test results, you’re not alone! There are lots of things to learn when it comes to DNA and family history research. Today, we’ll review …
This week we answer the question, "How and where do I start my family history research if I have a lot of blank spots in my family tree?"
Getting started is simpler than you think. In this week's epi…
Are you searching for documentation for a deceased family member and having a hard time knowing where to look, or finding conflicting information?
In this week's episode we answer the question: "My m…
You've done your DNA testing and received the results. What now? How do you get started making sense of the results and the DNA matches. In this episode we will share a simple tip to get started on y…