Mastering Ancestry: Top Tips from Family History Pro Karen Evans
In this episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward are joined by passionate family historian Karen Evans, who shares her expert advice on getting the most out of the Ancestry website. From clever search strategies to solving tricky tree problems, Karen offers practical tips and insider tricks to help you research smarter and break down those brick walls. It’s a must-listen for anyone using Ancestry—or thinking about it! Karen also tells us about her new online course, How to use Ancestry (better), designed to help you take your research to the next level.
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Dinner with Ancestors: Strange Finds, Heirlooms & Family History Tales
In this latest episode of Family Tree Talk, hosts Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward are joined by a special guest — their boss, Matt Hill! Together, they share their strangest family history discoveries, the heirlooms they treasure most, and which ancestor they'd invite to dinner. From tracing long-lost relatives in America to tales of 1800s travel adventures, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and genealogy inspiration. Whether you're new to family history or a seasoned researcher, you’ll love this mix of expert insight and personal reflection. Tune in for fun, facts and a few surprises along the way!
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Ancestry hints, second trees & surprising cousin clues
In this episode of Family Tree Talk, Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward get stuck into some real family history discoveries and practical tips. Helen shares how Ancestry Hints helped her trace her grandpa’s cousin’s dad—and why she’s a total convert to Hints! Meanwhile, Nathan digs into an intriguing email from listener Marilyn, who suspects a shared connection with him. Could they be related? Plus, your hosts explain how to set up a second family tree on Ancestry, how to make your tree public or private, and how to change the home person in your tree settings. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned family historian, there's something here to help you get more from your research.
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Discover family history how-to hints & breakthroughs
In this episode of Family Tree Talk, Helen Tovey catches up with newbie-ish family historian Nathan Ward to see how he’s getting on with his research—and it turns out, he’s made amazing progress! From uncovering historic documents to following online hints, Nate shares the highs and lows of his family history journey. Helen offers advice on using hints wisely and avoiding common pitfalls. Together, they explore how to research thoroughly, the thrill of unexpected discoveries, and the irresistible pull of those family history rabbit holes.
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Death Certificates, War Diaries & AI: Unearthing Family History Clues
In this episode, Nathan shares surprising new leads uncovered in ancestor death certificates, while Helen delves into a WWII squadron diary from The National Archives that reveals dramatic details about her grandfather being shot down. Plus, the duo explores how AI could assist Nathan in taking his family history research to the next level. Tune in for real discoveries, research tips, and a look at the future of genealogy.
Nathan knows nothing about his ancestors. Helen knows almost everything about family history. Join them as they delve into Nate’s family’s past. Will there be any skeletons in his cupboard?Join us for genealogical facts, figures and how-to information, heavily laced with speculation, surmise, stories and waffle as Family Tree Designer Nathan Ward embarks on his family history journey aided and abetted by Family Tree Editor Helen Tovey. 99% family history guaranteed.
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