We recorded our podcast LIVE at RootsTech in Salt Lake City. We enjoyed learning about new research tools and visiting the library.to put those tools into practice, meet our genealogy friends, and make new ones. What a time.We hope you e...

Here's our annual RootsTech tips podcast, which shares tips on how to do RootsTech. We share things we've experienced over the years to help you prepare for your visit.We'll be there in person, so if you see us, stop us, and let's take a...

RootsTech 2025 is almost here, and we are ready to go. In this episode, we share with you some of the experiences you'll get to participate in at RootsTech to help you get ready.RootsTech is held in Salt Lake City, UT, March 6-8, 2025. A...

Phillip and Trisha discuss one of their favorite Facebook groups - Academy of Legacy Leaders: A Group of Family History Enthusiasts. The link to the group is below.https://www.fa...

For Day 2, Phillip and Trisha talk about one of their favorite podcasts, Speak on It with Janice & Cherekana.To listen to Janice and Cherekana's podcast, click here https://ww...

Phillip and Trisha start the 2024 edition of "12 Days of Family Research," talking about BlackProGen LIVE and how it can help you with your African American genealogy research.Check out BlackProGen LIVE today as they celebrate 10 years....

Phillip and Trisha announce their RootsTech 2025 giveaway. They are giving away 2 3-day IN PERSON passes to RootsTech held March 6-9, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT.To Enter:Visit our blog, Facebook page, or Instagram and follow the ins...

Phillip and Trisha celebrate their 100th episode and share some special information at the end of the episode.They also discuss how the podcast started, where it's going, and share their favorite episodes. The links to their favorites a...

Phillip and Trisha recap their Spring and Summer break. To read the post and see photos of the Black History Family Expo by in February - https://jo...

Phillip and Trisha talk about their favorite genealogy TV show, Relative Race, currently in its 14th season. It's a great family show and can be watched on BYU TV.*************************🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨In honor of the new seas...

Phillip and Trisha discuss getting ready for the largest genealogy conference in the world: RootsTech 2025. Register for the conference beginning 9/25.Go to https://www.rootstech.org to regis...

Phillip and Trisha talk about the upcoming conference for the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS).The conference will be held VIRTUALLY only October 10-12. Early bird registration ends September 15th, so register t...

Are you attending the in-person RootsTech conference? Well, we share some updated information to help you prepare for the conference.We hope this helps as you get ready to attend the conference.Look for us at the conference, sto...

With just over a month left for RootsTech, we have officially started to prepare for the trip. We will have a very busy schedule, but in this episode, we talk about some of the things you should prepare for if you are registered for the confere...

We had a fantastic 2023. We've increased our reach and look forward to continuing this in 2024. In this episode, we talk about some of the new things for us in 2024. Take a listen and let us know what you think.If you're interested in b...

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 tec...

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 nam...

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...

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/So...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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...

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, ...