Very informative. I would suggest "open in new window" rather than "tab". This way you can switch back & forth much easier. (Use Alt-Tab on Windows computers).
I do this, also, so that I can have them next to each other, rather than bouncing back and forth between tabs. Hugely helpful when pulling or comparing info in different locations. Lol! I also have extra monitors for this exercise.
There’s actually a key short cut to switch between. Can’t remember what though. I think if you ctrl shift t it reopens a closed tab. If done by accident. And ctrl left click (the link) opens a new tab. I think new windows would be good for newfound people by searching current ancestor to get to more info on current anc. And the new anc.
I discovered on family search, that if you go to one of your relatives profile and then check to the right a person that has made a change to the profile, you can click on their user name, and it will show a relationship option that will show you how and if you are related.
The card catalog has 100% of the records Ancestry has. Search from the profile is suggesting records based on the profile data and may weed out too much good stuff.
Is there a trick to see unindexed records only? I happen to stumble upon probate records for Lawrence county Indiana as a suggestion when I was doing another search and it was unindexed. Turns out I found my brick wall his children. Just want to know if I can just filter to unindexed,
Just tried the card catalog for my Great Grandfather. Immigration & Travel. Selected 8 different databases. 3 brought back nothing. The rest brought back either a different spelling of the surname or records that, if associated with my Great Grandfather or not, it was not evident. Data returned could be anyone. I have tried the Card Catalog multiple times for various people, and each time I get the same type results. I have been against these walls for so long, I no longer try to get over them. I'm 78 years old so I'll probably get my answers in a few years. Let's hope so.
If there have to be 3 non wildcard letters, how do we search for someone who is listed by initials? For example if I was listed as C S and last name. I have huge issues trying to find a relative named Phraortes. I thought that would be an easy search, but nope, not at all
I have problems with a Pettycord. There are about 25-30 variations. Peddycoart, Petticoat, Pedycord. One of the tricks I did was do last name search in Findagrave to get a feel for every variation and prevalence. I feel your pain!
@@IowaKim I've tried searching every where, even find a grave and no luck. I've tried searching for the wife only, the wife and children, just some of the children, etc. I've found him in 1870, 1880 and 1900 census. He drives me crazy
Can't figure out how to search the catalog for an individual. You state that you have to have your tree opened up, if I am understanding correctly. I have my tree opened to my great grandfather, the catagories chosen, but then the search button disappears. I am on my phone. Could that be the issue.
Perhaps. I so rarely use the app... that is a very old video. I just asked Crista Cowan and she said there is a search button on the app when in the ancestor profile.
I've noticed that the hints on ancestry are sometimes wrong. They get names from your tree and give hints from someone else's unrelated family tree. Some people also make mistakes and other people just follow the hints and not cross reference records against other records.
Yes... The algorithms are doing their best to deliver the best possible records based on what you have put into your tree. It is up to you to evaluate the records and decide to "accept, ignore," or choose "maybe." Whatever you choose, you can go back and change it later when you learn more information.
What’s the difference between the ? and the * for wildcard? Was researching Hudson and about a few days later I did something diff. Idk what but I found the same people but it was spelled Hutson in their own writing. But all census has a the D instead of T. So guess I have to search both ways.
It depends on if the records are free to begin with, like government records are free. This would be like census records or something paid for with tax dollars. If Ancestry had to pay for the record set, then it would be part of their subscription.
I am having a problem with duplicates in my tree. It seems like when I save a hint, it saves the person again. How do I avoid this? Can I merge duplicate people in my tree?
my problem is that my family is from Puerto Rico. I can only get the censor dates from 1910 to 1950. before that, Puerto Rico was not part of the United state. I can get a marriage certificate only. It gives me clues sometimes. I can't use the USA before 1910. how can I do this so I can find someone faster and better?
Thanks Connie. I did view that one before, but still couldn't get much info. I have the names of my ancestors, and the City they are from. But maybe I just need to work on more research. I have most of my grandparents siblings, except for two on one side, and a couple on another. Thanks for your reply Connie. Very nice of you to reply.
Thanks it did help find my 2nd great grandfather and 2nd great grandmother from my father side and siblings of my great grandfather from father side and 2 of my grandfather siblings. I love watching you and checking my family tree for any update
So glad you went over the wildcard vs question mark. I always get it confused 🤔
Super. Glad it helped.
Great job teaching, Connie! You’re terrific! 💯🇺🇸‼️🍃🌿
Thank you. I try.
Very informative. I would suggest "open in new window" rather than "tab". This way you can switch back & forth much easier. (Use Alt-Tab on Windows computers).
I do this, also, so that I can have them next to each other, rather than bouncing back and forth between tabs. Hugely helpful when pulling or comparing info in different locations. Lol! I also have extra monitors for this exercise.
There’s actually a key short cut to switch between. Can’t remember what though. I think if you ctrl shift t it reopens a closed tab. If done by accident. And ctrl left click (the link) opens a new tab. I think new windows would be good for newfound people by searching current ancestor to get to more info on current anc. And the new anc.
And here I thought I knew all about the card catalog. Haha. This was helpful! Thanks!
You bet. And thank you for supporting the channel.
A tip for Chrome users, if you press ctrl then click a link it will automatically open in new tab
Yes. Thank you
I discovered on family search, that if you go to one of your relatives profile and then check to the right a person that has made a change to the profile, you can click on their user name, and it will show a relationship option that will show you how and if you are related.
Yes true... you have to enable relationship sharing first. Good tip... I had forgotten about that.
@@GenealogyTV thanks. And you are right; I had to send a request to some because they had it private.
That’s a great tip! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Thank Connie awesome tips, will definitely be trying these out✍🙂
You are so welcome!
Can you please do a South American research video? Thank you!! 👍🏾👍🏾
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Found this vlog by chance.
Wild card with exact checked might produce more precise result sets?
True
Whats the benefit of searching only thr card catalog compared to just searching with the all records tab
The card catalog has 100% of the records Ancestry has. Search from the profile is suggesting records based on the profile data and may weed out too much good stuff.
Is there a trick to see unindexed records only? I happen to stumble upon probate records for Lawrence county Indiana as a suggestion when I was doing another search and it was unindexed. Turns out I found my brick wall his children. Just want to know if I can just filter to unindexed,
Stay tuned. I have an episode coming up about finding unindexed records on family search although the strategy is the same on Ancestry.
Just tried the card catalog for my Great Grandfather. Immigration & Travel. Selected 8 different databases. 3 brought back nothing. The rest brought back either a different spelling of the surname or records that, if associated with my Great Grandfather or not, it was not evident. Data returned could be anyone.
I have tried the Card Catalog multiple times for various people, and each time I get the same type results.
I have been against these walls for so long, I no longer try to get over them. I'm 78 years old so I'll probably get my answers in a few years. Let's hope so.
OMG. I’d rather you find the answers right here on earth. Consider searching on FamilySearch too. Check back often as more records become available.
@@GenealogyTV Thanks, but you can't stop the inevitable.
Have you tried and extensive FAN club for him?
@@SarV1 The what?
If there have to be 3 non wildcard letters, how do we search for someone who is listed by initials? For example if I was listed as C S and last name. I have huge issues trying to find a relative named Phraortes. I thought that would be an easy search, but nope, not at all
I have problems with a Pettycord. There are about 25-30 variations. Peddycoart, Petticoat, Pedycord. One of the tricks I did was do last name search in Findagrave to get a feel for every variation and prevalence. I feel your pain!
Ooh love your tip.
@@IowaKim I've tried searching every where, even find a grave and no luck. I've tried searching for the wife only, the wife and children, just some of the children, etc. I've found him in 1870, 1880 and 1900 census. He drives me crazy
Can't figure out how to search the catalog for an individual. You state that you have to have your tree opened up, if I am understanding correctly. I have my tree opened to my great grandfather, the catagories chosen, but then the search button disappears. I am on my phone. Could that be the issue.
Perhaps. I so rarely use the app... that is a very old video. I just asked Crista Cowan and she said there is a search button on the app when in the ancestor profile.
6th trick. Ancestry should add more records from Latin america. Spain, Portugal.
I hear you.
I've noticed that the hints on ancestry are sometimes wrong. They get names from your tree and give hints from someone else's unrelated family tree.
Some people also make mistakes and other people just follow the hints and not cross reference records against other records.
Yes... The algorithms are doing their best to deliver the best possible records based on what you have put into your tree. It is up to you to evaluate the records and decide to "accept, ignore," or choose "maybe." Whatever you choose, you can go back and change it later when you learn more information.
What’s the difference between the ? and the * for wildcard?
Was researching Hudson and about a few days later I did something diff. Idk what but I found the same people but it was spelled Hutson in their own writing. But all census has a the D instead of T. So guess I have to search both ways.
The asterisk is for replacing multiple characters and the question mark is for a single character in most search engines.
I was finding that checking something. Will Cost me a fee to check into it maybe I’m wrong about that could you let me know
It depends on if the records are free to begin with, like government records are free. This would be like census records or something paid for with tax dollars. If Ancestry had to pay for the record set, then it would be part of their subscription.
I am having a problem with duplicates in my tree. It seems like when I save a hint, it saves the person again. How do I avoid this? Can I merge duplicate people in my tree?
You can merge duplicate people in your tree. Here's a link to a video I did about it. ruclips.net/video/B-2Ok5JRqps/видео.html
my problem is that my family is from Puerto Rico. I can only get the censor dates from 1910 to 1950. before that, Puerto Rico was not part of the United state. I can get a marriage certificate only. It gives me clues sometimes. I can't use the USA before 1910. how can I do this so I can find someone faster and better?
Check this out www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Puerto_Rico_Genealogy
@@GenealogyTV Wow, thank you. I will try it.
Just not getting results for anyone living in Poland
Have you seen my Polish Episode? Here is a link ruclips.net/video/i4FsVQFuIw0/видео.html
Thanks Connie. I did view that one before, but still couldn't get much info. I have the names of my ancestors, and the City they are from. But maybe I just need to work on more research. I have most of my grandparents siblings, except for two on one side, and a couple on another. Thanks for your reply Connie. Very nice of you to reply.
wounld that help find people information in Mexico my family are from Mexico
Go here to learn how to research in Mexico. www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mexico_Genealogy
Thanks it did help find my 2nd great grandfather and 2nd great grandmother from my father side and siblings of my great grandfather from father side and 2 of my grandfather siblings. I love watching you and checking my family tree for any update
Thanks Jean’s Vacation. Love your name.