Cousin Russ and the Cousin Connection
Episode 03 was with Cousin Russ Worthington. He lived in the far reaches of North Jersey, but happily came to PhillyCAM in Philadelphia, Pa, to teach us how to connect […]
The first DNA episode led to a new crew member!
Episode 02 required that I use my network to find a DNA specialist local to Philadelphia. Dena Marie Chasten started as a subject matter expert but enjoyed the PhillyCAM vibe […]
Inaugural Episode 01 | Online Genealogy with cousin Tory
We are celebrating the Road to 100 episodes! Yes, we have reached that magical milestone, where TV shows used to become eligible for syndication. (Ok. I’m ready.) Have you watched […]
Michiko, A Partner in Good Trouble
The Peter Mott House and Underground Railroad Museum, Lawnside, NJ The first day that I met Michiko Quinones I knew we were going to get into trouble. In fact, within […]
The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Printed Sources
During the episode Sleuthing Compiled and Printed Sources, James M. Beidler and Michael John Neill both shared tips and strategies for using resources for genealogy research. Not only did we […]
40 Acre Land Warrants
During our episode Digging up War of 1812 Bounty Land one of the documents was this land warrant issued by the pension office to veterans. The law in 1850 stated […]
Blacks in Federal Records Beyond Military
One of my favorite books for African American Research at the National Archives is Deborah Newman Ham’s book Black History a Guide to Civilian Records at the National Archives. The […]
Jonathan works on PBS “American Muslims”
We are so proud of the work of our special guest alumni Jonathan Webb Deiss. One of his latest projects is doing research for American Muslims, A History Revealed. This […]
ICYMI: Compiled Sources & Bounty Land
WOW, Brian brought his people to the show. We had 100 people online last night and we are full of gratitude for Brian’s multiple promotions and suggestions to like us […]
Lincoln bought enslaved people for $300
What was happening in America that would cause the President of the United States to buy enslaved people? He feared that if he didn’t, the Union might lose the Civil […]