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A Genealogy Based Podcast
The Legacy Tree Podcast is a conversational look at genealogy, family stories, and the moments that connect us to the past. Hosted by the team at Legacy Tree Genealogists, we talk through real research experiences, DNA discoveries, cultural history, and the emotional side of uncovering where we come from.
This isn’t a step-by-step class — it’s a conversation about curiosity, identity, and the stories worth preserving.
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Recent Episodes
#31 - What is Mitochondrial DNA? | mtDNA Q&A | Ask a Genealogist
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Explained: Tracing Your Maternal Line, Haplogroups & “Mitochondrial Eve” In this episode of the Legacy Tree Podcast, the team at Legacy Tree Genealogists features…
Episode #30: How to Preserve Family Heirlooms & Artifacts – A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Family History
In today’s episode, “Heirloom Preservation: Capturing Legacy Beyond Objects,” we’re joined by Luke of MemoirGhostwriting.com, a specialist in memoir ghostwriting, alongside Heather Nickerson, Founder…
Episode #29 - Genealogy and AI: Knowledge is Power with Lisa Louise Cooke
Episode Summary: Is AI a genealogy best friend or a "hallucinating" hazard? This week, we explore how AI tools are helping professional researchers and hobbyists alike process data at lightning…
Episode #28: The Secrets in My DNA - with Richard Hill from DNA Favorites
In this episode of The Legacy Tree Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Hill from DNA Favorites, who sits down with Sarah, an advanced researcher on Legacy Tree Genealogists’ DNA team, to explore the…
Episode #27: DNA Doesn't Lie: How to Accurately Interpret DNA Test Results
When you get your DNA test results, there's a good chance your DNA matches aren't as straight-forward as you had hoped, and there's a lot of room for misinterpretation. In this week's episode we…
Episode #26: From Spit the Screen: The Journey of a DNA Sample
Have you gotten your DNA tested? Have you ever wondered what happens after your saliva or cheek swab sample is shipped off to a testing company until the day you get your results? Wonder no…
Episode #25: 9 Tips for Interviewing Family Members
Story telling is a way to pass on memories and preserve these for generations to come. When your relatives and ancestors tell stories, they are sharing a piece of themselves and their history. Are…
Episode #24: How to Use Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research
Newspapers hold a treasure trove of information on your family history! Not only can you find obituaries, but you can often find birth, marriage, and divorce notices; passenger lists; arrests and…
Episode #23: 5 Keys to Finding Scottish Ancestors
Do you have Scottish ancestors? We sat down to learn more about finding Scottish ancestors with one of our professional genealogists, Jamie Kay. In this episode, we share 5 keys to finding Scottish…
Episode #22: Nita's Story - An Adoptee's Journey to Find Biological Roots in Puerto Rico
Finding biological parents is one of the most challenging, and rewards projects we get to work on at Legacy Tree Genealogists. In this week's episode, we hear from a Legacy Tree client as she…
Episode #21: National Hispanic Heritage Month - 4 Tips for finding ancestors in Mexico
As genealogists, finding ancestors is a daily practice in joy, gratitude, and patience. The month of September in the United States is National Hispanic Heritage Month and in this week's episode we…
Episode #20: The Tale of a Japanese Immigrant
What untold immigration stories are waiting to be discovered in your family history? In today's episode we share the story of Japanese immigrant, Seito Saibara, and his impact on the Texas…
Episode #19: "Does My Family Have a Coat of Arms?"
We get asked this question often and the answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. In this week's podcast we explain what a coat of arms is, and share eight tips for your heraldic…
Episode #18: Solving a Military Mystery - Searching for WWII Servicemen
If you have ancestors who served in WWII, you might have found yourself at a loss due to a fire in the 1970's that destroyed 80% of records. But with creativity you may be able to discover more…
Episode #17: Secrets of Murder: Uncovering a Family History Mystery
Have you ever found out something shocking about your family? Something that was kept secret for decades? In this weeks episode we share a story of murder and intrigue discovered in the history one…
Episode #16: How to Hire and Work with a Professional Genealogist
Have you ever needed a professional genealogist to help you with your family history research? Or do you wonder what it would be like to work with a professional? How do you choose a professional…
Episode #15: Beginner's Guide to Tracing British Ancestry
Are you part of the large group of Americans who trace their ancestry across the pond? In this episode we help you understand the geography of the area and key records and sources to help search on…
Episode #14: Genealogy Research for Irish Dual Citizenship
Are you wondering how or if you qualify for Irish dual citizenship? Have you received your DNA test ethnicity results and verified you have a little or quite a bit of Irish ancestry? Or perhaps you…
Episode #13: How to Use AncestryDNA ThruLines®
ThruLines is an AncestryDNA technology that utilizes your DNA matches and the trees of those matches to identify your common ancestors. It will give you hints to help you connect to cousins and…
Episode #12: Key Resources and Tips for Polish Genealogy Research
Genealogy research in Poland can be challenging and rewarding when you know where to search for Polish records. In this episode we share online record portals that can help to speed up your Polish…
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The Legacy Tree Podcast has published 31 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.
The Legacy Tree Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 5m.
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