Simple Steps to Practical Genealogy – An Interview with Brian Sheffey: Episode 138
Lisa interviews Brian Sheffey, author of the book Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History. Listen for practical tips you can apply to your genealogy research, plus the latest edition of our 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and much more.
Ep. 138: June 2020
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In this episode:
Tree Talk (1:23)
Family Tree Magazine podcast listener Pat R. shares a bit of her genealogical journey.
Share your story of discovery and you may just hear it here on the Family Tree Magazine Podcast! Email your story to: [email protected].
Featured Interview: Simple Steps to Practical Genealogy (2:54)
Author Brian Sheffey shares tips from his new book Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History.
For more information about Brian and his book, be sure to check out his website.
Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History, by Brian Sheffey.
DNA Deconstructed (15:22)
Our DNA expert Diahan Southard joins Lisa to talk about your DNA matches and how to decide which ones to focus on.
Diahan’s got a new book out perfect for those looking to get started researching DNA. Check out Your DNA Guide – the Book.
3 Steps for Prioritizing Which DNA Matches to Research First
Best Genealogy Websites (25:20)
James Beidler, author of the book Trace Your German Roots Online returns to the podcast to provide you with a wealth of German genealogy resources from his article Sturn und Drang featured in the May / June 2020 issue of Family Tree Magazine.
German Websites Mentioned in this Interview
* Archion.de* Matricula.eu*
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