<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Genealogy - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Genealogy news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Top Genealogy Mobile Apps – Episode 312]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) Genealogy mobile apps can help you capture family stories, search records, analyze DNA, document cemetery visits, manage your family tree, and collaborate with relatives wherever your research takes you. With so many genealogy apps available, it can be difficult to know which ones are truly useful. Here’s my top app picks that offer […]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/top-genealogy-mobile-apps-episode-312/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/top-genealogy-mobile-apps-episode-312/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[His Unmarked Grave Lay Forgotten for 200 Years. They Had to Fix That.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The identity of a Scottish sailor killed in Connecticut after a skirmish during the War of 1812 long remained a mystery until two local history buffs got involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/his-unmarked-grave-lay-forgotten-for-200-years-they-had-to-fix-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/his-unmarked-grave-lay-forgotten-for-200-years-they-had-to-fix-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Trust that Record or Story? Premium Podcast Episode #228]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST)&nbsp;In this episode, we examine how easily a compelling historical story can spread online and why genealogists must resist sharing before verifying. You&rsquo;ll learn the Genealogist&rsquo;s Trust Test, a memorable six-step SOURCE method for breaking a story into testable claims, tracing information back to its origin, locating original records, comparing independent sources and considering [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/can-you-trust-that-record-or-story-premium-podcast-episode-228/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/can-you-trust-that-record-or-story-premium-podcast-episode-228/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things to check before you add another ancestor to your family tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[(VIDEO) Is your family tree accurate, or have genealogy mistakes been hiding in plain sight? Here are 5 practical ways to check your genealogy research and build a more reliable family tree. Whether you use Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and/or genealogy software, these beginner and advanced friendly family history research tips will help you: review your [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/5-things-to-check-before-you-add-another-ancestor-to-your-family-tree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/5-things-to-check-before-you-add-another-ancestor-to-your-family-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking the True Measure of America’s Heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Readers respond to a column by David French about Heritage Americans. Also: President Trump&rsquo;s mental fitness; Amazon&rsquo;s drone invasion; A.I. and the job market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/taking-the-true-measure-of-americas-heritage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/taking-the-true-measure-of-americas-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Uncle May Have a Son He Won’t Acknowledge. What Do I Owe My (Maybe) Cousin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel very sad for this man trying to find his father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/my-uncle-may-have-a-son-he-wont-acknowledge-what-do-i-owe-my-maybe-cousin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/my-uncle-may-have-a-son-he-wont-acknowledge-what-do-i-owe-my-maybe-cousin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give that Boring Ancestor a Makeover! Episode 311]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) Your ancestor is not boring. You just haven&rsquo;t uncovered their full story yet! If you&rsquo;ve got a family tree profile that feels like a &ldquo;plain Jane,&rdquo; this episode shows you how to turn it into a richer, more compelling portrait. Start with 5 simple ways to check your existing research. Then discover 5 [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/give-that-boring-ancestor-a-makeover-episode-311/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/give-that-boring-ancestor-a-makeover-episode-311/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 More Great Genealogy Websites – Premium Episode 227]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) If you loved discovering new genealogy research websites in the last free episode (#310) , get ready to dive even deeper. This premium episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast is your guide to ten more powerful websites for genealogy research and family history research, covering federal land records, archival finding aids, small town [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/10-more-great-genealogy-websites-premium-episode-227/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/10-more-great-genealogy-websites-premium-episode-227/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forensic Scientists Use ‘Breakthrough’ Method to Identify 9/11 Victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[DNA analysts at the New York City medical examiner&rsquo;s office partnered with a squad of local detectives skilled at genealogical research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/forensic-scientists-use-breakthrough-method-to-identify-911-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/forensic-scientists-use-breakthrough-method-to-identify-911-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surfin’ the Internet for Great Genealogy Websites – Episode 310]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) It’s August, and before summer slips away, we’re going surfing—genealogy style! In this episode, we’re taking a fast-moving tour of favorite genealogy websites, along with some lesser-known gems that may be completely new to you. At each stop, you’ll discover a reason to visit and a practical tip for getting more from the […]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/surfin-the-internet-for-great-genealogy-websites-episode-310/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/surfin-the-internet-for-great-genealogy-websites-episode-310/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surfin’ the Internet for Great Genealogy Websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) It&rsquo;s August, and before summer slips away, we&rsquo;re going surfing&mdash;genealogy style! In this episode, we&rsquo;re taking a fast-moving tour of favorite genealogy websites, along with some lesser-known gems that may be completely new to you. At each stop, you&rsquo;ll discover a reason to visit and a practical tip for getting more from the [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/surfin-the-internet-for-great-genealogy-websites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/surfin-the-internet-for-great-genealogy-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this an Hallucination? Evaluating New AI Genealogy Tools – Premium Episode 226]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwhelmed by the onslaught of new AI tools for genealogy? In this episode, we&rsquo;ll explore this growing category of tools and how to evaluate whether they&rsquo;re worth your time and money. I&rsquo;ll also share how to determine whether a FamilySearch AI Assistant suggestion is fact or fiction. Listen to Premium Podcast Episode 226 &nbsp; Show [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/is-this-an-hallucination-evaluating-new-ai-genealogy-tools-premium-episode-226/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/is-this-an-hallucination-evaluating-new-ai-genealogy-tools-premium-episode-226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluating New AI Genealogy Tools – Premium Episode 226]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwhelmed by the onslaught of new AI tools for genealogy? In this episode, we&rsquo;ll explore this growing category of tools and how to evaluate whether they&rsquo;re worth your time and money. I&rsquo;ll also share how to determine whether a FamilySearch AI Assistant suggestion is fact or fiction. Listen to Premium Podcast Episode 226 &nbsp; Show [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/evaluating-new-ai-genealogy-tools-premium-episode-226/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/evaluating-new-ai-genealogy-tools-premium-episode-226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50th Anniversary of Roots with Chris Haley – Podcast Episode 309]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) Alex Haley&rsquo;s book Roots: The Saga of an American Family was published on August 17, 1976. In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke welcomes historian (and nephew of Alex Haley) Chris Haley to discuss the remarkable impact of Haley&rsquo;s seminal work, &ldquo;Roots,&rdquo; nearly 50 years after its release. [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/50th-anniversary-of-roots-with-chris-haley-podcast-episode-309/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/50th-anniversary-of-roots-with-chris-haley-podcast-episode-309/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researching Your Father’s Story – Episode 308]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) When building your family tree it&rsquo;s easy to skip over your own parents in the excitement to go back generations. Just in time for Father&rsquo;s Day we are exploring practical strategies for uncovering and preserving your dad&rsquo;s life story. Learn how to get around privacy restrictions barriers on records, build a timeline, conduct [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/researching-your-fathers-story-episode-308/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/researching-your-fathers-story-episode-308/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26-Year Mystery of a Skeleton in a Tent Ends With DNA Identification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remains of the man, Joseph Louis Serrao, Jr., discovered in a remote area in Olympic National Park in 2000, were identified using forensic genealogy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/26-year-mystery-of-a-skeleton-in-a-tent-ends-with-dna-identification/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/26-year-mystery-of-a-skeleton-in-a-tent-ends-with-dna-identification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sister Hidden in the DNA, New Records &amp; AI Tools &ndash; Premium Episode 225]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we begin with an extraordinary DNA discovery story that proves family history can still deliver life-changing surprises. Then to help you make more discoveries, we explore newly released record collections from MyHeritage and Ancestry, highlight a free upcoming genealogy webinar from the Library of Congress, and share news about two major genealogy [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/a-sister-hidden-in-the-dna-new-records-amp-ai-tools-ndash-premium-episode-225/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/a-sister-hidden-in-the-dna-new-records-amp-ai-tools-ndash-premium-episode-225/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Genealogist’s Guide to Military Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AUDIO PODCAST) Here is your guided tour through some of the richest U.S. military records for genealogists, family historians and military researchers. Professional forensic genealogist and Military Minutes contributor Michael Strauss joins me once again to unpack draft registration records, compiled military service records, enlistment types, and the different branches of the military (Army, Navy, [&hellip;]<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/the-genealogists-guide-to-military-research/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/the-genealogists-guide-to-military-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Secret History of the DeGrange Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives. How does a family broken by the bizarre rules of racism heal itself after three generations apart?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/inside-the-secret-history-of-the-degrange-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/news_genealogy/inside-the-secret-history-of-the-degrange-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Shocking Family Secret and 3 Powerful Newspaper Search Tips – Premium Episode 224]]></title><description><![CDATA[I used the British Newspaper Archive to make a shocking discovery in my husband&rsquo;s family history was made with the help of these three powerful strategies. Read on to learn how to find more information on your ancestors in online historical newspapers.&nbsp; Listen to Premium Podcast Episode 224 &nbsp; Show Notes Download the show notes [&hellip;]<br />
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