Genealogy
Definition of blog:
1: computers : a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer
also : the contents of such a site
2: a regular feature appearing as part of an online publication that typically relates to a particular topic and consists of articles and personal commentary by one or more authors
“Blog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blog. Accessed 19 Mar. 2021.
Definition of podcast:
a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 19 Mar. 2021.
Introduction
Blogs and podcasts can not only be entertaining; they can be helpful too! A number of professional genealogists and genealogy enthusiasts have been producing blogs and podcast for years. This sections covers just a few of them.
NOTE: These listings are for your information only, and do not imply the endorsement of any blog or podcast by the BPL. The BPL is not responsible for the content at any of the below links.
Blogs
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DearMYRTLE's Genealogy BlogBy genealogist Pat Richley-Erickson
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Eastman's Online Genealogy NewsletterBy Dick Eastman, genealogy enthusiast; general focus on technology
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Genea-MusingsBy genealogist Randy Seaver
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Nutfield GenealogyBy genealogist Heather Wilkinson Rojo; general focus on New England
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Ancestry BlogFrom Ancestry.com, includes information about their record collections and other genealogy topics
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MyHeritage BlogFrom MyHeritage.com, includes info about My Heritage and related news stories
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UpFront with NGSFrom the National Genealogical Society (NGS), includes information about NGS news and resources
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Vita BrevisFrom the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), includes essays from NEHGS staff about their own research and genealogy news
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Gena's GenealogyBy genealogist Gena Philibert-Ortega; focused on women's history/genealogy
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GeneaWebinarsNews about upcoming hangouts, meetings and webinars offered throughout the online genealogy community.
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The Genetic GenealogistBy Blaine Bettinger, professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence
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The Legal GenealogistBy Judy G. Russell, professional genealogist with a law degree; focuses on assisting family history researchers in understanding any legal concepts and terminology they may encounter
Podcasts
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Extreme GenesHosted by radio host/genealogist Scott Fisher; website includes transcripts of episodes
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The Family Tree Magazine Genealogy PodcastFrom Family Tree Magazine
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From Paper to PeopleHosted by professional genealogist Carolynn ni Lochlainn
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Genealogy GoldHosted by Will Moneymaker; website includes free genealogy eBooks and other resources
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Genealogy JourneysHosted by genealogists Jean Wilcox Hibben, Gena Philibert-Ortega, and Sara Cochran
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The Genealogy ProfessionalHosted by genealogist Marian Pierre-Louis
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Cut Off GenesHosted by Julie DIxon Jackson and Renee Colvert; focuses on using DNA in family history research
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Genealogy Happy HourHosted by Amy Crabill Lay and Penny Burke Bonawitz; focused on locating records and documents
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Maple Stars and StripesHosted by Sandra Goodwin, focuses on French-Canadian genealogy
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Research at the National Archives and BeyondHosted by Bernice Bennett; focuses on African American genealogy
Blogger/Podcasters
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Family LocketFrom professional genealogists Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer; includes resources for LDS research
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Genealogy GemsFrom genealogist Lisa Louise Cooke; produces multiple podcasts and articles
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Genealogy GuysFrom genealogists George G. Morgan and Drew Smith; podcasting since 2005 and blogging since 2018
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Genealogy ProfessorFrom genealogist Michael LeClerc; includes information for beginners to genealogy
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Modern Genealogy Made EasyFrom professional genealogist Amy Johnson Crow; website includes content accessible via paid membership only