About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 32 episodes
- Episode #32 - Reclaiming History: Tracing African Lineages through Genetic Genealogy · 38 min · Episode 32In honor of Juneteenth, we are diving deep into the profound world of genetic genealogy. For many people of African descent, traditional paper-trail research hits a roadblock…
- Episode #31 - What is Mitochondrial DNA? | mtDNA Q&A | Ask a Genealogist · 18 min · Episode 31Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Explained: Tracing Your Maternal Line, Haplogroups & “Mitochondrial Eve” In this episode of the Legacy Tree Podcast, the team at Legacy Tree…
- Episode #30: How to Preserve Family Heirlooms & Artifacts – A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Family History · 1 h 0 min · Episode 30In today’s episode, “Heirloom Preservation: Capturing Legacy Beyond Objects,” we’re joined by Luke of MemoirGhostwriting.com, a specialist in memoir ghostwriting, alongside…
- Episode #29 - Genealogy and AI: Knowledge is Power with Lisa Louise Cooke · 46 min · Episode 29Episode 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…
- Episode #28: The Secrets in My DNA - with Richard Hill from DNA Favorites · 57 min · Episode 28In 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…
- Episode #27: DNA Doesn't Lie: How to Accurately Interpret DNA Test Results · 8 min · Episode 27When 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…
- Episode #26: From Spit the Screen: The Journey of a DNA Sample · 15 min · Episode 26Have 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…
- Episode #25: 9 Tips for Interviewing Family Members · 7 min · Episode 25Story 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…
- Episode #24: How to Use Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research · 6 min · Episode 24Newspapers 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…
- Episode #23: 5 Keys to Finding Scottish Ancestors · 7 min · Episode 23Do 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…
- Episode #22: Nita's Story - An Adoptee's Journey to Find Biological Roots in Puerto Rico · 6 min · Episode 22Finding 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…
- Episode #21: National Hispanic Heritage Month - 4 Tips for finding ancestors in Mexico · 6 min · Episode 21As 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…
- Episode #20: The Tale of a Japanese Immigrant · 9 min · Episode 20What 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…
- Episode #19: "Does My Family Have a Coat of Arms?" · 6 min · Episode 19We 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…
- Episode #18: Solving a Military Mystery - Searching for WWII Servicemen · 6 min · Episode 18If 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…
- Episode #17: Secrets of Murder: Uncovering a Family History Mystery · 6 min · Episode 17Have 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…
- Episode #16: How to Hire and Work with a Professional Genealogist · 7 min · Episode 16Have 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…
- Episode #15: Beginner's Guide to Tracing British Ancestry · 10 min · Episode 15Are 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…
- Episode #14: Genealogy Research for Irish Dual Citizenship · 6 min · Episode 14Are 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…
- Episode #13: How to Use AncestryDNA ThruLines® · 5 min · Episode 13ThruLines 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…
