Research like a Pro: Chinese genealogy

Diana and Nicole open the episode by discussing Nicole's recent genealogical work at the Dallas Public Library and a Dyer family Bible. They then explore the benefits of adding research to the collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree, highlighting its free access, vast record collections, and permanent archiving. Diana shares a detailed case study illustrating how to merge separate identities on FamilySearch using the example of Angeline Weatherford and Susan Louisa Algeline Weatherford. Listeners learn how to independently construct research, correlate census and DNA evidence, and navigate the FamilySearch merge tool when algorithms flag a potential mismatch. Diana explains how she connected an 8-year-old girl in an 1860 census with a later adult record through geographic, naming, and genetic connections. Finally, they discuss the necessary clean-up steps after a merge, including removing incorrect sources, adding detailed reasoning statements, and setting alert notes for other researchers. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Dallas County Public Library – https://www.dallaslibrary.org/research/genealogy Tips for Merging Identities on FamilySearch: Angeline or Algeline? – https://familylocket.com/tips-for-merging-identities-on-familysearch-angeline-or-algeline/ View Algeline's FS profile and sources here: Susan Louisa Algeline Weatherford (FamilySearch ID K2N9-T68) Merging and Separating Institute Course – https://familylocket.com/product/merging-and-separating-identities/  Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code "FamilyLocket" at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe – Nicole's Airtable Templates – https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference – by Nicole Dyer – https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com – https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro with AI Workbook – Second Edition (eBook) – https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-ai-workbook-second-edition-ebook/ 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook – digital – https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound – https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series – monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence – https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/ Research Like a Pro eCourse – independent study course –  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group – upcoming group and email notification list – https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro Institute Courses – https://familylocket.com/product-category/institute-course/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin – https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse – independent study course –  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group – upcoming group and email notification list – https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes – https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Best Genealogy Podcasts – https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/