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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions like those below? I strive to answer these and many more in my group classes and individual tutorials. See the “Learning” tab to find where the AncestorTech series is being offered online to the public or contact me to discuss your specific interests.

Searching +/-

How can I narrow down my search results when both sides of my family share the same common surname?
What are some tools I could use to stay on track with my online research?
Where can I search online for free?
What is “soundex” and when should I use it instead of “sounds like” or “similar”?
Can I search for an address in a digital census record?

Organizing/Digitizing +/-

How should I name and organize the genealogy files and folders on my computer?
What kind of scanner should I use for digitizing my paper documents?
How can I tag my digital files?
What is OCR?
What is the best format for image files?

Mapping +/-

How can I use mapping software to plot my family’s migration patterns or show their proximity to each other?
How can I use maps to discover my ancestor’s F.A.N. club?
Where can I find historical maps of the region where my ancestors lived?
What software can I use to overlay historical maps onto current-day maps?

Tree Building +/-

How do I merge or split trees? When would I want to merge or split a tree?
Should I synchronize my online tree with my installed family tree building software?
What’s the best way to backup my digital family tree?
What are the pros/cons of the various family tree building software options?

The Story +/-

What kind of device should I use for capturing oral histories?
How can I transcribe recorded interviews?
What’s a story map?
What software can I use to organize my sources/citations?
Where can I publish my family story?

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Learning

AncestorTech offers overview lectures, customized training sessions and individual consultations. Not sure? See below for schedule of publicly available classes or check out videos of previous speaking engagements under the Videos tab.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University (OLLI-RU)!

FamilySearch.org for Genealogists: A Free Genealogy Powerhouse

Mondays, Sept. 14-28 (3 weeks)
Location: Online
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET.

Learn more about this 3-week course and how to register in OLLI’s Fall 2026 catalog.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University (OLLI-RU)!

Using the Card Catalog on Ancestry.com

Mondays, Oct. 5-19 (3 weeks)
Location: Online
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET.

Learn more about this 3-week course and how to register in OLLI’s Fall 2026 catalog.

AncestorTech® Office Hours
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Need some one-on-one help?
Contact me about AncestorMentor sessions - customized to your specific tech questions related to your genealogical goals.
info@ancestortech.com

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Videos

Family History Month October 2023

NJ State Library Webinar

A Genealogical Odyssey In the Digital Age: In Search of a Ghost and a Missing Vowel

I invite you to enjoy and explore these videos (clips or full-length) from my talk with the New Jersey State Library where I discussed the transformative impact technology has had on my own family history research and how this rich technological landscape can enhance your own genealogical quest.

If you would like a similar presentation for your business or organization, please contact me for a consultation!