Tracing Early Ancestors (Updated)

Don't miss this GUIDE to finding those ancestors in the early 1800s or 1700s. Struggling to trace your family history back to ancestors born pre-1850? You're not alone! In this video, I share essential steps and strategies to unlock genealogy mysteries from the 1700s and 1800s, including using probate records, deeds, and census evaluations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ancestry researcher, these tips will help you focus your research goals, build a family tree, and uncover your ancestors’ stories. To get the handout visit: https://ancestryaimee.etsy.com/listin... 👩🏻✈️ Join Aimee's Crew for the most recent handout FREE. Each month you'll receive a handout for that month's video, plus a special member's only monthly livestream. Visit https://tinyurl.com/AimeesCrew - there are two membership levels, be sure to select Aimee's Crew. 🌟 NEEED HELP? Zoom COACHING available starting at $35. Visit https://ancestryaimee.com for more information! ❤️ Your support makes these videos possible! Support the channel for just $2 a month ☕️. Thanks! (  / aimeecross  ) 👉To see my genealogy favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/aimeecros... 🙋♀️ Find me at https://ancestryaimee.com Instagram:   / ancestryaimee   Facebook:   / aimeecross2   00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Step 1: Research Goal 03:05 - Step 2: Timeline 04:44 - Step 3: Determine Earliest County 05:59 - Step 4: Marriage Records 09:47 - Step 5: Census Evaluation 12:16 - Step 6: Create Family Groups 16:14 - Step 7: Probate Records 22:42 - Finding Probate Records on FamilySearch 27:58 - Full Text Searching on FamilySearch 33:53 - Step 8: Deed Records 42:54 - Different Types of Deed Indexes 53:32 - Russell Index System 56:00 - Full Text Searching 57:40 - Searching for Obscure Records 1:07:00 - Reasonably Exhaustive Research #ancestry #findingyourroots #familysearch #familyhistory #genealogy #discoveryourancestors #buildingafamilytree #genealogygoldpodcast #genealogygoals #researchingunindexedrecords Intro music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Br... Aimee Cross, a professional genealogist based in the United States, shares practical, step-by-step strategies. On Ancestry Aimee we break down brick walls, use records correctly, organize family history research, build accurate, well-sourced family trees, all while avoiding common genealogy mistakes. Terrific for beginner and intermediate researchers who want real progress, not just hints. Be sure to catch reviews of the latest Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Find A Grave, and other genealogy platform features, essential for your family search. Aimee's goal is to make genealogy feel approachable, logical, and rewarding—so you can trust the discoveries you make. 👉 New videos and research guidance to help you build your family tree with confidence.