Marian Pierre-Louis is a genealogy professional who specializes in educational outreach through webinars, internet broadcasts and video. Her areas of expertise include house history research, southern New England research and solving brick walls. Since the rise in interest of genetic genealogy Marian has become addicted to using dna to help solve genealogy mysteries. Marian is the host of the Genealogy Professional Podcast. She has also produced and hosted 100 episodes of Fieldstone Common, a history podcast. Marian is the Online Education Producer for Legacy Family Tree Webinars where she produces online genealogy education classes. Once a month you'll find her as the evening host of Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
What you’re missing if you’re still using Control-V
When you find tidbits about your ancestors on different websites you'll want transfer them to your family history tree or a program like Word or Excel. The text can come across with all the formatting when you just want plain text. Learn some quick techniques to effortlessly save what you find, just the way you want.
This was part of the webinar, Celebrating 2,000 webinars! Plus 10 tips you can use today.
When you find tidbits about your ancestors on different websites you'll want transfer them to your family history tree or a program like Word or Excel. The text can come across with all the formatting when you just want plain text. Learn some quick techniques to effortlessly save what you find, just the way you want.
This was part of the webinar, Celebrating 2,000 webinars! Plus 10 tips you can use today.
How to Prevent Gmail from Going to Your Spam Folder
Sometimes a Gmail that you want to receive ends up in your spam folder. We can prevent that from happening by using filters. Marian Pierre-Louis shows you how to set up the filter for specific email addresses.
Sometimes a Gmail that you want to receive ends up in your spam folder. We can prevent that from happening by using filters. Marian Pierre-Louis shows you how to set up the filter for specific email addresses.
Buying a monitor can be confusing. There are many different types of specifications. This video will explain what they mean and which are best for you.
Buying a monitor can be confusing. There are many different types of specifications. This video will explain what they mean and which are best for you.
Don't like to wear readers when using your computer? Not a problem! Windows 10 can magnify what you see on screen as well as read aloud the text that is too small for you to see. Learn how with the built-in magnifier app.
Don't like to wear readers when using your computer? Not a problem! Windows 10 can magnify what you see on screen as well as read aloud the text that is too small for you to see. Learn how with the built-in magnifier app.
Are you tired of your downloads automatically saving to the download folder? In this video you'll learn how to save downloads to the folder of your choice.
Are you tired of your downloads automatically saving to the download folder? In this video you'll learn how to save downloads to the folder of your choice.
Spoofing is a event on Facebook where people create a duplicate account of your account in order to attempt to scam your friends. This video will show you how to hide your friend list so you don't get spoofed.
Spoofing is a event on Facebook where people create a duplicate account of your account in order to attempt to scam your friends. This video will show you how to hide your friend list so you don't get spoofed.
Genealogists are very good at researching and learning about their ancestors' lives. But sometimes they forget that it is important to provide information about themselves for their own descendants. In this presentation we'll provide five ways to leave traces of yourself (and your research) for those who come after you.
Genealogists are very good at researching and learning about their ancestors' lives. But sometimes they forget that it is important to provide information about themselves for their own descendants. In this presentation we'll provide five ways to leave traces of yourself (and your research) for those who come after you.
We'll talk about original sources such as town records books as well as the many printed and database options. Learn how to use the "tan books," vital records from 1841, and all the other lesser known resources available.
We'll talk about original sources such as town records books as well as the many printed and database options. Learn how to use the "tan books," vital records from 1841, and all the other lesser known resources available.
When we have brick walls and other challenging genealogical puzzles we search anywhere for clues that can help us. That can include online trees and other information with unknown sources. This presentation will demonstrate how to verify the information as true or not.
When we have brick walls and other challenging genealogical puzzles we search anywhere for clues that can help us. That can include online trees and other information with unknown sources. This presentation will demonstrate how to verify the information as true or not.
Podcasts are one of the most underutilized educational resources in genealogy. In this webinar we talk about what podcasts are, how to listen to them and point you in the direction of some great genealogy and history podcasts.
Podcasts are one of the most underutilized educational resources in genealogy. In this webinar we talk about what podcasts are, how to listen to them and point you in the direction of some great genealogy and history podcasts.
Looking After the Poor: Finding Your Ancestors in New England Poverty Records
Come find out about "strangers taken in" records, "warning out" records and settlement law. Settlement law impacted all New Englanders whether rich or poor, transient or long-time resident. Discover what records were created as a result and why. You will be surprised at the level of detail you can find about your ancestors. Marian Pierre-Louis will take you into the depths of these rarely discussed New England records to reveal a wealth of information about your ancestors.
Come find out about "strangers taken in" records, "warning out" records and settlement law. Settlement law impacted all New Englanders whether rich or poor, transient or long-time resident. Discover what records were created as a result and why. You will be surprised at the level of detail you can find about your ancestors. Marian Pierre-Louis will take you into the depths of these rarely discussed New England records to reveal a wealth of information about your ancestors.
Pointing Fingers at Ancestors' Siblings – Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collateral Research
Your brick wall is giving you countless headaches and troubles. Perhaps it's time to take a fresh look at different people in your family tree. In this webinar we will talk about doing in-depth research on cousins and siblings in order to remove genealogy obstacles.
Your brick wall is giving you countless headaches and troubles. Perhaps it's time to take a fresh look at different people in your family tree. In this webinar we will talk about doing in-depth research on cousins and siblings in order to remove genealogy obstacles.
New England Deeds and Probate – A Powerful Combination (BONUS webinar for subscribers)
Did you know that all the members of a family may be named in an old deed? Have you ever tried to get a close-up view of what your ancestors wore and the tools they used from an estate inventory? Learn how to use the records in New England Registry…
Did you know that all the members of a family may be named in an old deed? Have you ever tried to get a close-up view of what your ancestors wore and the tools they used from an estate inventory? Learn how to use the records in New England Registry…
We all have some ancestors for whom we have very little information. Perhaps we have a death date or a marriage date and nothing else. In this webinar Marian Pierre-Louis shows you how to expand your research from as little as one single fact. She will use multiple examples to…
We all have some ancestors for whom we have very little information. Perhaps we have a death date or a marriage date and nothing else. In this webinar Marian Pierre-Louis shows you how to expand your research from as little as one single fact. She will use multiple examples to…
Researching with Marian! Creating a Research Plan with YOUR Research
You've watched her solve brick walls and create research plans. Now Marian Pierre-Louis will show you strategies for some of your very own Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts research problems.
You've watched her solve brick walls and create research plans. Now Marian Pierre-Louis will show you strategies for some of your very own Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts research problems.
You've created a great research plan so what happens next? It's time to get out and start visiting libraries, archives and repositories! Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides tips for successful on-site visits.
You've created a great research plan so what happens next? It's time to get out and start visiting libraries, archives and repositories! Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides tips for successful on-site visits.
Marian Pierre-Louis, the genealogist who cracked the case of Nathan Brown's parents, is at it again. Once again she's tackling the topic of brick walls. Everyone needs a little help and encouragement to jump-start the research, especially on hard-to-solve cases. In this webinar, Marian will present 10 brick wall tips…
Marian Pierre-Louis, the genealogist who cracked the case of Nathan Brown's parents, is at it again. Once again she's tackling the topic of brick walls. Everyone needs a little help and encouragement to jump-start the research, especially on hard-to-solve cases. In this webinar, Marian will present 10 brick wall tips…
Pilgrims and Patriots: Discovering Your Massachusetts Ancestors
From the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620, Massachusetts has maintained some of the best-kept records for genealogists. This abundance has made it easier to research in the state. Even so, it's helpful to have a roadmap to cover almost 400 years of history. Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides…
From the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620, Massachusetts has maintained some of the best-kept records for genealogists. This abundance has made it easier to research in the state. Even so, it's helpful to have a roadmap to cover almost 400 years of history. Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she provides…
Brick Walls: Cracking the Case of Nathan Brown's Parents
Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she cracks the long-standing brick wall surrounding Nathan Brown's parents (Geoff Rasmussen's brick wall). Marian will share the analysis process she used to find Nathan's parents. Certain techniques, which you can apply to your own research, can be used to unravel difficult genealogical problems. Follow that…
Join Marian Pierre-Louis as she cracks the long-standing brick wall surrounding Nathan Brown's parents (Geoff Rasmussen's brick wall). Marian will share the analysis process she used to find Nathan's parents. Certain techniques, which you can apply to your own research, can be used to unravel difficult genealogical problems. Follow that…
Learn how to research your Connecticut ancestors. Discover what records are available, where they are located and how to put them to the best use. Marian, a native of Connecticut, grew up in a picturesque colonial town surrounded by historic houses and an ancient burial ground. During her childhood she…
Learn how to research your Connecticut ancestors. Discover what records are available, where they are located and how to put them to the best use. Marian, a native of Connecticut, grew up in a picturesque colonial town surrounded by historic houses and an ancient burial ground. During her childhood she…
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