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Amie Bowser Tennant

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Amie Bowser Tennant is The Genealogy Reporter bringing you genealogy news, education, and inspiration. She is a professional genealogist, nationally known speaker, and internationally known blogger. Amie provides blog and written content for many top companies and societies in the genealogy field. Some of her publications can be found in the NGS Magazine, the Ohio Genealogical Society News and the OGS Quarterly,  Legacy News, and the FamilySearch blog, just to name a few! You can also see her webinars via Legacy Family Tree Webinars.

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WebtemberWriting and Publishing
The Five Writing Scripts of the World
Amie Bowser Tennant
Wed, September 10 2025: 16:45 UTC
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The Five Writing Scripts of the World
Wed, September 10 2025: 16:45 UTC
There are 5 writing systems in the world. These are abugida, syllabary, logography, abjad, and alphabet. These writing systems have been used anciently through today. As genealogists go back in time and across the globe, they may run into these different types of scripts. This lecture briefly explains the differences, gives examples, and directs you where to find more information. Scripts that will be covered include but are not limited to Cherokee, Baybayin (Filipino script), Egyptian, Hebrew, and Old English.
WebtemberWriting and Publishing
The Five Writing Scripts of the World
Amie Bowser Tennant
There are 5 writing systems in the world. These are abugida, syllabary, logography, abjad, and alphabet. These writing systems have been used anciently through today. As genealogists go back in time and across the globe, they may run into these different types of scripts. This lecture briefly explains the differences, gives examples, and directs you where to find more information. Scripts that will be covered include but are not limited to Cherokee, Baybayin (Filipino script), Egyptian, Hebrew, and Old English.
Wed, September 10 2025: 16:45 UTC
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Amie's Webinars (20)

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Photos and Digital ImagesTechZone
Convert a JPEG image to a Word Document using Google Drive
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Convert a JPEG image to a Word Document using Google Drive
Have you ever received an image or a scan with text on it and wished that you could capture or edit the text without retyping it? Amie Bowser Tennant shows you how to do this with the help of Google Drive.
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Convert a JPEG image to a Word Document using Google Drive
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Have you ever received an image or a scan with text on it and wished that you could capture or edit the text without retyping it? Amie Bowser Tennant shows you how to do this with the help of Google Drive.
Fri, October 22 2021: 0:00 UTC
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4:24
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
How to Add a Screen Recording to a PowerPoint Presentation
Amie Bowser Tennant
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How to Add a Screen Recording to a PowerPoint Presentation
Learn how to create a screen recording from within PowerPoint that can be added to your PowerPoint presentation.
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How to Add a Screen Recording to a PowerPoint Presentation
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to create a screen recording from within PowerPoint that can be added to your PowerPoint presentation.
Fri, June 4 2021: 0:00 UTC
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6:14
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How to Insert Video into a PowerPoint Presentation
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How to Insert Video into a PowerPoint Presentation
Learn how to insert a video into your PowerPoint presentation either from your computer or an online source such as YouTube or Vimeo.
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How to Insert Video into a PowerPoint Presentation
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to insert a video into your PowerPoint presentation either from your computer or an online source such as YouTube or Vimeo.
Fri, June 4 2021: 0:00 UTC
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8:14
Bonus webinarsTechZone
How to Do a Screen Recording on Your iPhone
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How to Do a Screen Recording on Your iPhone
Have you ever wanted to make a screen recording on your iPhone or iOS device? Amie Bowser Tennant shows you how to do it with both the built-in app and a 3rd party app call RecordIt.
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How to Do a Screen Recording on Your iPhone
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Have you ever wanted to make a screen recording on your iPhone or iOS device? Amie Bowser Tennant shows you how to do it with both the built-in app and a 3rd party app call RecordIt.
Fri, April 23 2021: 0:00 UTC
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9:03
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How to Do a Screen Recording on Your Android Device
Amie Bowser Tennant
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How to Do a Screen Recording on Your Android Device
Have you ever wanted to record what you see on your Android phone? In this video Amie Bowser Tennant will show you how to record on your Android device with both the built-in app (for more recent phones) and a 3rd party app for older phones.
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How to Do a Screen Recording on Your Android Device
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Have you ever wanted to record what you see on your Android phone? In this video Amie Bowser Tennant will show you how to record on your Android device with both the built-in app (for more recent phones) and a 3rd party app for older phones.
Fri, April 23 2021: 0:00 UTC
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52:51
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Finding Answers in Naturalization Records
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Finding Answers in Naturalization Records
This lecture will cover two case studies using naturalization records and passenger lists in the 1930s and in the 1830s. Jump aboard as we discover your immigrant roots!
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Finding Answers in Naturalization Records
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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This lecture will cover two case studies using naturalization records and passenger lists in the 1930s and in the 1830s. Jump aboard as we discover your immigrant roots!
Fri, January 29 2021: 18:00 UTC
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3:53
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechZone
How to link Multiple Word Documents into One PDF
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How to link Multiple Word Documents into One PDF
Learn how to combine multiple Microsoft Word documents into one pdf file right from within MS Word.
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How to link Multiple Word Documents into One PDF
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to combine multiple Microsoft Word documents into one pdf file right from within MS Word.
Fri, June 26 2020: 0:00 UTC
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7:40
Bonus webinarsSoftwareTechnologyTechZone
TechSmith Capture for Free and Easy Screenshots and Recordings
Amie Bowser Tennant
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TechSmith Capture for Free and Easy Screenshots and Recordings
Learn how to make screen capture photos and videos using a free app called TechSmith Capture.
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TechSmith Capture for Free and Easy Screenshots and Recordings
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to make screen capture photos and videos using a free app called TechSmith Capture.
Fri, May 8 2020: 0:00 UTC
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3:24
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Rockin' Royalty-free Music for Your Family Videos
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Rockin' Royalty-free Music for Your Family Videos
Learn what is meant by Royalty-free music and find a good source for your home videos.
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Rockin' Royalty-free Music for Your Family Videos
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn what is meant by Royalty-free music and find a good source for your home videos.
Fri, April 3 2020: 0:00 UTC
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4:56
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Need a Fillable Form? Word Has Your Back!
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Need a Fillable Form? Word Has Your Back!
Learn how to create a fillable form which you can send to others to help with standardized completion of genealogy information.
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Need a Fillable Form? Word Has Your Back!
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to create a fillable form which you can send to others to help with standardized completion of genealogy information.
Fri, January 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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3:14
Bonus webinarsTechnologyTechZone
The Chatbooks App: What is it?
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The Chatbooks App: What is it?
Have you tried the Chatbooks app? Learn how this app can help you make quick and easy items to share photos with your family and beyond.
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The Chatbooks App: What is it?
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Have you tried the Chatbooks app? Learn how this app can help you make quick and easy items to share photos with your family and beyond.
Fri, January 3 2020: 0:00 UTC
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8:13
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Using the Chatbooks App to Create a Family Reunion Book and More
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Using the Chatbooks App to Create a Family Reunion Book and More
Chatbooks is an app that let's you create printed photo books from your mobile device.
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Using the Chatbooks App to Create a Family Reunion Book and More
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Chatbooks is an app that let's you create printed photo books from your mobile device.
Mon, December 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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3:20
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What is Google Drive?
Amie Bowser Tennant
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What is Google Drive?
Learn about Google Drive and how it can help you with your genealogy research.
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What is Google Drive?
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn about Google Drive and how it can help you with your genealogy research.
Mon, December 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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3:35
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How to Make a Google Drive Folder Shareable
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How to Make a Google Drive Folder Shareable
Learn how to share make a Google Drive folder shareable.
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How to Make a Google Drive Folder Shareable
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Amie Bowser Tennant
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Learn how to share make a Google Drive folder shareable.
Mon, December 30 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:05:25
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
1850-1900 U.S. Federal Census Secrets Revealed
Amie Bowser Tennant
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1850-1900 U.S. Federal Census Secrets Revealed
Learn the many hidden treasures found in the U.S. censuses between 1850 and 1900. There were different types of schedules by this time, including population schedules, slave schedules, and mortality schedules. Understanding the differences, the rules of enumerators, and little known facts will lead you to clues in your research.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
1850-1900 U.S. Federal Census Secrets Revealed
Amie Bowser Tennant
2.8K views
Learn the many hidden treasures found in the U.S. censuses between 1850 and 1900. There were different types of schedules by this time, including population schedules, slave schedules, and mortality schedules. Understanding the differences, the rules of enumerators, and little known facts will lead you to clues in your research.
Mon, August 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
1910 1940 Federal Censuses & State Censuses to Fill in the Gaps
Amie Bowser Tennant
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1910 1940 Federal Censuses & State Censuses to Fill in the Gaps
The U.S. censuses for the 20th century are overflowing with amazing clues for your genealogy research. Learn what you might be missing if you are not familiar with the questions and the enumerator instructions, especially in regards to your immigrant ancestors.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
1910 1940 Federal Censuses & State Censuses to Fill in the Gaps
Amie Bowser Tennant
5.4K views
The U.S. censuses for the 20th century are overflowing with amazing clues for your genealogy research. Learn what you might be missing if you are not familiar with the questions and the enumerator instructions, especially in regards to your immigrant ancestors.
Mon, August 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
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51:59
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Secrets and Clues Hidden in the 1790 – 1840 U.S. Censuses
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Secrets and Clues Hidden in the 1790 – 1840 U.S. Censuses
The U.S. has taken a federal census since 1790 and they have been invaluable to our genealogy research. However, there are secrets hiding in each one. From hidden second pages to the phantom male, this lecture covers little known facts about each of the U.S. censuses from 1790 to 1840.
Bonus webinarsHistorical Records
Secrets and Clues Hidden in the 1790 – 1840 U.S. Censuses
Amie Bowser Tennant
4.1K views
The U.S. has taken a federal census since 1790 and they have been invaluable to our genealogy research. However, there are secrets hiding in each one. From hidden second pages to the phantom male, this lecture covers little known facts about each of the U.S. censuses from 1790 to 1840.
Mon, August 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
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33:28
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Tech Savvy Scrapbooking & Journaling for Family History
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Tech Savvy Scrapbooking & Journaling for Family History
Scrapbooking and journaling your family history has never been easier! Using free apps on your mobile devices will turn your selfies into family treasures to be shared for generations. We will discuss using, creating, and printing with Chatbooks and MySocialBooks as well as why it is important to preserve your…
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Tech Savvy Scrapbooking & Journaling for Family History
Amie Bowser Tennant
2.9K views
Scrapbooking and journaling your family history has never been easier! Using free apps on your mobile devices will turn your selfies into family treasures to be shared for generations. We will discuss using, creating, and printing with Chatbooks and MySocialBooks as well as why it is important to preserve your…
Fri, November 11 2016: 0:00 UTC
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36:39
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Crowdsourcing with Social Media to Overcome Brick Walls in Genealogy Research
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Crowdsourcing with Social Media to Overcome Brick Walls in Genealogy Research
Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are not just for the teenagers anymore. These are just three of the many social media apps and websites that you need to utilize for your family history. Answers to brick walls are waiting! Using social media as a type of crowdsourcing tool will amaze you…
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Crowdsourcing with Social Media to Overcome Brick Walls in Genealogy Research
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are not just for the teenagers anymore. These are just three of the many social media apps and websites that you need to utilize for your family history. Answers to brick walls are waiting! Using social media as a type of crowdsourcing tool will amaze you…
Fri, November 11 2016: 0:00 UTC
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56:54
Bonus webinarsWriting and Publishing
Enriching Your Family History through Pictures and Stories
Amie Bowser Tennant
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Enriching Your Family History through Pictures and Stories
Pictures and stories add that special piece of enriching detail to your family story. Learn where and how you might drag up old photos and stories about your ancestors. We will be discussing helpful websites, how to use social media as a tool, and specified search techniques to find these…
Bonus webinarsWriting and Publishing
Enriching Your Family History through Pictures and Stories
Amie Bowser Tennant
1.7K views
Pictures and stories add that special piece of enriching detail to your family story. Learn where and how you might drag up old photos and stories about your ancestors. We will be discussing helpful websites, how to use social media as a tool, and specified search techniques to find these…
Wed, November 9 2016: 0:00 UTC
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