Name: The Secret to Solving Brick Walls? Cluster Research Tools Made Simple
Uploaded: 2025-05-24T14:20:00+00:00
Duration: 9 min 27 s
Description: Tired of hitting dead ends in your family tree? Cluster genealogy—tracking friends, associates, and neighbors (the “FAN club”)—can crack open those stubborn brick walls. But let’s be honest: it only w

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Tired of hitting dead ends in your family tree? Cluster genealogy—tracking friends, associates, and neighbors (the “FAN club”)—can crack open those stubborn brick walls. But let’s be honest: it only works if you’re organized. In this video, I’ll show you the easiest tools (yes, actually easy) to keep your cluster research from turning into a tangled mess. Whether you like spreadsheets, genealogy software, or online trees, I’ve got you covered.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Where to Keep Your Cluster Genealogy Research?
1:39 - Evaluating the Scope of Your Investigation
1:45 - Research Plans: Organizing Small Projects
2:58 - Spreadsheets or Databases and Online Trees?
3:09 - Spreadsheets: Managing FAN Club Members
6:29 - Genealogy Programs and Online Trees for Data Management
7:59 - Collaborative Profiles: Including Non-Family Members in Research
9:10 - Take Action and Share Your Feedback