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In this episode we are pulling back the curtain on the Antiques Roadshow, as well as talking a bit about what to include and not include in your family tree. I\u2019m just back from Odessa Texas where I presented a full day seminar at the Permian Basin Genealogical Society. I got to enjoy a big dose of Texas hospitality and had an absolutely wonderful time. Next up I\u2019m heading to Kelowna British Columbia for the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society Conference where I will be again doing four presentations as well as a Meet the Speakers panel.\xa0 \xa0 MAILBOX: Family Tree Magazine Digital Subscriptions from Kathy:\xa0 \u201cI subscribe to Family Tree Magazine.\xa0 Can I download my print subscription to my iPad....as you can with other subscriptions?\xa0 Or do I need to pay for each issue that I download? Family Chart Masters helped me with my Family Tree Chart.\xa0 It was beautiful and was a hit at our Family Reunion.\xa0 Janet was so helpful.\xa0 Thank you for the recommendation. Love your podcasts.\u201d Lisa\u2019s Answer: The Family Tree Magazine digital subscription is separate from the print subscription, unless you have purchase their VIP Subscription. So you can either purchase individual digital issues from the Shop Family Tree Store, or you\xa0 can purchase a separate annual digital subscription. I think they keep it separate because not everyone wants both. Click here for a $10 off coupon for ShopFamilyTree and when you use that link it also supports the free Genealogy Gems Podcast.\xa0 Thank you! Get Lisa\u2019s Book: Mobile Genealogy \xa0 Replacement for RAOGK From Mary in Iowa: \u201cIn Podcast #139, Ricky asked about a successor to the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness website.\xa0 There are actually three Facebook groups (not pages) carrying on the task of looking up genealogy information and other requests.\xa0 They are RAOGK, RAOGK - USA, and RAOGK - International.\xa0 You need to be a member of the Facebook group to post a message or request, but most requests for membership are granted quickly.\u201d \xa0 Scott from Oakland Maine: \u201cI am in need of some advice regarding an un-cooperative family member.\xa0 My father\u2019s brother wants nothing to do with our family, and in years past once referred to himself as the \u201cblack sheep\u201d.\xa0 He has absolutely no interest in genealogy and is not at all willing to be a part of the family story that I am putting together.\xa0 My question is, how do I reference this character in my tree.\u201d \xa0 Lisa\u2019s Answer: I imagine every family has a tough nut on a branch of the family tree!\xa0 I\u2019m a firm believer in the truth, and what I would do if it were me is to include basic data (that is publicly available) on him on my private, personal family tree. On trees and other info you make available publicly, (such as an online family tree) I would list him and his immediate family only as "Living" and whether they are male or female. In the end you have to do what seems right for you. \xa0 From Glenn: \u201cJust wanted to say a quick thanks for both podcasts you produce\u2026I've been interested in the Family History for some time\u2026Recently my interest has arisen again, of course I have made classic mistake in not documenting everything, and just collecting names, dates and so forth.\xa0 So in the last 6 months I've been citing sources and updating the database. One of the quandaries I have is when do you stop, not so much vertically, but how wide do you go, in relation to cousins, second cousins and families? Probably the main question I have is trying to decide whether to get a subscription to Ancestry.com or not, I feel I'm at that stage where online document will help out, in filling in the leaves on my branches.\u201d \xa0 Lisa\u2019s Answer: Go as wide as you want and are interested in. I would recommend adding basic info for someone you find who you won\u2019t be pursuing, so that if down the road you run in to a brick wall and you need to do some cluster research or reverse genealogy, you will have new leads to follow. RE: Ancestry - I think you will find that Ancestry membership is a very cost effective and time saving way to do your research. Mine has been invaluable. See if you can find a 7 day free trial to check it out and confirm they have the kinds of records you need. \xa0 GEM: Diane Haddad Pulls Back the Curtain on Diane Haddad is the Managing Editor at Music in this segment: The Antiques Roadshow Remix By The Elusive MrHatchard \xa0 GEM: Halloween History Tidbits Follow Lisa on Pinterest \xa0 GEM: Newspaper Milestones On September 15, 1982, USA Today began publishing On September 18, 1851, the New York Times issued its first edition On September 25, 1690, the first newspaper in America was published for one day in Boston before being shut down by British authorities unhappy with its content. \xa0 Get Lisa\u2019s Book How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers