Ancestry’s New Features: Crista Cowan Interview at RootsTech 2025

Exploring Ancestry Networks: A New Way to Discover Your Ancestors' Stories
I talk to Crista Cowan of Ancestry, looking at the exciting new Ancestry Networks feature that allows users to tell comprehensive stories of their ancestors' lives, encompassing career, education, and more non-familial relationships.

We discuss the releases' initial phase for Ancestry Pro users, user feedback, and future developments. Additionally, we address various user questions about DNA matches, sorting records, full-text searches, and more.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Big News: Ancestry Networks
00:32 Exploring Ancestry Networks
02:59 User Questions and Feedback
06:28 Future Features and Improvements
13:42 GTV Academy Special Offer

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I’m Connie Knox, a professional genealogist with over 47 years of experience. I teach beginner to advanced genealogy research skills, DNA research, and how to build and organize family trees. My passion is helping you uncover your ancestors through free genealogy videos and resources.

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