Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
In this episode of the GenealogyTV podcast, hosts Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explain common terminology and lingo used in genealogy research.
They explain the meanings and historical backgrounds of terms like 'kit and caboodle,' 'muster roll,' 'AWOL,' and many more.
The discussion also covers military records, legal terms in wills and deeds, and the specifics of different types of DNA tests.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned genealogist, this comprehensive exploration of genealogy vocabulary will help you better understand and interpret historical documents.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Kit and Caboodle
01:32 Military Terms
02:23 Muster, Muster Roll
02:37 Conscript
02:46 Deservers and Pensioners
03:10 AWOL
04:09 Bounty Land
04:33 Invalid
05:23 Furlough
05:32 Medical Terms in Genealogy
05:59 Apoplexy
06:08 Droopsy
06:17 Consumption
06:40 Grip
06:52 Croup
07:02 Rheumatism
07:33 Genealogy Acronyms
07:44 BCG
07:59 ICAPGEN
08:11 NGS
08:18 GRIP
08:27 SLIG
08:37 ISOG
08:50 Legal Terms in Genealogy
09:00 Dower
10:09 Mansion House
11:43 Administratrix, Executrix
12:21 Testator
12:49 Intestate vs Testate
13:19 Executor
13:31 Administrator
13:36 Testator
13:46 Probate
14:21 Quitclaim Deed
15:41 Family Trees and Floaters
16:46 Floaters and Networks on Ancestry
17:19 FAN Club
17:27 Ancestry Networks
19:24 DNA
19:33 Autosomal DNA
20:27 Mitochondrial DNA
21:52 Y-DNA
23:32 Centimorgans (cM)
24:09 Endogamy vs. Pedigree Collapse
26:08 NPE
27:02 Triangulation
27:32 MRCA
28:54 Land Records and Grants
28:58 Deeds, Grants, Patents
32:28 Headrights
32:51 Metes and Bounds
33:10 BLM & GLO
33:27 Metes and Bounds
34:54 Homestead
36:17 Guardianship
37:50 GenealogyTV.org
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Genealogy TV is your #1 resource for genealogy and family history research, providing expert tips on building your family tree, organizing DNA matches, and solving genealogy mysteries. Learn how to research family history records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23andMe.
Explore resources from national and state archives, genealogical societies, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Fold3, and more to uncover your ancestors.
Watch expert genealogists like Connie Knox of Genealogy TV, Ancestry's Crista Cowan (The Barefoot Genealogist), Legacy Tree Genealogy, Family History Fanatics, and more.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DNAResearch
Music Credit:
Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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.
Learn how to research records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, and more.
Top genealogy channels I recommend include The History Guy, Ancestral Findings, Family History Fanatics, Geneavlogger, @AncestryAimee, Amy Johnson Crow and of course, Genealogy TV!
Don't miss top genealogy TV shows like *Finding Your Roots*, *Who Do You Think You Are?*, and *Relative Race*.
For research, using Family Tree Maker, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage to help organize my family tree and create research notes and plans.
In this episode of the GenealogyTV podcast, hosts Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explain common terminology and lingo used in genealogy research.
They explain the meanings and historical backgrounds of terms like 'kit and caboodle,' 'muster roll,' 'AWOL,' and many more.
The discussion also covers military records, legal terms in wills and deeds, and the specifics of different types of DNA tests.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned genealogist, this comprehensive exploration of genealogy vocabulary will help you better understand and interpret historical documents.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Kit and Caboodle
01:32 Military Terms
02:23 Muster, Muster Roll
02:37 Conscript
02:46 Deservers and Pensioners
03:10 AWOL
04:09 Bounty Land
04:33 Invalid
05:23 Furlough
05:32 Medical Terms in Genealogy
05:59 Apoplexy
06:08 Droopsy
06:17 Consumption
06:40 Grip
06:52 Croup
07:02 Rheumatism
07:33 Genealogy Acronyms
07:44 BCG
07:59 ICAPGEN
08:11 NGS
08:18 GRIP
08:27 SLIG
08:37 ISOG
08:50 Legal Terms in Genealogy
09:00 Dower
10:09 Mansion House
11:43 Administratrix, Executrix
12:21 Testator
12:49 Intestate vs Testate
13:19 Executor
13:31 Administrator
13:36 Testator
13:46 Probate
14:21 Quitclaim Deed
15:41 Family Trees and Floaters
16:46 Floaters and Networks on Ancestry
17:19 FAN Club
17:27 Ancestry Networks
19:24 DNA
19:33 Autosomal DNA
20:27 Mitochondrial DNA
21:52 Y-DNA
23:32 Centimorgans (cM)
24:09 Endogamy vs. Pedigree Collapse
26:08 NPE
27:02 Triangulation
27:32 MRCA
28:54 Land Records and Grants
28:58 Deeds, Grants, Patents
32:28 Headrights
32:51 Metes and Bounds
33:10 BLM & GLO
33:27 Metes and Bounds
34:54 Homestead
36:17 Guardianship
37:50 GenealogyTV.org
❤️ JOIN the GENEALOGY TV ACADEMY
genealogytv.org/academy
📝 FOUR WAYS to ACCESS HANDOUTS!
📝 1) Genealogy TV Academy members get access to all lessons and handouts since 2022.
genealogytv.org/academy
📝 2) CHANNEL MEMBER ($9.99/month) for access to all handouts.
youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/join
Handouts are on the Community tab: youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/community
📝 3) PURCHASE HANDOUTS individually ($5 and up) at genealogytv.org/handouts/.
📝 4) PATRON ($15+/month) for early video access and handouts via email.
patreon.com/GenealogyTV
❤️ SUPPORT Genealogy TV by becoming a CHANNEL MEMBER for exclusive perks!
youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/join
❤️ Patreon Membership – Early videos and handouts emailed as they are released.
patreon.com/GenealogyTV
✅ VISIT Genealogy TV WEBSITE for more genealogy and family history resources:
genealogytv.org
✅ GENEALOGY TV on FACEBOOK:
facebook.com/Genealogytv
✅ SIGN UP for GTV’s GENEALOGY NEWSLETTER:
https://mailchi.mp/a0862c6473aa/genealogytvnewsletter
👉 SUBSCRIBE to GENEALOGY TV for free family history videos:
youtube.com/channel/UCcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw/Subscribe
*** GENEALOGY TV AFFILIATE PARTNERS ***
🛍️ GENEALOGY TV AMAZON STORE full of genealogy tools:
amazon.com/shop/genealogytv
Genealogy TV is your #1 resource for genealogy and family history research, providing expert tips on building your family tree, organizing DNA matches, and solving genealogy mysteries. Learn how to research family history records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23andMe.
Explore resources from national and state archives, genealogical societies, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Fold3, and more to uncover your ancestors.
Watch expert genealogists like Connie Knox of Genealogy TV, Ancestry's Crista Cowan (The Barefoot Genealogist), Legacy Tree Genealogy, Family History Fanatics, and more.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DNAResearch
Music Credit:
Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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.
Learn how to research records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, and more.
Top genealogy channels I recommend include The History Guy, Ancestral Findings, Family History Fanatics, Geneavlogger, @AncestryAimee, Amy Johnson Crow and of course, Genealogy TV!
Don't miss top genealogy TV shows like *Finding Your Roots*, *Who Do You Think You Are?*, and *Relative Race*.
For research, using Family Tree Maker, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage to help organize my family tree and create research notes and plans.
