Understanding Genealogy Terms and Lingo

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genealogist, this comprehensive exploration of genealogy vocabulary will help you better understand and interpret historical documents. 00:00 Introduction00:38 Kit and Caboodle01:32 Military Terms02:23 Muster, Muster Roll02:37 Conscript02:46 Deservers and Pensioners03:10 AWOL04:09 Bounty Land04:33 Invalid05:23 Furlough05:32 Medical Terms in Genealogy05:59 Apoplexy06:08 Droopsy06:17 Consumption06:40 Grip06:52 Croup07:02 Rheumatism07:33 Genealogy Acronyms07:44 BCG07:59 ICAPGEN08:11 NGS08:18 GRIP08:27 SLIG08:37 ISOG08:50 Legal Terms in Genealogy09:00 Dower10:09 Mansion House11:43 Administratrix, Executrix12:21 Testator12:49 Intestate vs Testate13:19 Executor13:31 Administrator13:36 Testator13:46 Probate14:21 Quitclaim Deed15:41 Family Trees and Floaters16:46 Floaters and Networks on Ancestry17:19 FAN Club17:27 Ancestry Networks19:24 DNA19:33 Autosomal DNA20:27 Mitochondrial DNA21:52 Y-DNA23:32 Centimorgans (cM)24:09 Endogamy vs. Pedigree Collapse26:08 NPE27:02 Triangulation27:32 MRCA28:54 Land Records and Grants28:58 Deeds, Grants, Patents32:28 Headrights32:51 Metes and Bounds33:10 BLM & GLO33:27 Metes and Bounds34:54 Homestead36:17 Guardianship37:50 GenealogyTV.org