Episode 71 – Genealogy Organization and Work Flow that WORKS!
When you're working on our genealogy, you've got data and records coming from all directions: websites, interviews, archives, downloadable documents, and more. Some of it you're actively working on, some of it you need to save for later, and the rest has already been...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 256 – Author Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Interview with Author Nathan Dylan Goodwin Author Nathan Dylan Goodwin (The Sterling Affair) joins Lisa Louise Cooke for a conversation about writing, DNA, Criminal Cold Cases, and his new book The Chester Creek Murders. This audio comes from my YouTube...
Episode 70 – Getting Started Using Evernote for Genealogy
Doing genealogy research generates a wide variety of research notes: typed and handwritten, audio, photos, video, and screenshots of information on websites. If you want one tool to pull together your current research projects, Evernote might just be the answer. In...
Episode 69 Alice the Genealogist Parts 3 & 4 Online Productivity
Video and Show Notes This week we're going to revisit two more early episodes of Elevenses with Lisa that will help you be more productive and organized no matter what device you using for your genealogy research. I'm bringing these episodes out from behind the...
Episode 68: Avoid Rabbit Holes and Find More Genealogy
Video and Show Notes We all need reminders now and then to work smart and stay focused. This week we're going to revisit two early episodes of Elevenses with Lisa that will help you do just that. I'm bringing them out from behind the Premium Membership paywall and...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 255 – National Archives Catalog
The U.S. National Archives Online Catalog for Genealogy In this episode Lisa Louise Cooke will answer important questions such as: What kind of genealogy records can be found at the National Archives website? Which genealogy records are not available at the National...
Plotting Land with Google Earth Pro
The places where your ancestors lived can tell you a lot about their lives. I'm going to show you a free and easy technique for plotting land in Google Earth. Would you like to be able to find your ancestor's property on a map today? Keep reading and watch the...
Snagit Part 2 – Advanced Clipping Techniques
Even if you don't use Snagit, or if you're a newbie or still deciding whether you want to use it, this video will give you tangible examples of what it can do for you. If you are already using Snagit, this session will definitely take your skills to the next level....
Family History at Home – Find it, identify it, share it!
Family history can, and should be found around our own homes. Your house is a great place to look for clues as well as the ideal place to display what you've already found! In this free genealogy live webinar Lisa Louise Cooke will show you how. Elevenses with...
FamilySearch Search Strategy Essentials
Discover the essential search strategies that every genealogist should be using when searching for records at FamilySearch.org, the popular free genealogy website. In Elevenses with Lisa episode 64 Lisa Louise Cooke discusses: Wild cards you can use when...
MyHeritage 10 “Don’t Miss” Features You Need
I'm going to share with you my 10 "DON'T MISS!" features of MyHeritage. If you don't currently use the site, this is your chance to see what it can do for you. If you do use it, let me introduce you to some of the GEMS you should be using. Scroll down to watch the...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 254
How to Use Google Photos for Family History Have you thought about using Google Photos but just weren’t sure how it worked or where to start? This episode will answer your questions and give you the confidence to use it effectively. In this audio introductory tour to...
DNA Q&A with Crista Cowan of Ancestry.com
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about DNA from Crista Cowan of Ancestry® / AncestryDNA®. In Elevenses with Lisa episode 62 Lisa Louise Cooke and Crista Cowan will discuss: Why DNA ethnicity results change over time What Genetic Communities can...
How to Use Snagit for Genealogy
Episode 61 Show Notes Use Our Exclusive Code to Save 15%! Here's our link for purchasing your copy of Snagit (screen clipping tool) Thank you for using our link. Use coupon code: GENEALOGY15 (We will be compensated at no additional cost to you, which...
Source Citations for Genealogy
Here at Genealogy Gems we believe that genealogy is FUN, and finding great sources of information is part of that fun. But citing those sources may not be so much! My guest in Elevenses with Lisa episode 60 is going to make the case why source citation is a vital part...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 253
How to Find Early American Ancestors - New England Genealogy This episode is brought to you by: Storyworth. Give your dad the most meaningful gift this Father’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to...
Finding Ancestors’ Stories at Cemeteries
Cemeteries have some of the most intriguing stories to tell us about our ancestors. In Elevenses with Lisa episode 59 this week, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist), author of the book The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide joins me to discuss: How to prepare for a...
A Shocking Family Secret and 3 Powerful Newspaper Search Tips
I used the British Newspaper Archive to make a shocking discovery in my husband's family history was made with the help of these three powerful strategies. Read on to learn how to find more information on your ancestors in online historical newspapers. (This British...