Jewish Genealogy Research
Each area of genealogy research comes with a unique set of challenges. Jewish genealogy is no exception, but thankfully there are fantastic websites and online resources available to help. Even if you don't have Jewish ancestors, these resources may prove very helpful...
Why I’m Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
I’m on my computer a lot for genealogy, communication, shopping, entertainment and pretty much everything else! Get the Genealogy Gems deal with ExpressVPN here. I’m also concerned about my privacy and security online. Chances are you are too. VPNs add an...
Top 10 Family History Interview Questions
The Top 10 Family History Questions to Ask Your Relatives Episode 55 Show Notes & Video Probably the thing I hear most from my viewers and podcast listeners is that they regret not having interviewed their parents, grandparents and other older relatives when they...
Ultimate Guide to 1890 Census and Substitute Records
Video & Show Notes Click the video player to watch episode 54 of Elevenses with Lisa about the 1890 census and substitute records. Below you'll find the detailed show notes with all the website links I mention. Premium Members will find the downloadable...
Questions Asked in the 1950 U.S. Census
What questions were asked in the 1950 census? In this week's video I'll explain what was asked, and how the answers given can help provide clues for additional research about your family. You'll also learn what was not asked and which questions were asked for the...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 252
Find Images and Photos in Old Newspapers with Newspaper Navigator Newspaper Navigator is a new free online tool for finding images and photos in old newspapers at Chronicling America. It doesn’t work the way the Library of Congress website works, so in...
10 Top Tips for Beginning German Genealogy
Show Notes & Set Your Reminder to Watch the Show Click the video player below to watch 10 Top Tips for Beginning German Genealogy now. Episode 52 Show Notes Researching ancestors in another country can be a little daunting. Challenges include foreign...
The 1950 Census for Genealogy
Countdown to the 1950 Census - Show Notes The census is the backbone of genealogical research. Here in the United States it gives us a cohesive look at our ancestors every 10 years between 1790 and 1940. And now there is a new census on the horizon! The 1950...
How to Write and Self Publish Your Family History Book with Author J.M. Phillips
If you've been wondering how to write and self-publish a book about your family history, my guest in this week's free webinar has answers for you! Amazon Link to Buy the Book Click here to buy the book. (Thank you for using this link which helps make this free show...
Best Ways to Search for Photos with Google Images
Google offers a variety of ways to help you find and search for images. In fact, there are so many different ways it can get a little confusing. In this video and article I’m going to show you how to find images and photographs that apply to your family history. Who...
Ohio Memory and Freedmen’s Bureau – 2 Record Groups for Genealogy
Elevenses with Lisa Episode 48 Show Notes. One of the great things about genealogy is that there are always new records. Well, not really new records, new OLD records. These records have been around sometimes hundreds of years, but they may have been languishing in...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 251
Free Online Records at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center If you’re looking for a wide array of free online genealogical records for your family history, look no further than then Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Genealogy Crime Stories with Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Elevenses with Lisa Episode 47 Show Notes Author Nathan Dylan Goodwin (The Sterling Affair) joins Lisa Louise Cooke live from England for a conversation about writing, DNA, Criminal Cold Cases, and his new book The Chester Creek Murders. Get Nathan's New...
Genealogy at the State Library of Pennsylvania
One thing that many genealogists have in common is a connection to Pennsylvania. Perhaps one of your family tree branches extends back to the early founding of the Pennsylvania colony. Or it may be that one of your ancestors was one of the hundreds of thousands...
DNA Problem Solving – Using Genetic Genealogy to Find Answers
Elevenses with Lisa Episode 44 Show Notes Do you have a DNA problem? Maybe it’s as simple as having a ton of matches and not knowing what to do with them. How do you keep track of all those matches. How to you know which matches to focus on? How can you can use all...
DAVID ZUCKER Interview! (AIRPLANE! Naked Gun) On Movies & Family History
Elevenses with Lisa Episode 45 Show Notes In this episode movie director / writer / producer David Zucker (of Airplane!, The Naked Gun starring Leslie Nielsen, Hot Shots starring Charlie Sheen and Lloyd Bridges, Kentucky Fried Movie) joins me for an hour of fun and...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 250
10 Surprising Things You Can Find at Google Books You will find the complete show notes for the topic discussed in this episode at the Elevenses with Lisa show notes page here. Google Books is a free online catalog of over 25 million books, 10 million of which...
10 Awesome Genealogy Finds at the Internet Archive
Elevenses with Lisa Episode 43 Show Notes Do you like finding new stuff about your family history? Well, then you’re in the right place because today that’s exactly what we’re going to do in this episode of Elevenses with Lisa. If you’re looking for new...