How to Get Relatives Interested in Family History – Episode 11 (Elevenses with Lisa)
Live show air date: June 4, 2020 Episode 11 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. Today’s Teacup Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been...
Cross-Language Record Matching Announced by MyHeritage
Here's the latest news from MyHeritage: As many genealogists already know, MyHeritage is the website of choice for international genealogy, particularly in Europe. It is also extremely useful for U.S. genealogists whose ancestors arrived in the U.S. from other...
Saving Your Genealogy from Destruction – Episode 10 (Elevenses with Lisa)
Live show air date: May 28, 2020 Episode 10 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. This episode includes an interview with Faruq Tauheed, host of the NBC TV series Roots Less...
Episode 9 Elevenses with Lisa Show Notes – Evernote Organization
Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. In this episode I share viewers’ family tree display, the latest genealogy news, answer your questions about my genealogy organization method, and show you how I...
Free Access to Military Records and Yearbooks at MyHeritage for a Limited Time
Here's some great new. In honor of Memorial Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to all if their military records from May 20–26, 2020. Click here to get started, then in the menu click Research, then click Military. MyHeritage Military Records...
New Genealogy Records Available Online April 15 – May 15, 2020
With so many new records coming online, I'm going to focus today on collections that are new, or have had a substantial update. These records are from around the world, and offer excellent opportunities to expand your genealogical research. New Record...
Digital Organization – Episode 8 Show Notes (Elevenses with Lisa)
Live show air date: May 14, 2020 Episode 8 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. In this episode I share viewers' family history displays, answer your questions about my genealogy...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 241
Podcast host: Lisa Louise Cooke May 2020 In this episode you'll hear about the change to Google search results, how to reunite found items with their families, and 10 strategies for finding school records for your ancestors. Download the episode mp3 Watch...
Organizing your Genealogy Data – Episode 7 Show Notes (Elevenses with Lisa)
Why Your Family History Matters
When you are a family historian, the question that you get asked the most by people who are not into genealogy is “Why do you do it?” It's a fair question, and I have given it a lot of thought over the years. I have come to an important conclusion that I think applies...
How to Organize Your Genealogy Paper – Episode 6 Elevenses with Lisa Show Notes
Live show air date: April 23, 2020 Episode 6 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. Click to watch below, and scroll down for all the details from Episode 6. From You: Elevenses...
Episode 5 Elevenses with Lisa Show Notes – Family History Show
Live show air date: April 23, 2020 Episode 5 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. Click to watch below, and scroll down for all the details from Episode 5. This week’s tea cup: Old...
Episode 4 Elevenses with Lisa Show Notes – Family History Show
Live show air date: April 16, 2020 Episode 4 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the new online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. Click to watch below, and scroll down for all the details from Episode 4: Questions and Answers Bill...
Episode 3 “Elevenses with Lisa”Family History Show
Live show air date: April 9, 2020 Episode 3 Video and Show Notes What’s even better than listening to a genealogy podcast? Watching and listening to a genealogy online show! Elevenses with Lisa is the new online video series by author, international genealogy speaker,...
Episode 2 Elevenses with Lisa Show Notes – Family History Show
Live show air date: April 2, 2020 Episode 2 Video and Show Notes What’s even better than listening to a genealogy podcast? Watching and listening to a genealogy online show! Elevenses with Lisa is the new online video series by author and international genealogy...
Recent Updates: Online Genealogy Records at MyHeritage, Ancestry and Findmypast
At this time of sheltering at home, we're fortunate that we can continue to pursue our favorite past time at home. Here are some of the latest genealogy records to come online this month. From my family to yours , stay safe and well friends. Ancestry The first...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 240 Evidence & Proof, Organization and DNA
The Genealogy Gems Podcast is the leading genealogy and family history show. Launched in 2007, the show is hosted by genealogy author, keynote presenter, and video producer Lisa Louise Cooke. The podcast features genealogy news, interviews, stories and how-to...
Genealogical Evidence and Proof: How to know if you’ve compiled enough evidence
The Genealogical Proof Standard tells us that we need to conduct reasonably exhaustive research in order for our work to be credible. If you've ever wondered just what constitutes "reasonable" (and if your family tree is up to snuff) my guest author Kate Eakman,...
