Happy Monday
Happy lazy days of summer. Have a wonderful week! -Lisa Lisa is the Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an online genealogy audio show and app. She is the author of the books The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, Mobile Genealogy, How to Find Your Family...
How to Use Online Genealogy Trees and Hints Wisely
Is the tail wagging the dog in your genealogy research? Resist the temptation to jump at each hint and online family tree. Instead, take the lead in your own research and follow the scent of each clue with genealogical best practices. Here’s how… Almost as soon as you...
New European Genealogy Records Online
This is the week to explore new European genealogy records online! This weekly record roundup covers four areas of England as well as France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Scotland, Spain and Sweden. Boost your family history research by keeping up with new records...
Findmypast and Living DNA to provide genetic genealogy testing
Here's exciting genetic genealogy news that you'll want to know about. Findmypast and Living DNA have announced a new partnership. The two leading British companies are creating a new DNA experience focused on uncovering British & Irish roots. This new service...
What Family Memories are YOU Making this Summer?
My daughter Hannah is an adventurer at heart, and turns drives to genealogy conferences into trips to remember. This summer, be sure to make memories with living relatives! Have a wonderful week! -Lisa Lisa is the Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an...
British Isles Descendants Will Love these New Records Online
Millions of British Isles descendants—whether still living in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales or dispersed to the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, may find their ancestors in these new online records that include medieval maps, BMD and immigration...
New Google Video from Genealogy Gems!
Google your family history with Genealogy Gems! Google has a great collection of free online search tools--all powered by the same Google search engine--that can help you discover your family history. In this new Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning video, Google guru...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 219
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 219 In this episode, Lisa shares the stories of Julianne Mangin, who has explored the tragic and twisted stories of her ancestors, Graziella and Philippe Metthe. These stories caught Lisa's eye: "The tragic tale with its surprises...
Best Census Entry Ever?
This census enumerator clearly had an opinion about Mr. Coleman's "real" occupation! What funny tidbits have you found in genealogy records? I've got my fingers crossed that you'll leave your comments below so other Gems can share the fun. Have a wonderful week!...
Mayflower Ancestors Tops US Genealogy Records now Online
A new Mayflower ancestors database can help connect you with your Pilgrim roots. Also, amateur US newspapers: Hill Air Force Base newspaper, Norwegian and African American Mormons, PERSI updates and collections for Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio,...
Happy Independence Day!
Which of your family do you think of when you celebrate your nation's birthday? A patriot who fought for freedom? Immigrant ancestors who came to these shores? Your current generation, as it seeks its unique American dream? Or your youngest and the...
Free US Historical Newspapers on MyHeritage for July 4 Week
Through July 8, search free US historical newspapers on MyHeritage.com! Newspapers help you tell compelling family history stories. Collections for several individual states are available--and so is a SuperSearched-version of the nationwide historical newspaper site,...
YDNA Test Q&A for Genealogy
Here’s a YDNA test Q&A with questions from a Genealogy Gems Podcast listener. Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard has answers: where to test, on joining a family DNA project, and those conflicting DNA ethnicity percentages. Recently Lisa Louise Cooke received a...
Scandinavian Genealogy Records and More
It’s a Scandinavian genealogy dream come true: over 135 million new free records at FamilySearch! Also new (and free): church records for England, France, Germany; Italian and Mexican civil registration; archival indexes for The Netherlands; South African court...
4 Easy Steps to Preserving Old Letters
Preserving old family letters is one of the best things you can do to be sure their precious content is available to future generations. Follow these easy steps from The Archive Lady, Melissa Barker, to organize and preserve the old correspondence in your family...
When Genealogy Challenges You….
What obstacles are you facing this week? A research brick wall... finding a particular record... getting your stuff organized? Leave your comments below so we and other Gems can cheer you on. Have a wonderful week! -Lisa
DNA and Privacy: No Man is a Genetic Island
The recent identification of the Golden State Killer through a DNA database for genealogy is just one way your DNA may be used in unexpected ways. Lisa Louise Cooke shares 5 key principles to keep in mind when considering your online DNA presence. Golden State...
British Isles Genealogy Records New Online
New U.K. suffrage records are online—and so is a related historical experience at Google Arts & Culture! Also: U.K. slavery notices, Scottish memorial inscriptions, British newspapers, and Irish school records. Featured: The Suffragettes and the Road to Equality...