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)
Live show air date: May 7, 2020 Episode 7 Video and Show Notes Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn. This episode is a follow up to material covered in Episode 6. You will enjoy it much more if you watch...
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,...
Episode 1 Elevenses with Lisa Show Show Notes – Family History Show
Episode 1 Video and Show Notes Live show air date: March 26, 2020 Join me for Elevenses with Lisa, the online video series where we take a break, visit and learn about genealogy and family history. I first heard the term “elevenses” while watching the...
Enjoy Free and Unlimited Access to MyHeritage In Color™
We got some happy news during this time of self-quarantine. MyHeritage is granting free access to MyHeritage In Color™ through April 23, 2020. Colorizing Old Family Photos I shared this new service with you recently here on the Genealogy Gems blog, along...
How to Find Family History on YouTube in 5 Steps
Family history can be found in many places. We turn to steadfast repositories such as libraries, archives and historical societies. And these days we can also search online at free genealogy websites like FamilySearch, and subscription websites like MyHeritage and...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 239 DNA and The Lost Family
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...
Collection of Historical U.S. City Directories Released by MyHeritage
Here's news we love to hear: the publication of a huge collection of historical U.S. city directories that has been two years in the making! MyHeritage Announces US City Directories Collection TEL AVIV, Israel & LEHI, Utah — MyHeritage, the leading global...
Recent New and Updated Genealogy Records Online
There are a wide range of genealogical records newly available online. Here are new and updated collections as of this week. We've included important information about each collection that will help you determine whether it is suitable for your genealogical research....
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 238
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...