The Faces of U.S. Military Veterans through the Centuries
When I'm not at the podcast microphone, you can usually find me on a plane. And on one of those recent flights I had the privilege travelling along side a few of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII. The History of the Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen was the...
Scandinavian Genealogy Records – New & Updated Record Collections
Scandinavian genealogy records for this week pique the interest of researchers all over the world. Large collections of records for Sweden and Finland are among the list of new and updated genealogical records. Other collections include records for London, Ireland,...
Episode 195
The Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 195 with Lisa Louise Cooke In this episode, I'm celebrating the 100th episode of another podcast I host: the Family Tree Magazine podcast. So I'll flashback to one of my favorite interviews from that show, an inspiring get-in-shape...
Write Your Family History Book with RootsMagic
Writing a family history book is a daunting task. Check out this quick tip that will help you write your family history book with RootsMagic with just a few clicks! I love the many reports that can be generated from RootsMagic. RootsMagic is a genealogy software...
FamilySearch Indexing in Another Language: A Call to Arms
According to an article on the FamilySearch blog, 90% of all indexed records on FamilySearch are those for English-speaking countries. While this is super exciting for me and my family tree, many of my friends are unable to trace their family histories past their...
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference 2017: Hotel Reservations Now Open
The Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference 2017 is already on our radar. The FGS has just announced two hotels open for reservations for the annual conference being held August 30th - September 2nd, 2017. Plan ahead - hotel accommodations fill up fast!...
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
The online Atlas of Historical County Boundaries is a go-to resource for determining old U.S. county boundaries. How to find county boundaries with the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries in three steps 1. From the Atlas home page, click on the state of...
Colonial Genealogy Records – New & Updated Record Collections
Colonial genealogy records are just the tip of the iceberg in this week's new and updated genealogical collections. If your roots go back to the early days of the American colonies, you will want to get started in these unique colonial genealogy records. Additionally,...
Research WWII Ancestors in Action, At Home, Under Fire
Research WWII ancestors with these three tips. The experiences of our ancestors during World War II add a rich texture to their personal history. Whether in the military, on the home-front, or those living in neighborhoods that became battle zones, find their stories...
Attend One of Lisa’s Upcoming Seminars in Texas
Attend Lisa's upcoming seminars and Google your way to genius! Both the North Texas Genealogical Association and the Genealogy Friends of Plano host Lisa this month. She is presenting some fantastic, genealogy-packed lectures you won't want to miss. Lisa's Upcoming...
Genealogy for Beginners: FREE Podcast Series
The FREE Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series teaches genealogy for beginners with step-by-step, hands-on help at a friendly pace! "Which podcast is best for beginning genealogists?" This question recently came from our reader and listener, Beverly. It...
Evernote vs. OneNote, Free vs. Paid, What’s a Genealogist to Do?
(UPDATED May 22, 2020.) Is your head swirling with questions such as Evernote vs. OneNote? Or are you wondering about free vs. paid accounts? These are common questions and I have some uncommon, but very effective, solutions for you! Here's an email I received...
Set Sail from Norway to Australia: New and Updated Genealogical Records
New and updated genealogy collections from all around the world are just a click away! Sail your way from Norway across the Atlantic to the U.S. state of Michigan, then head across the Pacific to Korea and end your virtual voyage in Australia with the Victoria...
How a Genealogy Society Can Grow Membership
Genealogy is growing dramatically in popularity. Multiple television shows depict family history discoveries, and the use of DNA to help folks climb there family tree has become mainstream. If genealogy is so popular, why is genealogy society membership declining, and...
How to Conduct or Attend a Virtual Funeral
A virtual funeral, is that a real thing? Absolutely. Broadcasting a live service online is an innovative way for families to come together when time and distance keep them apart. I recently received an email marked URGENT. A long time Genealogy Gems Podcast listener...
WorldCat Gets a Major Addition: New Genealogy Records Online this Week
We think this week's list of new and updated genealogical records is really the cat's meow! WorldCat gets a major addition to their database that is going to help make strides in researching ancestors from Quebec. Search the Irish black sheep in the family and dive...
Great Scott! Genealogy Gems is Attending Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference for 2016 is "Time Travel: Centuries of Memories" and will be held in Springfield, Illinois. See what your future holds by learning about the past. Genealogy Gems will be there, and you're going to love our...
Why I Wish the DAR DNA Policy Was a Little Different
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) accepts limited DNA evidence to prove descent from a Revolutionary War veteran. In my opinion, the DAR DNA policy is a little too limited. Here's why--and what you can do. Membership to the Daughters of the American...