New Netflix Documentary: Twins Separated at Birth Reunited by Social Media
A new documentary on Netflix tells the story of twins who were separated at birth--sent to different countries--who rediscovered each other through YouTube and Facebook. Become inspired and learn the remarkable story of how they were reunited by social media. A new...
Google Slides for Genealogy
You can use Google Slides for genealogy to create one-of-a-kind presentations, a virtual scrapbook, or a virtual library list...and it's free! Here's how to take advantage of yet another awesome Google tool. I was recently asked if there was a software program or app,...
5 Stunning WWII Photos of the London Blitz: Everyone Brave is Forgiven
Check out these compelling WWII photos! These remind me of the vivid scenes in the best-selling novel Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave. Recently, I've been inspired and riveted by the stories in Everyone Brave is Forgiven, the current Genealogy Gems Book...
Local Histories Found in New and Updated Genealogical Records
Search through new and updated genealogical records and histories galore. We are covering the world this week, reaching places we haven't touched on before. Search records from familiar collections in Canada and the U.S., then check out what's new in Russia and Ghana....
Texas State Genealogical Society Conference 2016 Welcomes Lisa Louise Cooke
Texas State Genealogical Society Conference 2016 is coming up next month and there is still time to register! Learn from some of the elite genealogists in the field, including our own Lisa Louise Cooke. Pre-Conference Research Day The Texas State Genealogical Society...
Getting Genealogy Organized for Genealogy Gems Premium Members
Getting genealogy organized is just one of the topics we cover here at Genealogy Gems, and Premium Members have exclusive access to podcast and video content to help you accomplish that goal. We've put together a step-by-step plan for getting the most...
RootsTech 2017 Open for Registration
It's that time of year again! RootsTech 2017 is officially open for registration. Each year, eager genealogists around the world excitedly wait to get the message that RootsTech registration is officially open. Well, here is your special announcement: As of September...
Photo Editing Apps and Software for Family History
Every where we go, we are snapping pictures. Whether you are interested in capturing your current family history or want to preserve the past through pictures, photo editing apps and software are a must! Read more to learn what software and apps are out there for the...
New and Updated Genealogical Records for Ireland, Scotland, Korea, and More!
We are digging deep into these new and updated genealogical records this week. We begin with several genealogical records for Ireland and Scotland, then new additions in Argentina. To end our list, a couple of fun finds in Minnesota and the state of Washington!...
“I Lost My Photos on My Phone!!” Here’s What You Need to Do
Using your mobile device for genealogy is a great idea, but with that convenience takes some additional know-how. Back-up your mobile device images in a few simple steps and you'll never say, "I lost my photos on my phone!" "I lost my photos on my phone!!" This is NOT...
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,...