Premium Podcast Episode 205
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Save yourself future frustration and disappointment by putting an organization plan in place for all the types of genealogical items that you find. I personally use the organization systems that I am sharing with you in this episode, and they...
5 Steps to Finding Marriage Records
Show Notes: Marriage records are essential to building your family tree. Here are the 5 steps you need to in order to find an ancestor's marriage record. Watch the Video 5 Steps to Finding Marriage Records for Genealogy Downloadable ad-free Show Notes...
What is WikiTree with Founder Chris Whitten
Show Notes: When it comes to choosing an online family tree, there are lots of different options. It can be a challenging decision as to where to put yours. In this video and show notes article we're going to take a look at WikiTree.com. You'll learn what it is, how...
Creating an Ancestor’s Emigration Path in Google Earth
Elevenses with Lisa LIVE show (Premium Members exclusive): Learn how to create an interactive Google Earth map of your ancestors' story using the Path tool. I'll show you how I recreated my Great Grandmother's life path including her emigration in 1910. The...
Marriage Records and Gretna Greens – Audio Podcast Episode 274
Gretna Green is a term you need to know if you are searching for marriage records. In this video professional genealogist J. Mark Lowe joins me to discuss Gretna Green: what it means, why it matters, and how Gretna Greens may have affected your ability...
Discover the FamilySearch Wiki WOW Factor! (Beginner Tutorial)
Show Notes: The FamilySearch Wiki is like a free encyclopedia of genealogy! In this FamilySearch Wiki tutorial, discover the wealth of information the Wiki has to offer, and learn the secrets to navigating it with ease. We’ll also cover the number #1 reason people get...
Premium Podcast Episode 204
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Learn the benefits of digging deep into the places where your ancestors once lived. Discover what you need to find out about ancestral locations, and how to find the information. You’ll get a handy worksheet template with this episode. ...
Self Publish Your Book!
Show Notes: Have you ever dreamed of publishing a book about your family history? Although it's never been easier to do, there are some things to keep in mind and pitfalls to avoid. In this video, Lisa Louise Cooke interviews Dale Spaulding, author of the...
How to Find German Villages for Family History
Show Notes & Video: Finding your German ancestor's village is key to finding the genealogical records you need to go further back in your family tree. In this session you'll learn: How and why it is important to know the "Heimat" because many records are kept on...
How to Organize All this Genealogy Stuff!
Elevenses with Lisa LIVE show exclusively for Premium Members: We're going to cover how to put a solid genealogy organizational plan in place once and for all. I personally use these systems and they have proven to be reliable and efficient. We will cover 4 systems:...
All About GEDCOM Genealogy Files – Audio Podcast Episode 273
The GEDCOM digital file format is essential to genealogy. My expert guest from FamilySearch explains what a GEDCOM is, how to use it, and the most recent changes. He’ll also answer some of the most common GEDCOM questions. Listen to the Podcast Episode To Listen...
How to Export Google MyMaps to KMZ for Google Earth
Show Notes: If you've created a MyMap in Google Maps, there's a lot more that you can do with it if you import it into Google Earth. However, exporting it out of MyMaps as a KMZ that can be used in Google Earth isn't really obvious. The good news is that it’s not hard...
How to Use ArchiveGrid (Audio Premium Podcast Episode 203)
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Have you hit a brick wall? Or do you want a deeper understanding of the ancestors you have found? If so, it’s time to expand your search into archival materials. But how can you find them? ArchiveGrid is the answer! Listen to the Episode Show...
Researching to write a family history narrative
Dale Spaulding discovered remarkable stories when he was researching his family for over 30 years. But he got a little worried that these really uniquely American stories were going to be lost to time if he didn't do something about it. Maybe you have some of those...
How to find newspapers in Google Books for free
Show Notes: Google Books is known for having millions of free digitized books. But did you know that it's also packed with hidden old newspapers? Since newspapers don't typically appear in your initial search results in Google Books, I'll show you two ways...
15 Genealogy Freebies – Audio Podcast Episode 272
A ton of genealogy and family history research can be done for free. In this episode I’ll share 15 fabulous free websites and what I love about them. These are essential for everyone serious about saving money while climbing their family tree. Listen to the Podcast...
Bust Brick Walls & Go Deeper with ArchiveGrid
Elevenses with Lisa LIVE show exclusively for Premium Members: Have you hit a brick wall? Or do you want a deeper understanding of the ancestors you have found? If so, it's time to expand your search into archival materials. But how can you find them? ArchiveGrid is...
How Tech Can Wreak Havoc with Genealogy (Audio Premium Podcast Episode 202)
Premium Podcast Show Notes: (Audio Version) A candid look at some of the ways technology has already wreaked havoc on genealogy. We'll explore the example of the use of technology and "Artificial Intelligence" in the indexing of the 1950 US Federal Census. Then we'll...