It’s the Little Things: Family Heirlooms are Family History
When my kids were little I would pack away some of their mountain of toys. Then every so often I would bring them back in to "play circulation" and pack up another batch. To the kids, it was like getting brand new toys! Our recent move has been sort of like that. As I...
Family History Episode 28 – Find Your Family History in Newspapers, Part 2
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished April 22, 2014 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to brush up or learn something new....
Family History Episode 27 – Find Your Family History in Newspapers, Part 1
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished April 15, 2014 https://lisalouisecooke.com/familyhistorypodcast/audio/fh27.mp3 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and...
Family History Episode 26 – Using Church Birth Records in Family History
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished April 8, 2014 [display_podcast] Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to brush up or learn...
Genealogy Crowdsourcing: 4 Strategies and 4 Tips for Your Brick Wall!
While at RootsTech 2014 I had an opportunity to talk with my friend, author and genealogy podcaster Drew Smith (The Genealogy Guys) about the how to conduct effective crowdsourcing of genealogical ideas and solutions, a technique he covers in his new book Advanced...
How to Find Enumeration District Maps
Looking for enumeration district maps for the U.S. Federal Census? You're not alone! Recently Genealogy Gems podcast listener Michelle in Denver, Colorado, wrote in with this question: "Where can I find individual enumeration district maps? I don't need a...
Family History Episode 25 – Using Civil Birth Records in Family History Research
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished April 1, 2014 https://lisalouisecooke.com/familyhistorypodcast/audio/fh25.mp3 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and...
Midwestern Roots Registration Starts Today!
I have roots in Indiana and have longed to travel to Hoosier state to conduct some much needed genealogy research. So you can imagine how happy I was to be invited to keynote at the upcoming Midwestern Roots 2014: Family History and Genealogy Conference being held...
Which Way Do I Go Now? Organize a Genealogy Research Plan
Recently I heard from Jane, a Genealogy Gems Premium subscriber in Canada, who needs a genealogy research plan! She's researched on Ancestry.ca, Scotland's People, the Free English BMD Index, FamilySearch and joined her local society. But she's not sure where to go...
Family History Episode 24 – Using Marriage Records in Family History
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished March 25, 2014 https://lisalouisecooke.com/familyhistorypodcast/audio/fh24.mp3 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and...
Abe Lincoln and Elvis Presley Have This in Common: Mystery Photos!
Mystery photos are one of a family history researcher's biggest frustrations. We find them in old albums, between the pages of books or in loose files. It can heartbreaking to wonder whether we're looking at the face of an ancestor--and to know we may...
Obituaries in Newspapers are Going Online
More obituaries gleaned from newspapers are going online. This is welcome news for those researching their genealogy. Recently I blogged about BillionGraves' new Supporting Records feature that allows users to upload documentation relating to ancestors' deaths. This...
7 Great Ways to Use Your iPad for Genealogy and Family History
Did you know your iPad or tablet computer can be one of your best genealogy buddies? It makes it easy to access and share family trees, documents, and photos on-the-go. It can even help you gather NEW family history treasures: images, interviews and more. However,...
Family History Episode 23 – Using the Genealogical Proof Standard
Originally published 2009 Republished March 18, 2014 https://lisalouisecooke.com/familyhistorypodcast/audio/fh23.mp3 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to...
National Archives Facilities Closing
National Archives (US) facilities are closing or restructuring in three locations. But steps are being taken to maintain access (local or online) to the treasure trove of research materials at these facilities. A recent press release states, "As part of ongoing budget...
The Beginning Genealogist’s Biggest Mistake and How to Fix It
I recently heard from a NEW podcast listener named Judie. As a beginning genealogist she excitedly dove into family history awhile back. However, she soon became overwhelmed by boxes full of uncited, unorganized information having made the biggest mistake beginning...
10 Brothers Served in WWI: An Amazing Story
The Press (York, UK) recently reported a story about 10 brothers who all enlisted to fight in World War I and the hubbub that followed. "The family became minor celebrities because of the brothers’ service, and their story was used as a recruitment tool as the war...
World Digital Library at the Library of Congress
I just love hearing about the growth of digital libraries! Here's a recent post from the Library of Congress: "The World Digital Library, a collaborative international project led by the Library of Congress, now includes more than 10,000 manuscripts, maps and atlases,...