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,...
Student Genealogy Grant Announced
Do you know (or are you yourself) a young genealogy student between 18-25 who would love to receive an award and attend an AWESOME conference? Then read this press release and share it: "The Southern California Genealogical Society and the Suzanne Winsor Freeman...
Longtime Family History Mystery Solved Online
Everyone's families have a little bit of mystery in their past--or a lot! TheBlaze.com recently posted this great story about a woman who was able to solve a longtime family history mystery by posting it online at Metafilter.com, a crowd-source blog. She posted this...
Learn US History through the Census
Remember the board game LIFE? Archives.com has put its own spin on this family favorite that experienced a revival in the 1960s. (Quick Quiz: 1. What year was the game of LIFE created? Bonus: 2. What was the original name?) We recently discovered this...
New BCG Standards and Manual
Do you want to become a professional genealogist--or just research like one? The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) recently released an updated, revised version of Genealogy Standards in honor of its 50th anniversary. It's a 100-page paperback manual that...
Buried Treasure on Family Property
Recently theBlaze.com reported that a California couple found--literally--buried treasure on their property! It was a stash of coins (now rare and highly prized) that was carefully hoarded away by somebody in the 1800s. They found it partially exposed under an old...
Family History Episode 21 – RootsMagic and Irish Genealogy Research
Originally published 2009. Republished March 4, 2014 https://lisalouisecooke.com/familyhistorypodcast/audio/fh21.mp3 Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want...
NGS 2014 App Available for Conference Attendees
Are you attending the National Genealogical Society (NGS) conference in May in Virginia, USA? You'll want the new 2014 conference app, now available for iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, and web-enabled devices. (Need a 5-minute video tutorial on using the app?...