As the host of the Genealogy Gems podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke spends a lot of time on the asking end of the microphone....
Genealogy meets Scrapbooking: Heritage Scrapbooking
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Beginner Articles
Look for Genealogy Records in a State Capital
Recently we heard from Jennifer, who wondered what kinds of genealogy resources she might discover in a state capital....
How to Make Google Cache Pay Off in Your Genealogy Research
What do you do when you Google something, click on a search result URL, and it says "page not found," or "error?"...
A Free Search Tool for U.S. Public Records
Do you ever get frustrated trying to track down vital and court records for your U.S. ancestors? Sure, most of these...
Fire Up Your Genealogy Research with Recent Obituaries
"Do you have obituaries for all your relatives who have died in the past 40 years or so? You should." Obituaries--even...
NEW! Updated Tips for Using Your iPad for Genealogy
Are you using your iPad for genealogy? Or a tablet computer? You should! There are SO many family history-friendly...
Which are the Best Genealogy Websites for YOU??
Bill Johnson in Manassas, Virginia, USA, wrote to me with this question--and I know he's not the only one asking it!...
Genealogy Blogging Tips: Dictation App and More
Are you ready to start a genealogy blog (or improve one you already write)? Here's a quick Q&A for you, prompted...
Evernote for Family History: How to Solve a Pesky Evernote Web Clipper Problem
Recently Karen wrote in to say, "I'm taking the Evernote challenge!" (Good for you!) She has this question about using...