If one of your ancestors served in the United States Merchant Marine, then you'll be especially interested in the...
How to Find U.S. Merchant Marine Records for Genealogy
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Episode 218 – It’s All About You
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 218 with Lisa Louise Cooke In this episode, Lisa answers your questions and shares your...
The Story of Memorial Day
The history of Memorial Day--formerly Decoration Day--and what he will be doing to honor it are shared here by...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 158
In the new Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast episode 158, get an exclusive Chronicling America tutorial from the manager...
Celebrating Women in US Military History
Our female ancestors in the U.S. military had to serve incognito. Only in the 20th century have women served openly...
5 Branches of US Military Records for Genealogy
Finding US military records for genealogy depends on which of the five branches your relative served in: Army Navy Air...
Military Terminology for Genealogists: Regulars, Volunteers and Militia
Military terminology for genealogists: What's the difference between “regulars,” “volunteers” and...
New Records Include German and Holocaust Records Online
You can now find more Holocaust records online. Read here about the 1939 German Minority Census and Polish...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 213
In this episode, I'll share a moving family history video, inspired by a listener’s Where I’m From poem. We'll also...