Premium Video: Reconstruct Your Ancestors’ World with Google

A wide variety of rich resources are available for free through Google. But it’s not just Google search that can lead you to genealogy gems. Google’s empire includes a great collection of free online tools that are all powered by the same Google search engine, and many are brimming with historical information. In this case study session, we will flesh out the story of a family tree by using a variety of Google tools, and bring it all together in a compelling video that can be shared with your family.

Note: You have two video choices: The in-person 2018 version or the 2023 virtual version. The content is essentially the same.

Length: 60 minutes
Year: 2018 (presented in person)
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Reconstruct Your Ancestors’ World with Google

Length: 60 minutes
Year: 2023 (presented online)
Please note: this video may take a few extra moments to load. If the video does not appear, you can watch it on the Rootstech website. Note: You will need to sign in with your free FamilySearch account.
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About the Presenter

Lisa Louise Cooke is the Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an online genealogy audio show and app. She is the author of the books The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, Mobile Genealogy, How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers, and the Google Earth for Genealogy video series, an international keynote speaker, and producer of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.