Episode 257 - Genealogy at the Internet Archive

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Release Date: 10/12/2021

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Genealogy mobile apps can help you capture family stories, search records, analyze DNA, document cemetery visits, manage your family tree, and collaborate with relatives wherever your research takes you. With so many genealogy apps available, it can be difficult to know which ones are truly useful. Here's my top app picks that offer the greatest value for genealogists, whether you're researching at home, in an archive, or on the road. ✔ SHOW NOTES: Get the show notes at (Premium Members can download the show notes PDF cheat sheet) Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Perks: Video...

Give that Boring Ancestor a Makeover! Episode 311

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Your ancestor is not boring. You just haven’t uncovered their full story yet! If you’ve got a family tree profile that feels like a “plain Jane,” this episode shows you how to turn it into a richer, more compelling portrait. Start with 5 simple ways to check your existing research. Then discover 5 Ways to Bring an Ancestor's Story to Life through additional research. Once you’ve developed their fuller story, discovers practical ways to introduce your ancestor’s story to your family without overwhelming them. Along the way she's share 4 of her favorite story tools from...

Surfing the Internet for Great Genealogy Websites - Episode 310

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

It’s August, and before summer slips away, we’re going surfing genealogy style! In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke is taking a fast-moving tour of favorite genealogy websites, along with some lesser-known gems that may be completely new to you. At each stop, you’ll discover a reason to visit and a practical tip for getting more from the site. ✔ SHOW NOTES: Get the show notes at Genealogy Gems. (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable...

Roots 50th Anniversary with Chris Haley - Episode 309

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 309with Lisa Louise CookeJuly 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Become a Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Member: Gain access to the complete Premium podcast archive of over 150 episodes and more than 50 video webinars, and Lisa Louise Cooke’s new online course! Become a member . Get Lisa's Online Genealogy Course: The free podcast is sponsored by: Visit to get 20% off your subscription. ...

Don't Skip Dad - Researching Your Father's Story - Episode 308

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

When building your family tree it's easy to skip over your own parents. Just in time for Father's Day we are exploring practical strategies for uncovering and preserving your dad's life story. Learn how to get around privacy restrictions barriers on records, build a timeline, conduct interviews, and strategically fill in the gaps in your family history. ✔ SHOW NOTES: Get Lisa's video show notes pages here. (Coming Soon) (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes...

Genealogist's Complete Guide to Military Research

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 307with Lisa Louise CookeMay 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Premium Members can download the show notes cheat sheet PDF. Become a Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Member: Gain access to the complete Premium podcast archive of over 150 episodes and more than 50 video webinars, and Lisa Louise Cooke’s new online course! Become a member . Get Lisa's Online Genealogy Course: The free podcast is sponsored by: ...

Episode 306 - 10 Things To Do To Avoid Genealogy Regrets

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Do you want to avoid the biggest genealogy mistakes before they turn into major regrets? In this video, I’m sharing 10 smart habits that will save you time, protect your research, and help you build a stronger family tree for the long haul. If you're a genealogy beginner, these tips will save you headache and regret. If you're an experienced genealogist, now is the time do clean up and update your research process. ✔ SHOW NOTES: Get Lisa's video (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Premium Members have...

Episode 305 - 2 Top Factors in Genealogy Research and How to Leverage Them

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 305with Lisa Louise CookeMarch 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Premium Members can download the show notes cheat sheet PDF. Become a Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Member: Gain access to the complete Premium podcast archive of over 150 episodes and more than 50 video webinars, including Lisa Louise Cooke’s newest video The Big Picture in Little Details. Become a member . Get Lisa's Online Genealogy Course: ...

Episode 304 - Genetic Genealogy explained in the Nancy Guthrie Case

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Could Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), Parabon Snapshot phenotyping, and FamilyTreeDNA family trees finally identify Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper? Lisa Louise Cooke shares the shocking backstory of the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who vanished from her Tucson AZ home on Jan 31, 2026. Chilling doorbell footage showing a masked suspect surfaced. Ransom notes demanding Bitcoin, blood evidence on the porch, and a glove found 2 miles from the home complicated the situation. This is the episode for genealogy enthusiasts, true crime fans, DNA testing buffs, and...

Episode 303 - 7 Mistakes Genealogists Make and How to Solve Them

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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 303with Lisa Louise CookeJanuary 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Premium Members can download the show notes cheat sheet PDF. Become a Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Member: Gain access to the complete Premium podcast archive of over 150 episodes and more than 50 video webinars, including Lisa Louise Cooke’s newest video The Big Picture in Little Details. Become a member . Get Lisa's Online Genealogy Course: ...

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Episode Topic: Genealogy at the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a free website that strives to archive the internet. Within their massive collection you can find a lot of genealogy too! In this episode I'm sharing with you 10 genealogy records that every genealogist needs that can be found at Internet Archive.

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