Episode 263 1950 Census Update and FamilySearch Indexing
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Release Date: 04/15/2022
Episode 267 Become a Forensic Genetic Genealogist
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Forensic Genetic Genealogist. Dr. Claire Glynn joins me to talk about the field of investigative genetic genealogy, criminal cold cases solved, and the new F she has developed at the Henry C. Lee (notable for his work on the OJ Simpson case and many others) College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. . MyHeritage Get your Get 20% off. and use coupon code genealogygems Visit Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana is the home of the second largest free genealogy library in the...
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Episode 266 Dealing with Inherited Genealogy
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In this episode Lisa Louise Cooke discusses: Organizing and Reducing inherited genealogical information Ideas for donating portions of genealogy research How to decide what to keep and what to toss How to process information gleaned items such as compiled family histories . From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes all the difference!" Get your . Get 20% off. and use coupon code genealogygems Visit Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana is the home of the second largest free genealogy library in the country. Make your...
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Episode 265 - Writing a Family History Book with Author J.M. Phillips
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
If you’ve been wondering how to write and self-publish a book about your family history, my guest has answers for you! In this episode author J.M. Phillips shares: How to be a great family history storyteller Her favorite writing techniques that help create a compelling story What she learned about self-publishing (and what you need to know) Her experience living on and writing about Lamlash Street . From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes all the difference!” Get your and make new discoveries! Get 20% off. and use coupon...
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Episode 264 - 1890 Census Substitutes
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
In this episode you'll discover the best places to locate records that can substitute for the lost 1890 census. You'll learn: what happened to the 1890 census which parts of the 1890 census survived Information that was provided in the 1890 census the best substitute records and where to find them From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes all the difference!” Get your Get 20% off. and use coupon code genealogygems Become a Genealogy Gems Premium MemberPremium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable...
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Episode 263 1950 Census Update and FamilySearch Indexing
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
In this episode we're talking about this unique moment in time where we have access to the 1950 U.S. Census but we don't yet have the full index. The 1950 census must be indexed so that we can search for relatives by name, location and much, much more. You can help with this exciting project, and no special skills or background are required. Jim Ericson of FamilySearch explains what’s happening and how you can get involved. Resources mentioned: (How to find and use them) From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes...
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Episode 262 - Genealogy Data Workflow
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
When you’re working on our genealogy, you’ve got data and records coming from all directions: websites, interviews, archives, downloadable documents, and more. Some of it you’re actively working on, some of it you need to save for later, and the rest has already been analyzed and is ready for archiving. This variety of data requires a variety of storage locations. In this audio podcast episode I’m going to share with you my genealogy data workflow. We’ll talk about how it all fits together to ensure an uncluttered desk and the ability to instantly put my hands on what I need...
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Episode 261 - 10 Top Tips for German Genealogy
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Researching ancestors in another country can be a little daunting. Challenges include foreign languages, moving boundaries, and spelling variations. This is certainly true for German genealogy. If you’re new to German genealogy or your research has stalled, this episode is for you. In fact, even if you don’t have German ancestors I think you will still find the principles and ideas covered very helpful. Translator, author and German handwriting expert Katherine Schober shares her 10 Top Tips for Beginning Germany Genealogy. These tips are packed with...
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Episode 260 - Your Guide & Update to the 1950 Census
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Th National Archives releases the 1950 census in April 2022. Before you start searching for your family, familiarize ourselves with this important records collection and start preparing for success. This episode brings you the audio from Elevenses with Lisa episode 51 PLUS important updates. You will learn: the interesting and little known stories behind the 1950 census, what it can reveal about your family, (and who you will NOT find!) the important documents associated with it that you can access right now! The status of the Infant Cards. What you can expect when it comes to...
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A Cup of Christmas Tea with Best-Selling Author Tom Hegg
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Tom Hegg, author of the New York Times best-selling book “A Cup of Christmas Tea”. Genealogists from around the world gathered together for this special live show to share a cup of tea and hear a story of the importance of touching base with our fellow man. It’s a message we can benefit from any time of year, and especially in a year where we’ve spent more time apart than ever. It’s also a wonderful reminder of the importance of family and how our older family members hold a piece of our own history in them. Get your copy of A...
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Episode 258 - DNA Problem-solving for Genealogy
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems. This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors: StoryworthGive your relatives a meaningful gift with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes all the difference!” Episode Topic: DNA Problem Solving Maybe it’s as simple as having a ton of matches and not knowing what to do with them. How do you keep track of all those matches. How to you know which...
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