Episode 274 - Marriage Records and Gretna Green
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Release Date: 03/12/2023
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Food has always been at the center of family life, so if you want to know more about your family’s history, a logical and tasty place to start is with your family’s culinary heritage. The food they ate and the recipes they cooked can actually tell you a lot about them, and my guests today can help you uncover those stories. Ashley Covelli is the food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor behind the website Lisa Lisson is the genealogy researcher behind the YouTube channel. Together they produce and...
info_outline Episode 286 Original Records and Website Search StrategiesThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: When you find family history information online it's important to make every effort to find the original genealogy record. There are 5 reasons to find original records. I’ll explain what they are, and what to look for so that you get the most information possible for your family tree. Then I'll help you get the most out of those genealogy websites that you pay for. Avoid randomly searching in hopes of finding something about our family. Instead, follow these steps that will lead to finding more records about your ancestors, faster! These topics are also available...
info_outline Episode 285 - Cemetery research, tombstones and storiesThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Cemeteries have some of the most intriguing stories to tell us about our ancestors. In this episode, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist), author of the book joins me to discuss: How to prepare for a successful cemetery research trip The meaning behind tombstone symbols The most surprising things she has discovered at cemeteries This episode is also available in on the show notes page on our website. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.)...
info_outline Episode 284 - 5 Steps to Finding Marriage RecordsThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Learn the 5 steps to successfully finding marriage records for genealogy research. This episode is also available in on the show notes page on our website. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Log into your and download the ad-free Show Notes handout that complements this episode: Downloadable ad-free for . Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat...
info_outline Episode 283 - Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and GenealogyThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Do you have a revolutionary war ancestor? Have you thought about joining the ? I’ve invited Barbara Jurs of the DAR to explain the process. In this video, you’ll learn the answers to the questions: What is the DAR? What do I need to do first? How much genealogical proof do I need? How do I apply for the DAR? How do I find local DAR chapters near me? These interviews are also available in video form on the show notes page. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you’ll be able to download those show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in...
info_outline Episode 282 - Newspapers and Obituaries for GenealogyThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In our first segment, Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com discuss how to use newspapers to fill in the missing stories in your ancestors’ lives. Jenny shares strategic tips on finding unique information many researchers miss. In the second segment of this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett, the author of the article A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries published in Family Tree Magazine, covers everything you need to know about obituaries including: the important backstory on obituaries, what...
info_outline Episode 281 - Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFredThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Discover more than 100,000 old family photos on . Founder Joe Bott explains how to find photos of your relatives on this free website, as well as how to post your unidentified photos. Who knows, someone else may spot your photo and have the answers. This interview is also available in video form on the show notes page. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you’ll be able to download those show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in the Resources section at the bottom of the page. Visit the for this episode. Genealogy Gems Premium Members...
info_outline Episode 280 - 16 Ways to Find Your Ancestors’ VillageThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want to find their records, you’ll need to know the exact place name and location. Professional genealogist Rich Venezia of joins me in this video to help us pin down those ancestral places. This interview is also available in video form on the show notes page. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you’ll be able to download those show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in the Resources section at the bottom of the page. Visit the for...
info_outline Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting BirthdatesThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: I've got two great genealogy topics and interviews for you in this audio podcast episode. First up we’re going to tackle the problem of conflicting birthdates. When you find different dates in a variety of genealogical records, how do you decide which one to record in your family tree database? Well, you have to do more digging and analysis! So, we’re going to talk about: Reasons for Birthdate Discrepancies in Genealogy 5 Questions You Should Ask About Conflicting Birthdates Birth Record Substitutes Case Study Strategies for Solving Conflicting Birthdates ...
info_outline Episode 278 - AI Updates and Should you use AI like ChatGPT and Bard for genealogyThe Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Get the very latest on the major update Google has made to Bard, and the answer to the question "Should I use Bard, ChatGPT, or any of the other chatbots for genealogy research?" I've got some surprising answers for you! Visit the show notes page for this episode. Watch the Video You can watch the video version: Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Log into your and download the ad-free that complements this episode. Our Sponsors: MyHeritage Learn more: watch Visit Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana is the home of the...
info_outlineGretna Green is a term you need to know if you are searching for marriage records. In this video professional genealogist J. Mark Lowe joins me to discuss Gretna Green: what it means, why it matters, and how Gretna Greens may have affected your ability to find your ancestors’ marriage records.
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