Episode 277 - Marriage Case Study and Researching Witnesses
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Release Date: 06/16/2023
Episode 294 Hidden Gems: 15 Under-the-Radar Websites for Genealogy
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: This episode shines a spotlight on 15 under-the-radar websites that serious genealogists should know about. Lisa Louise Cooke reveals powerful resources like AI tools capable of deciphering old handwriting in unindexed records, clever ways to hunt for unique family artifacts and ephemera online, specialized digital libraries perfect for finding memoirs, how obscure fashion archives can help date your mystery photos, and cutting-edge map sites that let you search text within the historical maps themselves. Plus, stick around until the very end for a special bonus...
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Comparing the Big 3 Genealogy Websites and AI Update
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In episode 291 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews genealogy author Sunny Morton about her article "Three's Company" from the . They dive into a detailed comparison of the top three genealogy websites—Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com—focusing on historical records, DNA tools, family tree features, and more. Sunny shares insights on how these platforms differ, their strengths, and practical tips for genealogists to maximize their research. Then, in an artificial intelligence update, Lisa covers the latest Gemini...
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Episode 292 Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy Research, and Family History Writing
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Lisa Louise Cooke discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on genealogy research, exploring its evolution, ethical considerations, and the importance of data privacy. Genealogists need to understand AI's capabilities and limitations and develop a balanced approach to its use in research. She also covers the significance of being aware of data privacy when using AI tools. This video comes from our full-length "Elevenses with Lisa" live show exclusively available to Premium Members. Then we discuss genealogy resources, storytelling techniques, and the impact...
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Episode 291 - Crista Cowan of Ancestry.com on the 1921 England and Wales Census. Plus The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In episode 291 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke discusses the launch of the . Crista Cowan, Ancestry's corporate genealogist, discusses the census that covers 38 million people and it's significance due to its 100-year privacy law. Cowan highlights the importance of understanding the context, including the delay in census day due to a potential worker strike, the impact of World War I on marital status, and new employment details. The conversation also touches on the use of AI for indexing and the importance of family history storytelling. Then...
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Episode 290 - 5 Genealogy Gems from 2024 that will BOOST your family history!
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke shares 5 genealogy gems from 2024 that you can use to boost your family history. Get the show notes for Genealogy Gems Podcast episode 290. Check out Lisa's LiveMemory™ video on the Genealogy Gems Facebook page: Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the show notes page for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .) Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have...
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Episode 289 Animate Old Photos & Solving Photograph Mysteries
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke covers the groundbreaking LiveMemory™ tool from MyHeritage, a revolutionary advancement that harnesses the power of AI to transform still photos into mesmerizing short videos. Check out Lisa's LiveMemory™ video on the Genealogy Gems Facebook page: Then she shares a story of the curious publication of a 19th century photo by a news organization. Hear how she spotted the case of mistaken identity, and quickly uncovered how the error may have occurred. Then follow along as she answers the question of the man in the photo's...
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Episode 288 How to Find Maiden Names
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Finding the maiden names of your ancestors can be challenging, but with the right research strategies they can be found. Author Shelley Bishop joins me in this episode to discuss 12 strategies for finding elusive maiden names of female ancestors. Then I'll cover additional resources to help you track down the records. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .) Become a Genealogy Gems Premium...
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Episode 287 Food and Family History
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...
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Episode 286 Original Records and Website Search Strategies
The 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...
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Episode 285 - Cemetery research, tombstones and stories
The 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_outlineShow Notes: Professional Genealogist J Mark Lowe joins Lisa Louise Cooke on the show to share a marriage research case study that highlights the importance of understanding Gretna Greens. Then Professional Genealogist and blogger Robyn Smith shares her 3 step process for researching witnesses found on records from her new Family Tree Magazine article Witness Testimony.
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Watch Lisa Louise Cooke's video interview with J Mark Lowe on Marriage Research.
Watch Lisa Louise Cooke's video interview with Robyn Smith on researching witnesses found on genealogical records.
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