Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting Birthdates
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Release Date: 01/15/2024
Episode 300 - Memory Lane
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores takes a trip down memory lane sharing highlights from the last 300 episodes, and some of her personal favorites. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the . (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a 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 sheets Become a...
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Episode 301 Newspaper Research: Elephind and AI
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 301with Lisa Louise CookeNovember 2025 GEM: The Return of Elephind.com Imagine having the power to access centuries of history at your fingertips. Elephind.com is making this a reality for genealogists and history enthusiasts alike. In this interview, we explore how this innovative platform is transforming the way we search for historical newspapers. . GEM: Comparing AI Chatbots for Newspaper Transcription This segment comes from the episode of Elevenses with Lisa called . The full episode is available as a video replay and Premium podcast episode and...
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Episode 298 - Genealogy News You Can Use
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores exciting developments in the world of historical newspapers, including the revival of a beloved search engine and major enhancements to a key U.S. archive. Discover the latest innovations from MyHeritage that can supercharge your family tree research and photo storytelling, along with a spotlight on Ancestry's exclusive new membership program. Plus, Lisa shares a personal interview reflecting on the profound ways genealogy can inspire healing and connection. Genealogy Gems Premium Members...
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Episode 297 - 10 Key AI Terms & Improve Your Genealogy AI Prompts
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AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — and how it can seriously boost your genealogy game. In Segment 1, we’re cutting through the jargon with 10 AI Vocabulary Terms You Need to Know. Whether you’re just getting curious about AI or already experimenting with it in your research, this will help you speak the lingo and understand what tools like ChatGPT are really doing under the hood. Then in Segment 2, we’ll level up with 10 AI Prompt Add-ons That Get You Better Results. These are practical,...
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Episode 296 Native American Genealogy Research
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Episode 295 Beginning Genealogy: 10 Steps to Success!
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AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Get started climbing your family tree with these 10 steps to genealogy success. Whether you're looking for Beginner Genealogy 101, or you are coming back to genealogy after a break, these steps will get you on track. And if you're a seasoned researcher, it's a good time to review the basics and make sure you haven't missed anything along the way. Get the full show notes on the . Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the for this episode. (Premium Member subscription...
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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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Episode 293 - 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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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
Then we’re going to switch gears and take a look at a popular online DNA tool called DNA Painter and who better to tell us about that than the creator of the shared centimorgans project on DNApainter.com, Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger. He’s going to explain DNA Painter, the Shared Centimorgans tool, and what he sees coming next in genetic genealogy.
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- Watch the video version: Genealogy Problem Solving: Conflicting Birthdates.
- Watch the video version: DNA Painter with Genetic Genealogist Blaine Bettinger.
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