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Published Aug 15, 2008 Welcome to the 50th Episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast!The Louise Carousel - Read the Blog GEM:  Profile AmericaAugust 16, 1862  Birthdate of Amos Alonzo Stagg GEM:  A Little DayDreaming with Genealogy PodcastersThe Genealogy GuysDearMYRTLEBill Puller of the Genealogy Tech PodcastAnna-Karin ShanderMike O'Loughlin of Irish Roots Cafe  GEM: Interview with Tim Russell of the Prairie Home Companion Tim Russel of A Prairie Home Companion radio show Prairie Home Companion's News From Lake Wobegon podcastTim Russellâs website Listen to Tim on Minnesota's news station, 830 WCCO Radio website where he is the entertainment editor weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m.   Tim and Lily Tomlin on the set of the movie A Prairie Home Companion Profile America â August 20, 1920:   One of the nationâs first radio stations began broadcasting in Detroit    GEM:  Handwriting Analysis with Paula Sassi Alice McManus Genealogy Gems Premium Members are eligible to submit their ancestors handwriting for possible analysis by Paula on the show.  Members should email a handwriting sample, a paragraph telling about the ancestor and why they would like to have the handwriting analyzed, and a photo of the ancestor if itâs available.  Minnesota State Fair Podcast presented by MN Public RadioMinnesota State Fair Website Announce Best Bals Dolls Winner:  Melissa Baker Catch Up With Lisa At One Of The Following Conferences:FGS Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Sept 3 & 6, 2008"Treasure Trove of Genealogy Gems Craft Projectsâ class at 5pm on Sept 4.  Stop by the Family Tree Magazine Booth in the Exhibit Hall to say âhiâ and listen to The Family Tree Magazine Podcast Episode #3  The Digging For Your Roots Seminar, Concord, CA, Sat. Oct. 1, 2008 Treasure Trove of Craft Projects class at 9:15 am and 2:15 PM.  The Family History Expo, Mesa, Arizona, November 14 & 15, 2008Google: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems Parts I & II (Nov 15)  Email LisaVisit Lisa on Facebook:  Lisa Louse CookeJoin the Genealogy Gems Facebook Fan PageAdd the Podcast to your Facebook page Add the Genealogy Gems News Blog  to your Facebook pageSubscribe Today to the FREE Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter for genealogy news & tips, and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. The Song: The Family Tree featured on this episode is courtesy of the band Venice.  See Venice LIVE at one of the following Concert Dates: Friday, September 12, 2008Pine Mountain Logs show (the alter ego of Venice)Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA  92075(858) 481-8140.  21 and over European Dates:Tuesday, November 11, 2008Theater De Storm, Haitsma Mulierweg 11, 7101 BX Winterswijktel. (0543) 51 92 85Reserveerlijn (0543) 51 43 65 Wednesday, November 12, 2008De Tamboer, Hoofdstraat 17, 7902 EA Hoogeveentel. 0528 280 180 Friday, November 14, 2008Rabotheater Hengelo, Beursstraat 44, 7551 HV Hengelo, tel. Kantoren (ma-vrij 9.00-17.00):074 255 67 77tel. Kassa (ma-za 12.00-16.00):tel. 074 255 67 89

AUDIO PODCAST - Published June 2, 2010 Forensic Linguistics with Dr. Robert Leonard PhD Part 2 Items mentioned in Part 1 included: Robert Shuy is the author of 8 books on Forensic Linguistics. The Hummert Case featured on the TV series Forensic Files The Devil's Strip Case. A 4 minute video clip from the Discovery Channel show Solved Author Kathy Reichs, Forensic Anthropologist "You carry traces of every place you've ever lived in your speech. They might not surface all the time, but then at the oddest times they will." Dr. Robert Leonard SHOW NOTES: http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com/episode_90_news_mail_part_2_of_family_forensic_files_with_dr_robert_leonard 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. Join My Family: 💎 My Genealogy Gems Website: https://lisalouisecooke.com/ 💎 The Genealogy Gems Podcast: https://lisalouisecooke.com/podcasts/ 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyGems/ ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaCooke 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genealogygemspodcast/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lisalouisecooke/ #Genealogy #linguistics #forensics

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 55 with Lisa Louise Cooke Download the FREE App www.GenealogyGems.com Published Dec 1, 2008 Welcome all the NEW listeners who discovered the show at the Family History Expo in Mesa, AZ. We're so glad you"re on board! Watch this video to learn how to use the free iTunes software (you don't need an iPod to use it!), and subscribe to this podcast for free. Then watch this video to learn more about how to use the podcast website. Family History Expos TV Watching Family History Expo TV is like your own Video Conference! If you were lucky enough to go you'll get to see the folks you may have missed and get refresher info from those you did hear, and if you weren't able to attend, this is your chance to get some great tips and ideas from the experts who were there. The next Family History Expo will be in St. George Feb 27 & 28, 2009 Lisa's Classes: Genealogy Podcasts 101What You Must Know To Save Your Research From DestructionGoogle: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems Part IGoogle: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems Part II And while I was in Mesa AZ, I finally got a chance to sit down and interview Dick Eastman. Dick is always the one doing the interviewing and blogging, and I just thought it was about time I sat him down and got him to tell us his story. And you can hear that interview in it's entirety in Episode 5 of my other podcast Family History: Genealogy Made Easy. Subscribe for free to Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast in iTunes. I love getting to talk to genealogy experts up close and personal and I also have really gotten a lot out of going through the genealogy research process step-by-step. It's a great refresher for me as well as hopefully will help folks new to genealogy get started. It's a lot of fun! Fun at The Genealogy Gems News Blog The Genealogy Hoe Down featuring genealogy blogger Miriam Robbins Midkiff, Genealogy Podcaster DearMYRTLE, Family Tree Magazine Editor Allison Stacy, and managing editor Diane Haddad. Blog Post: Genealogists Run, Don't Walk, to Google! Houston Public Library's Fantastic Collection Coming Online. Listen to my interview with Susan Kaufman manager, Houston Public Library's Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research in the October 2008 episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast. Subscribe to The Family Tree Magazine Podcast free in iTunes. New at Ancestry: Search the U.S. City Directories database Sign up for the free Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter Calling all Norwegian researchers! The folks at Family Search are going to start indexing the 1875 Norway Census! In the first week of December, they will start indexing the 1875 Norway Census. This will be a large segment of the census for rural areas of Norway, but not the entire census. FamilySearch's Historical Family Reconstitution unit has joined forces with the University of Troms in Norway to complete this project. The university is indexing the census records for the urban areas of Norway. Pass the word along that anyone interested in Norwegian genealogical research is encouraged to help by volunteering as a FamilySearch indexer. New Google Gadgets: Age Difference CalculatorA Google Newspaper Achives Search GadgetThe Sirius People Finder Tombstone Calculator Gadgetwww.siriusgenealogy.com Read Listener Phil Hayes's blog post about his musical mom Jeanne T. Lewis. GEM: Interview with Curt Witcher, of the Allen County Library I got a chance to talk to Curt while attending the Federation of Genealogy Societies Conference in Philadelphia, PA this last Sept. 2008. Curt explains about the wide range of census records that many genealogists aren't taking advantage of. Name That Tune! The Darktown Strutter Ball Sheet MusicThe Darktown Strutter Ball Sheet Music You can even watch Guy Lombardo and Royal Canadians doing the  Darktown Strutters Ball in the 1950s (video below). If you think you know the name of Mystery Song #3 that Lisa played on this podcast episode email the answer or call and leave the answer on the voice mail line at 925-272-4021 so your answer can be played on the show. A No Cost Way to Support the free Genealogy Gems Podcast. The holidays approaching and there's an easy way for you to get your online shopping done while supporting this show. By accessing websites like Amazon.com through the links on the Genealogy Gems homepage and throughout the website, Amazon gives The Genealogy Gems Podcast credit for your purchases. It doesn't cost you anything more, but by using the links on our website, you do a lot to help keep the free Genealogy Gems Podcast coming. Thank you! Visit the the Genealogy Gems YouTube Channel where you can watch lots of great genealogy themed videos. Join the Genealogy Gems Podcast fan page at Facebook. Catch up on what's...

Published Oct 6, 2008 "And this year I hit the jackpot when I was able to track down one of his long lost cousins who had a treasure trove of family history tucked away in the rafters of her garage." (Below: Bill and cousin) Premium episode all about how to tap into your inner private eye to find those long lost living relatives.   Albert Farrington and chorus from 1914 sing "Rule Britannia"  GEM: Interview with Rick Crume Websites Rick refers to in the show:  British National Archives and in itunes Find My Past  Ancestral Quest - new interface with New Family Search.  Family Tree Magazine Podcast military records interview Roots Ireland  Genealogy Gems Premium:  Sign Up Now and use Coupon code SAVE20 to get 20% off the anual membership  GEM:  Interview with Dr. Christopher Watts   Below: Harry Cooke's Apprenticeship Record, 1872   Additional Gems From Over The Pond:   Lisa's Interview with Feargal O'Donnell of the Irish Family History Foundation.  View the 2 part video series: Part 1 Video  Part 2 Video British History Podcasts:  Binge Thinking History with Tony Cocks  Historyzine Podcast with James Mowatt  More Ways To Stay In Touch: Email LisaGenealogy Gems on Facebook   The Genealogy Gems News BlogThe Genealogy Gems YouTube Channel   

Published Feb 13, 2008 Episode 41  SHOW NOTES  A table full of listeners joined me at the Friday night banquet.  Jack Duffy and his daughter Anna Marie, Mark Baldwin, and Sue  and Albert Sevy all joined my husband and I and we had a grand time.  - Day of the week at the Search for ancestors website- Thanks to George Morgan of the Genealogy Guys Podcast for talking about the Genealogy Gems Podcast on their Jan 16, 2008 podcast.  MAILBOXFrom Betty:  Abbott & Costello Christmas DVD features several spots for Christmas Seals featuring celebrities such as Rosemary Clooney.From Melissa: a silhouette done 30 years ago in Paris by a street vendor.  Listeners page    Jim Mowatt of HistoryZine Podcast in Britain     GEM:  Lulu.comMy book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies from Season One of the Genealogy Gems Podcast   At Lulu you'll find genealogy digital CDs, Videos, Calendars, Music and artwork.  A quick search of your surname or county where your ancestors lived could result in some real gems.  Save on the combined shipping.    GEM: Valentines SpecialSit back and enjoy these yesteryear stories of loveâand perhaps they will inspire you to ask around your family for the origins of the ties that bind in your tree.  First, a Depression era story of love between Pauline Herring &JB Moore   Nov. 2, 1934  Remember me and donât forget,  the blue eyed Girl is my pick yet.   (Below: Valentine JB sent to Pauline) Next, is the story of Raymond Cooke and Isabelle Osborne.  Raymond was born in Tunbridge Wells, England in 1894.  He immigrated from England to Saskatchewan Canada in 1912, and in his autobiography he tells the story of how his love of music led to his finding the love of his lifeâ  "Take your girlie to the movies" was performed by Irving Kaufman on May 19, 1919.  Story read by Jim Mowatt of the Historyzine Podcast.Ragtime music by Frederick Hodges  available on CD. Raymond Cooke and Isabelle Osborne 50th wedding anniversary  If you're enjoying the Genealogy Gems website, please consider nominating for the Family Tree Magazine "Site of the Week." Fill out and submit the nomination form Happy Valentines Day!    Take Your Girlie to the Movies    When the show is over And its time to leaveDon't forget to brush the powder From your sleeve... Take your girlie to the movies if you can't make love at home  (Original sheet music at the Indiana University Sheet Music Collections website!  Take Your Girlie to the Movies Sheet Music)

Published Oct 20, 2008 October is Family History Month  Lisa with her prized pumpkin Genealogy Gems Halloween Greetings  Halloween Haunts Podcast by WHRO FM radio:  Stories based on ghostly legends and lore of Hampton Roads, Virginia.  Thanks to my friend Michelle Gabriele-Harrell producer off the Halloween Haunts podcast. In iTunes:Halloween Haunts 2006 Audio Podcast Series and the 2008 series Halloween Haunts Fright Bytes Video Podcast in iTunes  iGoogle UpdateOct. 16, 2008 blog post on my Genealogy Gems News Blog about the NEW iGoogle that was just launched this week in the U.S.    7 part iGoogle Video Series walks you step by step on the computer screen through set up to getting the full potential.  It's just one of the things you get when you become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member.  Sign Up Today Family History ExpoOn November 14 & 15 I'll be at the Family History Expo at the Mesa Conference Center in Mesa AZ.  I'll be there teaching my 2 part class Google: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems, and Iâll have the Genealogy Gems Podcast booth in the Exhibit Hall so I hope if you're in the area you will stop in and say "hi".  For more information or to register. WorldCat:  I also wrote a blog recently called Getting the Most Out of WorldCat and I wanted to mention that there is going to be a Free seminar Oct 28 at 2PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific online sponsored by WorldCat so I'll have a link to that posting so you can read all about it. MAILBOX:   Kerry Steward called in about some comments I made on Genealogy Gems podcast Episode #40.  Here are two articles about Henrietta Pruisner Tesch and Katherine Tesch Rugg's families."Somewhat of a Record" and"Homer Woman Has Given Birth to 15 Children" GEM: Profile America - Oct. 13 Navy Month "Hit hard, hit fast, hit often"  Admiral "Bull" Halsey (above) GEM: Interview with Yvette Arts, Director of Content Partnerships at World Vital Records Strategies for getting the most out of World Vital Records from Yvette Arts: First-time users/browsing: Perform a Basic Search. You'll get the largest search results by just searching by last name. Look over the results to narrow down all the possibilities. Try adding first name next. Some combinations of first and last names are more difficult to find exact matches for than others (e.g., John Smith). But if you have an unusual name like Jared Quackenbush the search will only return a few results. Next, if you know the location enter a full state name in the Place search. There are some results in their databases, such as for Google Books, that may not come up via the geographic.  Don't forget to try alternative spelling for a surname.   If you descide to subscribe, I hope you'll do so here which helps support this free version of the podcast.  Additional Search Tips:  Entering a date is best when you only give a year.  If you already know a lot about an ancestor and now want to know specific information, try the Advanced Search.  Use broad search terms, not an exact year of birth.  Although you may know this information, mistakes may have been made in a document, or a first name may be abbreviated (e.g., Geo* is a good search term for George or J* may bring up a John that is otherwise listed as Jn). Excluding a source from a search because you have exact knowledge about an ancestor could lead to less accurate search results.  Sign Up For Genealogy Gems Premium Members Only Podcast Episodes & Videos GEM: Profile America - Oct 24 is the anniversary of Chips the U.S. War Dog being awared the Distinguished Service Medal       Interview with Mary Ann Whitley who's father Herson Lamont Whitley served with Chips the US War Dog  A Dog Called Chips by Mary Ann Whitley at the U.S. War Dogs Website  GEM:  The MacGenealogist - In today's MacGenealogist Minute with Ben Sayer, Ben's continues his reviews of Genealogy software for the Macintosh computer with a review of iFamily for Leopard.  GEM:  Name That Tune - I need your help.  Several months ago I received a reel to reel tape that was recorded by my husband's Grandfather and Grandmother Cooke.  I'm going to play one song on each episode in the hopes that one of you dear listener's will recognize the tune and email me with the name. Or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021.  Thanks! Support the Show:  With the holidays approaching thereâs a wonderful way for you to do your online shopping while supporting this show.  By accessing websites like Amazon.com through the links on the Genealogy Gems homepage and through the website, Amazon gives The...

Published Dec 23, 2010 NEWS: Save 30% on Genealogy Gems Premium Membership now through 12/27/10!!COUPON CODE:  30NEWYEAR  Sign up or extend your membership today. Lisa's Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE Conference in LondonLisa will be speaking on Sunday Feb. 27, 2011 at noon.Use the Promotional code SOG2425 to purchase discounted tickets. The Mesa Family History Expo, January 21 & 22, Mesa Convention Center The Whittier Area Genealogical SocietyGoogle for Genealogy All Day Seminar, January 29, 2011 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference in Columbus, OH, March 31 - April 2, 2011 Alberta Genealogical Society Conference in Edmonton, Canada, April 16 & 17, 2011 Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree in Burbank, CA, June 10 - 12, 2011featuring a LIVE podcast! Coming Soon! Lisa's brand new book The Genealogist's Google ToolboxStay Tuned for the release date! Book Lisa for your next society seminar or conferenceClick here for a list of available presentations, and Lisa's bioFor more information or to request a booking email genealogygemspodcast@gmail.com Launch of Podcast Android AppThe Genealogy Gems Podcast Companion App for Android is now available in the Android marketplace and at Appbrain iPhone, iPod iTouch app is available at the iTunes store.  Give the App as a gift from the app page in iTunes. Click the down arrow next to the price. The new podcast media player on the show notes page for each episode. Just released: Premium Episode 60Features Rootsmagic and Ancestry answers, and Rethinking Journals with 10 Questions You Need to Answer.   MAILBOX: Lee Van Bergen wrote in asking about the Genealogy Gems Podcast iGoogle Gadget. How to get the updated gadget:Method #1:1. Delete the existing gadget from iGoogle2. Go to www.GenealogyGems.com3. Click the +Google button in the right hand blue column4. On the next page click the blue Add to Google Homepage button5. Now you will have a current gadget for the podcast on your iGoogle page. Method #2:1. Click the podcast icon on the home page of www.GenealogyGems.com2. At the Show Notes page (Podcast blog) copy the url address which is http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com3. Go to your iGoogle page4. Click the Add Stuff link5. On the left isde of that iGoogle Directory page click the Add Feed or Gadget link6. Paste the entire URL address into the box7. Click the ADD button8. You'll instantly have the Genealogy Gems Podcast gadget on your iGoogle page Amber Creix Prat wrote to share a resource:Missouri Digital Heritage Website"Thanks for keeping up your podcast and I can't wait to listen to the next episodes of both the free and premium versions!" Check out Amber's genealogy blog called Tackling Brick Walls One Brick At A Time http://mygenresearch.blogspot.com Research Question:Shelly Johnson wrote in for some advice on how to locate a death record for an ancestor who likely died in the early 20th century in Marylnad. Links and suggestions from LisaCheck to see if there are State Census RecordsAccording to their list state census records aren't available. Turn your attention to state and county death records in Maryland.  FamilySearch Wiki gives a good overview of what might be available.  Maryland Death Records in FamilySearch Wiki Maryland State Archives website Death IndexRecord of Ethel May Murray who died jan. 30, 1908 in Talbot Co., MDMaryland Librairies websiteArchives of Maryland Online at www.aomol.net New BloggerPremium Member Kevin Boyles started a new genealogy blog called Genealogical Masonry - because it's all about brick walls now.  Tell them you heard about Rootsmagic on The Genealogy Gems Podcast! GEM: Interview with Kendall Wilcox, The Generation Project (Image Below: Executive Producer Kendall Wilcos in the control room.) Do your own Generations Project: 1. What is your motivation for doing this?  What is your "why"?2. Laser focus on your motivation3. Populate the tree following the lines that will help you find answers to your why4. Mix the chart with your family and social history5. Walk in your ancestor's shoes6. Share your experience and watch it ripple and impact others. (write, tell, blog, photo essay, etc.) The resources will be on the new blog website.  All future seasons will have an episode devoted to doing your own generations project. APP USERS: Check out the exclusive photo montage video! UPDATE:  BYUTV will be running an all new episode on January 3rd as a sneak peek for viewers. It will be the episode featuring the Denke's (Image below) and their search for the anonymous donor who saved their kids' lives. The remaining episodes for Season 2 will officially air in the Spring. (Image Below: Xander & Carrie Denke watch their journey in studio with The Generations Project...

Published July 4, 2011 In this episode you'll pick up tips for family history writing success from John Paul Godges, the author of Oh, Beautiful, An American Family in the 20th Century.     Jamboree   Genealogy Gems Podcast LIVE! featured Allison Stacy, publisher of Family Tree Magazine and Handwriting Expert Paula Sassi   Click the “Like” button on the Genealogy Gems Facebook Fan page   Genealogy Gems Facebook Fan Heather Wilkinson Rojo’s letter dated May 11, 1887 written by her first cousin 4 times removed John Owen Dominis was featured.  What a fascinating story that turned out to be.  The Live podcast is coming soon!   Read the Family Curator blog where Denise Levenick did a nice write up of the Live Genealogy Gems Podcast.   Genea-musings Blog photos from Jamboree     Colorado Family History Expo Bev wrote me after the Colorado conference to say... “Thank you so much for your help in getting this up and running for me.  I went to all of your classes on Saturday at the Colorado Expo and I learned so much from you and enjoyed your very upbeat and enthusiastic demeanor.  I love your book on the Google Toolbox.  I had no idea that Google had so much to offer.  And you made it so simple to understand for someone who is somewhat knowledgeable about computers like me.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I can't wait to see your next book.”    Ruby Coleman’s review of my book The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox at her Genealogy Lines Blog.  Thanks Ruby!   MidWest Family History Expo In Overland Park Kansas July 29 & 30, 2011 Click here for more info    Northern California Family History Expo San Mateo County Event Center Oct 7 & 8, 2011   Georgia Family History Expo in Duluth GA November 11 & 12, 2011    Family Tree Magazine’s Family Tree University is presenting their first ever Virtual Conference in August 19 – 21, 2011 We’re going to be focused on providing you with  strategies and resources to boost your research—and because the conference is web-based, the good news is that you can participate from anywhere!   Register by July 15 to get the early bird rate Use the promo code:  VCS11 When you click this link and register you are helping support the free Genealogy Gems Podcast - THANK YOU!      New Television Programme: Find My Past on the UK's Yesterday Channel UKTV has signed a deal with Brightsolid, the company that owns Find My Past and Genes Reunited, to launch a new 10-part one-hour series called Find My Past. Each week the show will use the findmypast.co.uk website to focus on a famous moment – such as Dunkirk or the Jack the Ripper attacks – to connect "three seemingly unrelated members of the public."   Generation Maps has a new name Generation Maps becomes Family ChartMasters    The name Family ChartMasters also comes with a new concentrated tagline, Share•Honor•Inspire, expressing how a genealogist can use a genealogy chart to further their research.  Users are encouraged to Share their research, Honor their ancestors, and Inspire their family members with their family’s heritage.    Genealogy Gems named one of the 101 Best Websites     The Genealogy Gems website has been named one of our annual 101 best family history websites in the September 2011 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Check out the full list      MAILBOX:   New listener Barbara from Sydney Australia “I just wanted to thank you for your genealogy gems pod cast.  I discovered it recently and downloaded all the episodes so I can listen to them on my commute to work on the train.  It is the best ½ hour, each way, of my day and this morning I had to drive to work and really missed listening to you!  Only 2 weekends ago I had an email from a cousin in California I knew nothing about, and she was able to give me some clues that meant I was able to find my (I should say our) family in Ireland.   I think that making that connection has been the most fantastic thing about researching my family history so far.  My mum always said we had family in the US, but I never knew who they were.  Now I have a cousin there.  How fantastic! Thanks again for your pod cast, It’s really fun to listen to, and I thought you might like to know how far you have traveled.”   Ancestry Thoughts Carol wrote in to share her thoughts on Ancestry and other genealogists she’s attempted to...

Published August 5, 2010 AUDIO ONLY Genealogy news and variety show. NEWS: Canadian Census Read Shannon Proudfoot's article at the Vancouver Sun online about why genealogists are up in arms about the new restrictions on Canadian census information. National Archives UK Take a listen to the National Archives UK podcast episode Counting The People that explores the creation of the census, with the mass organisation of enumerators, temporary clerks, permanent civil service clerks and registrars, and according to the podcast webpage, it includes fascinating stories that lie behind each census, to help us better understand the records we think we know so well. U.S. census training films online The US censuses are released when they are 72 years old so the 1940 Census is due out in 2012.  Watch short training films for U. S. Census enumerators. Family Tree Magazine Listen to the new July 2010 episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast featuring my interview with David Fryxell who's article Fancy Free features the brand new 101 Best websites for genealogy research which just came out in the September 2010 issue of the magazine. FamilySearch Over 12 million digital images from thousands of microfilm, representing 8 countries, were published online for free viewing this month at FamilySearch's Record Search pilot (FamilySearch.org, click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot) and coming soon to Beta.FamilySearch.org. New Google Images Tip: for faster scrolling through many pages, taking advantage of standard web keyboard shortcuts such as Page Up / Page Down. It's all about getting to the info you need quickly MAILBOX: "I received my copy of "Internet Genealogy" magazine today. One of the articles is called Genealogy Podcasts.... Where to download your favorite shows! I am happy to report that the very first Podcast listed in the article is none other than my favorite "The Genealogy Gems Podcast"! Congratulations Lisa! You're the BEST!!!" Cherie Bonebright Baxter on Facebook Listener Tim McBride thinks that would be a great day for a family reunion. I really enjoy the podcast ... keep up the great work! Lacey comes up with gems too! Family History calendars for Christmas presents. Create a family history Calendar at lulu. Thanks to Listener Belinda Slocumb for bringing a neat film project to our attention. And the Iron Did Swim: A Documentary Will Clifton of Louisiana writes: I must say I have really enjoyed the extremely useful information! I started by downloading your first podcast and have "listening" my way toward the most current. Is there a way to access these Agricultural and/ or Manufacturing Census records online? Non-population Schedules at NARA including Agriculture and Manufacturing Listen to Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast Episode 9 and Episode 10 GEM: Interview with Janice Nickerson Project Genealogist for Who Do You Think You Are? Canada Specialist in early Ontario (Upper Canada) records.

Stay tuned for upcoming Genealogy Gems Webinars:"I have participated in other webinars but your relaxed and friendly style really make it fun!"- Martha Zervoudakis   "Thank you so much. It was wonderful. I could almost see you standing in front of the classroom. Please do more!" - Joan Sanaker     NEWS: FamilySearch New indexing projects announced. Recently Completed Projects: Deutschland, Baden, Achern, Kirchenbucher, 1810 to1869 Part B France, Paris, Registres Protestants, 1612 to 1906 Part C U.S., Indiana, Clay County, Marriages, 1811 to 1959 U.S., Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey 1910 Federal Census    World Vital Records has been announcing the addition of passenger data files to their site: The Italians to America Passenger Data File 1855 to 1900. Germans to America passenger data file 1850 to 1897 Russians to America Passenger Data File 1834 to1897   For our British Listeners: WDYTYA? US series to air in the UK starting April 25.   The  Southern California Genealogy society Jamboree January 11 thru 13, 2010 in Burbank, CA.  And the Early-Bird Discount Deadline is fast approaching.   Registration for the Jamboree Early-Bird Discount ends on Friday, April 30.     MAILBOX: Carol Kendall asked about the Transcription program recommended on the Family History podcast.  The Transcription software was discussed in Family History episode 36 A software program called Transcript 2.3  free download available   Deborah Mullins Vernon asks about adding sources to online Family Trees   Feedback on Google Earth for Genealogy "I had my popcorn while I watched Part 2, 3, 4 of Google Earth videos.  I am learning so much.  Thank you!"  - Susan Miller Hawkins     GEM: Scouting for Ancestors Interview with Mark Tucker   Deborah Mullins Vernon asks for advice on searching for live people, and specifically Girl Scouts. she has a newspaper article about her. In the article is a picture of her with three Senior Girl Scouts. She would like to try to find them or their decendants to offer them a copy.  When it comes to finding living people you can find a lot of information about that in Premium episode 3 which is all about finding living people using private eye techniques.  The archived episode is available through the Genealogy Gems store at Lulu.com   Lisa's article Be a Family History Detective – 10 Tactics to trace eluxive ancestors is the cover story on the newest issue of Family Tree Magazine (July 2010)    Mark Tucker of the ThinkGenealogy blog is not only passionate about scouting, but has been doing his homework to investigate what type of family history information might be gleaned through researching an ancestors scouting history.   And what better time than now to talk about the Boy Scouts as this wonderful organization celebrates it's 100 years of scouting this year.   So let’s listen in and see what Mark Tucker can tell us about scouting in our family history.   If you would like to learn more about scouting:   For Boy Scouts head to the 100 Years of Scouting History website    For the Girl Scouts visits their official site and you can go directly to the Girl Scouts Council Finder page on the site to locate and get in touch with the council where ancestors participated in scouting.    Check out Genealogy blogger Denise Levenick’s blog post On My Honor, we were girl scouts when scouting wasn’t cool  by denise Levenick   If you have any experience with researching your scouting ancestors or find a gem after listening to this episode, please email Lisa.  I know we would all love to hear about!   National Scouting Museum website   The Scoutmaster handbook on Google Books Also Search Boys Life And Scouting Magazine   Google News Try scout searches on EbayFamily History Library search for Girl Scouts: Think Genealogy.com Blog    You can help make this free podcast possible by getting to your favorite shopping website through the links on the Genealogy Gems website.  Thank you!  Download the FREE Genealogy Gems Toolbar

The Genealogy Gems Podcast is Three Years Old This Month!   THANK YOUS Elyses blog post on genealogy podcasts   Renee Huskey wrote in her Free Stuff Friday post about the Genealogy Gems Toolbar     FAMILY SEARCH Recently Completed Projects They will be searchable online at pilot.familysearch.org in the near future.) Argentina, Balvanera. Registros Parroquiales 1833 thru 1934 [Parte A] Canada, British Columbia.  Deaths, 1872 thru 1986 [Part 4] Jamaica.  Civil Births, 1878 thru 1899 [Part A] Norway.  1875 Census [Part 1 U.S., Florida. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Georgia. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Indiana, Clark County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Dubois County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Harrison County. Marriages, 1811 thru1959 U.S., Maryland. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Montana. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Tennessee. County Marriages, 1790 thru 1950 [Part A]   The FamilySearch Family History Library is now making its popular classes available at FamilySearch.org, where anyone anywhere in the world can access them for free at a time that is convenient for them.    FamilySearch is continually adding new online offerings. Classes on how to read English handwritten records are currently in development. All of the classes can be accessed on www.familysearch.org by clicking on Free Online Classes on the home page.     FOOTNOTE Unlike any other historical collection on the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents.  Simply by clicking the Im Related button for a name on the document will identify you as a descendent and also list others that have done the same.  Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents. Finding a record featuring an ancestors name provides not only an emotional experience but also a connection with the past.  On Footnote.com it’s more than just finding a name on a census record.  Interactive tools allow people to enhance the documents by adding their own contributions including:                       Photos                       Stories                       Comments                       Other related documentCheck out the Interactive Census at Footnote - Free for a limited time.   Who Do You Think You Are? Do you belong to a genealogy society?  Perhaps nows a good time to hold some beginning genealogy classes like the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society has done.   Next episode on Friday March 26, 2010 features Matthew Broderick and his family history that crosses paths with the Civil War.     MAILBOX:   Travis wrote in to say he has been inspired to get started in genealogy research:This morning I did a quick search on my iPhone. In the App store and i found your podcast. I listened to about 15 or so episodes. Starting at the beginning. I really enjoy your podcast and cant wait to get caught up and see what other goodys you have in store for me!!   Get the Genealogy Gems iPhone / iTouch App   Comments on  WDYTYA blog post So kudos to both Lisas for what you have done to raise the excitement for genealogy!   Full episodes online on the NBC website    Thanks to my conversation with you several months ago, my search for my mother is only resulting in increasing information…I love you for your enthusiasm and dedication to this work.  Crystal Bell, a fan forever.   Listen to Lisa’s interview with Crystal Bell Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast Episode 44   From Tim Connor.  A Question  Henry Culbertson Wood who was orphaned at a young age.  His Mother died when he was less than a year old.  His father and Mother were never Married and his Father disappeared.  He lived with some people for a time then went to Hillside Mission Indian school in Skiatook, OK.  (Possibly an Orphanage for Indians.)  Henry was born in 10 Jan 1879 in Indian Territory around what is now Checotah, OK and died 13 Aug 1948 in Kellyville, OK.  According to Dawes papers his Mother's name is Martha J Rowland or Rolin, both spelling are in...

Sept 23, 2010 Lisa share her latest research breakthrough with Google Earth, and Susan Kitchens joins her on the show to talk about recording family history interviews.   Good News:  Google Earth for Genealogy Volume II is available for pre-order and officially launches and ships on October 1, 2010. Genealogy Gems Premium Membership features online viewing of the videos from Volume I of the Google Earth for Genealogy series.  New on Premium Members is Lisa's  3 part podcast / video series on Publishing Your Family History with Print on Demand. (available through 12/31/10)   NEWS: The Genealogy Gems Podcast is featured in Elyse Doerflinger's article called Podcasts: Download Your Genealogy! which appears in the September issue of Internet Genealogy magazine. The Chronicling America website at the Library of Congress just announced they have added 380,000+ historic newspaper pages including 3 new states: Louisiana, Montana, and South Carolina. Listen to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.  The next episode will feature Lisa's interview with genealogist and author Lisa Alzo about tracing immigrant ancestors. The Ellis Island Museum is celebrating its 20th year this month. Ancestry is now making more than 1700 first hand immigrant interview recordins available online for free.  See the article in the Genealogy Gems email newsletter.  Sign up for the newsletter today. Disney is adding a bit of history to its TV lineup.  The Marblehead Patch News out of Marblehead, MA article.  The series is going to launch in November 2010 although no specific date has been announced. Sirius Genealogy   MAILBOX: Belinda Slocumb's asks about records for military families. Brats : Our Journey Home  DVD Brats: Our Journey Home Email Lisa with your suggestions for Belinda. RE: Scanners From listener Ermadene Tilly: Sally Jacob's on-line and on phone class "Joy of Organizing Photos. Mentioned: Canon CanoScan 200, (not for slides)Note: not available through Amazon. Grace Dobush the preservation expert at Family Tree Magazine covers scanners in the September 2010 episode of The Family Tree Magazine Podcast. Listener Bruce Horn also chimed in on Scanners: "Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your wonderful podcasts.  I have really found them useful as a beginner in the world of genealogy.  If you only want to scan prints, I would recommend the Canon Lide 100 mainly because it is small and cheap."     Pat Kirkwood wanted Lisa's previous podcasts on Organizing Your Hard Drive, "P.S. Love the podcasts.  I recently discvoered them and Love, Love, Love, listening to them." Family History: Genealogy Made Easy PodcastEpisode 32Episode 33 Family Tree Magazine Video by Lisa on Organizing Your Hard Drive. There are 2 premium videos on the subject as part of Genealogy Gems Premium Membership.   GEM: Recording Relative Interviewswith Susan Kitchens Visit her websiteRecorder recommended by Susan on the show:   Lisa's Upcoming Speaking Engagements: California Family History Expo, Oct 8 - 9, 2010 (Attend the LIVE podcast on Friday night!) Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society Seminar, Oct. 23, 2010 California Genealogical Society Google All the Way Seminar, Oct. 30, 2010

Published July 21, 2010 NEWS:     IAJGS 2010 Breakfast with the Bloggers By Schelly Talalay Dardashti     Film:  Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldbert Visit the film's website.  The Goldbergs came to radio in 1929 and didn’t finish it’s TV run until 1955.                 “Gertrude Berg who created the character Molly Goldberg was shown in polls to be the second most respected woman in America, after Eleanor Roosevelt.”   The Goldbergs at The Museum of Broadcast Communications     Genealogy Bank.com has added millions of family history records. The records included obituaries, birth and marriage announcements and other helpful information from 186 newspapers in 40 states.Genealogy Bank Search     Ancestry.com  On July 14th, they released the new Australian Birth, Marriage and Death collections, which contains 14 million names between 1788 and 1985.  Angela Garner from Ancestry.com.au talks about the details in her recent blog post on the Ancestry.com.au Blog or search the collection directly at http://www.ancestry.com.au/bmd2010.    Ancestry.com has announced the official closing of the acquisition of the Genline.se, the leading Swedish family history website. The specifics of the acquisition are available in the full press announcement released on July 15, 2010. Ancestry recently released a new version of the Ancestry.com Tree-to-Go iPhone application in the iTunes App Store. Check it out at http://www.ancestry.com/iphone.  Also available: The Genealogy Gems Podcast App App users: You will find a pdf article by Lisa and Wallpaper included on the app for this episode.      MAILBOX:   Barry Helfand asked if there is an equivelant to the Bureau of Land Management in Canada for homestead records.   Here's a link to the web page at the Archives Canada about the land patents which includes a link to the Western Land Grants Database   Here's a direct link to the database which includes information for locating land grants for other provinces not included.     GEM: Interview with Genealogy Bogger Craig Manson Visit Craig's Geneablogie Blog    

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Published Sept 22, 2008 Sept 16, 2008 Blog about my trip to FGS.    Sign up for the FREE Genealogy Gems Newsletter I enjoyed hanging out at the Family Tree Magazine booth in the Exhibit Hall with editor Allison Stacy and Managing Editor Diane Haddad.  September 2008 Family Tree Magazine podcast News from the Blogosphere VideoWhile you're at the Genealogy Gems News Channel you might want to click the SUBSCRIBE button which allows you to be notified when new videos are published so you donât have to check periodically.  My article "Hitting the Heirwaves" is now out in the November 2008 issue of Family Tree Magazine.  GEM: Interview with Jim Beidler - Chair of FGS 2008 Conference Jim & Lisa GEM: Profile America - ice cream cone Become a Premium Member Today:Use the Coupon code: SAVE20 to save 20% off annual membership GEM: MacMinutes with Ben Sayer, The MacGenealogist In today's MacGenealogist Minute with Ben Sayer, Ben's reviews Reunion 9, the leading Mac genealogy application. GEM:  Podcaster Favorite Sayings Montage GEM: Census Abbreviations - Census Abbreviations page at the Ancestors Search website.   eMail Lisa

Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.Updated scheduleBecome a Premium Member Premium episode 43 features Lisa Kudrow in part 2 of a behind the scenes question and answer (available for a limited time.)British Records:Chelsea Pensiones' service records 1883 - 1900 are now available at Findmypast.comNational Archives UKQuick Animated GuidesDocument Downloads at the National ArchivesGenealogy Gems Podcast iPhone AppKolbe Genealogy Blog"Now this is what genealogy is all about!"Download the FREE Rootsmagic Essentials at Rootsmagic GEM:  Interview with Susanna deGroot, PLCGSGreat websites for Dutch research:Windmill Genealogy ServicesThe Meertens InstituteCentral Bureau for GenealogyGenliasNational Archief (National Archives)National Library of the NetherlandsMore information on the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference in Toronto, Canada May 14-16, 2010GEM:  Family ChArtistInterview with Janet Hovorka, Owner of Generation MapsSpecial Coupon Code for Genealogy Gems Listeners saves you 20% until April 30, 2010!CODE:    246LLCPOD321

Published Apr 16, 2008 Episode 46  Bogus Websites: To quote their email "The Generations Network, Inc. is encouraging consumers to validate and verify the legitimacy of a website before providing credit card information or paying for services." This is good advice.  You know the rules on the Internet really shouldn't be much different than the rules in our daily lives.  Find out about someone"s character and background before you hang out with them, and get referrals for unknown companies from people you trust.    Family Tree Kids: Diane Haddad on NBC San Diego Family Tree Kids Website Tama Generations Movie Gem:  Leatherheads: I'll have a link to the official website in the show notes as well as a video preview of the  movie.  Leatherheads Website MAILBOX: Pat Dalpiaz's grandfather "Weenie" Flynn was a star quarterback on the St. Bonaventure University (Alleghany NY) football team for 3 years.  He appeared in Ripley's Believe It or Not for his football leadership weighing only 117 pounds and leading the team to impressive victories.  Randy Borkowskiâs website Deanna Bullock wrote in to give a very good reason why you should subscribe to the free Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter.  SUBSCRIBE NOW   GEM: Analyzing Your Ancestors Handwriting Story of how Grandmpa JB and Grandma Paulineâs letters came into my possession:  Episode 39.     Listen to some of the letters in Episode 41.  Paula Sassi, Certified Graphologist.  Email.  Website  www.handwritingconsultants.com VIDEO: Paula Sassi featured on San Diego's Fox 6 News Learn more about Handwriting Analysis at http://www.handwriting.org/ GEM: Genealogy Gems Premium I am VERY excited to announce that we are launching a new service:  Genealogy Gems PREMIUM.  If you enjoy the free podcast episodes that we've made available, your gonna LOVE Genealogy Gems PREMIUM! Premium Members are going to have access to an exciting new area of the website available only to Premium members.  There you'll find Members-only premium podcast episodes.  You won't be able to hear these anywhere else!  It will be everything you love about the episodes you've heard so far, and much more.   BONUS FEATURES: Members Only Message Board Forum.  Gnealogy Gems Crossword puzzles Behind the Scenes with Lisa Complete archive of every Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter! For about the cost of a gallon of gas or a gourmet coffee a month you'll get all of these exclusive podcasts and videos! You won't find them on iTunes.  Paula Sassi certified graphologist has graciously agreed to analyze some lucky premium members ancestor's handwriting.  So once you are a Premium member, you will be entered for a chance to win an analysis of an ancestor's handwriting to be featured on a Premium episode.  And finally, I have a very special offer for newsletter subscribers:  I will be emailing out to all subscribers a coupon code valid through May 31, 2008 that you can use to get 20% off an annual Premium subscription.  If you aren't currently subscribed to the newsletter, just send me an email today with your name, state and how you first heard about the podcast and you will receive the coupon code in an email. So won't you join me, and become a Genealogy Gems premium member today!  I guarantee you're gonna love it, or your money back.  Email Lisa

Published August 24, 2010 NEWS: Genealogy Gems Podcast has been selected for inclusion in the brand new podcast director for the Blackberry launched by Research in Motion known as RIM. Read more about it.   Listener Rick Rissmiller wrote in:"GREAT news about the Blackberry app. Right now I download from i-tunes each week and save on my laptop then connect the blackberry and transfer so I can listen as I do thing around the house. I am a new lsitenere and have downloaded all of your previous podcasts and each week as I sit on my tractor mowing and triming 3 acres I listen to 3+ hours of great information and entertainment from you. Thanks for all the great work." Thanks for the Shout Outs from the following genealogy bloggers: Susan Peterson - Long Lost Relatives  Tonia Kendrick - Tonias Roots    A. C. Ivory - Find My Ancestors    Upcoming Genealogical Events: New RootsTech ConferenceFebruary 10 – 12, 2010Salt Lake City Utah www.rootstech.familysearch.org  Alberta Family Histories Society"New Horizons in Genealogy"Saturday, October 16, 20108:00M - 4:00 PMDeerfoot Inn HotelCalgary, AB, Canada  New England Historic Genealogical Society and Ancestry.comFamily History DaySaturday, October 16, 2010Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center Boston.http://www.familyhistoryday.com/      Lisa’s upcoming appearances:Family History Expo October 8 & 9, 2010  Pleasanton, California www.fhexpos.com    The Hemet San Jacinto Genealogical Society SeminarSaturday, October 23, 2010Classes include Solving Family History Mysteries with Google EarthWhat You Must Know To Save  Your Research From Destruction.  http://www.hsjgs.org/octoberseminar2010.pdf      California Genealogical Society SeminarSaturday Oct. 30, 2010.  This is going to be a Google DayOakland, CA The TV show Who Do You Think You Are? has been renewed for a second season, which it looks like will probably air after the first of the year.  Check out Paula Stuart Warren’s blog post all about it at Paula’s Genealogical Eclectica Blog  New Family Tree Magazine Podcast Episode August 2010 episode You can subscribe to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast for free in iTunes     MAILBOX:  How to Fix Relationship Mistakes in Your Online Family TreeJennifer Hodnett, Product Manager for Ancestry.com "In your Personal Member Tree you may find later that a spouse you previously entered really was married to a different person or that a child really belonged to a different set of parents. You can now easily fix relationship mistakes in your tree by detaching and reattaching individuals in your tree."  First, bring up the profile page for the child you want to detach from the mother.     On that Profile page, click on the brown Edit this person button, located just below the name of the person at the top of the page. On the next screen, there will be 5 tabs at the top.  Click on the Relationships tab, which will be the second one from the right.  This will display the individual's current relationships. Now, to dissolve or break this relationship, find the name of the individual you want to detach from this person and click the Remove link to the far right of their name.  In the case described at the beginning, you’ll want to look for the incorrect mother and click the Remove link next to her name. A pop up will appear that will ask you if you are sure you want to remove this relationship. Assuming you’ve selected the correct person, click the OK button to finish detaching this person from the selected mother.   o   Be reassured that doing this will not remove this person from your tree; it only detaches them. You can still find this person from the List of All People in your tree. 5 .After selecting OK, you’ll return to the Relationships tab for the detached child.  You now want to return to the child’s profile page and you can do this by clicking the Return to [name of person] button at the top left corner of the page. 6.     6. Once you’re back on the profile page, click on the Add Mother link under the name of the father in the “Family Members” module on the page  7.     7. A box will appear that will allow you to add the mother.  In the Add Mother box, at the top of the page, look for the link to “select someone already in your tree” and click it.   8.     8. You will then be directed to a list of all people in your tree.  Find the name of the correct mother and  click the orange Select button next to her...

Published Feb 8, 2011  In this episode Lisa chats with Josh Taylor of NEHGS about genealogy, technology and the future. Tips for Getting the Most from a Conference 1. Sit up front 2. Introduce themselves to the people sitting next to them 3. Attend classes that wouldn’t normally attend.  Try new topics, and let the presenters really lay out the topic and see how it might apply to their own research.    The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox   Genealogy’s Star Blog article:  Live from the Family History Expo in Arizona The Illinois State Genealogical Society Unveiled their new website which features Illinois Resources for Genealogy Researchers   The U.S. National Archives Records Administration new Online Public Access prototype video demo      So try it out at http://www.archives.gov/research/search  send your comments and feedback to search@nara.gov.   video introducing you to NARA’s new search.    NARA’s first mobile app: “Today’s Document.”  http://tiny.cc/TodayDoc1 Tutorial video on how to use the new Today’s Document application:  The Today’s Document is absolutely free and you can get it at the Android marketplace and the Apple iTunes Store.  The Library and Archives Canada recently announced that within the next seven years, they will put most of its services online.  Ancestry.com has decided to disconnect their Expert Connect Service as of March 18, 2011 Jenna Mills wrote in saying that the recent episodes of the Genealogy Gems podcast weren’t showing up on her Genealogy Gems Android App.  If this happens to you it may be because a more current version of the app has been released.  Simply check for the app update on your mobile device, download it and you’ll be up and running again as Jenna did.  Get the Genealogy Gems Android app at the Android Marketplace, or the iPhone app in the iTunes store.     Rootsmagic now offers FREE online webinar classes. Go to www.rootsmagic.ocm/webinars and click on a webinar title from the list for more information or to register. And don’t worry if you missed one or the timing isn’t quite right for your schedule, because you can watch or download past webinars right from their website like: Getting Started with RootsMagic Publishing a Family History with RootsMagic FamilySearch Made Easy with RootsMagic RootsMagic To-Go: Running RootsMagic on a Flash Drive And Sources, Citations and Documentation with RootsMagic – oh that’s one you’re gonna want to watch.      MAILBOX:  Bill Buchanan and Kim Fillmore wrote in about some great genealogy gems they found on Google Books  My Georgia Roots Sheryl’s Skeletons in the Cupboard   Update: The toolbar has been discontinued.   GEM: Interview with Josh Taylor Roots Tech 2011 Sarah Jessica Parker episode of the TV series Who Do You Think You Are?    New Blog Series Check out Lisa’s guests post Tech Tips series on the Genealogy Insider blog    

Published Jan 24, 2011 Lisa's New Book is Here!  The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox Open publication - Free publishing - More google View full screen to flip pages It’s available at my Genealogy Gems store at Lulu for $24.95 for the 81/2” x 11 paperback and I just saw that Lulu is offering 10% on any purchase through the end of January. Get 10% off READ2011 at checkout. Offer expires January 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM EDT   Genealogy Blog:  Geniaus   Lisa's Upcoming Appearances: Family History Expo in Mesa   All day seminar on Google at the Whittier Area Genealogical Society in Southern California RootsTech conference Feb 10-12 in Salt Lake City WDYTYA Live conference to speak on Google Search Strategies   Tips to Avoid Disappearing emails First go to your spam folder and select the emails you want and then click the Not Spam button – it may be called something else in your email, but most services have one.  Create a Contact In your email system for the sender of the email.  So for my newsletter, you would just  add our email as a contact. GEM: Interview with Kory Meyerink 50 Most Popular Genealogy Websites   GEM:  Interview with Chris Bair Image geo-coding

July 4, 2008 EPISODE SHOW NOTES: This special episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast is dedicated to the men and women serving in the U.S. military Patrick Henry's speech performerd by Harry E. Humphrey on Edison Blue Amberol, 1912  The Continental Congress - The You Are There radio show took historic events and dramatized them with "live radio" coverage style.  C1947-1950  The Star Spangled Banner performed by Thomas Chalmers and chorus (including Elizabeth Spencer).  Edison Records, 1915  Washington's Farewell Address performed by Harry E. Humphrey for Edison Blue Amberol  1912  If Washington Should Come To Life performed by Billy Murray on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1906  Thomas Jefferson March performed by United States Marine Band on Edison Standard Record, 1909  Under Freedom's Flag performed by  Edison Military Band on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1908  Fourth Of July Address at Hyde Park, NY by President Roosevelt (4 Jul 1941 My Country 'Tis Of Thee performed by Edison Male Quartette on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1903  Edison recordings courtesy of the University of California, Santa Barbara 

Published June 14, 2008 GEM: Another look at the Handwriting of Our AncestorsPaula Sassi, Certified Graphologist Genealogy Gems Premium Member Melissa Roberge's great grandfatherRobert W Hicks GEM: An Interview with Kathy Lennon Listen to Part One of my exclusive interview with one of America's Sweethearts, and let me tell you, she is a gem!  You know Kathy Lennon from her more than 50 years with the Lennon Sisters, but you may not know that she is also an avid family historian.  The Lennon Sisters WebsiteBest Pals Website Lennon Sister Paper Dolls CONTEST - Premium Members post your stories  in the Forum for a chance to win a pair of Best Pals Dolls!  Who Were Your Best Childhood Pals? Genealogy Gems Premium Members are invited to come share your stories of childhood best pals, your own story or perhaps one about an ancestor, and be entered in our Best Pals contest for a chance to win a beautiful pair of Best Pals dolls, each with their own signed certificate of authenticity, and delivered in a Best Pals Tote Bag.  It's over a $60 value!  You may enter as many stories as you wish.  The winner will be contacted by email on July 31, 2008. Kathy and Janet as children with dolls Best Pals Dolls  Kathy & Janet & The Best Pals The Lennon Sisters upcoming performances:November 1 - December 6, 2008Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters ShowWelk Resort Center, Branson, MO.The Welk Resort at Branson    NEWSLETTER UPDATE:  The free Genealogy Gems Podcast newsletter will soon see a new, colorful email publication.  I'm so happy to finally get the newsletter updated and I hope you enjoy the photos and the much easier to read format.  If you'd like to receive  the free new and improved email newsletter drop me a line with you name, state and how you first heard about the podcast.  Or head to the website. And very soon, you will be able to sign up right on the website without having to send a separate email.  I hope you enjoy this much more visually creative version of the newsletter! EMAIL ME

Published May 15, 2008 The Free Monthly Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 47SHOW NOTES... The University of Wisconsin digital Collection "Great aunt Pollyâ is at the top of page  The University of Wisconsin / The nineteen hundred and eight badger Volume XXII (1908) Book II: classes, pp. 122 Email me  GEM:  Childhood Memories  TVParty WebsiteCaptain Kangaroo... ...and more recently.... Captain Satellite on TVParty.com   The "DOO BEE SONG" came from this album from my childhood collection GEM: Family Tree & MeInterview with Shirlene DymockFamily Tree and Me website GEM: Girding Your Loins with James MowattYou can find The Historyzine Podcast at Jim's website and in iTunes GEM:  Birthday AlarmIdeas for Strengthening Your Family Using Birthday Alarm Enter ancestor birthdays into Birthday Alarm to help you make note of it in your family blog, or family newsletter. Use it as a prompt to send a an email to a list of contacts that you've worked with over the years to research that ancestor. Use the ancestor"s birthday alarm to generate a dinner time conversation about that ancestor on their special day.  Display a photo on the table, tell stories about them, and teach you children about the history of that side of your family.  GEM:  Paula Sassiâs analysis of Lars Johan Larsonâs signatureCongratulations to Genealogy Gems Premium Member Melissa Roberge, the winner is of the handwriting analysis by Paula Sass, Certified Graphologist.  And a special prize has been awarded to Premium Member Diana Larson for her terrific post in the Message Forum. Lars signed his name as the enumerator on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census for Sibley County Minnesota.  GEM:  Premium UpdateHereâs whatâs new in the Genealogy Gems Premium Membership areaâ Premium Episode #1 -  I willl walk you through step by step on how to set up the Google Toolbar and use the features that will speed up your online searches tremendously! Premium Episode #2 - We do an in depth study of the records of the Works Progress Administration - the WPA â with certified genealogist and national speaker Paula Stuart Warren.  And as a special BONUS feature for members, Paulaâs 4 page reference guide on the WPA called The WPA Era: What It Created For Genealogists is available for download in the Premium Episode #2 show notes. Premium Episode #3 - You will get  7 Key Strategies From A Professional Private Investigator that will help you find your living relatives.  Strategies that brought me fantastic results! Sign Up Today for Premium membership.  Now through May 31, 2008 you can take advantage of the 20% discount on the annual subscription price by signing up for the Genealogy Gems Newsletter.  Send an email with your name, state or country and how you first heard about the podcast.    GEM: Special AnnouncementIâm very excited to announce that Iâve signed on as the Producer and Host of the new Family Tree Magazine Podcast.  It will be a free monthly half hour show available at the Family Tree Magazine website.  Episode One is jammed packed with great information and interviews, so stay tuned for the upcoming launch date.  Sign Up for the FREE Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter

Published July 21, 2011 Git yer lasso and git ready for the Genealogy Records Roundup in this episode. Then I’ll show you how to improve your online security, introduce you to family history blogger Becky Jamison, and share my own person story of genealogical serendipity. Records Round Up The Library and Archives Canada has announced the launch of an updated version of its finding aid to locate electoral districts in its federal voters' lists collection from 1935 to 1980. This updated version provides for each of the 892 microfilm reels of the collection, the electoral year, the province, the exact name of the electoral district and the page numbers for each microfilm.  You can find it at http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-911.006-e.html The Library and Archives Canada also recently announced the release of a new version of the online database Lower Canada Land Petitions (1626-1865).    This version includes digitized images of the actual petitions for all individuals listed in the database. Corrections to entries, including suggestions received from users, have also been integrated into this updated version. You can find the database at www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/lower-canada/index-e.html.  FamilySearch has added Free Records for 10 Countries. And their U.S. collection additions include records from Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Collections covering several countries were updated.  Germany and Mexico church records were the two largest collections added.  You’ll also find 25 million new images of historic records for 16 countries including records for Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Wales AND over 8 million civil registration records for the Netherlands.   The 1930 U.S. Census indexing project is also coming to a completion.  They will now start some new U.S. projects that you might want to consider helping out with as a volunteer. They have plans to building a nationwide marriage index. There are several projects already underway, and many new marriage projects are coming. They have started a Civil War era initiative that will include record collections expanding before and after the Civil War, which should come in very handy.  Archives.com.  While they are newcomers to the genealogy records field, they are getting new records out there as well.    Archives.com recently announce that there are 17 million new U.S. vital and military records available on Archives.com! These new birth, death, marriage, and military records make up 30 unique collections. Here is a quick summary of the new records: Military Personnel Records - including personnel records from the Vietnam War and Gulf War eras. They boast nearly 16 million in all, and say that these records cover individuals who served in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.   In the Vital Records category they have added Texas Birth, Death, and Marriage Records - dating anywhere from 1800 to 2011 and cover the following counties: Fort Bend, El Paso, Cooke, Montgomery, Tarrant, Burnet, Hood, Denton, and Kaufman. There are 1.4 million new Texas records in total. They have also added Colorado Marriage and Death Records from Delta County, located in the western part of the state. Over nine thousand new records have been added. South Carolina Marriage Records - a collection of four thousand early South Carolina marriages covers years 1641 to 1799.   Comprehensive listing of all of these newly added records Future U.S. Records: 1940 Census Here in the U.S. we are already talking about records that aren’t due for another year.  Yep, we’re talking the 1940 US Population Census Schedules. It’s still more than 9 months away, but in the time it takes to bring a new descendant into the world the National Archives will be delivering the 1940 US Population Schedules to the public. And there are a couple of guys who have been on the forefront of this event, none other than Steve Morse and Joel Weintraub.  And Joel has been my special guest on a past Premium episode.  Of course we are all chomping at the bit to dig into the 1940 census even though there won’t be an index when it’s first released. However, the guys have put out a press release about what you can do to get ready to search, so let me give you the scoop here: It says: “It will not be name indexed, so it will be necessary to do an address search in order to find families.  Address searching involves knowing the ED (enumeration district) in which the address is located..   The National Archives (NARA)  earlier this year indicated they had plans to make available in 2011 the...

Published May 28, 2011 This week we did a 90 minute presentation of Google Earth for Genealogy for RootsMagic and the response has been fantastic.     I’ve had so many emails from those of you who attended, and I can just read the excitement in your words.   After the Google Search Tips and Tricks webinar Penny wrote: "Loved your last webinar for RootsMagic.  I had the reputation for being pretty sharp with Google searching, but you leave me in the dust."   And Eileen wrote: "Fantastic webinar! I can't wait to try it out!"   And after the Google Earth for Genealogy webinar Valerie wrote in saying : "Great show, learned a lot!!! Cant wait to get started  with Google Earth!!! Ordered your 2 disks right after the webinar!!!"   Mary says "Your Google Earth webinar this evening was golden!  Thank you for giving so much to the genealogy community."   Kim wrote: "GREAT Webinar....learned so much.....I'll never get any rest, tonight! Thanks Lisa!"   Click here to view recordings of the webinars     NEWS: Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 69 features an interview with Richard Gray   Deceased Online.com just added 175,000 Northamptonshire burial and cremation records to their website and they should be available online by early July. The first data release comprises burial records for seven towns in the English East Midlands area of north/northeast Northamptonshire: Broughton, Burton Latimer, Cransley, Desborough, Pytchley, Rothwell and Rushden. In all, there are approximately 24,000 records in the first batch of data, dating back to 1888, the largest of which is Rushden. The data comprises register scans and grave details for all 24,000 burials. Photos of all memorials in Broughton, Cransley and Pytchley cemeteries are also included and there are some photos for memorials in other cemeteries.   The remaining 151,000 records are from Kettering's two cemeteries, London Rd and Rothwell Rd, and the town's Crematorium which serves a large area stretching across much of north Northamptonshire and into the neighbouring west Cambridgeshire and south Leicestershire. These are expected to be added to the Deceased Online database in early July so put it on your calendar to check back on the website then.   FamilySearch just Completee the 1930 Mexico Census and have announced it is Now Available Online for Free! These are part of a total of  59 collections that were updated in this release, comprising 25 million new images and records for 19 U.S. states and 16 countries.  You can search all of these updated collections now for free at http://www.FamilySearch.org .   Updated Genealogy Gems App The Genealogy Gems Podcast app has been updated and is now iPad compatible, in addition to other improvements.   Get the Genealogy Gems iPhone App   Get the Genealogy Gems Android App    The Genealogist’s google Toolbox at Lulu    Google has abandoned their master-plan to archive the world's newspapers   Google announced this month that they have notified their partners in their News Archive project that they would stop accepting, scanning, and indexing microfilm and other archival material from newspapers, and was instead focusing its energies on "newer projects that help the industry, such as Google One Pass, a platform that enables publishers to sell content and subscriptions directly from their own sites."   Thanksfully, Google did say in a press release email that it would continue to support the existing archives it has scanned and indexed. It added, "We do not, however, plan to introduce any further features or functionality to the digitized news product."  So it’s not going away, it’s just not going to grow or be officially supported.   What we don’t know is whether Google will finish indexing the newspapers it has already scanned. I hope so, but many folks out there aren’t very optimistic about it...We may still see this content pop up in other places, and I will keep my eyes and ears open for that and let you know when I know more.  Seems like a GREAT opportunity for sites like Ancestry or Genealogy bank to step in don’t you think?     MAILBOX:   As we approach the memorial day holiday, Brandt from Washington wrote in with a question about Military Records.  He writes: "I recently found this Civil War pension application index record for one of my ancestors, Alexander B. Shute (and he sent me the card which you can see in the show notes). The index references two applications for pensions, one for an invalid, and one for his widow. Do you know how I could go about...