Genealogy Gems - Your Family History Channel

Genealogy and family history research can be done for free. I've got 15 fabulous free websites to get you started. These are essential for everyone serious about saving money while climbing their family tree. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 00:00 Introduction 2:48 #1 FamilySearch (historical records) 5:35 #2 Google Books (Free published materials) 12:40 #3 Ancestry (Free records) 15:10 #4 FindaGrave (Burial Records) 20:36 #5 Family Tree Magazine Worksheets (research) 23:15 #6 US GenWeb (research) 26:21 #7 FamilySearch Wiki (research info) 29:30 #8 Ellis Island Foundation (passenger lists) 36:49 #9 Internet Archive (historical records) 39:13 #10 DeadFred (historic photos) 42:09 #11 Soldiers & Sailors Database (Military records) 44:50 #12 Old Fulton Postcards (photos, cards, newspapers) 47:06 #13 Chronicling America (newspapers) 49:12 #14 BLM GLO Records (land records) 50:25 #15 YouTube (videos, old home movies) ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #familyhistory

Native American genealogy research requires an understanding of the history and records in order to be successful. This Elevenses with Lisa episode 76 features Lisa Louise Cooke's interview with Judy Nimer Muhn, a professional genealogist specializing in Native American genealogy. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) In this video on Native American genealogy you will learn about: - Tribal and personal naming conventions - Tribal-specific resources - How geography impacts research - Native American genealogical records - and more... ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 00:00 Introduction 2:14 Interview begins 2:44 Native America Ancestry 3:29 How many Native American tribes in the U.S. 6:27 Who are the 5 Tribes? 8:13 Naming conventions and variations 12:02 strategies for finding information 18:23 Library of Congress records 25:19 Indian Rolls (records) 26:58 How to begin researching 30:52 Native American DNA 33:18 Terminology and markings in Records 40:56 Native Land Map 43:45 Native Americans in Census Records 47:38 Dawes Rolls and other rolls 51:17 Michigan State University Native American Research Guide ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #nativeamerica #indian

In Elevenses with Lisa episode 75 Lisa Louise Cooke talks with Mike Ashenfelder (formerly with the Library of Congress) about digital preservation for the lay person. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) Get Mike's book on digital preservation: https://amzn.to/2Z0B3gC (Thank you for using our affiliate link and supporting this free show.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Interview with Mike Ashenfelder, formerly with the Library of Congress 10:33 Best practice in digital preservation 11:00 File compression for preservation 15:29 naming photo files 16:26 Metadata 22:59 File Back Up for Preservation 32:00 Virus Protection 36:36 Scanning Resolution for Preservation 39:22 Best file formats 43:01 How to add meta data to files 52:42 Video compression and formats 54:05 should you keep old media types 54:59 bit-depth black and white Resources mentioned in this episode: Backblaze Cloud Backup: https://www.backblaze.com/landing/podcast-lisa.html ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #digitalpreservation #libraryofcongress

In Elevenses with Lisa episode 74 Lisa Louise Cooke answers the question "I inherited the family genealogy - NOW WHAT?!" 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:10 Introduction 02:50 Don’t Take Inherited Genealogy at Face Value 06:13 Assess what you have inherited. 16:46 Take inventory and prepare to track your progress. 20:49 Get a genealogy software program. 25:52 Start processing the inherited genealogical information. 35:01 Cite your sources every step of the way. 37:46 What to do when you can’t keep all the genealogy you inherited. 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #familyhistory #inherited

Visit the show notes page here at Genealogy Gems. This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors: StoryworthGive your relatives a meaningful gift with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to https://storyworth.com/gems You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! MyHeritage From Lisa: “I use MyHeritage for my own genealogy research. It makes all the difference!” Episode Topic: Genealogy at the Internet Archive The Internet Archive is a free website that strives to archive the internet. Within their massive collection you can find a lot of genealogy too! In this episode I'm sharing with you 10 genealogy records that every genealogist needs that can be found at Internet Archive. Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Elevenses with Lisa downloadable show notes PDF Become a member at https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ Sign up for my free newsletter and get the BONUS PDF download! https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ #genealogy #internetarchive

Newspaper obituaries and other types of death notices - where to find them and how to use them. In Elevenses with Lisa episode 73 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ All About Obituaries and How to Find Them: This week in Elevenses with Lisa episode 73 we are talking obituaries and the important role they can play in your genealogy. Obituaries can reveal a lot of really interesting and helpful information about your ancestors! My guest is Shannon Combs-Bennett, the author of the article A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries published in Family Tree Magazine. She's going to share: - The backstory on obituaries (which is vital to understand about any genealogical record) - what they can tell you about your ancestors, - where you can find them both online and offline, - and strategies you can use when they aren't where you expected to find them. IMPORTANT LINKS (Thank you for supporting out channel by using our links): Newspapers (by Ancestry): http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8280217-11504323 GenealogyBank: http://www.genealogybank.com/?kbid=997825&m=68&i=24 NewspaperArchive: https://newspaperarchive.com/subscribe/?plan=19520&utm_source=everflow&utm_medium=affiliate&oid=1&affid=13 FamilySearch Obituaries: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/United_States_Obituaries Chronicling America: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ Shannon's Blog: https://tntfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/ Family Tree Magazine issue featuring Shannon's article: https://www.familytreemagazine.com/product/family-tree-magazine-january-february-2015-download-2/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction 01:28 Type of Death Records Found in Newspapers 04:03 The History of Obituaries 08:48 Obituaries in Small vs. Large Cities 09:39 Where to Find Obituaries in Old Newspapers 10:46 Obituaries at Libraries 11:29 Obituary Indexes 12:29 Obituary Search Strategies 14:54 Obituary Publishing Timeframes 16:46 Where Obituaries are Located in a Newspaper 20:00 Information Found in Obituaries 21:30 About Shannon Combs-Bennett 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #obituaries #newspapers

In Elevenses with Lisa episode 72 Alex Cox of Findmypast joins Lisa Louise Cooke to discuss the exciting new Francis Firth Photographic Collection. Discover the scope of the collection and the best strategies for finding photos that will enrich your family history. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ OUR LINK TO FINDMYPAST: http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=223007&mid=5927&awinaffid=254443&linkid=461885&clickref= ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction (More to come) 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #findmypast #francisfrith

Genealogy organization of data: the genealogy work flow I use. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE - ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction (More to come) 04:07 5 types of genealogy "work stations" 11:18 the role of a cloud-based note taking tool (Evernote) 15:29 what to put in Evernote 17:44 archived items 18:28 what to do with a new active item 20:24 why I don't store everything in Evernote 25:37 what I put in Evernote 29:52 what I put on my hard drive 33:24 archiving processed sources 33"55 what you need to know about Evernote 35:52 how to save an image from Evernote to your computer 37:45 how to find what you archived 40:30 final thoughts 43:27 genealogy workflow Q&A 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, and video tutorials.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvm6LYBUaNE&list=PLO4MJCRLjwXh9lNuXaCtIPMgnIUP0zITb ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive a free bonus PDF. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #FamilyHistory #organization

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 256 with Lisa Louise Cooke September 2021 Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems: https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/09/09/genealogy-gems-episode-256/ This episode is brought to you by our wonderful sponsor: MyHeritage 04:41 How Nathan Dylan Goodwin researches his books 11:07 Golden State Killer Case & what he learned from Barbara Venter 18:40 Nathan's genealogy research 27:239 How he creates his characters 33:11 how to add flair to family history stories Episode Topic: Interview with Nathan Dylan Goodwin, author of The Chester Creek Murders Author Nathan Dylan Goodwin (The Sterling Affair) joins Lisa Louise Cooke for a conversation about writing, DNA, Criminal Cold Cases, and his new book The Chester Creek Murders. Get the Premium Podcast. Become a member: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ Free Genealogy Gems email newsletter and bonus ebook: https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcast Facebook.com/genealogygems Pinterest.com/lisalouisecooke #genealogy #nathandylangoodwin

👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE for this Elevenses with Lisa episode 70 💎 Learn how to use Evernote for Genealogy - step by step. How to get started (free and subscription) using Evernote, and best practices for tagging and notebooks for family history. EVERNOTE FREE & Subscription: https://evernote.GRSM.io/genealogy (Thanks for using our affiliate link & supporting this free video.) ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 70: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member to get all my advanced Evernote tutorials (how to create a research plan in Evernote, staying organized, and more.) https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ Get my Evernote for Genealogy quick reference guide at https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: - How to Use Snagit https://youtu.be/Y7M8pBTDbhk Video featuring Evernote mobile tagging: https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/08/30/episode-69-alice-the-genealogists-parts-3-4-online-productivity/ ⌚ Chapters - Evernote Beginner Tutorial: 00:00 introduction 02:26 What is Evernote 06:05 Benefits of Evernote 10:57 Evernote pricing plans and free 12:46 Getting Started 14:47 Evernote software and Home 16:21 how to customize Home background 19:50 how to create a new note 21:59 note info in new version 24:15 types of notes 25:41 Evernote organization - tagging 33:34 Tasks 36:31 where is Evernote trash 36:52 genealogy organization in Evernote - notebooks 40:49 customize Home widgets 42:19 changing the layout 43:40 searching Evernote and OCR 47:57 Using Snagit with Evernote 49:47 webclipper 53:42 Resources ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa 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/ #evernote #genealogy #familyhistory

👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE DETAIL. ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) 💎 Part 3 & 4 of How Alice the Genealogist Avoids Rabbit Holes. Focus on creating a more productive environment on mobile and desktop for genealogy success. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction (More to come) 04:26 Mobile genealogy 06:53 tagging in Evernote on phone 13:36 how to create a bookmark app on your phone 22:32 create a new tag in Evernote on mobile 25:54 how to reopen a browser tab 26:58 one tab bowser extension 29:23 snooze email in Gmail 34:22 Google MyActivity breadcrumb trail 36:43 how to turn off MyActivity 37:39 Google search results preview app 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) ▶ 👀 WATCH PART 1 & 2 Episode 68 Part 3 & 4 of How Alice the Genealogist Avoids Rabbit Holes. Focus on https://youtu.be/3y1JkCoCpyU ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #FamilyHistory #organization

PARTS 1 & 2 Live Premiere August 26, 2021 11:00 am CT 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get all the details on this video ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) 💎 In part 1 we'll cover what makes us vulnerable to getting distracted, and how a genealogy research plan can help keep you on track as you climb your family tree. In part 2 I'll show you how to deal with BSOs (bright shiny objects) that can distract you from your genealogy goals. SNAGIT: Episode 61 (Beginner) https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/06/21/how-to-use-snagit-for-genealogy/ Episode 67 (Advanced) https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/08/10/snagit-part-2/ SAVE 15%! Use coupon code: GENEALOGY15 to save 15% on Snagit. Thank you for using my affiliate link: https://techsmith.z6rjha.net/c/25465/1096255/5161 ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 vulnerability to rabbit holes 7:00 how to write a genealogy research question 12:47 genealogy research plan map 21:51 Bright shiny objects (BSOs) 22:44 BSO Test 24:10 How to deal with BSOs 26:26 cloud notetaking 28:54 best notetaking services 30:02 Using Evernote for genealogy research and organization 38:44 Snagit for screen clipping 39:15 schedule time to follow up 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #FamilyHistory

♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction 04:15 the purpose of the National Archives 07:09 How much is digitized at the National Archives 07:56 genealogy records at the National Archives 13:51 genealogy records the National Archives does not have 15:24 creating a research plan 20:00 search operators and filtering in the catalog 34:24 searching by topic 37:57 how to download the record as a PDF ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: Internet Archive: 10 Amazing Genealogy Finds You Need! Elevenses with Lisa Playlist: https://youtu.be/_wIjmUTZPrA 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #NationalArchives #NARA

👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE for this episode 66 💎Would you like to be able to find your ancestor's property on a map today? In Elevenses with Lisa episode 67 I'm going to show you how. We're going to take U.S. government survey legal land descriptions found in sources such as Federal Land Patents and quickly and easily plot the boundaries in Google Earth Pro. I'll also show you an easy way to do it for property in Canada too. ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 67: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) 🛒 📘Get the book: The Genealogist's Google Toolbox by Lisa Louise Cooke exclusively available at https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ Download Google Earth Pro software (free) https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#download-pro ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: - How to Use Google Lens https://youtu.be/QsAP6_piRq8 ⌚ Chapters: 00:00 introduction 01:23 Downloading Google Earth 4:52 how to find your version of Google Earth 08:45 why you should use Google Earth to plot land 10:35 Using Earthpoint 18:40 filing and saving your map 20:07 earthpoint KML file orange box 21:23 earthpoing KML file pink box 22:10 Aliquots 23:56 create a polygon in Google Earth 36:15 how to rename a Google Earth polygon 38:09 how to edit a Google Earth polygon 39:49 how to find the current address of an old address 47:55 plot a Canadian land description in Google Earth ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa 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/ #snagit #screenclipping #genealogy

Live show 8/12/21 11am CT - Part on using Snagit screen clipping for genealogy SAVE 15%! Use coupon code: GENE15 (use link below) 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE for this episode 66 💎Even if you don't use Snagit, or if you're a newbie or still deciding whether you want to use it, this video will give you tangible examples of what it can do for you. If you are already using Snagit, this session will definitely take your skills to the next level. SAVE 15%! Use coupon code: GENE15 to save 15% on Snagit. Thank you for using my affiliate link: https://techsmith.z6rjha.net/c/25465/1096255/5161 Don't worry if it initially shows as Euros in the cart. When you enter your address including country, it will convert the currency appropriately. (We will be compensated at no additional cost to you, which makes the free Elevenses with Lisa show and notes possible.) ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 66: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ▶ 👀 WATCH NEXT: - (Beginner video part 1) How to Use Snagit for Genealogy https://youtu.be/Y7M8pBTDbhk ⌚ Chapters: Available after the live show. 00:00 Introduction to Snagit 03:13 Discount code 06:46 Problem-solving with Snagit 09:37 how to annotate 10:27 How to Undo in Snagit 10:36 Using the highlighter 11:18 Create a shape - format a shape 13:00 How to create Styles in Snagit 14:47 Creating Favorites 22:52 combining images in Snagit - use templates 29:53 editing annotations 33:47 How to select items 40:30 Capturing and cleaning up images 44:54 How to get your mouse pointer / curser back in Snagit 46:38 How to erase 48:41 Grab Text OCR Translation 49:25 Send from Snagit to Evernote 49:45 Share Destinations 50:15 Creating Preset 51:37 older versions 52:16 Printing 52:51 Saving Photos 54:17 Keeping Snagit up to date 55:06 how many computers - license 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ✏SIGN UP for our newsletter & receive my free genealogy search cheat sheet. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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/ #snagit #screenclipping #genealogy

👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE for this episode 64 💎In this week's live: Join me as we explore our homes for family history and see if we can't unlock some mysteries. We'll also look at some fun and creative ways to incorporate family history into our homes! ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 65: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ⌚ Chapters: Available after the live show. 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Heirlooms your kids don't want 08:36 Mosaic tile stepping stone 17:15 what to do with vintage kitchen untensils 27:33 Name that tune - vintage Thorens Music Box song 39:26 vintage family history tablecloth 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ▶ 👀 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. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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/ #genealogygems #familyhistory #genealogy

👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE for this episode 64 💎In this week's live session on YouTube I'm going to share with you search strategies that every genealogist should be using when searching for records at FamilySearch.org, the popular free genealogy website. ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 64: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ⌚ Chapters: Available after the live show. 01:54 Introduction 04:46 How to search for records at FamilySearch 10:05 Searching for alternate name variations at FamilySearch 14:45 FamilySearch wild cards for searching 19:43 Cluster Research 24:29 How to create a FamliySearch research log with Snagit 29:57 Surname Search strategies 32:07 Searching Life Events 42:11 Searching for Places 43:54 Searching by Year 45:06 Advanced Search Strategies 48:37 Marriage Records 49:23 Best Practices for searching at FamilySearch Watch Episode 61 on using Snagit for genealogy: https://youtu.be/Y7M8pBTDbhk 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ▶ 👀 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. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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/ #familysearch #familyhistory #genealogy

SAVE 50% on MyHeritage thru 7/27/21 with my link on the show notes page at https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/07/20/myheritage-10-best-features/ 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get book link and episode details. 💎In this week's live session on YouTube I'm going to share with you 10 of the best features of the genealogy website MyHeritage. If you don't currently use MyHeritage this is your chance to see what it can do for you. If you do use it, let me introduce you to some of the GEMS you should be using. ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 63: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ⌚ Chapters: 02:15 Instant Discoveries at MyHeritage 10:21 MyHeritage Famiy Tree Consistency Checker 16:39 U.S. Yearbooks at MyHeritage 24:40 U.S. City Directories at MyHeritage 32:36 MyHeritage Family Statistics 35:44 MyHeritage PedigreeMap 41:50 MyHeritage Relationship Report 45:10 Theory of Relativity MyHeritage 48:26 MyHeritage Photo Enhance Colorize Photo Animation 53:26 Myheritage DNA Privacy 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ▶ 👀 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. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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/ #MYHERITAGE #myheritagedna #genealogy

(AUDIO ONLY) Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 254 with Lisa Louise Cooke Visit the show notes page here at Genealogy Gems.: https://lisalouisecooke.com/2020/09/04/google-photos-beginners/ Today’s Topic: Google Photos for Beginners Have you thought about using Google Photos but just weren’t sure how it worked or where to start? This episode will answer your questions and give you the confidence to use it effectively. In this introductory tour to Google Photos we will answer the questions: What is Google Photos? Is Google Photos private? What features do I get with Google Photos? How does Google Photos storage work? (Is Google Photos free?) How do I start using Google Photos? How do I upload my photos and videos? How to search and retrieve photos and videos in Google Photos How would Google Photos benefit genealogists, archivists and others? Video and Show NotesThis topic comes from my YouTube video series Elevenses with Lisa episode 23. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books: The Genealogist's Google Toolbox by Lisa Louise Cooke.) ▶ 👀 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #FamilyHistory #googlephotos

Answers to DNA questions from Crista Cowan of Ancestry.com. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get all the details on this video ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) 💎 In this week's episode 62 of Elevenses with Lisa you'll get answers to the most commonly asked questions about DNA from Crista Cowan of Ancestry® / AncestryDNA®. Crista and I will discuss: ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction 01:15 What Have My DNA Ethnicity Results Changed? 02:20 Understanding DNA Reference Panels 04:17 Two Reasons Why DNA Ethnicity Results Change 05:41 Why Do My DNA Results Now Say I’m From Scotland? 06:43 How to Get More from AncestryDNA 07:51 What are Ancestry Genetic Communities? 10:45 My AncestryDNA match doesn’t have an online family tree! 13:51 What You Can Do for Free at AncestryDNA 14:42 Ancestry Website Interface Updates 17:26 How Accurate are Ancestry’s DNA Tests? 19:00 The Most Popular DNA Question 20:51 Native American DNA at Ancestry 22:05 How Many Generations Back Can DNA Go? 23:35 Which DNA Matches Should I Work On? 24:39 How to approach a DNA match - what to say 27:49 What’s Coming to AncestryDNA in the Future 30:11 How to Contact AncestryDNA ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ▶ 👀 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #Ancestrydna #DNA

Learn how to use Snagit screen capture tool. SAVE 15%! Use coupon code: GENEALOGY15 (link below) 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get book link and episode details. 💎In this Elevenses with Lisa Episode 61 you will learn: - What Snagit does (Snagit for beginners) - How to screen clip using Snagit - Amazing advanced new features you didn't know Snagit had and how to use them. - How to do scrolling and panoramic screen clipping (perfect for family trees, historic maps, long web pages and so much more.) - How I specifically use it for my genealogy research. SAVE 15%! Use coupon code: GENE15 to save 15% on Snagit. Thank you for using my link: https://techsmith.z6rjha.net/c/25465/1096255/5161 Don't worry if it initially shows as Euros in the cart. When you enter your address including country, it will convert the currency appropriately. (We will be compensated at no additional cost to you, which makes the free Elevenses with Lisa show and notes possible.) ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 61: https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/06/21/how-to-use-snagit-for-genealogy/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ⌚ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 07:45 What is Snagit and what it can do 13:15 Screen clipping 17:23 How to Panoramic screen clip with Snagit 24:42 Combining clippings with Snagit 29:07 Editing and highlighting with Snagit 33:36 how to grab text with Snagit - OCR text 36:12 Can't copy text in a window. How to OCR window with Snagit 41:01 how to create a timeline with Snagit template 42:04 how to save Snagit clipping to another program 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ▶ 👀 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. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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/ #snagit #screencapture #genealogy

Source citation for genealogy simplified! 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get all the details on this video. ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) 💎 My guest today is going to make the case why source citation is a vital part of great genealogy research, the most important things to keep in mind, and resources to help get the job done right. Gail Shaffer Blankenau is a history and genealogy research expert, author, and speaker specializing in German genealogy, reading old German script, in Midwestern and Nebraska roots, land records, as well as lineage research. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction 01:31 The Pain of Citing Sources for Genealogy 05:00 Noel Coward Quote About Footnotes 05:35 Anthony Grafton Quote about Source Citations 06:32 Definition of a Source Citation 07:08 Resources (Books) for Genealogy Source Citations 07:42 Preparing for Citing Sources 13:36 Robert Charles Anderson Lineage Article 17:19 Use Prestigious Genealogy Journals as Sources 19:00 An Example of a Bad Genealogy Source Citation 27:49 How to Create Good Genealogy Source Citations - Elements of a Good Source Citation 30:00 Genealogy Software Source Citations & Style Guides 39:22 How to Cite Enhanced Images 46:52 Citing Sources of Sources 48:21 Discussing Discrepancies in Source Citations 48:52 Most Commonly Used Source Citations 51:45 The Right Way to Do Genealogy Source Citations 53:15 Access Dates in Genealogy Source Citations 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #sourcecitations #chicagostyle

(AUDIO ONLY PODCAST) Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 253 with Lisa Louise Cooke on how to to do early New England genealogy. This episode is brought to you by: Storyworth. Give your dad the most meaningful gift this Father’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to https://storyworth.com/gems You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! In this episode: In this episode we head back to 17th century New England with Lindsay Fulton of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. She's going to share the best resources for finding your early American ancestors. Lindsay Fulton is with American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society where leads the Research and Library Services team as Vice President. She is a frequent contributor to the NEHGS blog and was featured in the Emmy-Winning Program: Finding your Roots: The Seedlings, a web series inspired by the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots.” Video and Show Notes This topic comes from my YouTube video series Elevenses with Lisa episode 33. You can find all the free Elevenses with Lisa videos and show notes at https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses. Genealogy Gems Premium Members have exclusive access to the downloadable show notes "cheat sheet" handout. ♥ 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ 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 #americanancestors #newengland

Discover Cemetery stories about your ancestors with Lisa Louise Cooke. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get all the details on this video In Elevenses with Lisa episode 59 this week, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist) joins me to discuss: - How to prepare for a successful cemetery research trip - The meaning behind symbols found on tombstones - The most surprising things she has discovered at cemeteries ✔ SHOW NOTES: https://lisalouisecooke.com/elevenses/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: 0:00 Introduction (More to come) 05:36 use a digital camera over your phone 6:23 cemetery bag tools 07:70 Light ring for lighting up tombstones 07:58 making an appointment 11:40 cemetery story 13:43 allow extra time for your visit 15:52 navigating the cemetery 20:00 what to do if you can't find your relative 22:43 cemetery serendipity story 23:33 tombstone symbols 30:16 Jane Todd Crawford 34:28 Unusual Cemeteries 41:26 local historical society volunteering 42:55 Cemetery Field Guide 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment thank you! – Lisa ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 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. https://lisalouisecooke.com/newsletter-form/ Join the Genealogy Gems 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 #FamilyHistory #Cemeteries

I'll show you how to find family history on YouTube. 👇🖱 Click SHOW MORE to get book link and episode details. 💎Elevenses with Lisa Episode 58: Pieces of your family history are on video on YouTube! In this episode I'll show you how to find family history videos using YouTube. Here's what you're going to learn: - why you can almost be sure that there are videos on YouTube pertaining to your family's history - the best strategies for finding videos about your family history - 7 things to do when you find a video about some part of your family history HOW TO FIND SHOW NOTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSuIicqux0M ✔ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 56: https://lisalouisecooke.com/2021/04/27/1890-census-substitute-records-guide/ (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) ⌚ Jump to Video Sections: Coming Soon! (00:00) Introduction 01:53 Case study example - dog sled postal carriers 04:23 why there's a good chance of finding a family history video on YouTube 07:29 Step 1 - how to find family history videos 10:31 Case study example - searching for an ancestor's name 21:13 7 things to do when you find a family history related video to find more 33:23 More ways to search for family history videos 44:55 posting family history home movies on youtube to make connections 👍 & 💬 SUPPORT: Please give this free video a thumbs up, & comment below. Thank you! – Lisa ▶ 👀 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. ♥ Become a Premium Member here: https://lisalouisecooke.com/premium-membership/ ⭐Get your official Elevenses with Lisa mug: https://genealogy-gems.myteespring.co/?_ga=GA1.2.1090603222.1607097375 🛒 Shop my store: https://www.shopgenealogygems.com/ (Books, video tutorials and cheat sheets.) 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 #youtube #familyhistory