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  • Episode 288 How to Find Maiden Names

    Episode 288 How to Find Maiden Names
    Oct 22 2024

    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Finding the maiden names of your ancestors can be challenging, but with the right research strategies they can be found. Author Shelley Bishop joins me in this episode to discuss 12 strategies for finding elusive maiden names of female ancestors. Then I'll cover additional resources to help you track down the records.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 287 Food and Family History

    Episode 287 Food and Family History
    Sep 24 2024
    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Food has always been at the center of family life, so if you want to know more about your family’s history, a logical and tasty place to start is with your family’s culinary heritage. The food they ate and the recipes they cooked can actually tell you a lot about them, and my guests today can help you uncover those stories. Ashley Covelli is the food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor behind the website Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen. Lisa Lisson is the genealogy researcher behind the Are You My Cousin? YouTube channel. Together they produce and host Passing the Plate, a podcast that explores the intersection of family history, cultural heritage, and culinary traditions. Are You My Cousin? YouTube channel Free Are You My Cousin? email newsletter Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen free newsletter Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the show notes page for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member.) Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handoutsThe Genealogy Gems Premium PodcastDownloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors for this episode: Archives Archives makes research quick and easy with an intuitive approach to genealogy. Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems MyHeritageDNA Order your MyHeritage DNA Kit today. Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don’t miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. Get the app here. Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what’s available with your Premium eLearning Membership. Sign up today here. Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcastFacebook.com/genealogygemsPinterest.com/lisalouisecookeYouTube.com/GenealogyGems
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    37 mins
  • Episode 286 Original Records and Website Search Strategies

    Episode 286 Original Records and Website Search Strategies
    Aug 20 2024
    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: When you find family history information online it's important to make every effort to find the original genealogy record. There are 5 reasons to find original records. I’ll explain what they are, and what to look for so that you get the most information possible for your family tree. Then I'll help you get the most out of those genealogy websites that you pay for. Avoid randomly searching in hopes of finding something about our family. Instead, follow these steps that will lead to finding more records about your ancestors, faster! These topics are also available in video form on the show notes page on our website. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the show notes page for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member.) Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handoutsThe Genealogy Gems Premium PodcastDownloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors for this episode: Related Faces - 20% off discount through 2024 Related Faces is offering Genealogy Gems listeners a special discount of 20% off your first subscription. Use coupon code: RFNQBAJ178 (case sensitive). This discount is good through the end of 2024. Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems Click here to start finding your family history at MyHeritage Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don’t miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. Get the app here. Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what’s available with your Premium eLearning Membership. Sign up today here. Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcastFacebook.com/genealogygemsPinterest.com/lisalouisecookeYouTube.com/GenealogyGems
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    35 mins
  • Episode 285 - Cemetery research, tombstones and stories

    Episode 285 - Cemetery research, tombstones and stories
    Jul 11 2024

    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Cemeteries have some of the most intriguing stories to tell us about our ancestors. In this episode, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist), author of the book The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide joins me to discuss:

    • How to prepare for a successful cemetery research trip
    • The meaning behind tombstone symbols
    • The most surprising things she has discovered at cemeteries

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    51 mins
  • Episode 284 - 5 Steps to Finding Marriage Records

    Episode 284 - 5 Steps to Finding Marriage Records
    Jun 21 2024

    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Learn the 5 steps to successfully finding marriage records for genealogy research.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 283 - Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and Genealogy

    Episode 283 - Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and Genealogy
    May 23 2024

    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Do you have a revolutionary war ancestor? Have you thought about joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)? I’ve invited Barbara Jurs of the DAR to explain the process. In this video, you’ll learn the answers to the questions:

    • What is the DAR?
    • What do I need to do first?
    • How much genealogical proof do I need?
    • How do I apply for the DAR?
    • How do I find local DAR chapters near me?

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    35 mins
  • Episode 282 - Newspapers and Obituaries for Genealogy

    Episode 282 - Newspapers and Obituaries for Genealogy
    Apr 20 2024
    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In our first segment, Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com discuss how to use newspapers to fill in the missing stories in your ancestors’ lives. Jenny shares strategic tips on finding unique information many researchers miss. In the second segment of this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett, the author of the article A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries published in Family Tree Magazine, covers everything you need to know about obituaries including: the important backstory on obituaries,what obituaries can tell you about your ancestors,where you can find obituaries, both online and offline,and strategies you can use when obituaries aren’t where you expected to find them. These interviews are also available in video form on the show notes page. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you’ll be able to download those show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in the Resources section at the bottom of the page. Visit the show notes page for this episode. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Log into your Premium membership and download the ad-free Show Notes handout that complements this episode: Reconstructing Ancestors’ Lives with Newspapers with Jenny Ashcraft Newspaper Obituaries for Genealogy with Shannon Combs Bennett Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handoutsThe Genealogy Gems Premium PodcastElevenses with Lisa downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors: Get your MyHeritage free trial today. Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don’t miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. Get the app here. Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what’s available with your Premium eLearning Membership. Sign up today here. Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcastFacebook.com/genealogygemsPinterest.com/lisalouisecookeYouTube.com/GenealogyGems
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    46 mins
  • Episode 281 - Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred

    Episode 281 - Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred
    Mar 13 2024
    AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Discover more than 100,000 old family photos on Dead Fred. Founder Joe Bott explains how to find photos of your relatives on this free website, as well as how to post your unidentified photos. Who knows, someone else may spot your photo and have the answers. This interview is also available in video form on the show notes page. And if you’re a Genealogy Gems Premium Member, you’ll be able to download those show notes as a PDF cheat sheet in the Resources section at the bottom of the page. Visit the show notes page for this episode. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Log into your Premium membership and download the ad-free Show Notes handout that complements this episode: Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handoutsThe Genealogy Gems Premium PodcastElevenses with Lisa downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors: Get your MyHeritage DNA Test Kit Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems Archives.com Archives is an invaluable resource if you want to make your family history research simple and affordable. Visit Archives.com and let your family history journey begin. Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don’t miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. Get the app here. Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what’s available with your Premium eLearning Membership. Sign up today here. Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcastFacebook.com/genealogygemsPinterest.com/lisalouisecookeYouTube.com/GenealogyGems
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    28 mins