Family History for Kids: 3 Ways to Interest Young People in Genealogy
Lisa Louise Cooke's daughter Lacey Cooke shares tips on family history for kids: how to share it with them successfully. (Ignore the eye-rolling!) At RootsTech 2016, Lisa Louise Cooke took a few moments to chat with her daughter, Lacey Cooke, a recent addition to the...
We Dig These Gems! New Genealogy Records Online
Here's our weekly roundup of new genealogy records online. This week: Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Wales and U.S. passport and homestead records. AUSTRALIA - QUEENSLAND. Ancestry.com has added several indexes for Queensland,...
3 Reasons to Test Your DNA for Genealogy
Why test your DNA for genealogy without even having a specific research question in mind? Here are 3 reasons. My youngest child, Eleanor, is nearly 8, so it was fun to have a 2 year old over the other day. She loved following Eleanor around, and Eleanor was equally...
How to Search for Your Ancestors’ Other Children or Spouses: Genealogy Research Strategy
The records we find don't always mention every child or spouse of an ancestor. Use this genealogy research strategy to find "missing relatives." In the recent Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast episode 133, I had the opportunity to chat with the wonderful Peggy Lauritzen,...
Got Old Northwest Territory Ancestors?
Those whose ancestors lived in the Old Northwest Territory of the U.S. are eligible to join a new lineage society. The Ohio Genealogical Society, one of the largest state societies in the country, recently began accepting applicants for its new lineage...
5 Dutch Genealogy Tips: Family History in the Netherlands
A Dutch genealogy researcher writes in with tips and encouragement for finding your family history in The Netherlands. Niek in Arnhem, The Netherlands recently wrote in with 5 excellent and enthusiastic tips for exploring your Dutch family history. Here's what he had...
We Dig These Gems! New Genealogy Records Online
Here's our weekly roundup of new genealogy records online. Do you see anything you should be searching for your ancestors? Featured: U.S. - SOUTH DAKOTA CENSUS. The 1945 South Dakota state census collection at Ancestry.com has been updated. According to a...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 133 Is Now Available
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 133 has been published. Its celebration of women and families includes interview with Peggy Lauritzen, AG and Tara Austen Weaver, author of Orchard House. The newest Genealogy Gems Premium podcast episode, #133, has been...
Finally, a comprehensive way to learn how to research your Irish Genealogy
This multimedia kit is a comprehensive and exciting way to learn to trace your Irish genealogy. Priced at just for EVERYTHING, you save nearly 0 on retail for a limited time, it's a lucky deal, if I ever saw one! Tracing your Irish roots takes a bit of luck and a lot...
When to Do an mtDNA Test for Genealogy
Should you be doing an mtDNA test for genealogy? Should you have a female relative tested? Here are 3 scenarios in which you should. DNA testing is becoming more and more integrated into our traditional genealogical research. Over 1.5 million people have completed...
Evernote for Genealogy Tip: Create Your Own Genealogy Library
Here's an innovative way to use Evernote for genealogy: create your own genealogy library for easy on-the-go reference. Have you ever come face to face with a riveting book at a genealogy conference or bookstore and wondered, “Gosh, do I already have this at home?”...
RootsMagic 7 Update Can Now Import Family Tree Maker Files Directly
Family Tree Maker users can now directly import their trees into an update of RootsMagic 7. RootsMagic family history software just announced the release of RootsMagic 7.1.0.1. This new version that allows users to directly import any Family Tree Maker file. According...
We Dig These Gems! New Genealogy Records Online
Here's our weekly roundup of interesting and new genealogy records online for Brazil, Denmark, England, Ireland and the U.S. BRAZIL CIVIL REGISTRATIONS. Over 200,000 indexed records have been added to a free collection of Pernambuco, Brazil civil registrations...
Lisa Louise Cooke coming to Topeka Genealogical Society
The Topeka Genealogical Society welcomes Lisa Louise Cooke to its annual conference on Sat, April 16, 2016. Early-bird registration ends soon, so register now! Lisa Louise Cooke will give a full day of lectures at the 44th annual conference of the Topeka Genealogical...
WDYTYA 2016: TLC Premiere is April 3
Time for 2016! The two-time Emmy nominated series Who Do You Think You Are? returns to TLC on April 3. Six new stars, and six new ancestral stories. A male witch hunt. Amish ancestors. Desperate emigration. Bloody battles. Travel to Portugal, Sweden and Ellis Island....
Free Beginner Genealogy Podcast Series (Also Great for Do-Overs!)
A free podcast series for beginner genealogy, The Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series offers step-by-step how-to instruction and inspiration. Are you just getting started in family history? Or are you ready for a genealogy "do-over" with a more...
Lisa Louise Cooke Coming to Oregon: Bend Genealogical Society Spring Seminar
Lisa Louise Cooke will be presenting the all-day 2016 Spring Seminar for the Bend Genealogical Society in Oregon on Saturday, April 23. Beautiful Bend, Oregon is not only a sought-after vacation destination, but a hub for enthusiastic genealogists. Join Lisa Louise...
Best Genealogy Apps Under the Big Top
Choosing genealogy apps can be like watching a three-ring circus, but not when you let me, your ringmaster, direct you to the best genealogy tools for your mobile device. In my brand new article Under the Big Top featured in the March / April 2016 issue of Family Tree...
