Twins Reunited 78 Years After Separation at Birth
Two women born from the same womb lived their lives entirely separately--until recently, when these long-lost twins reunited. TheBlaze.com reported on and followed up with a BBC video of the happy reunion. The article says the women set a world record for the...
Family History Episode 38 – How to Start a Genealogy Blog, Part 1
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished July 1, 2014 [display_podcast] Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to brush up or learn...
One of the Easiest or Most Complicated Genealogies in the World?
Small, isolated populations should mean it's easy to do their genealogy, right? Well, I wonder. I came across this Wikipedia article on Tristan da Cunha, described as "the most remote inhabited island in the world, lying 1,750 miles from the nearest landfall in South...
FGI 2015: Forensic Genealogy Conference in Dallas, Texas
The fourth annual Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI) will be held March 26-28, 2015, at the Wyndham Love Field Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Two concurrent, 20-hour courses will debut: “Forensic Genealogy Master Practicum” and “Advanced Genetic Genealogy and...
APG Young Professional Scholarship: Now Taking Applicants
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is now accepting applications for the APG Young Professional Scholarship. The scholarship goes to a student and/or young professional who aspires to a professional career in genealogy. The scholarship includes a...
Alternatives to MyFamily.com: What Can You Replace it With?
I recently heard from Renee in St. Louis with this dismayed question: "I'm assuming you've heard that MyFamily.com is shutting down. I administer 5 sites there and am desperately trying to figure out what I'm going to do with all that data ... I've got to get it...
240K New Pages Now Online at the British Newspaper Archive
Here's a headline-worthy announcement! In the past month, 240,000 extra pages from 1790-1954 were made searchable at the British Newspaper Archive. You’ll now find editions of London’s Penny Illustrated Paper, the Dundee, Perth and Forfar People’s Journal and...
Findmypast + Origins.net = More British and Irish Records!
Findmypast.co.uk announced recently that it has bought Origins.net, an early pioneer of online records. "Origins.net specializes in unusual and often hard to find British and Irish records," says a Findmypast press release. "Its many early records include rare...
RootsTech 2015 and FGS 2015: Hotels Now Taking Reservations
Four hotels are now accepting reservations for attendees of RootsTech 2015 and FGS 2015, which will be held jointly on February 11–14, 2015 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Salt Lake Plaza Hotel,...
FGS 2014: Early-Bird Registration Deadline Approaching
Discounted early-bird registration for FGS 2014 (the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference) ends on July 1st. Early registrants receive a $50 discount for the full four days, or a $20 discount for any single day. Click here for details. The conference will...
Genealogy Roadshow Casting Calls: St. Louis, New Orleans, Philadelphia
Have a family mystery that you need the experts to unravel? Get help from the team at Genealogy Roadshow! Season 2 is crossing the United States later this year and your story could be center stage! Click for more information about Genealogy Roadshow casting in the...
Genealogy Game ‘Family House’ now an iPad / iPhone App
Do you play online games? Do members of your family? I'm guessing someone in your house does! Well, an online genealogy game, now available as an app, offers a "virtual alternative for creating a family tree by asking players to build up and restore their ‘family’...
Family History Episode 37 – Your Genealogy Questions Answered, Part 2
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished June 24, 2014 [display_podcast] Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to brush up or...
The Recommended File Formats for Long Term Preservation
You have precious family history files, both physical and digital. Have you ever wondered if they are in the proper form for safe, long term preservation? Consider taking a cue from the United State's oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the...
New Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #168
Get up to speed on the world of DNA and Genealogy in this episode. We’ll explore in depth the ramifications of Ancestry closing down some of their DNA tests along with other businesses in their portfolio. You've had a lot to say on this subject, and I do too! Then...
Family History Episode 36 – Your Genealogy Questions Answered, Part 1
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy with Lisa Louise Cooke Republished June 18, 2014 [display_podcast] Download the Show Notes for this Episode Welcome to this step-by-step series for beginning genealogists—and more experienced ones who want to brush up or learn...
What to Keep When Cleaning Out a Relative’s Home
Recently, Genealogy Gems podcast listener Debra Ingrum Trammel wrote to me with this question about cleaning out a relative's home. Does it sound familiar? "Hi Lisa, My husband is faced with the daunting task of disposing of his parent’s belongings. His parents at age...
Using Evernote for Genealogy: You are One of Evernote’s 100 Million Users!
Are you using Evernote for Genealogy? You're not alone! The company announced recently that over 100 MILLION people now use Evernote to keep track of what they know and how they know it. "When we launched the Evernote service in 2008,...there were many note takers and...
