Sun, 21 March 2010
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the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents.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 Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents.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 document 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: 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 the Dawes Papers and He said he thinks his father's name was Henry Wood. He applied and added his Daughter Ora in 1901. If you have suggestions or leads for Tim email Lisa or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021 Hard Drive Organziation Lisa's article Organizing Your Hard Drive appears in the May 2010 issue of the Family Tree magazine Companion video at the Family Tree Magazine YouTube channel From Mary Lohr. Feeling Lucky with Discount and seminar
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And Katharaine Ott share some genealogical success she had at Family Search Labs Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress. Now through March 31, 2010 get $10 off Family Atlas by Rootsmagic.
Hear the rest of the interview in Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 42 Websites mentioned: Updated every three weeks. The Family History Library Online Catalogue GEM: Fess Parker Tribute It was almost exactly a year ago that Darby Hinton who played Fess Parker’s son in the Daniel Boone series was on Genealogy Gems Podcast episode #60. Darby Hinton shared his admiration for Fess. My prayers goout to Darby and his family who I know will miss Fess Parker in a very personal way. He was a big man! Fess Parker and Ed Ames on PBS Daniel Boone Song by Fess Fess Parker Interview series at the Archive of American Television website.
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Mon, 8 March 2010
The Google Earth for Genealogy DVD is coming soon! All 6 videos are also part of Genealogy Gems Premium Membership Family Tree Magazine's Top 40 Genealogy Blogs
Lisa’s recent blog posts about the new TV series Who Do You Think You Are? WDYTYA: You’re Gonna Get It. And You’re Gonna Love It!
WDYTYA TV Guest Appearances & Tips
WDYTYA Held It's Own in the Ratings
If I Don't Say This I Think My Head Will Explode
Upcoming Conferences: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 11 - 13, 2010 Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center
Ontario Genealogical Society Conference May 14 - 16, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 15 is the last day to take advantage of their early-bird registration rates.
Generation Maps announced the release date for their brand new Family ChArtist program on their website
MAILBOX: Marian Vermazen asks about Rootsmagic and citing sources.
Lisa recommends Elizabeth Shown Mills' book Evidence Explained:Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace 2nd Edition
Carol Purinton asked for advice in purchasing a new mp3 player for listening to podcasts and audio books. Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
Cathie Wood Owens asked about adding New Family Search to the Genealogy Gems Toolbar. Lisa has now added it to the Genealogy Sites button on the Toolbar which is available for free download.
Jean Perera wrote in about Who Do You Think You Are? "The more we can support shows of this nature and quality, the better in my estimation. They make history come alive and as Lisa said gives me an appreciation for what my ancestors endured. I like to think I have benefitted from their sacrifices and it has helped make me the person I am. As always, thanks for your informative podcasts. I can hear the smile in your voice and your enthusiasm is catching. Keep it up!"
Kevin Ryan asked about getting started with British Research Lisa's recommended sites:
Subscription Record Sites:
Nancy wrote in about the two part Hard Drive Organization video series in Premium Membership.
Susan Konkel in Wisconsin writes "I work at the Family History center in Brookfield, Wisconsin. I am currently teaching our consultants how to use Roots Magic 4 in an effort to transfer their huge PAF files onto New Family Search. I have been looking at different information regarding the upcoming NBC show "Who Do You Think You Are" and came across this page. I am very interested in learning new searching tools to help our staff and patrons without paying the high cost of conferences. Thanks for all you are doing."
GEM: Paper Preservation Listener Debra Miller-Tossey wrote in looking for advice on preserving newspaper clippings.
Sally Jacobs, The Practical Archivist at http://practicalarchivist.com/ Read her article Newspaper Clippings: Can They Be Saved?
Sally's Tips: Decision to make: keep or reprint
Sources: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/newspap.html http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html#7 http://www.nedcc.org/resources/resources.php
Sign up for the Practical Archivist e-newsletter and reeive the free e-booklet 8 Blunders People Make When They Scan Photos and How To Avoid Them All
While at Sally's site, check out The Preservation Answer Machine
Encapsulation kits:
GEM: Genealogy is Reconstructing the Dash Listener Gail Hamilton sent in a gem of poem that will get you thinking not only about your research but about the "dash" you are creating today!
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Sun, 21 February 2010
Share Who Do You Think You Are? with Friends and FamilyShare Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 81 with your friends and family: http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com/index.php?post_id=582014
Who Do You Think You Are? premieres on NBC on Friday, March 5 at 8:00 pm.
NEWS: Digitize Your Family Records – Free at JamboreeAncestry.com announced that they are going to be at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree with their scanners, and that means that ttendees will have the opportunity to have their family photos and documents professionally scanned at the conference, for free.
Sign up for 15-minute scanning sessions from 12:00 noon on Friday, June 11, through 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13. The scanning area will be in the Producer room, in the East tower of the main hotel. Look for signs to point the way.
Register in advance on the Jamboree website Sign up for your particular time slot when you arrive at Jamboree.
Lisa will be speaking at the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference in Toronto Canada being held may 14 through the 16, 2010 at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Toronto Airport.
Veterans History Project Marks Tenth Year with Events and Initiatives
The Veterans History Project was created in 2000 by Congress as a national documentation program of the American Folklife Center to record, preserve, and make accessible the first-hand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Volunteer interviewers may request information at vohp@loc.gov or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.
Family Search they have announced some new record digitization projects: Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife - Registro Civil, 1900-1920 Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia - Atti di Morte 1809-1936 [Parte B] UK, Bristol - Parish Registers 1837-1900 [Part B] US, Guam and Samoa - 1920 Federal Census US, Kentucky - 1910 Federal Census US, Maryland - 1910 Federal Census US, Massachusetts - 1910 Federal Census US, Tennessee - County Marriages, 1790-1950 [Part A] US, Virgin Islands - 1920 Federal Census
MAILBOX:
3 Ring Binder Tabs Followup
Avery® Protect 'n Tab™ Tabbed Sheet Protectors #74160, Acid Free, 5-Tab, Pack of 5 Product Number: 74160. The sheet protectors fit 8-1/2" x 11" material and are acid free and archival safe won't lift print from your pages.
Escalating Ancestry issuesAl Wilson asked for advice in escalating an issue with Ancestry and Lisa provides two strategies for resolving the case of the missing WWI Draft Registration Cards.
Blogs & Tollbars Michael Honeycutt wrote in to say that the thing he loves about listening to podcasts is that something always pops back in his mind a few days after listening.
Michael’s Blog: Confessions of a Twenty-something Family Historian
Michael says”as soon as I'm done typing this, I'm going to give the toolbar a test run!”
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Tim Cox suggested a quick link on the toolbar to Amazon that also supports the podcast. Keep those great ideas coming Tim – and thank to all of you for supporting the podcast! You’re awesome!
Family History: Genealogy Made EasyHere’s an email from Paul Dunlop who writes: “I just came across your Genealogy Made Easy podcast #001 Get Inspired and Get Started. I began really researching my family just before the holidays…It’s been helpful to listen to the beginner podcasts….Much as I fear I have got the bug and cant stop this!…Great show.” Paul Dunlop
Rootsmagic and Mark TuckerBarbara Starmans wrote to say she’s migrated to Roots Magic 4 and “I’m enjoying the program more than ever now that it incorporates all the features I was looking for when I wandered away to another software a couple of years ago. “
Barbara says she’s relying on the book Evidence Explained
Lisa's interview with Mark Tucker Epsiode 20
Thanks for your great podcasts! Barbara J Starmans You can check out Barbara’s blog
GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson Part 2
Jerry Springer video links from Episode 79
Irene's Tips: - Study about maps before you come to make the most of them. - They are out on the floor in big cases with wide skinny drawers. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. - Use Gazateers in conjunction with maps - You need to understand the geography of a country. - Document everything – where you are getting your information from.
Lisa: "You can’t be lonely being a genealogist!"
Irene's Thoughts on Grandchildren and Adoption: “We have a heritage to leave them”
Irene's Bottom Line: "Don’t Be Afraid – Ask the Questions!"
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GEM: Profile America – The First Telephone BookView the first telephone book and the transcribed list of telephone subscribers in New Haven, CT in 1878
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Sun, 14 February 2010
MAILBOX:
Sign up for the Genealogy Gems Podcast e-Newsletter You’ll get Lisa's 20 page e-book called 5 Fabulous Research Strategies for the Family Historian free in your welcome email. Follow the techniques in the e-book and you’ll better results with your Google Searches when you’re online doing your research!
And if by chance you have already signed up you haven’t been receiving the newsletter be sure and add genealogygemspodcast at gmail dot com to your email contact list so that your email provider won’t think they are spam.
Thank you to genealogy blogger Joan Miller for her wonderful review of the Genealogy Gems Podcast iPhone App on her blog.
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Teri Chaffin wrote in asking for suggestions for genealogist training and certification. Lisa recommends the article Shaping Up by Sunny Morton in the March 2010 issue of Family Tree Magazine
Genealogy and Family History Certificate Program at the Seattle campus of the University of Washington
Certificate in Genealogical Research program at Boston University. You can take that program online.
Genealogical certification is offered by: The Board for Certification of Genealogists
The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists
BCG does offer skill building
Listen to Lisa’s interview with Sunny about the article in the February 2010 episode of Tree Magazine Podcast or subscribe for free in iTunes
Michelle Goodrum writes in about her new blog Turning of Generations and how much she enjoyed Lisa’s Google Earth presentation on at the recent Family History Expo in Mesa. “I was so excited about it I went home and shared your tips with my husband who likes Google Earth but had NO IDEA what it could do. The next time I go hunting for a homestead, I'm going to do it this way. It's much easier than getting the old state highway maps that also show the township, range, info! Plus like my hubby pointed out, it would be much more comforting when we are out in the backcountry after riding down 20 miles of dirt roads to have that visual to tell us that yes, we ARE on the right track.”
“As always, I'm looking forward to what wonderful new adventures you will be taking us listeners on in your upcoming podcasts. You are a treasure chest of information!”
Stay tuned for the release of Lisa’s new Google Earth for Genealogy DVD.
GEM: Interview with Lisa Kudrow
Lisa talks with Lisa Kudrow about her new television series Who Do You Think You Are? premiering March 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm on NBC
Watch the video message from Lisa Kudrow on The Genealogy Gems News Blog.
Spread the Word! Email your friends and family and share this episode with them to generate excitement and viewership for this new genealogy themed show.
The Genealogy Gems Podcast is sponsored by Rootsmagic
Lisa will be teaching for Family Tree Magazine called Search Engine Tips & Tricks: Google Techniques to Boost Your Research on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 4pm Pacific and 7 pm Eastern. For more information go to the Family Tree Magazine website.
Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast will wrap up with one more episode.
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Fri, 5 February 2010
THANK YOU to all the genealogy bloggers who got the word out about the new Genealogy Gems iPhone app which is now available in the iTunes store:
Kimberly Powell of the About Genealogy blog Dick Eastman of Eastman’s online genealogy newsletter
Janet Havorka of the Chart Chick Blog
Miriam Robbins Midkiff of Ancestories
Schelly Dardashti of the Tracing the Tribe blog
Amy Coffin of the We Tree blog
Lisa has gotten great feedback from those of you who have already downloaded the app from the iTunes store.
Apple Announces the iPad
iPad News at the BBC
Thank You:
Ancestry Magazine Closes It’s Doors Ancestry Magazine will be publishing it’s last issue in March of 2010. Go to http://books.google.com and just type Ancestry in the search box to see past issues online.
MAILBOX:
Question from member Teri Chaffin: Are there 3 ring binder dividers large enough to use with sheet protectors? Lisa suggests: Avery® WorkSaver® Big Tab Insertable Dividers 11220, 5-Tab Set
Judy in Ocala requested photos of Lisa’s family history wall display describe in Episode 3.
Rebecca Pittman of Chicago asks for leads on researching ancestors who served as U.S. census enumerators.
“Do you have any recommendations for locating records about his role as a Census Enumerator? I’m sure there would’ve been an application form, payroll information, etc. for Census Enumerators. I searched Worldcat for any books on the subject and the National Archives for records and have not had any luck.”
Bill Maury, Chief of History at the U.S. Census Bureau says that All of the records that are available are at the National Archives in Record Group 29…the records are partial at best but some are both extensive and informative.
Episode 33 features my interview with Bill Maury
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series Histories of Enumeration Procedures for Each Census: â
How Enumerators were appointed in 1930
Record Group 29: Records of the Bureau of the Census
(Tip: Search the page for “Personnel”)
Mary Bowden wrote in to say she has started her own genealogy blog. “Thanks, I loved the live podcast!”
Podcast listener Marie has also started blogging
Gordon Churchill asks for recommendations for a way to publish a “book of stories and events that I have been able to find, together with the dates and places, so that grandchildren and others who come to it will find something that has some life in it, not just historical records.”
Lisa suggests Kodak Gallery Listen to Episode 13 for more on publishing a family history book with Kodak Gallery
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GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson
Visit the Family History Library online
Irene’s Tip: Do your homework before you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
Do Your Homework Before You Come: - Scour the online catalog - Decide what you need - Ask for help when you visit
Lisa’s Tip – print out the items you want from the catalogue and prioritize them. Determine which items are available only in Salt Lake City.
Watch Irene in the Ancestors series
The Library is divided up into sections: B2 - The British Collection B1 - The International Floor – “the only place where you will find all the Swedish records under one roof!” (they are scattered amongst the various archives across Sweden)
The Vault – There are many films that are not located in the library but rather in the granite vault. Request ahead of time, or as soon as you arrive.
Please volunteer to Index
The Main/ 1st Floor – Computers and Family Histories
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Tue, 26 January 2010
This episode is a LIVE presentation of The Genealogy Gems Podcast presented at the Family History Expo in Mesa, Arizona on Friday, January 22, 2010. Lisa introduces her Stage Manager (and daughter!) Lacey Cooke. Download the Free Genealogy Gems Toolbar GUEST: Gena Philibert Ortega, Genaâs Genealogy Blog Worldvitalrecords - www.worldvital.com Genealogywise - www.genealogywise.com GUEST: Thomas MacEntee, Geneablogger The Top 10 Genealogy Blog Myths This LIVE show is sponsored by Rootsmagic.com Lisa chats with Bruce Buzbee about Rootsmagic 4 Download the FREE Rootsmagic Essentials to give it a test drive! GUEST: Anastasia Tyler, Ancestry Anastasia was recently featured on The Martha Stewart Show Anastasia discusses the new NBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? that premiereâs on March 5 at 8:00 pm.
Jerry Springer Videos Part 1 Watch Part 1 Part 2 Watch Part 2 Part 3 Watch Part 3 Part 4 Watch Part 4 Part 5 Watch Part 5 Part 6 Watch part 6 She also talks about whatâs coming up at Ancestry in 2010. The Ancestry Blog: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/ Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member |
Tue, 5 January 2010
Happy New Year!! Contest Winners Announced: The winner of the 2 day admission ticket to the Mesa, AZ Family History Expo: Get more information about the conference and banquet at Family History Expos Lisa will be speaking at the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference in Toronto, Canada May 14 through the 16th of 2010 at the Doubletree Hilton at the Toronto Airport The Armchair Genealogist: Follow Friday - My Top Five, A Year In ... By Lynn Palermo Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episodes can now be automatically downloaded to iTunes. For more information sign in and go to the main Podcast page. Sign up for the free Genealogy Gems e-newsletter and receive the downloadable e-book 5 Fabulous Google Research Strategies for the Family Historian. BRAND NEW: The Genealogy Gems Podcast iPhone app is now available for the iPhone and ipod iTouch. Get it at the iTunes App Store
NEWS: ANCESTRY Also at ancestry they"ve announced the release of new and improved images for U.S. Federal Censuses. They’ve got clearer images for 1790-1900, and are working on 1910 through 1930. They’ve also posted better indexes for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1900 FAMILYSEARCH Genealogy Bank MAILBOX: Genealogy Questions: Long time listeners Richard Yehle has a question about adoption research He writes: "An ex-brother–in-law’s father had two brothers born in 1914 and 1916 who were placed in an orphanage in Stockton CA in an unknown year (I’d guess between 1920 and 1930). The family is looking for information on these two brothers but don’t know where to start. I can’t find either of them in the 1920 or 1930 census, nor their parents for that matter. They moved from New Mexico to Bakersfield CA by 1910 and apparently to Stockton CA at some point later, again my guess is after the death of the mother – but we don’t have that date. The location of the two orphans are not known. I suppose it’s possible that they took the name of their adoptive parents which could be a problem. The original surname is Torres which is also reasonably common. Any suggestions on where to start looking for these two?" Do a search on Google Books - here's one on San Joaquin County orphanages Full text of "Benevolent institutions. 1910" The San Joaquin County US Gen Web site is currently under construction but it looks like they plan on providing information about adoptions in the county. If you have strategies for Richard email Lisa. Toolbar Emails: Genealogy Gems Podcast Toolbar Kathy Ott asks how to remove and hide the new toolbar. How to remove the toolbar from a Mac: On a PC: To temporarily hide the Toolbar on a PC: The Toolbar Search Box can be designated as a search box for the following sites: GEM: Mona Golabek
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