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The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

Lisa Louise Cooke
Genealogy
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Myheritage
Family History
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Familysearch
Chronicling America
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Ebay
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David Rumsey Map Collection
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American Immigrant Wall Of Honor
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DNA Painter

Genealogy Gems Podcast shows you, the family historian, how to make the most out of your family history research time by providing quick and easy to use research techniques. In addition, you will learn creative ways to share your family tree and the legacy of your ancestors. Lisa Louise Cooke guides you through the exhilarating process of discovering your family tree. She scours the family history... more

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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 299with Lisa Louise CookeSeptember 2025   GEM: FamilySearch’s Full Text Search Newly released from FamilySearch Labs, Full Text Search is now available under the Search menu on the website. .   GEM: FamilySearch’s AI... more

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AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores exciting developments in the world of historical newspapers, including the revival of a beloved search engine and major enhancements to a key U.S. arc... more

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — and how it can seriously boost your genealogy game. In Segment 1, we’re cutting through the jargon with 10 AI Vocabulary Terms ... more

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AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Native American genealogy research follows the same path that all good genealogy research does, but it also includes some unique records along the way. It’s a fascinating journey, and in this episode professional genealogist... more

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Recent Guests

Judy Muhn
Professional genealogist specializing in Native American research
Owner of Lineage Journeys
Episode: Episode 296 Native American Genealogy Research
Sunny Morton
Author and contributor at Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Episode 292 Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy Research, and Family History Writing
Shelley Bishop
Professional genealogist and author
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Episode 288 How to Find Maiden Names
Ashley Covelli
Food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
Episode: Episode 287 Food and Family History
Lisa Lisson
Genealogy researcher and host of the Are You My Cousin YouTube channel
Are You My Cousin
Episode: Episode 287 Food and Family History
Rich Venezia
Professional genealogist and expert in ancestral research
Episode: Episode 280 - 16 Ways to Find Your Ancestors’ Village
Lindsay Hartner
Professional genealogist focusing on Pennsylvania and New York research
Lindsey's Histories
Episode: Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting Birthdates
Blaine Bettinger
Genetic genealogist and creator of the Shared Centimorgan Project
DNA Painter
Episode: Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting Birthdates

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Lisa Louise Cooke
Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, she guides listeners through the world of family research, offering expert insights and understanding of genealogy tools and methods.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

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    AudioAddict
    2 years ago
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

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    AudioAddict
    2 years ago
  • Love the show!

    Great, informative genealogy content. One suggestion to make it even more enjoyable: consider filtering your finished audio through a De-esser before publishing. There are a lot of high-pitched, hissy, sibilant S’s that are hard on the ears. Signed, a fellow podcast professional

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    theshecreature
    United States3 years ago
  • And I’m done…

    If you want a podcast that’s nothing more than an infomercial for Evernote and her paid services, you’ve found the right one. Don’t believe me? I challenge you to count the number of times she throws those two topics in. If you want substance, listen to another podcast. With this one you’ll hear about how you gather so much information (Evernote), and documents (Evernote) and to organize everything (pay for my premium content…and Evernote). If she’s not getting paid by Evernote, she should be. S... more

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    1
    SippinZin
    United States4 years ago
  • Such Super Genealogical information and how-to’s

    Congratulations to you if you have found this awesome genealogy podcast! Use it to sharpen and keep up to date all your genealogy projects.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Roleaf4404
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative content that enhances their genealogy research and shares creative storytelling techniques.
Some critiques mention concerns about excessive self-promotion and the balance between informative content and advertisements.
Reviewers often highlight the engaging style of the host, Lisa Louise Cooke, noting her approachable manner and deep expertise.

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Episode 296 Native American Genealogy Research
Q: What do you tell people who think they have Native American ancestry?
Start with yourself, move back in time, document everything thoroughly before researching a tribal connection.
Episode 296 Native American Genealogy Research
Q: What should we be looking for in terms of census records?
Census records are crucial for placing individuals in time and location, capturing family relationships, and documenting tribal identities, though variations in names are common.
Episode 291 - Crista Cowan of Ancestry.com on the 1921 England and Wales Census. Plus The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor
Q: What significant data differences are present between the 1911 and 1921 censuses?
The 1921 census included more details about employment, asking for specific information regarding the name and address of the employer.
Episode 291 - Crista Cowan of Ancestry.com on the 1921 England and Wales Census. Plus The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor
Q: When did the 1921 census officially become available?
The 1921 census records became publicly available on January 7th, 2025, after a three-year period of exclusive access for the company that digitized it.
Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting Birthdates
Q: What else should we be asking ourselves?
Whether the birth date can be corroborated with other records.

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Focused on enhancing family history research, the content emphasizes quick and actionable genealogy techniques. It provides listeners with creative ways to share family stories, making it easier to connect with ancestral legacies. With a range of expert interviews, the show explores the best resources and websites in the genealogy field, addressing topics from emerging AI tools to the latest census records. This podcast combines practical advice with engaging discussions, catering to both novice and experienced genealogists who wish to deepen their understanding of their family's history.

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1. Family Tree Magazine Podcast
2. The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
3. The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
4. Genealogy Happy Hour
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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Judy Muhn
2. Sunny Morton
3. Shelley Bishop
4. Ashley Covelli
5. Lisa Lisson
6. Rich Venezia
7. Lindsay Hartner
8. Blaine Bettinger

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