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

Lisa Louise Cooke
Genealogy
Myheritage
Artificial Intelligence
Familysearch
Family History
Ancestry.com
Newspapers
Chronicling America
Livememory
Census Records
Conflicting Birth Dates
Ebay
Marriage Records
Vital Records
American Immigrant Wall Of Honor
Fashion History Timeline
Deadfred
David Rumsey Map Collection
JSTOR
Ancestry

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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It's August, and before summer slips away, we're going surfing genealogy style! In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke is taking a fast-moving tour of favorite genealogy websites, along with some lesser-known gems that may be completely new to you. At ea... more

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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 309with Lisa Louise CookeJuly 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Become a Genealogy Gems Pr... more

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When building your family tree it's easy to skip over your own parents. Just in time for Father's Day we are exploring practical strategies for uncovering and preserving your dad's life story. Learn how to get around privacy restrictions barriers on ... more

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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 307with Lisa Louise CookeMay 2026 Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. Premium Members can downloa... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Haley
Historian, filmmaker, author, and public speaker; nephew of Alex Haley
Maryland State Archives (Outreach Director)
Episode: Roots 50th Anniversary with Chris Haley - Episode 309
Michael Strauss
Military Records expert and contributor to Military Minutes
Episode: Genealogist's Complete Guide to Military Research
Lisa Kudrow
Actress known for starring in Friends and producing genealogy-themed television series.
Episode: Episode 300 - Memory Lane
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Harvard University scholar and host of PBS series 'Finding Your Roots'.
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 300 - Memory Lane
Judy Muhn
Professional genealogist specializing in Native American research
Owner of Lineage Journeys
Episode: Episode 296 Native American Genealogy Research
Sunny Morton
Author and genealogy expert, discussing major genealogy websites
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Episode 293 - Comparing the Big 3 Genealogy Websites and AI Update
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

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Lisa Louise Cooke
Host of Genealogy Gems Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Thoroughly enjoyable and highly informative for both beginners and weathered genealogists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berlin Companion B
    Germany4 months ago
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    AudioAddict
    3 years ago
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    AudioAddict
    3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    theshecreature
    United States4 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    SippinZin
    United States4 years ago

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The show is described as educational and well-produced, helping both beginners and advanced researchers.
Listeners praise the host's clear, engaging delivery and the consistently helpful, practical genealogy tips.

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Don't Skip Dad - Researching Your Father's Story - Episode 308
Q: What was your great-great-grandmother's maiden name? Pick any great-great-grandmother.
The host shifts to a metaphorical challenge for listeners, then the episode centers on empowering listeners to focus on their dad by interviewing living relatives, building a timeline, and pursuing both traditional and nontraditional records to reconstruct his story.
Episode 305 - 2 Top Factors in Genealogy Research and How to Leverage Them
Q: Dana asks about the reliability of AI chatbots and whether free or paid services train on user data.
The host explains that every major AI provider trains on user data and that transparency varies; the safest approach is to assume data may be used and to be cautious about sharing living people or sensitive information, while also recommending trusted sources and doing due diligence on providers.
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.

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Practical, how-to guidance for family historians and casual researchers alike, with a steady mix of actionable genealogy techniques, tools, and strategies for finding and organizing records. Episodes commonly cover sourcing best practices, using online databases and newspapers, and leveraging modern tech like AI or geographic tools to advance family history projects. The show also features expert interviews and demonstrations of credible workflows, often including sponsor integration for archival and research services. Notable strengths include a long-running track record, high production quality, and a focus on turning complex research into repeatable steps, though some listeners perceive pacing as chatty and promotional at times. A recurr... more

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