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• Episode 264 1890 Census Substitutes

  11-05-2022 20:29 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Listen to Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 264 Episode Show Notes In this episode you’ll discover the best places to locate records that can substitute for the lost 1890 census. You’ll learn: what happened to the 1890 census which parts of the 1890 census survived Information that was provided in the 1890 census the best substitute […]
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• How to Get Dual Italian Citizenship

  11-05-2022 19:51 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Learn how to get dual Italian citizenship using genealogical information with my guest professional genealogist Sarah Gutmann of Legacy Tree Genealogists.  Watch Live: Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 am CT  (calculate your time zone)  Three ways to watch: Video Player (Live) – Watch video premiere at the appointed time in the video player above. […]
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• How to Digitize Childhood Memories Trapped in Film

  04-05-2022 17:27 via nytimes.com
  
  If you have decades of family history stored on old slides and negatives, you can easily convert those pictures to digital photos.
  
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• How to Free Childhood Memories Trapped in Ancient Film

  04-05-2022 15:00 via nytimes.com
  
  If you have decades of family history stored on old slides and negatives, you can easily convert those pictures to digital photos.
  
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• I Promised My Sperm-Donor Anonymity. What Do I Tell My Child?

  03-05-2022 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on weighing a child’s interest in knowing her father against his desire for privacy.
  
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• Ireland’s Census Collects Time Capsules to Be Opened in 100 Years

  29-04-2022 09:44 via nytimes.com
  
  The makers of the survey included a space for people to write or draw a message. The contents of these so-called time capsules will be revealed in 100 years.
  
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• Italian Genealogy – Research Your Italian Heritage

  19-04-2022 20:54 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  In this video on Italian genealogy and family history research  Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest professional genealogist Sarah Gutmann of Legacy Tree Genealogists will discuss: How to get started in Italian Genealogy  The best websites for Italian Genealogy Italian genealogical records Language tips and resources Sarah Gutmann began her obsession with family history when […]
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• Episode 263 The 1950 Census and FamilySearch Indexing

  16-04-2022 01:04 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  In this episode Lisa Louise Cooke provides an update on the 1950 US Census, search resources and interview with Jim Ericson of FamilySearch on how to volunteer to index the 1950 Census.  Listen to Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 263 VIDEO Episode Show Notes In this episode we’re talking about this unique moment in time where […]
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• ‘She Was Not Trash’: Body Found in Indiana Is Identified After 30 Years

  15-04-2022 01:50 via nytimes.com
  
  Advances in DNA technology helped the authorities to identify remains found near a highway in 1992 as those of Margaret Ann Sniegowski Jr., who had disappeared from her home in Ohio.
  
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• Body Found in Indiana Is Identified After 30 Years

  15-04-2022 01:50 via nytimes.com
  
  Advances in DNA technology helped the authorities to identify remains found near a highway in 1992 as those of Margaret Ann Sniegowski Jr., who had disappeared from her home in Ohio.
  
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• 1950 US Census Indexing with FamilySearch

  12-04-2022 22:09 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  The 1950 census must be indexed so that we can search for relatives by name, location and much, much more. You can help with this exciting project, and no special skills or background are required. Jim Ericson of FamilySearch 1950 Census Community Project explains what’s happening and how you can get involved. Watch the Premiere […]
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• How to Preserve Your Own Life Story, and Why You Should

  08-04-2022 18:44 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  Why is it that we, as family historians, often do a poor job of preserving our own personal histories for the generations to come?
  
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• ‘I-65 Killer’ Who Terrorized Motel Clerks in the 1980s Is Identified

  06-04-2022 00:13 via nytimes.com
  
  The authorities said they connected Harry Edward Greenwell, who died in 2013, to at least three murders in Kentucky and Indiana, using genetic genealogy.
  
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• Your Friday Evening Briefing

  02-04-2022 00:22 via nytimes.com
  
  Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
  
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• How to Find Newly Released Census Records From 1950

  01-04-2022 19:42 via nytimes.com
  
  It is now easy to access information on individuals from that census, but beware of misspelled names.
  
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• Seven Decades Later, the 1950 Census Bares Its Secrets

  31-03-2022 23:53 via nytimes.com
  
  Federal law kept the answers on millions of census forms secret for 72 years. The forms go online on Friday, a bonanza for historians, genealogists and the merely curious.
  
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• Book Review: ‘Ancestor Trouble,’ by Maud Newton

  29-03-2022 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Maud Newton’s “Ancestor Trouble” is a sweeping genealogical investigation that becomes an investigation of genealogy itself.
  
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• Genealogy Case Study: Where did my ancestor get married?

  28-03-2022 17:25 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  If you want to find the marriage records of your ancestors, you may need to look somewhere besides where they lived. This genealogy case study with professional genealogist J. Mark Lowe demonstrates how the concept of a Gretna Green can solve this marriage mystery. This is part 2 of a 2 part series on marriage […]
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• Philanthropists Push Police Searches of DNA Databases

  27-03-2022 09:00 via nytimes.com
  
  When the police can’t afford to solve cold cases, deep-pocketed donors can.
  
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• Descendants Trace Histories Linked by Slavery

  26-03-2022 14:30 via nytimes.com
  
  Some American descendants of enslaved people and others whose ancestors profited are using online portals to collaborate and reckon with their shared family pasts.
  
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• Gretna Green and Marriage Records

  21-03-2022 18:47 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Gretna Green is a term you need to know if you are searching for marriage records. In this video professional genealogist J. Mark Lowe joins me to discuss Gretna Green: what it means, why it matters, and how Gretna Greens may have affected your ability to find your ancestors’ marriage records. This is part 1 […]
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• Stop Spending Hours Looking for Nonexistent Records: Do This Instead

  15-03-2022 19:25 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  As it turns out, there is an incredibly straightforward and comprehensive resource that can tell you exactly what records are available for every county in every state in the United States — and plenty of other geographical areas, too.
  
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• All About GEDCOM

  14-03-2022 23:27 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  The GEDCOM digital file format is essential to genealogy. My expert guest from FamilySearch explains what a GEDCOM is, how to use it, and the most recent changes. He’ll also answer some of the most common GEDCOM questions.   Watch Live: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:00 am CT  (calculate your time zone)  Three ways to […]
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• Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 262

  09-03-2022 18:47 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Podcast Show Notes: Genealogy Data Workflow When you’re working on our genealogy, you’ve got data and records coming from all directions: websites, interviews, archives, downloadable documents, and more. Some of it you’re actively working on, some of it you need to save for later, and the rest has already been analyzed and is ready for […]
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• One-Step Tools for the 1950 Census with Steve Morse

  09-03-2022 17:54 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  One-Step Webpages by Steve Morse helps genealogists find relatives faster in the U.S. federal census. Steve Morse explains how to use his one-step tools for the 1950 census. Watch Live: Thursday, March 10, 2021 at 11:00 am CT  (calculate your time zone)  Three ways to watch: Video Player (Live) – Watch video premiere at the […]
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• Should Your Ancestry Tree Be Public or Private?

  08-03-2022 17:59 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  Public or private? This is one of the first decisions Ancestry.com asks you to make when you create your family tree. Indicating your preferred sharing status is as simple as checking a box, but it’s not a trivial decision.
  
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• We Need a New Language for Talking About Race

  04-03-2022 02:34 via nytimes.com
  
  In the 18th century, “scientific” myths about race sought to divide people into separate groups. Today, new DNA science is revealing just how connected we really are.
  
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• The 1950 Census for Family History: When, Where and How to Access It

  28-02-2022 17:16 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  The 1950 United States Federal Census is set to be released by the National Archives and Records Administration on April 1, 2022. Use this guide to discover how to find and use these fascinating records in your family history research.
  
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• When an Ancestry Search Reveals Fertility Fraud

  28-02-2022 16:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Starting in the 1960s, three physicians in Rochester, N.Y., began secretly using their own sperm to help women become pregnant.
  
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• Disabled Ancestry Should Be Embraced With Pride

  27-02-2022 17:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In the past, their stories were often hidden in shame. But we can make our familly histories whole by telling them. 
  
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• How to Document Family History with Shotbox

  16-02-2022 20:04 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Documenting family history isn’t just about finding genealogical records. Family history is all around us in our home and the home’s of our relatives, and that needs to be documented too. But when you start inventorying what you have – scrapbooks, photo albums, heirlooms and inherited items – it may turn out to be a bigger […]
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• Use This Search to Access 1960-2010 Census Details

  15-02-2022 22:30 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  The U.S. Census Age Search for years 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 involves restrictions, guidelines, and even fees - but it all might well be worthwhile if it helps you to fill in more recent blanks in your family tree.
  
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• After Nearly 58 Years, Pennsylvania Police Solve Killing of 9-Year-Old Girl

  12-02-2022 21:57 via nytimes.com
  
  On Sundays and holidays, the victim’s mother ended a prayer with a plea: “Please help the Pennsylvania State Police find the man that hurt my daughter.”
  
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• Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 261

  11-02-2022 02:32 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Show Notes: 10 Top Tips for German Research  Researching ancestors in another country can be a little daunting. Challenges include foreign languages, moving boundaries, and spelling variations. This is certainly true for German genealogy.If you’re new to German genealogy or your research has stalled, this episode is for you. In fact, even if you don’t have German ancestors I think […]
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• Shocking News about the U.S. National Archives

  09-02-2022 17:45 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video and Show Notes The mission of the National Archives it to “provide public access to Federal Government records in our custody and control. Public access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing Americans to claim their rights of citizenship, hold their government accountable, and understand their history so they can participate more effectively in […]
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• A Call to Reopen the U.S. National Archives

  09-02-2022 17:45 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video and Show Notes On their website, the U.S. National Archives states their mission is to: “provide public access to Federal Government records in our custody and control. Public access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing Americans to claim their rights of citizenship, hold their government accountable, and understand their history so they can […]
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• The 10 Hard Truths Every Family Historian Must Learn

  08-02-2022 23:33 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  If you’re just starting to build your family tree, or if you’ve simply put it aside due to frustration or defeat, listen up. You’re not alone in your family history challenges, and perhaps having a better understanding up front of what to expect down the road will help you overcome them. 
  
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• Did the First Americans Arrive via Land Bridge? This Geneticist Says No.

  08-02-2022 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In “Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas,” Jennifer Raff combines archaeology, genetics, linguistics and more to argue against a longstanding theory.
  
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• We Still Can’t See American Slavery for What It Was

  28-01-2022 19:43 via nytimes.com
  
  Data science is unlockinginsights about the U.S. slave system, but there is a danger in trying to quantify suffering.
  
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• Is Slavery an Evil Beyond Measure?

  28-01-2022 13:47 via nytimes.com
  
  Data science is unlocking new insights about the U.S. slave system, but there is a danger in trying to quantify suffering.
  
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• Slavery Was a Terror Beyond Measure

  28-01-2022 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Data science is unlocking new insights about the slave system in the United States. But is there a danger in trying to quantify evil?
  
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• How to Find Old Rural Addresses on a Map

  26-01-2022 03:52 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Have you have found an address for your ancestors but it’s just a Route number and a town name? You may be wondering if there is any way to figure out where they actually lived. The good news is, there is! I’m going to show you how to take a rural address from the early […]
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• The Simple Steps to Take When You Inherit Family History Research

  25-01-2022 18:50 via familyhistorydaily.com
  
  For a fledgling family historian, receiving a collection like this might seem like the perfect ready-made foundation from which to build new branches. Even the experienced genealogist would consider it a windfall. However, inheriting someone else’s genealogy research can be both a gift and a curse if not handled properly.
  
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• 5 Top Tips for Searching at Newspaper.com

  19-01-2022 23:59 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Learn how to find more about your family history in old newspapers at Newspapers.com. In this video Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com joins me. She will share not only her 5 best search strategies, but also some amazing stories and items she’s found that will inspire you! Watch Live: Thursday, January 20, 2021 at 11:00 am […]
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• Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 260

  13-01-2022 02:38 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Your Guide to the 1950 US Federal Census Are you ready for the release of the 1950 census from the National Archives? Lisa Louise Cooke covers how to prepare and everything you need to know to get the most out of this important genealogy record collection being released by the National Archives on April 1, […]
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• How to be a Forensic Genetic Genealogist

  12-01-2022 18:33 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Forensic Genetic Genealogist. Dr. Claire Glynn joins me in this week to talk about the field of forensic genetic genealogy, criminal cold cases solved, and the new Forensic Genetic Genealogy certificate program she has developed at the Henry C. Lee (notable for his work on […]
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• How Your DNA Test Could Send a Relative to Jail

  27-12-2021 20:04 via nytimes.com
  
  Thanks to “genetic genealogy,” solving crimes with genomic databases is becoming mainstream — with some uncomfortable implications for the future of privacy.
  
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• Your DNA Test Could Send a Relative to Jail

  27-12-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Thanks to “genetic genealogy,” solving crimes with genomic databases is becoming mainstream — with some uncomfortable implications for the future of privacy.
  
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• Stolen at Birth, Chilean Adoptees Uncover Their Past

  17-12-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Hundreds of Chileans adopted abroad have learned that they were trafficked. Investigators believe thousands of children may have been taken from their parents during Chile’s dictatorship.
  
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• Alex Haley Taught America About Race — and a Young Man How to Write

  17-12-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In 1968, the celebrated author of “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” arrived at Hamilton College to teach and work on his magnum opus, “Roots.” Now, on the centenary of his birth, a former student recalls Haley’s class.
  
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