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

Published Aug 15, 2008 Welcome to the 50th Episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast! The Louise Carousel - GEM:  Profile America August 16, 1862  Birthdate of Amos Alonzo Stagg GEM:  A Little DayDreaming with Genealogy Podcasters Bill Puller of the Mike O'Loughlin of   GEM: Interview with Tim Russell of the Prairie Home Companion Tim Russel of radio show Prairie Home Companion's Listen to Tim on Minnesota's news station, where he is the entertainment editor weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m.   Tim and Lily Tomlin on the set of the movie A Prairie Home Companion Profile America â August 20, 1920:   One of the nationâs first radio stations began broadcasting in Detroit    GEM:  Handwriting Analysis with Paula Sassi Alice McManus are eligible to submit their ancestors handwriting for possible analysis by Paula on the show.  a handwriting sample, a paragraph telling about the ancestor and why they would like to have the handwriting analyzed, and a photo of the ancestor if itâs available.  presented by MN Public Radio Announce Best Bals Dolls Winner:  Melissa Barker Join the to the FREE Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter for genealogy news & tips, and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. The Song: The Family Tree featured on this episode is courtesy of the band Venice.  See Venice LIVE at one of the following Concert Dates:

Published June 12, 2008 Episode 49 SHOW NOTES Coming in August:  Want to know what it was like to work with Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, and one of my favorites Lily Tomlin?  Then tune in next month to episode 50.  I'll be chatting with the wonderful voice actor from the radio show and movie A Prairie Home Companion.  Above:  Tim Russell and Garrison Keillor We talk about his love of family history and antiques, his amazing career in a very nostaligic profession of being a radio actor  and of course his work with Garrison Keillor and al the folks at YUMMY GEM:  Lisa's Peach Pie...Just out of the oven... GEM:  Genealogy Society Booth at County and State Fairs.  There are many things we do as members of genealogy societies, but I think this was one of the best activities I've come across.  Genealogy society members from neighboring areas come together to introduce the public to the joy of family history. NEW:  Family Tree Magazine including instructional video by Lisa Louise Cooke.  The article will appear in the November 2008 issue, but is available now free online.  All together it's a great resource for your friends who haven't yet tried podcasts.  Share these resources with your friends and genealogy society.   MAILBOX:  Premium Member Maureen Stephan shares a valuable Gem she recently found. GEM: Train Robberies 7/18 GEM: Part Two of my Interview with Kathy LennonIn Episode 48 we got started on my interview with Kathy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters.  Kathy is such a sweetheart and so fun to talk to that I just couldn't edit any of our conversation.  So Iâm bringing it to you in two parts, and today is part two of our conversation.  The Lennon Sisters In this episode Kathy talks about the tragic death of her father, and the strength of character of her mother and the values she passed on to her eleven children.  She also shares some insight into being a famous Lennon sister, and tells us all about her newest venture which has a family history twist to it. Premium Members can to be considered for an upcoming handwriting analysis by   Iâll be selecting ones that I think will be interesting to  all the listeners.  More information in

July 4, 2008 EPISODE SHOW NOTES: This special episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast is dedicated to the men and women serving in the U.S. military Patrick Henry's speech performerd by Harry E. Humphrey on Edison Blue Amberol, 1912  The Continental Congress - The You Are There radio show took historic events and dramatized them with "live radio" coverage style.  C1947-1950  The Star Spangled Banner performed by Thomas Chalmers and chorus (including Elizabeth Spencer).  Edison Records, 1915  Washington's Farewell Address performed by Harry E. Humphrey for Edison Blue Amberol  1912  If Washington Should Come To Life performed by Billy Murray on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1906  Thomas Jefferson March performed by United States Marine Band on Edison Standard Record, 1909  Under Freedom's Flag performed by  Edison Military Band on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1908  Fourth Of July Address at Hyde Park, NY by President Roosevelt (4 Jul 1941 My Country 'Tis Of Thee performed by Edison Male Quartette on Edison Gold Moulded Record, 1903  Edison recordings courtesy of the University of California, Santa Barbara

Published June 14, 2008 GEM: Another look at the Handwriting of Our Ancestors Melissa Roberge's great grandfather Robert W Hicks GEM: An Interview with Kathy Lennon Listen to Part One of my exclusive interview with one of America's Sweethearts, and let me tell you, she is a gem!  You know Kathy Lennon from her more than 50 years with the Lennon Sisters, but you may not know that she is also an avid family historian.    Lennon Sister - Premium Members post your stories  in the Forum for a chance to win a pair of Best Pals Dolls!  Who Were Your Best Childhood Pals? Genealogy Gems Premium Members are invited to come share your stories of childhood best pals, your own story or perhaps one about an ancestor, and be entered in our Best Pals contest for a chance to win a beautiful pair of Best Pals dolls, each with their own signed certificate of authenticity, and delivered in a Best Pals Tote Bag.  It's over a $60 value!  You may enter as many stories as you wish.  The winner will be contacted by email on July 31, 2008.   Kathy and Janet as children with dolls Best Pals Dolls   Kathy & Janet & The Best Pals The Lennon Sisters upcoming performances: November 1 - December 6, 2008Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters Show Welk Resort Center, Branson, MO.     NEWSLETTER UPDATE:  The free Genealogy Gems Podcast newsletter will soon see a new, colorful email publication.  I'm so happy to finally get the newsletter updated and I hope you enjoy the photos and the much easier to read format.  Subscribe to the Genealogy Gems

Published May 15, 2008 The Free Monthly Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 47 SHOW NOTES... "Great aunt Polly" is at the top of page The University of Wisconsin / The nineteen hundred and eight badger Volume XXII (1908) Book II: classes, pp. 122 GEM:  Childhood Memories   Captain Kangaroo... ...and more recently....    The "DOO BEE SONG" came from this album from my childhood collection GEM: Family Tree & MeInterview with Shirlene Dymock GEM: Girding Your Loins with James MowattYou can find The Historyzine Podcast at Jim's and i GEM:  Birthday AlarmIdeas for Strengthening Your Family Using Enter ancestor birthdays into Birthday Alarm to help you make note of it in your family blog, or family newsletter. Use it as a prompt to send a an email to a list of contacts that you've worked with over the years to research that ancestor. Use the ancestor"s birthday alarm to generate a dinner time conversation about that ancestor on their special day.  Display a photo on the table, tell stories about them, and teach you children about the history of that side of your family.  GEM:  Paula Sassiâs analysis of Lars Johan Larsonâs signatureCongratulations to Genealogy Gems Premium Member Melissa Roberge, the winner is of the handwriting analysis by   And a special prize has been awarded to Premium Member Diana Larson for her terrific post in the . Lars signed his name as the enumerator on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census for Sibley County Minnesota.  GEM:  Premium UpdateHereâs whatâs new in the Genealogy Gems Premium Membership areaâ Premium Episode #1 -  I willl walk you through step by step on how to set up the Google Toolbar and use the features that will speed up your online searches tremendously! Premium Episode #2 - We do an in depth study of the records of the Works Progress Administration - the WPA â with certified genealogist and national speaker Paula Stuart Warren.  And as a special BONUS feature for members, Paulaâs 4 page reference guide on the WPA called The WPA Era: What It Created For Genealogists is available for download in the Premium Episode #2 show notes. Premium Episode #3 - You will get  7 Key Strategies From A Professional Private Investigator that will help you find your living relatives.  Strategies that brought me fantastic results! .      GEM: Special AnnouncementI'm very excited to announce that I've signed on as the Producer and Host of the new   It will be a free monthly half hour show available at the Family Tree Magazine website.  Episode One is jammed packed with great information and interviews, so stay tuned for the upcoming launch date.

Published Apr 16, 2008 Episode 46  : To quote their email "The Generations Network, Inc. is encouraging consumers to validate and verify the legitimacy of a website before providing credit card information or paying for services." This is good advice.  You know the rules on the Internet really shouldn't be much different than the rules in our daily lives.  Find out about someone"s character and background before you hang out with them, and get referrals for unknown companies from people you trust.    Family Tree Kids:   Movie Gem:  Leatherheads: I'll have a link to the official website in the show notes as well as a video preview of the  movie.    MAILBOX: Pat Dalpiaz's grandfather "Weenie" Flynn was a star quarterback on the St. Bonaventure University (Alleghany NY) football team for 3 years.  He appeared in Ripley's Believe It or Not for his football leadership weighing only 117 pounds and leading the team to impressive victories.  Deanna Bullock wrote in to give a very good reason why you should subscribe to the free Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter.    GEM: Analyzing Your Ancestors Handwriting Story of how Grandmpa JB and Grandma Pauline's letters came into my possession:  .     Listen to some of the letters in .    Paula Sassi, Certified Graphologist.  .  Website  VIDEO: Paula Sassi featured on San Diego's Fox 6 News Learn more about Handwriting Analysis at   GEM: I am VERY excited to announce that we are launching a new service:  .  If you enjoy the free podcast episodes that we've made available, your gonna LOVE Genealogy Gems PREMIUM! Premium Members are going to have access to an exciting new area of the website available only to Premium members.  There you'll find Members-only premium podcast episodes.  You won't be able to hear these anywhere else!  It will be everything you love about the episodes you've heard so far, and much more.   For about the cost of a gallon of gas or a gourmet coffee a month you'll get all of these exclusive podcasts and videos! You won't find them on iTunes.  Paula Sassi certified graphologist has graciously agreed to analyze some lucky premium members ancestor's handwriting.  So once you are a Premium member, you will be entered for a chance to win an analysis of an ancestor's handwriting to be featured on a Premium episode.  So won't you join me, and become a Genealogy Gems premium member today!  I guarantee you're gonna love it, or your money back.

Published Mar 31, 2008 Episode 45 SHOW NOTES MAILBOX:  Email from Linda Kvist in Sweden that includes a fun story about an immigrant who didn"t immigrate: "They were somewhat surprised that my father did contact them. In the church examine rolls it said that my dads grandfather emigrated to the US! He left the place and never came back. We know he never got to the US though. He met he's wife and the settled down in the area where she was born. So, in a way, we solved a clue for them as well!" GEM:  Mar 22, 2008 was the anniversary of the First Bank Robbery Profile America is brought to you  by the U.S. Census Bureau. CBSNews.com that takes a look at the precedent for bank robbery that Edward Smith set by profiling some of the most famous robbers in history.     GEM: Kidnapped!  Listener Greg Norland sent me a note to let me know about an intriguing podcast episode of the Chicago Public Radio's This American Life show that he had recently heard.  Song: Mystery of the Dunbarâs Child by Richard "Rabbitt" Brown. Here are a few pieces of the puzzle that Bobby Dunbar's granddaughter, Margaret Dunbar Cutright likely looked to when working on finding the truth about her grandfather.  From The Constitution newspaper, in Atlanta, GA.  On April 25, 1913      The of Opelusas City, in Fort Landry, Louisianna Look for Percy and Lessie Dunbar, and their two children Robert age 11 and Alonozo age 9.  Or were they both their children?  Be sure and take a look at the census during the last few minutes of The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar as they give the ending to the story and what happened to the people involved.    GEM: Prison Records:  My cousin Carolyn Ender shares her journey in locating the prison records for a man named George Jump who married her grand father's sister. Carolyn's Research Approach: Try to determine the facility / town where you think they served their time. Locate birth & death dates & the county where they lived during the suspected timeframe. Contact the Genealogical & Historical Society for that county and ask where you might find inmate records.  Possibly the closest Corrections Dept. Send a letter to the Corrections Dept. You may be directed to the Bureau of Prisons (www.bop.gov)  if it is a federal crime. Complete a Freedom of Information Act request form & provide copy of the death certificate. (Listen to and for more information of the FOIA.)  The BOP may refer you to NARA. They gave Carolyn a particular file # to ask for.  NARA requires written consent from the inmate's family members or they black out the info regarding family members.  They will require payment for copying.  If you know the inmate served in a Federal institution for a Federal crime, you can go straight to the Bureau of Prisons.  Consideration will have to be given to whether or not the inmate is deceased, how long he's been deceased, are his children living etc.  For State records, you could probably start with that state's Department of Corrections.  GEM: Blog And Podcast Gadgets: Update: iGoogle has been discontinued. GEM: Free digitised British newspapers access 1600-1900 .   "Bonnie Scotland" was performer:Alexander Prince circa 1914 for Edison Amberol and it is courtesy of the University of California, Santa Barbara Library. Thank You!  We appreciate when you support this free podcast by doing your Amazon shopping through the Amazon search boxes on the website.

Published Mar 14, 2008 Sign up for the free  where you'll also find out what's coming up on future episodes and get announcements first.  My Own Grandpa Video:                                                  The Family History Silhouette Cake          MAILBOX:  Roxanne Diakow Moos wrote to say that she visited an aunt and uncle in Saskatchewan Canada, and they took her to visit the old homesteads of two sets of great grandparents.  "To others who look at my family history album and see those pictures they see a picture of land with nothing on it but a field but to me I can picture an old building that used to be there that raised a family and can almost picture the kids (my grandmother and her siblings) running around playing." Learn about to find his father's birthplace in Japan in the March 4 Genealogy Gems News Blog   GEM: Canadian Border Crossings with Kathyrn Lake Hogan - Kathryn shares with us about Canadian Border Crossings into the United States and how many of our ancestors used this economic route to immigrate. GEM:  Digital Preservation Tips from the Library of Congress - . covering Computer files, finding Digital Materials, Digital Photos, email, and storage disks. And the GEM: Interview with Richard Black of the GEM:  U.S. Census Bureau - Flu Epidemic's 90th Anniversary, and the new (listen to interview: Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #43) Genealogy Gems News Blog on March 10.  :  A tribute to Women's history month, the new TV series Who Do You Think You Are being developed for American audiences by NBC, and Senior Moments Anyone?  Book: Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies is out of print. for Lisa's newest books, guides and videos.

Published Mar 1, 2008 Thank you to Genealogy columnist Kimberly Powell of About.com  for listing the Genealogy Gems Podcast in her recent column called . The newest addition to the Cooke household: Vinney :  The British newspaper the Daily Mirror will soon be making available .  MAILBOX:    Lisa at the ranch her great grandparents worked it in 1918. GEM:  Interview with Dylan Barrell, Director of Digital Business for about the new Borders Concept stores that will feature genealogy. Upcoming Borders Concept Stores in 2008: Las Vegas, NV - Town Square - April Panama City Beach, FL - Pier Park - May National City, CA - Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Bonita - May Alameda, CA - Alameda Town Center - May Noblesville, IN  - Hamilton Town Center - May Southbury, CT - Southbury Plaza - May Mira Loma, CA - Eastvale Gateway Mall -  May Lone Tree, CO  - Park Meadows Mall - May Wareham, MA - Wareham Crossing - June   Baton Rouge, LA - Mall of Louisiana - July Allen, TX - Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms - July Tukwila, WA  - Westfield Southcenter Mall - July New Orleans, LA - Garden District - October GEM:  New History Web Site from the Interview with Bill Maury, Chief of History Staff at the U.S. Census Bureau   Sign up for the FREE monthly  TODAY

Published Feb 21, 2008 Episode 42 SHOW NOTES of Genealogy Gems on her Feb. 12, 2008 episode.  And Dear old Myrt also listed of the Genealogy Gems podcast in her weekly Best of the column under Podcast.    Visit Venice at MAILBOX: Gary Falsken recommends the history podcast "" hosted by The Podcast Network. GEM: Interview with Allison Stacy, editor of featuring the Family History Expo   GEN: Interview with Kathy Mead of You know this episode is very special to me because it fall on the first birthday of the Genealogy Gems Podcast.  There are several exciting things in the works for Genealogy Gems this coming year.   What was your favorite gem this last year? Thank you for listening.  You guys are awesome!  We have no intentions of having Genealogy Gems podfade, and it"s because of you that we're still here!  Venice song:   We're Still Here