Published Oct 6, 2008

"And this year I hit the jackpot when I was able to track down one of his long lost cousins who had a treasure trove of family history tucked away in the rafters of her garage." (Below: Bill and cousin)

Premium episode all about how to tap into your inner private eye to find those long lost living relatives.  

Albert Farrington and chorus from 1914 sing "Rule Britannia" 

GEM: Interview with Rick Crume
Websites Rick refers to in the show: 

British National Archives and in itunes

Find My Past 

Ancestral Quest - new interface with New Family Search. 

Family Tree Magazine Podcast military records interview

Roots Ireland 

Genealogy Gems Premium:  Sign Up Now and use Coupon code SAVE20 to get 20% off the anual membership 

GEM:  Interview with Dr. Christopher Watts

Below: Harry Cooke's Apprenticeship Record, 1872

Additional Gems From Over The Pond:  

Lisa's Interview with Feargal O'Donnell of the Irish Family History Foundation.  View the 2 part video series:

Part 1 Video 

Part 2 Video

British History Podcasts: 

Binge Thinking History with Tony Cocks 

Historyzine Podcast with James Mowatt 

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