May 22, 2010

Published May 21, 2010

Google Earth for Genealogy video series


NEWS
Free Records at Footnote
You'll find newspapers ranging from small towns to major cities and dating all the way back to the 1700s.
Foonote Newspaper Collection

Watch the webinar recording of the Getting the Scoop on Newspapers Webinar in Premium Membership.

New Records at Genealogy Bank
They have recently added 166 newspapers from 42 states here in the U.S.
Search for newspapers at Genealogy Bank here.

AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NE, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV


Genealogy Gems Updates 
2013 Update: iGoogle has been discontinued by Google

Genealogy Gems App
This is the app for the iPhone and iTouch and now iPad that allows you to stream the podcast and get all kinds of bonus content.
How to download the new version -
1. Go on to your iPhone or iTouch
2. Go to the Apps Store
3. Click Updates
4. Select the Genealogy Gems App
5. Download the free update

Genealogy Gems Toolbar New Feature has been discontinued


MAILBOX
New genealogy blog announced by Bill Buchanan

Here is a post Bill did on the Genealogy Gems Podcast.

Brandt wrote in asking about the microphone attachment for the iPod so that you can record audio.
1. Go to http://www.genealogygems.com
2. Click STORE on the menu on the left
3. Do a search for iPod Recorder in the Amazon box
 

Kathy Ott recently wrote in asking for suggestions on beginner genealogy guides for a gift.

Recommendations are the Beginner Genealogists Bundle
It's a fund combination of get started tools that get the user up and running quickly.  If you want to spend a bit less, try the Beginners Guide to Genealogy also by Family Tree Magazine. (search the word BEGINNER)

Elyzabeth wrote:
I recently became really interested in t he Who Do You Think You Are? TV series.  It sparked off a whole new passion for me.  I just signed up for your Genealogy Gems Newsletter and I've been listening to the Genealogy Gems and Family Tree podcasts.  As a newbie, they have been an asset to my research with all your tips and help.  Thank you very much!  It's so exciting each time I discover a new ancestor to connect to my family tree or find a document giving me a little more insight or verification.  It is absolutely amazing to see how not that long ago, an ancestor came to America or how they were involved in a significant historical event.  So thank you for all your recommendations, interviews, and for creating such a fun and informative podcast to listen to.  I can't wait to show off what I have found to my family.


GEM: Forensic Linguistics for Genealogy
Lisa interviews Dr. Robert Leonard Ph.D.

Watch the video of the Hummert case as described by Dr. Leonard.

Visit the Forensic Linguistics Project at Hofstra University


Online Class
Family Tree University classes

Visit listener Ian Haddens blog