Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of April 9, 2012

Ready for more episodes of genealogy podcasts? Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you the newest episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It can also include episodes of podcasts that are not always about genealogy, but have focused on it for a random episode. Family Tree Magazine released their March episode on April 2, 2012. This episode is hosted by Lisa Louise Cooke. She talks about her new book. Diane Haddad brings you up to date with news about NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” show. Thomas MacEntee gives tips from his toolkit article called “Tools to … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of April 2, 2012

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It also is where to go to find out about genealogy podcasts that are brand new, or are new to you. GeneaBloggers has an episode that was released on March 30, 2012. This episode is called “Ready, Set, 1940 US Census!” This episode is hosted by Thomas MacEntee. Special guests for this episode include Steve Morse. He has developed online tools at his “One Step Website” that you can use to help locate your family in the 1940 Census. Joel Weintraub is another … Continue reading

What is the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree?

The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree takes place once a year. For 2012, it will take place June 8, June 9, and June 10. There will also be a pre-event day happening on June 7, 2012. This is the Forty-Third annual SCGS Jamboree. Here are some things to know about this year’s Jamboree. The first thing you should know is that you don’t have to be a member of the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) in order to be able to be able to attend the Jamboree. You can still attend, no matter what genealogical society you happen to belong … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of March 26, 2012

Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup is where to look in order to find brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about interesting aspects of genealogy. This is where to find out which of your favorite podcasts have a new episode up, and to find podcasts that randomly discussed something related to genealogy. Genealogy Gems released a new episode on March 26, 2012. This is episode number 129, and it is titled “Running Away to Home with author Jennifer Wilson”. The Genealogy Gems Book Club features the book “Running Away to Home” by Jennifer Wilson. She went on a genealogical … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of March 19, 2012

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss subjects and issues that relate to genealogy. Often, the episodes come from podcasts that focus exclusively on genealogy. Sometimes, it will be random episode from a podcast that isn’t always about genealogy. GeneaBloggers has an episode that was released on March 16, 2012. This episode is called “Tracing Your Irish Roots”. The episode is hosted by Thomas MacEntee, and co-hosted by Jennifer Geraghty-Gorman (from “’On a flesh and bone foundation’ : An Irish History blog”). Special guests include Donna Moughty, a professional genealogist who … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of March 12, 2012

The Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts each and every week. This is where to look to find out if there is a new episode waiting for you to listen to. It is also a good way to learn about genealogy podcasts that are new to you. Genealogy Gems released episode number 128 on March 9, 2012. This episode is called “WDYTYA Wrap Up and brightsolid”. In this episode, host Lisa Louise Cook speaks with Chris van der Kyul, who is the CEO of brightsolid. She also speaks with Andre Martin of the … Continue reading

Could A Timeline Help You Find Out “Why”?

Tracing your family back through the years is both fun and interesting. However, some people are not satisfied with the type of data that are typically found in many genealogy records. Names, dates, places, and events are all well and good but there are some folks who really just want to know “why”. I am one of those “why” people. It is a good thing that my parents are patient and kind people, because I was that kid – you know, the one whose every other word is “why”. I am sure that I will receive payback for this in … Continue reading

Get Creative With Baby Pictures

Baby pictures are a treasured part of any family’s photo collection. In fact, most people are photographed more during their first year of life than at any other time. Your family’s baby photo collection is certainly a treasure that you will want to preserve for future generations. Baby photos are good for many things other than just the standard photo albums, too. If you would like, you can bring your family’s baby photo collection to life with a scrapbook that tells the stories of all of the babies in the family from a particular generation. For example, I am one … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of March 5, 2012

It is time for the Genealogy Podcast Roundup. Every week, this is where to look to find brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. Once in a while, there will be podcasts that don’t always focus on genealogy, but that have for one episode. The Genealogy Guys released episode number 232 on March 1, 2012. This episode features the first set of interviews that host Drew conducted while he was at RootsTech 2012. This set of interviews is with David Rencher (FamilySearch Chief Genealogical Officer), Lisa Also (expert on Eastern European genealogical research), Jay Verkler, (past FamilySearch CEO), and … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of January 16, 2012

The Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts every week. Checking out this blog is an easy way to discover when new episodes are ready, and to find out about genealogy podcasts that are new, or new to you. Genealogy Gems Podcast released a new episode on January 10, 2012. This is episode number 124, and it is titled “New Google Search, Newspaper Research”. Part of this episode focuses on a new book called “Everything You Need to Know About Finding Your Family History in Newspapers”. It is a step-by-step process that walks you … Continue reading