Irene Johnson's guest appearances

Irene Johnson

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

Libertarians Working for You

Team Ambition Fitness, LLC

The Westerly Sun

David Smith

Patti Smith

Elizabeth Beisel

John Collins

Gary Clark

Rainbow Rowell

Seth MacFarlane

Billy Bush

Terry Anderson

John Hawkes

Lilly Pulitzer

Michael Allan

Patrick Henry

David Plante

Susan Conley

OwlTail

Share Who Do You Think You Are? with Friends and Family Share Genealogy Gems Podcast  with your friends and family   Who Do You Think You Are? premieres on NBC on Friday, March 5 at 8:00 pm.    NEWS:     Lisa will be speaking at the  in Toronto Canada being held may 14 through the 16, 2010 at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Toronto Airport.       Veterans History Project Marks Tenth Year with Events and Initiatives The Veterans History Project was created in 2000 by Congress as a national documentation program of the  to record, preserve, and make accessible the first-hand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Volunteer interviewers may request information at  or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.      Family Search they have announced some new record digitization projects: Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife - Registro Civil, 1900-1920 Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia - Atti di Morte 1809-1936 [Parte B] UK, Bristol - Parish Registers 1837-1900 [Part B] US, Guam and Samoa - 1920 Federal Census US, Kentucky - 1910 Federal Census US, Maryland - 1910 Federal Census US, Massachusetts - 1910 Federal Census US, Tennessee - County Marriages, 1790-1950 [Part A] US, Virgin Islands - 1920 Federal Census       MAILBOX:  3 Ring Binder Tabs Followup         Acid Free, 5-Tab, Pack of 5  The sheet protectors fit 8-1/2" x 11" material and are acid free and archival safe won't lift print from your pages. Escalating Ancestry issues Al Wilson asked for advice in escalating an issue with Ancestry and Lisa provides two strategies for resolving the case of the missing WWI Draft Registration Cards.      Blogs &amp; Tollbars  Michael wrote in to say that the thing he loves about listening to podcasts is that something always pops back in his mind a few days after listening.      Michael’s Blog:   Update: The Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued     Here’s an email from Paul Dunlop who writes:  “I just came across your Genealogy Made Easy podcast #001 Get Inspired and Get Started. I began really researching my family just before the holidays…It’s been helpful to listen to the beginner podcasts….Much as I fear I have got the bug and cant stop this!…Great show.”   Paul Dunlop     Rootsmagic and Mark Tucker  Barbara Starmans wrote to say she’s migrated to Roots Magic 4 and “I’m enjoying the program more than ever now that it incorporates all the features I was looking for when I wandered away to another software a couple of years ago. “          Barbara says she’s relying on the book  Evidence Explained     Lisa's interview with Mark Tucker       Thanks for your great podcasts! Barbara J Starmans You can check out    GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson Part 2     Jerry Springer video links from     Irene's Tips: - Study about maps before you come to make the most of them. - They are out on the floor in big cases with wide skinny drawers.  Don’t hesitate to ask for help. - Use Gazateers in conjunction with maps - You need to understand the geography of a country. - Document everything – where you are getting your information from.    Lisa: "You can’t be lonely being a genealogist!"   Irene's Thoughts on Grandchildren and Adoption: “We have a heritage to leave them”   Irene's Bottom Line:  "Don’t Be Afraid – Ask the Questions!"      Become a Genealogy Gems    GEM: Profile America – The First Telephone Book   and the transcribed list of telephone subscribers in New Haven, CT in 1878

Episode 82: Yearning to Know More?  Listen to Part 2 with Irene Johnson.

THANK YOU to all the genealogy bloggers who got the word out about the new Genealogy Gems iPhone app which is now available in the :   Kimberly Powell of the     Miriam Robbins Midkiff of       Schelly Dardashti of the    Amy Coffin of the    Lisa has gotten great feedback from those of you who have already downloaded the .      Apple Announces the iPad    at the BBC        Thank You:          Ancestry Magazine Closes It’s Doors Ancestry Magazine will be publishing it’s last issue in March of 2010. Go to  and just type Ancestry in the search box to see past issues online.      MAILBOX:   Question from member Teri : Are there 3 ring binder dividers large enough to use with sheet protectors? Lisa suggests: , 5-Tab Set   Judy in Ocala requested photos of Lisa’s family history wall display describe in    Rebecca Pittman of Chicago asks for leads on researching ancestors who served as U.S. census enumerators.     “Do you have any recommendations for locating records about his role as a Census Enumerator? I’m sure there would’ve been an application form, payroll information, etc. for Census Enumerators. I searched Worldcat for any books on the subject and the National Archives for records and have not had any luck.”   Bill Maury, Chief of History at the U.S. Census Bureau says that   All of the records that are available are at the National Archives in Record Group 29…the records are partial at best but some are both extensive and informative.    features my interview with Bill Maury     Histories of Enumeration Procedures for Each Census: â    in 1930    Records of the Bureau of the Census    (Tip:  Search the page for “Personnel”)    Mary Bowden wrote in to say she has started her own genealogy blog. “Thanks, I loved the live podcast!”     Podcast listener Marie has also     Gordon Churchill asks for recommendations for a way to publish a “book of stories and events that I have been able to find, together with the dates and places, so that grandchildren and others who come to it will find something that has some life in it, not just historical records.”   Lisa suggests Kodak Gallery  for more on publishing a family history book with Kodak Gallery    This Podcast is sponsored by:    Tell them you heard about Rootsmagic on the Genealogy Gems Podcast!    GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson       Irene’s Tip:  Do your homework before you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.    Do Your Homework Before You Come: - Scour the online catalog - Decide what you need - Ask for help when you visit   Lisa’s Tip – print out the items you want from the catalogue and prioritize them.  Determine which items are available only in Salt Lake City.   Watch Irene in the    The Library is divided up into sections: B2 - The British Collection B1 - The International Floor – “the only place where you will find all the Swedish records under one roof!”  (they are scattered amongst the various archives across Sweden)    The Vault – There are many films that are not located in the library but rather in the granite vault.   Request ahead of time, or as soon as you arrive.     to Index   The Main/ 1st Floor – Computers and Family Histories

Episode 80: Genealogy News, Mail and an Interview with Irene Johnson