Lisa Louise Cooke
Episode 45: Listener Family History Blogs
After listening to past episodes of this podcast where we talked about Family History blogs, I hope that you have not only started reading blogs, but that you have also tried your hand at genealogy blogging. It’s a great way to share your findings and connect with other researchers and distant cousins you didn’t even know you had.
Well, in today’s episode, I’m going to share some of the family history blogs that you, the listeners, have created. I’m hoping that you will not only be inspired to blog if you haven’t started already by seeing what others are doing, but that you will take note of the blogs that sound interesting and perhaps are relative to your own family history research.
Being a community gives genealogists strength and inspiration, and today’s episode is all about our community. Get your notepads out and get ready to jot down some terrific new genealogy blogs!
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Transcript
As you know, I asked you folks to email me if you decided to start family history blogging so that we could feature your blogs here on the show. Well, happily MANY of you started blogging and sent me emails telling me about your experiences. It’s been so much fun to hear about the connections your blogging generated, and the personal satisfaction they give you.
Nancy Fermazin
Fermazin Family: http://nancynurse1.blogspot.com/
Lisa’s Post Pick: Robert F. Fermazin Dad, Opa, Grandpa, Great Grandpa
http://nancynurse1.blogspot.com/2009/10/robert-f-fermazin-dad-opa-grandpa-great.html
Kay Haden
Leaves of the Tree Blog: http://moreleaves.blogspot.com/
“Thanks so much for all the wonderful tips and gems to help those of us bitten by the genie bug.”
Lisa Lisson
Are You My Cousin? Blog: http://areyoumycousin-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa’s Post Pick: “A Modern Day Mystery.”
http://areyoumycousin-lisa.blogspot.com/2009/08/modern-day-mystery.html
Michelle Kolbe
Kolbe Genealogy Blog: http://www.kolbegenealogy.blogspot.com/
Lisa’s Post Pick: “My Son's Family History Interest”
http://kolbegenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-sons-family-history-interest.html
Sean Lamb
Finding the Flock : http://findingtheflock.blogspot.com
Gus Marsh
Gus’ Genealogy Blog: http://gusmarsh.blogspot.com/
Lisa’s Post Pick: “Lt.jg William Marsh USNR 1921-1945”
http://gusmarsh.blogspot.com/2009/09/ltjg-william-marsh-usnr-1921-1945.html
Graham Wilkie
http://bellyorkhistory.blogspot.com/
Teri Chaffin
Teri's Family History Search: http://terisfamily.blog.com/
Lisa’s Post Pick: “The Matzdorf’s Are Found!”
http://terisfamily.blog.com/2009/10/14/the-matzdorfs-are-found/
QUESTIONS ABOUT BLOGGING:
Spell check in Blogger - in compose mode there are buttons across the top of the compose box including Font, Bold, etc. The ABC icon is the spellchecker. Just click that.
Links - also across the top of the compose box to the right of the color boxes icon is a button that looks like a link of a chain. Just highlight the text you want to link, click that link button, and enter the URL in the pop up window.
Add your blog to Google: http://www.google.com/addurl/
