Google Earth for Genealogy  

Video presentation by Lisa Louise Cooke, through the Wake County Genealogy Society's subscription to "Genealogy Gems for Societies"

Google Earth is a 360 degree three dimensional way to view your ancestor’s world!  In this class you will learn how to identify old photos, plot and virtually visit your ancestor’s homestead, and incorporate historic maps.  Google Earth has the power to geographically document your ancestor’s lives, and lends itself very well to collaboration with other researchers.  It’s one of the best online genealogical tools available, and best of all, it’s FREE!

Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company.  She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show available at www.GenealogyGems.com, in iTunes, and through the Genealogy Gems app.  Her podcast brings genealogy news, research strategies, expert interviews and inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries around the world, and recently celebrated 1.5 million downloads. She is also a well-known international genealogy speaker. Whether in person or online, Lisa strives to dig through the myriad of genealogy news, questions and resources to deliver the gems that can unlock each genealogist’s own family history treasure trove!

All WCGS meetings are free and open to the public.  Bring a friend! Refreshments will be served during social time after the presentation.