St Cloud Area Genealogists: How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case

In this session, Cooke will help researchers of all levels become genealogical detectives. Participants will learn to track their ancestors like a criminal cold case detective, sniffing out holes in their research and getting missing information on the record with cutting edge technology.

Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, 3 rd  edition. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast, and the free weekly YouTube show Elevenses with Lisa at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. Cooke also writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine and produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.

St. Cloud Area Genealogists
Founded in 1974, the St. Cloud Area Genealogists is a non-profit organization that strives to make family history research an enriching and rewarding experience.  This premier organization is for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.  Our members research their ancestors from varying locations within Minnesota, throughout the United States, and from foreign countries.