{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Give that Boring Ancestor a Makeover! Episode 311","description":" Your ancestor is not boring. You just haven\u2019t uncovered their full story yet! If you\u2019ve got a family tree profile that feels like a \u201cplain Jane,\u201d this episode shows you how to turn it into a richer, more compelling portrait. Start with 5 simple ways to check your existing research. Then discover 5 Ways to Bring an Ancestor's Story to Life through additional research. Once you\u2019ve developed their fuller story, discovers practical ways to introduce your ancestor\u2019s story to your family without overwhelming them. Along the way she's share 4 of her favorite story tools from Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and MyHeritage. This episode is perfect for genealogists with an ancestor they\u2019ve neglected, a research project that stalled, or a family story they want to make more vivid and meaningful. You\u2019ll leave with a clearer research direction and a fresh reminder that even one overlooked detail can bring an ancestor\u2019s life into focus. Visit the Show Notes Page: Visit the show notes page at Genealogy Gems for everything discussed in this episode. You'll also find the videos on these topics. https:\/\/lisalouisecooke.com\/2026\/09\/16\/ancestor-makeover\/&amp;nbsp; Become a Genealogy Gems Premium eLearning Member: Gain access to the complete Premium podcast archive of over 150 episodes and more than 50 video webinars, and Lisa Louise Cooke\u2019s new online course! Become a member&amp;nbsp;here. Get Lisa's Online Genealogy Course: How to Create a Genealogy Research Plan in 10 Minutes a Day  The free podcast is sponsored by:   Get your DNA kit today.&amp;nbsp;  Visit&amp;nbsp;newspapers.com\/genealogygems&amp;nbsp;to get&amp;nbsp;20% off&amp;nbsp;your subscription.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Archives.com  &amp;nbsp; Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media: Instagram.com\/genealogygemspodcast Facebook.com\/genealogygems Pinterest.com\/lisalouisecooke YouTube.com\/GenealogyGems &amp;nbsp; Stay Up to Date with the Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what\u2019s available with your Premium eLearning Membership.&amp;nbsp;Sign up today. ","author_name":"The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show","author_url":"http:\/\/genealogygemspodcast.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42932147\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42932147"}