Ancestral Findings

With the dog days of summer and the month of July approaching, you may be thinking of some genealogy projects to occupy you during the long, hot days coming up. The good news is that there are plenty ...

19 Heinä 20247min

New to genealogy? Learn the 9 key questions you should ask yourself before delving into your family tree research. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/9-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-...

17 Heinä 20244min

Explore the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipator, and his impact on the abolition of slavery in the United States. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/abraham-lincoln-the-great-e...

15 Heinä 20248min

Join me today as we delve into the tumultuous presidency of James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States. Discover how his support for the controversial Dred Scott decision and the ong...

13 Heinä 202410min

Experience the power of conversation in genealogy research. Learn how one chat completely transformed a researcher's approach and understanding of their family's past. Podcast Notes: https://ancestral...

11 Heinä 20245min

Explore the extraordinary journey of the USS Benevolence, a World War II hospital ship dedicated to repatriating American POWs from Japan. Discover its impactful role in Operation Magic Carpet; the ch...

9 Heinä 20245min

Have you ever considered using Missing Persons notices in old newspapers to search for your missing ancestors? Their contemporary relatives did. When people moved and lost touch in the days before tel...

1 Heinä 20246min

You want to take your research further but seem stuck at a brick wall on the line you're working on. It's a frustrating fact of genealogy that nearly any genealogist will encounter at some point and p...

29 Kesä 20244min