Ancestral Findings

Ohio is chock full of interesting historical places to explore. No matter where you go, you'll find something of significance. One such place is the Ohio State Reformatory, which has also been called ...

7 Tammi 20228min

Looking for the graves of our ancestors is a basic part of genealogy. The headstones provide a tangible link between us and those who came before us. It is something… and often the only thing… that we...

5 Tammi 20226min

The Seventeenth Amendment to the US Constitution allowed for the popular election of US Senators. Prior to this, Senators in the US Congress were appointed by state legislatures. Allowing American cit...

3 Tammi 20224min

Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast. Do you have a theme in mind for your 2022 genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know ab...

31 Joulu 20214min

Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast. The US Federal Census collection is an excellent resource for beginning and experienced genealogists. Most people doing research on their family tree us...

29 Joulu 20214min

Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast . . . The US Federal Census collection is an excellent genealogical research for beginning and experienced genealogists. Most people doing research on th...

27 Joulu 20214min

What clues do your family's Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Here's how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research. Christmas is a time for spending with f...

24 Joulu 20217min

Ireland has some unique Christmas traditions, as well as some holidays that are unique to the island itself. Knowing about these holidays and traditions is helpful when celebrating or learning about y...

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