Ancestral Findings

Have you ever searched a record collection or book, looking for a family or ancestor you know should be there, and come up emptyhanded? It could be because of misindexing. Today, I'll talk about how m...

29 Mar 20197min

Have you ever considered giving back to the genealogical community? The community offers us so much, as we contribute to it by giving back, even in a small way. Today, I'll show you why you should do ...

27 Mar 20196min

This is probably the best and most effective time management research technique when it comes to genealogy. Tell yourself, and anyone else in your life who is affected by your hobby, that you will onl...

25 Mar 20195min

There are plenty of reasons for getting involved in doing genealogy. However, did you also know that it is a fun, fascinating hobby in and of itself? Today, I'll give you some of the best reasons for ...

22 Mar 20197min

Have you ever heard of Mathew Brady? Join me today, as we look into his life and his photographs… to know what the Civil War really looked like. Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/mathew-brady-p...

20 Mar 20197min

Today's Genealogy Gold Tip... Check Out the Neighbors If your immigrant ancestor came here pretty early in the nation's history, such as prior to 1850, you may need to look at additional records to fi...

18 Mar 20191min

There is a hidden state between California and Oregon called Jefferson. On today's episode, I'll talk about the people who live in the area of Jefferson and why they are so serious about it. Show Note...

15 Mar 20194min

Once you have a clue or two from family stories and/or census records, you can go to immigration and naturalization records to look for confirmation of what you discovered. You can find these records ...

13 Mar 20191min