Ancestral Findings

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...

10 Dec 201914min

If you are researching your WWI ancestors, don't forget to check for honor rolls where they may be mentioned. Honor rolls were used for calling attention to both men and women at home and on the front...

6 Dec 20197min

Do you have a Scottish surname, or is there one in your family tree? Then, you will want to know about their origin and meanings, as this will tell you a lot about your ancient Scottish ancestors. Her...

4 Dec 20198min

Meningiomas are usually benign tumors of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. While they are typically asymptomatic, they can cause symptoms and be dangerous in certain cases. New DNA research is ...

29 Nov 20198min

If you have Greek ancestry, you will want to understand more about your Greek surname. Greek surnames are unique and interesting things, unlike any other type of surname in Europe. Listen in to learn ...

26 Nov 20198min

Have you ever considered looking into more than just vital records and other standard genealogical resources to find out more about your ancestors? Genealogical artifacts can provide information you w...

20 Nov 20194min

Have you considered doing an autosomal DNA test to add to and improve the accuracy of your family tree? Have you ever heard of autosomal DNA? It is the most common type of publicly available DNA test ...

13 Nov 20194min

Using Y-DNA and mtDNA are two important ways you can add to your family tree and improve its accuracy. Both can be used to find missing relatives and to confirm biological relationships. Here is what ...

6 Nov 20194min