AF-267: John Clem: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
He was the youngest soldier to serve in the Union during the Civil War, becoming a drummer boy at only ten years old. He was also the youngest noncommissioned officer in US military history. He made a...
12 Juli 20198min
AF-266: Italian Surnames: Their History and Meaning
Do you have an Italian surname in your family tree? Then, you'll want to join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast to learn more about the history and meaning of Italian surnames. This informati...
10 Juli 20198min
AF-265: William Harvey Carney: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
There have been nearly three and a half thousand military service members in the United States who have been awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor. Of these, only eighty-eight of them have been Afric...
5 Juli 20197min
AF-264: Your Guide to Spanish Last Names and Their Meanings
If you have Spanish ancestry, you will almost certainly come across one or more Spanish surnames during the course of your genealogy research. These surnames are very common in Europe, North America, ...
3 Juli 20198min
AF-263: Clara Barton: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
She is best known today as the founder and first president of the American Red Cross. However, she was also a genuine Civil War heroine. Her accomplishments and heroism in the Civil War are often forg...
28 Juni 20199min
AF-262: What You Need to Know About French Surnames
If you have French ancestry, you are in good company. Hundreds of millions of people around the world can claim descent from this ancient nation. Like most countries in Europe, the French people did n...
26 Juni 20198min
AF-261: Do You Have Irish Genealogy? Use This Handy Surname Guide to Trace Your Heritage
If you have Irish heritage, there is probably at least one Irish surname in your family. As Irish families can be challenging to trace, Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast where we'll abou...
21 Juni 20198min
AF-260: Using Freedmen's Records in Genealogical Research
The Freedmen's Bureau records are an invaluable resource for the descendants of formerly enslaved people in the United States. They provide information that isn't found anywhere else and can bring peo...
19 Juni 20198min
