Ancestral Findings

Old newspaper records are a terrific source of genealogical information of all kinds. You can find almost anything about your ancestors in old newspaper records. If you're not using them in your research, you should be. This is what you may find in these old records. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-newspaper-records-1/   Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestral...

Here in Ohio, if you are interested in antique cars or Packard automobiles specifically, you're in luck! One of the world's best automobile museums, America's Packard Museum, is located in Dayton—and there are lots of interesting things to see here. Let's take a virtual trip through some of what the museum offers, and we can all learn a little bit about Packard's history along the way. Podcast Sho...

The Battle of Fort Fizzle is an almost forgotten part of American history—but it's a Civil War event that had a far-reaching impact. Learn more about it here... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-sparks-that-started-holmes-countys-battle-of-fort-fizzle/   Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/po...

John Adams was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the first Vice-President and second President of the United States. A lawyer who became an outspoken proponent of independence, the fact that we have a United States today is largely because of him. This is his story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/john-adams-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-ind...

A source of military records that is unorthodox but interesting and potentially extremely rewarding is old newspaper records. Local newspapers did not often publish articles about what the hometown boys were doing on the front during times of war. Soldiers sometimes wrote home to the local papers, as well. This is what you can find on your military ancestor in digitized old newspaper records onlin...

Draft cards are excellent sources of information on your military-aged ancestor. Drafts were used in most US wars and military conflicts until the end of the Vietnam War. Digitized draft cards from WWI and WWII will provide a laundry list of interesting and valuable information on your ancestors. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-3/   Genealogy Cli...

The Civil War presents a unique case in military records for the United States. This is because the federal government kept only Union records for decades. It was the early twentieth century before the Confederate records, previously kept at the state levels, were moved there. This is what you need to know… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-military-records-2/   Ge...

Military service is built into this country's history. The service of hundreds of thousands of people over the past two and a half centuries has generated records that can be used to improve one's family tree. There is a wealth of genealogical information in these records. This is an introduction to what you need to know about military records in your genealogy… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestr...

Alaska is a harsh, inhospitable land to those unfamiliar with it, and it is for this reason that it took Europeans so long to explore it, much less colonize it. As with many things in human society, the discovery of gold in Juneau brought people to that area, making it a town and eventually the state capital. Here is its incredible story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state...

Are you curious about how state capitals got their beginnings? Most have fascinating origin stories. Take Montgomery, Alabama, for example. With a history going back thousands of years, but only inhabited by Europeans for the past two centuries, it is a modern and influential city. Here is how it became the state capital. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-alabama...

Samuel Adams was the second cousin of US President John Adams, and like his cousin, he served at the Continental Congress and was instrumental in America gaining independence. In fact, Samuel was most outspoken about independence and was a notorious thorn in the side of the British before the Revolution. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/samuel-adams-the-signers-...

Are you looking for some unique genealogy projects for August? Here are ten you can do with and without the kids. Each one will make your genealogical research richer and better. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-august/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postca...

Father's Day has roots going back to the early Middle ages, just after the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe. Churches celebrated a version. But, it took until the 1970s for it to become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States. Here is the story of Father's Day. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-fathers-day/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfi...

Eliza McCardle was the wife of Andrew Johnson and our 17th First Lady. Though she came from an impoverished background and was ill for years during her marriage, she still managed to be an involved mother, wife, and First Lady, even if behind the scenes. Here is her remarkable story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/eliza-mccardle-johnson/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestr...

Mary Todd Lincoln is one of the most famous of the First Ladies. Hers is an interesting tale, sometimes thrilling, sometimes tragic, but always adventurous and captivating. Here is her true tale, the real story of the First Lady of the Civil War. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/mary-todd-lincoln/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Gi...

The term 'doughboy' is one that remained a popular nickname for US servicemen for almost 100 years and which almost certainly had its origins in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/fighting-american-doughboys/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveawa...

It was a war in which huge numbers of women were conscripted to work in industries that had previously been the sole domain of men. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/british-women-wwii/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralfindings.com/eboo...

The Supermarine Spitfire was the iconic British aircraft of the Second World War and perhaps the most famous aircraft of the entire war of any of the participating nations… Today we'll learn more about this iconic British aircraft. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/spitfire-the-tiger-of-the-skies/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard G...

Do you know the history of Veterans Day? Since our nation celebrates it on November 11, we should all know how the holiday originated. Here are the details. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-history-of-veterans-day/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks ht...

You know we celebrate our nation's independence on the 4th of July. But, do you know how this holiday came to be? When was it first celebrated? What is its true meaning? Let me share with you this fascinating story of American history. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/celebrating-national-heritage-4th-july/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical...

Are you looking for some interesting genealogical projects to do for July? Here are ten that are amazing and will keep you educated and entertained. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-july/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBoo...

Are you curious as to how Mother's Day got started? The story is an interesting one. This is how the United States started officially honoring its mothers. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/mothers-day/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestral...

Do you know the story of the Wright brothers? They are the inventors of controlled, manned flight. This is their story, and how they became aviation pioneers. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wright-brothers-became-aviation-pioneers/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Ge...

You've probably heard of Calamity Jane. But how much of her real-life story do you know? While much of her life is still speculation, what we do know is wild. Podcast Show Notes:  https://ancestralfindings.com/real-story-calamity-jane/   Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks...

You've probably grown up watching television. But, did you ever wonder how it was invented? Or, who invented it? It's a fascinating story. Here are the details. Podcast Show Notes:  https://ancestralfindings.com/need-know-history-television/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBo...