Ancestral Findings

The 1840s are not usually talked about a lot in the history books, but that does not mean there was not much going on in this decade. In fact, the 1840s were a decade of innovation and discovery. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors may have enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1840s/   Click Here to listen to the we...

The 1830s were the decade that laid the foundations for the Industrial Revolution. This means that a lot of prototype inventions and preliminary discoveries were made that were the basis of many of the modern amenities we enjoy today. These are some of the highlights of the decade that our ancestors were there to enjoy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-th...

The Alien and Sedition Act cost President John Adams re-election. Here's why this act made our nation's 2nd president the first to lose a re-election campaign. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/adams-and-the-alien-and-sedition-act/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: ht...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1790s? The 1790s were a decade of political upheaval around the world, but most particularly in France. The United States was a new nation, just getting its footing in the world. Scandinavia and Great Britain also saw some smaller upheavals of their own. These are the highlights of that decade that would have affected our ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestr...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1800s? The decade of the 1800s was one of scientific innovation, wonderful new discoveries, incredible culture, and classical fashion. All of these things would have been known by most of our ancestors in this decade, and maybe even personally experienced by them. These are the highlights of the 1800s that our ancestors would have probably known about. Show No...

In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-washington-the-masons-the-white-house-and-the-case-of-the-missing-cornerstone/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://an...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1810s? The 1810s were a decade that had a lot happening, both in the United States and around the world. There were events that impacted certain regions, some that affected the planet, and plenty of inventions and cultural contributions, as well. These are some of the highlights of that decade that your ancestors probably knew about, probably experienced, and...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1820s? The 1820s were a decade full of change and innovation in a number of ways. Transportation, culture, fashion, science, and more all made important changes and discoveries. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors might have known about, experienced, or enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-d...

Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-evolution-of-florida/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ances...

The 1850s were not the quiet, uneventful decade that the history books usually portray them as being. In fact, there were a lot of important events going on around the globe. Our ancestors got to enjoy new inventions, new literary works of art, and new scientific discoveries. These are some of the highlights of a most remarkable time. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancest...

The 1860s were a decade of change and innovation. Lots of old ways of doing things in the world were being swept aside, new inventions took their place in the world spotlight, and culture produced some amazing things we still appreciate today. These are some of the things your ancestors may have been doing in the intriguing 1860s... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestor...

Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here's what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wild-days-texas-texas-country/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ances...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1880s? The 1880s were a decade of change and innovation. A lot of exciting and interesting things were happening around the world. Your ancestors probably knew about most of them and may even have had the chance to enjoy some of them. Here is what was happening in this beguiling and inventive decade... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-a...

The 1890s were an important decade in American and world history. There were many scientific and cultural inventions and improvements that were made that your ancestors would have enjoyed and celebrated. The world changed in some important ways in this decade. Here are some of the highlights the 1890s offered us. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1890s...

The Articles of Confederation came before the Constitution. Our nation operated under them for 8 years. What were the Articles and why were they changed?  Listen on to learn more… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/united-states-articles-confederation-forgotten-history/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfin...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1950s? The 1950s were a decade of economic prosperity and cultural change. The modern world as we know it truly came into being. New inventions, cultural changes, and even the emergence of a new, recognized age group all made the world of America most closely resemble the world we know today than any previous decade. These are some of the most important things...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1870s? The 1870s were a decade of change for both America and the world. There was a period of Reconstruction in the United States after the Civil War. Imperialism rose in other countries around the world. New inventions were made, and culture changed in meaningful ways. These are some of the things your 1870s ancestors may have enjoyed or celebrated. Show Not...

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. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/christmas-traditions-and-genealogy/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1900s? The 1900s were an important decade in American history, as well as the history of the world. Many new inventions changed the planet's landscape forever and how people lived, work, and entertain themselves. What were your ancestors doing during this decade? This episode gives a little look at some of the things they may have celebrated or enjoyed for the...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1910s? The 1910s were a decade of invention and innovation. There were many things that came out of that decade that is still being used and enjoyed by people today. Culture took a huge leap forward, as well. These are some of the things your ancestors in this decade would have known about, and maybe even personally experienced and perhaps even enjoyed. Show N...

There was a period of time in colonial New Hampshire when colonists were regularly abducted by Indians and sold to the French in Canada. This is why they did it… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-indians-selling-american-colonists-to-canada/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Gen...

What were your ancestors doing in the 1940s? This interesting decade saw America enter WWII and also brought an end to the war. It is best known for that, but other things were going on then, too. Here are some things that may have impacted the everyday lives of your 1940s ancestors–or maybe even you, if you were there. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-th...

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1930s? The 1930s were a decade defined by the Great Depression in America, and around the world. Yet, this was not the only thing that was going on in America at the time. Here are some events of the 1930s that would have had an important impact on your ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1930s/   Click He...

Today we have a guest genealogist that may help you Trace Back Your Roots to the Dark Side. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/darth-vaders-guide-to-genealogy/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestr...

We Americans recognize those as the first lines of our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," but to the author of those words, Francis Scott Key. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-star-spangled-banner   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindi...