Ancestral Findings

Almost everyone has at least a passing familiarity with Ulysses S. Grant, the military, and political figure — the general who helped win the Civil War for the Union and later became president of the United States. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/ulysses-s-grant/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfinding...

So, if you're planning on trekking to one of the famous Civil War battlefields across the country, which ones should be on the top of your list? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/famous-civil-war-battlefields Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.c...

Have you visited Angel Island in San Francisco? Today we'll explore the interesting history of this state park on an island and its storied past. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/angel-island/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Har...

Did you know that the entire New England area is rich in colonial history, much of it faithfully documented by local historians? Listen on as we search for genealogy treasure in colonial history. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-treasure-trove-of-colonial-history Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings...

Genealogy research, especially family time spent working on research together, brings the past into the present and brings families together.  And it preserves the past for future generations. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bad-genealogy-habits/   Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Gen...

Whether you're doing serious genealogical research or just want to know, don't forget to check with the older members of your family. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/talk-to-the-older-folks/   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...

The history of the U.S. Navy is longer than the history of the United States. It's even longer than the idea of the United States. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/navy-before-country/ 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...

Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast! The 1920s were a transformative decade in American history. In some ways, this decade even changed the world. What were your ancestors doing a century ago? What was lifelike for them? Knowing more about the 1920s will let you know more about your ancestors during that unique time. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doi...

Are you considering a career in genealogy? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you might have thought about it. It is an excellent and rewarding career for those who have a true passion for it. If this is you, here is what you need to know about building a profitable career in professional genealogy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/interested-in-a-professional-genealogy-career/...

Scottish naming patterns of the past few centuries can provide excellent clues as to the names of parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents of your Scottish ancestors. If you have a brick wall Scottish ancestor, their name or the names of their children can be an enlightening guide past the wall. Here is the most common Scottish naming pattern of ancient times, as well as common ancient S...

Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband's identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850. There are numerous tips out there for finding them. Here are a couple more that you may not be aware of that can help you get to know these mysterious ancient female family members. Show Notes: https://a...

Genealogy conferences are largely going to be held online this year because of quarantine and lockdowns. This does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, attending a conference online may be more enjoyable than you imagined. Today I'll talk about what you need to know about attending online genealogy conferences. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/quarantine-genealogy-how-to-attend-a-genealog...

What is a grass widow? You may come across this unique term in your genealogy research. It is an old one and has different meanings in Europe and America. It was used in old newspaper records, as well as in official government records. Here are some interesting facts about grass widows. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/weird-genealogy-terms-what-is-a-grass-widow/ Click Here to listen to t...

Are you researching foreign-speaking ancestors? Whether they lived in America or you are researching them in their homeland, you may come across foreign language documents that you need assistance in understanding. Here are the four best ways to use them and get the information you need for your genealogy research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-foreign-language-genealogy-sou...

The history of covered bridges in North America and the United States is a fascinating one. The bridges that remain are quite beloved and mostly protected. Today, let's learn more about the history of covered bridges in America. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-covered-bridges-in-america Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekl...

The 1860 US federal census is the last one taken before the Civil War. It is slightly more descriptive than previous censuses but not as descriptive as post-Civil War ones. In today's podcast episode, I'll talk about some of the interesting findings of this unique census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-look-at-the-1860-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: htt...

The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a controversy that still gets brought up among social scientists to this day. In today's episode, we'll dig deeper into the 1870 US federal census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/an-in-depth-look-at-the...

Most of us know of Corning Glass as the makers of PYREX and Corning Ware. However, Corning has a long, fascinating history of technological innovation. Learn more in today's episode as we explore this long history of innovation. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/corning-glass-and-your-family/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways...

Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use of these sources is the 1890 US Veterans Schedule. Here is what you need to know about it for your genealogy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/using-the-1890-us-veterans-schedule/ Click Here...

There are tens of millions of people in America with Irish ancestry and even more around the world. Therefore, knowing about Irish traditions, such as wedding traditions, is important to genealogists with this ancestry. Here are some Irish wedding traditions you should know. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/irish-wedding-traditions/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ance...

Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your genealogical research, as well as where to find it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-quick-guide-to-using-the-us-census-for-genealogy/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfind...

Genealogy has a large array of code words, slang, and abbreviations associated with it. If you are new to the hobby, you might not be familiar with all of them yet. Here are some of the most common genealogy abbreviations, what they mean, and where to find them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-abbreviations-you-should-know/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://an...

Are you looking into your Native American ancestry? Many Americans believe they have this ancestry, but only a few do. If you do, and you know it with certainty, the Dawes Rolls can help you find your ancestors and learn more about them. Here is what the Dawes Rolls are and what kind of information about your ancestors you may find on them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-the-...

Membership records can be an important part of genealogical research. Yet, they are not used by many genealogists, despite the wealth of information they can provide. Here is why genealogists usually don't use these records, and why you should. They can be genealogical goldmines to your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-membership-records-in-your-genealogy-research/ Cl...

Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you want to prove that you are one? Here are some tips on finding and proving your Mayflower ancestry. After all, there are more than thirty-five million Mayflower descendants in the USA today. You could be one! Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-begin-researching-your-mayflower-ancestors/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ances...