Ancestral Findings

The 1890 census is famous for not being here for genealogists to use. At least, most of it is not available. There are a few fragments that still exist. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors in surviving portions of the 1890 census, here is what you can find in it… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Listen via: https://ancest...

Have you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know their real worth. Here is why you should be using these records, and what you may find in them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/looking-for-probate-records-in-your-genealogy-research-why-you-...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 20… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter20-epilogue/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.co...

Do you know what you are going to do with your genealogy research one day? You have spent a long, loving time gathering it, and you naturally want future generations to enjoy and benefit from it. Here are some tips for making sure your genealogy research is preserved and protected for the rest of time. how Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-make-plans-to-protect-your-genealogy-for-future-...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 19… The Treasure of Francis Wainwright … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-19 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: ht...

Have you ever considered using Missing Person notices in old newspapers to search for your missing ancestors? Their contemporary relatives did. When people moved and lost touch in the days before telephones and reliable mail, this is what they turned to in order to find their loved ones. Here's how you can do the same for your ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/missing-persons-li...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 18… The True Treasure … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Find Surn...

The 1910 US Federal Census is an invaluable genealogical research tool. Whether you have used it before or are just getting to it for the first time, it has some hidden gems in it that can add a lot of good information to your family tree. Here is how to get the most out of your 1910 US census research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/exploring-the-1910-us-federal-census/ Listen via: htt...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 17… What Was in the Wainwright Tomb. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-17   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Find Surnames...

If you are a veteran of using the 1920 US federal census or are just using it for the first time, there is hidden information in there that may prove useful to you as a genealogist. Here are some of the hidden genealogical gems of this census, and what they mean for your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/diving-deep-into-the-1920-census/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.co...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 16… The Hunt for Philippa's Statue Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-16 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Find Surnames: ht...

The 1930 census has some hidden gems in it. If you have used it before, or if you are new to it, there is information there that you may miss if you don't comb the census with a fine-toothed instrument. Here are the things you need to know about this census to get the most out of it for your important genealogical research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/getting-the-most-out-of-the-1930...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 15… What Was Inside the Wainwright Family Tomb? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-15   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Fi...

Have you used the 1940 census in your family history research? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you probably have used it many times. Whether you are experienced with it or are new, there are probably some things in it you have missed. Here is how to get the most valuable genealogical information out of the 1940 census… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-for-getting-the-mo...

The Willick grandchildren are still on their quest to find the lost treasure of Francis Wainwright. Their search has led them to several interesting places, and now they are at the Wainwright family tomb itself, searching for a large statue of Philippa, Francis's beloved first wife. What will they find? Is this the treasure? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wa...

Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your pioneer ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tracing-your-pioneer-ancestors/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawi...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 13 … Tracking Down the Records of Samuel Pope … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-13 Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Find...

Have you ever considered going to a genealogical conference? If not, you should think about it. There is a lot of good information at these conferences that can help you break through brick walls and make you a better genealogist. Here's how to decide if you should attend one, and which one to attend. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/should-you-attend-a-genealogy-conference Listen via: ht...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 12… The Cloth and the Portrait … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-12   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing   Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks   Hard To Find Surnames: ht...

Do you have a Cajun surname? Did you know that finding out the origin and meaning of your surname can help you understand more about your genealogy on that side of the family tree? It can. Here's how, as well as the meanings of some common Cajun surnames. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/some-common-cajun-surnames-and-their-meanings/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ We...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 11 … What James Found... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-11   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestra...

Have you ever considered looking for old recipes as a means of finding out more about your ancestors and their lives? It is a worthwhile pursuit. Food is something that connects us through the generations, sometimes for centuries or more. Here are some ideas on finding out what your ancestors ate, and why you should look for those ancient and interesting recipes. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindi...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 10 … The Secret of Francis's House… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-10   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https...

Do you have Irish genealogy? Here are three important and useful sources for online Irish genealogy research that you should make use of in building your family tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-resources-for-irish-history-month/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings....

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 9 … Finding Francis's Chest … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-9-finding-franciss-chest/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Fin...