Ancestral Findings

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Jr and II after someone's name? It seems like it would mean the same thing, but these suffixes are actually quite different. Here is what you need to know, so you can be more accurate with understanding your genealogy research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-difference-between-ii-and-jr/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.co...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Eight… Where the Horseshoe Led Them… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-8-where-the-horseshoe-led-them/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebook...

If you are looking for old obituaries in online newspaper databases, you are doing excellent genealogical research. This is a wonderful technique for finding important information on those elusive ancestors. Here are some tips on finding the obituaries if they don't immediately appear, as well as tips on fact-checking them for accuracy before adding the information in them to your family tree. Sho...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Seven … The Hunt for the Horseshoe … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-7-the-hunt-for-the-horseshoe/   Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks...

St. Patrick's Day is an important Irish holiday and has been for centuries. It is celebrated a little differently in Ireland than in the rest of the world. Here are some common Irish St. Patrick's Day traditions. You can use them to understand your Irish ancestors and their lives better, as well as to celebrate your own Irish heritage. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genuine-irish-st-pat...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Six … What Philippa Told Francis … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-6-what-philippa-told-francis/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard...

Do you enjoy sending Valentine's Day cards to those you love and admire? So did your ancestors. Here is a little bit about the history of the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards, and how the tradition can tell you some interesting information about your ancestors themselves… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/valentines-day-and-our-ancestors/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Five … Philippa's Letter… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-5-phillipas-letter/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames:...

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognized pieces of architecture in the United States. I can spend hours taking photos of this giant with its pointed obelisk soaring into the sky. Here are the interesting details on the Washington Monument, its history, architecture, and construction. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-washington-monument-americas-obelisk/ Listen via: https:...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Four … Re-Tracing the Steps of the Ancestors… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-4-re-tracing-the-steps-of-the-ancestors/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfi...

The Empire State Building is an iconic American building with enduring and enormous popularity. Built-in the 1930s, it was the world's tallest building for decades and is still a must-see NYC tourist attraction today for its Art Deco architecture and high, open observation decks. Here is the story about the building's construction and history… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-empire-s...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter three … The First Clue … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/union-terminal-in-cincinnati-ohio Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surna...

Union Terminal in Cincinnati, Ohio is a famous Art Deco building that has been used as a train station to varying amounts since the 1930s. It is, perhaps, more famous for the museum that now takes up most of the building, as well as the theater and library that it also houses. Here is the history of this quite remarkable and intriguing building… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/union-term...

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter two… The Story of Francis Wainwright… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-a-genealogical-mystery-chapter-2/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard...

Are you interested in the origins of languages? One of the largest language groups of the ancient world (possibly THE largest) was known as Indo-European, and hundreds of languages and dialects have derived from it over the centuries. Knowing the history of language helps you know your ancestors better. Here is what you need to know about Indo-European. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wh...

Martha Jane Willick's three granddaughters and two grandsons are about to go on the genealogical adventure of their lives. Left an ancient daguerreotype photo of their 3-times great-grandmother by Martha in her will, these siblings and cousins soon discover the first clue to the centuries-long mystery in the photo itself. What treasure awaits them if they can manage to be the first generation in t...

Are you familiar with the most common genealogy terms regarding family relationships? Some are used in everyday life, while others are only used in genealogy research. Knowing the meaning of these terms can help you create a richer and more accurate family tree… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/improving-your-family-tree-by-understanding-genealogical-relationship-terms/ Listen via: https:...

Are you the keeper of your family heirlooms? This makes you an archivist, whether you became one by choice or by default. You naturally want to keep those artifacts in excellent condition to be enjoyed by future generations. Join me today for five tips on how to do it correctly. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-be-the-best-family-archivist-in-five-easy-steps/ Listen to the Weekly P...

Do you have Shakers in your family tree? What are the Shakers in the first place? Join me today as we about this unique religious sect and how to find information on any ancestors you had who were part of it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/do-you-have-any-shaker-ancestors-heres-how-to-trace-them/   Listen to the Weekly Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/   Weekly Giveaways:...

If you have Russian heritage, you will be interested in learning about Russian Christmas traditions. These traditions help connect you to your Russian ancestors of today and of long ago. You might even adopt some of these traditions into your own Christmas celebrations to honor your heritage. Here are some of the most important Russian Christmas traditions you should know. Show Notes: https://ance...

France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about them helps you learn more about your French ancestors. Here are some of the most popular French Christmas traditions. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/french-christmas-traditions/ Listen to t...

If you have German ancestry, you will love learning about the interesting and unique Christmas traditions of Germany. They will help you learn more about your ancestors and their lives. They will also give you some wonderful ideas for new traditions to adopt for your own family. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/german-christmas-traditions/ Listen to the Weekly Podcast: https://ancestralfi...

Ireland has some unique Christmas traditions, as well as some holidays that are unique to the island itself. Knowing about these holidays and traditions is helpful when celebrating or learning about your Irish ancestors and what their lives were like. Join me today for some interesting Irish holidays and holiday traditions you should know. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/irish-holiday-tr...

If you are researching your WWI ancestors, don't forget to check for honor rolls where they may be mentioned. Honor rolls were used for calling attention to both men and women at home and on the front lines who did extraordinary things to help the war effort. Here is what you need to know about honor rolls and where to find them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/using-honor-rolls-to-trace...

Do you have a Scottish surname, or is there one in your family tree? Then, you will want to know about their origin and meanings, as this will tell you a lot about your ancient Scottish ancestors. Here is what you need to know… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-origin-and-meaning-of-scottish-surnames/   Listen to the Weekly Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast   Weekly Giveaw...