Ancestral Findings

Probate records are some of the most valuable and interesting genealogical documents. You need them for your research. On today's episode, I'll show you where to find them. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes:   https://ancestralfindings.com/finding-probate-records - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:   ht...

Theodore Roosevelt is an American icon and one of our better-known presidents. I'll talk about his story of how he became that way, going from rich boy to cowboy on today's episode. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes:   https://ancestralfindings.com/theodore-roosevelt-developed-cowboy-reputation/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfinding...

Have you been on a genealogy research trip, or are you planning on taking one soon? Don't forget proper debriefing when you get back. I'll talk about how to do it on today's episode. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes:   https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-debriefing - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBook...

Leif Eriksson was the first known European to set foot in North America, approximately 500 years before Columbus. Join me on today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I'll talk about this Viking's fascinating story. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/leif-eriksson-famous-viking-explorer - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveawa...

Have you ever played with Lincoln Logs? Did you ever wonder about their history? It is a long and fascinating one. On today's episode, I'll share with you the story behind this popular toy.  http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/birth-lincoln-logs - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eB...

What is a GEDCOM? It is an important word you will come across a lot in online genealogy. Join me on today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast… now is the ideal time to learn. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/what-is-a-gedcom - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:   h...

Did your ancestor work for the railroad? If so, you'll want to explore railroad records to find out more about them on today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast.   http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/what-are-railroad-records - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:   http...

It is just as important to cite your genealogy sources correctly as it is to cite them at all. On today's Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll show you what can happen if you're careless with your sources. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/dangers-careless-citing-resources-genealogy-research - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http:...

Is one of your genealogy lines giving you a hassle? Not every genealogical line is easy to research, but most of them can become productive. Join me today to learn more, shall you?   http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/research-isnt-getting-results - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free...

Don't let your genealogy research be incorrect. Make sure your genealogy is as true as it can be. Join me on today and I'll talk about the three biggest genealogy mistakes can how to avoid them.   http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/biggest-genealogy-research-mistake-dont-want-make/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.a...

Don't put all your many years' worth of precious genealogy data at risk. Join me on today's Ancestral Findings Podcast and follow these common sense tips to keep it safe and always accessible to you.   http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-protect-your-genealogy-data/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfi...

Do you want to become a better genealogist? Join me on the GenealogyGold Podcast and I'll give you three ways you can be constantly improving your genealogical skills.    http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://www.ancestralfindings.com/3-ways-to-be-constantly-improving-your-genealogy-research/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindi...

Do you have ancestors who lived in Europe and you want to find out more about them? Join me on today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast as we consider researching European censuses.  http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/european-censuses - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Fre...

Are you searching for the burial location of an ancestor and can't seem to find it? Join me on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I'll show you three tried and true techniques for tracking it down.  http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/tricks-for-finding-the-unknown-burial-location-of-an-ancestor/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveawa...

What was the Oregon Trail? Join me today and give you what you need to know about this important part of American History, and how you can discover whether your ancestors traveled it. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/oregon-trail-ancestry-did-your-ancestors-travel-the-trail - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.anc...

Legal knowledge is important in genealogy, especially of old laws and legal terms. On today's episode, I'll show you why, and where you can get this knowledge. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/understanding-ancient-laws-in-genealogy/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:...

The Missouri Compromise was an important factor in the events that led up to the American Civil War. On today's episode, I'll talk about how it contributed to the war that was to come. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/the-missouri-compromise-what-was-it-and-how-did-it-contribute-to-the-civil-war/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaway...

Do you have a mysterious ancestor? Doing a neighborhood study may provide you with the answers you need. On today's episode, I'll show you how to do one and why you should. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/how-to-conduct-a-neighborhood-study-and-why-you-should/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfinding...

People have been living with pets for a long time, and they deserve to be included in your family history narrative.  http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/remembering-pets-in-your-family-history/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks...

Most of the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed in a fire in the 1930's. This leaves a large, annoying 20-year gap in census records for genealogists. On today's episode of the, I'll give you five substitutions that you can use for the 1890 census. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/5-substitutions-for-the-1890-census/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfi...

On today's episode, I'll talk about what are periodicals, and how can they help you with your genealogy research? These are actually highly valuable and woefully underutilized tools you need. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/periodicals-genealogy-research/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com...

Locating the birthplaces of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy. It can open up whole new lines of research to you. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/research-birthplaces-ancestors/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/eboo...

Why should you take notes in genealogy? How should they be taken to ensure accuracy in your research? On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings you'll discover it all and improve your research skills. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-notes/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/dr...

Are you starting to look into your family's history? On today's episode, I'll give you some information on naturalization and how the process has changed throughout the years.   http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/naturalization-records - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks:...

Checkout today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast to learn about the history of tartans and identify clans from around the world… the tartans are unique to their clans and organizations. http://www. GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/tartans-key-clans/ - iTunes:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways:   http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing...