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These brief historical and informational snippets about genealogy and history should encourage and help you advance your family tree.

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AF-044: Did the Document Trail Run Dry? Here Are More Places to Look 20.10.2015 4:54

Did the document trail run dry, leaving you with a brick wall ancestor? Here are some alternative places to look for info that may break that wall down yet. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-043: How to Approach Living Relatives for Genealogical Information 12.10.2015 4:27

Have you met a new relative online and aren't sure how to approach them for genealogical information? Here's how to ask to get the best chance of a "yes." http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-042: Simple Tips for Reading Old Genealogy Documents 06.10.2015 6:05

Are ancient genealogy documents getting you down? Is it hard for you to read that old-fashioned handwriting? Here are some tips to translate those old letters. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-041: How To Solve The Biggest Problems In Your Genealogy Research 29.09.2015 6:21

Do you have any particularly difficult genealogy problems and aren't sure how to go about solving them? Here are some tips to get you over that brick wall. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-040: Military Records and the Fire of 1973 22.09.2015 7:02

The National Personnel Records Center suffered a fire in 1973 that destroyed millions of military service records from 1916 to 1964. Here's what happened. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-039: How Given Names Can Help You Identify Your Ancestor 15.09.2015 6:35

Did you know first names can be big clues in your genealogy research? Here’s how they can be helpful, as well as an example of how to use them in your research. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-038: Did Your Ancestors Go Back to England? 08.09.2015 6:58

Did your ancestors immigrate to America from England? Did they stay? Sometimes, people who disappear from the record in America actually returned to England. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-037: Irish Immigration Wave: The Emerald Isle Comes to America 31.08.2015 5:17

Millions of Irish immigrants came to America in the mid-19th century to escape the horrors of the potato famine. Here, they faced new struggles. Learn more now. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-036: Online Resources for Researching Your Scottish Ancestors 25.08.2015 6:58

Are you looking for your Scottish ancestors and don't know where to start? Here are six websites with plenty of information on Scottish genealogy for you. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-035: When to Hire a Professional Genealogist 18.08.2015 6:54

Have you ever considered hiring a professional genealogist? If you've hit a brick wall in your research, you should consider it. Here's what you need to know. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-034: The Secrets of the 1840 Census, Revealed 11.08.2015 4:34

Have you explored the 1840 U.S. federal census in your genealogy research? If not, you should. Here is a list of amazing family history information it contains. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-033: How to Order Your Ancestor's Social Security Application 03.08.2015 4:25

Have you heard of Social Security applications as a means of genealogical research? If this is a new record source to you, here's what you need to know. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-032: 5 Genealogy Research Time Management Tips 28.07.2015 6:36

Do you find it difficult to stop doing genealogy research once you get started? Here are 5 time management techniques to help you control your research time? http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-031: What is Griffith's Valuation of Ireland? 20.07.2015 6:21

Are you familiar with Griffith's Valuation of Ireland? If not, now is the time to become acquainted with it. It is invaluable in mid-19th century Irish research... http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-030: Social Security Death Benefit Records 13.07.2015 5:41

Have you tried searching the Social Security Death Benefit Index during your genealogy research? If not, now's the time to get started. Here's how to use it. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-029: The War of 1812 and the Indian Wars: A Double Conflict 07.07.2015 4:39

Some military service records from the War of 1812 are for soldiers who did not actually fight the British at all. They were mainly southern soldiers who were fighting wars with the local Indians at the time. Yet, they received War of 1812 credit and pensions. Why was this the case? http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-20...

AF-028: Civil War Medical Cards: Using Them to Research Your Union Ancestors 29.06.2015 7:04

Have you ever heard of the Union medical card collection? It is an invaluable and little known resource for Civil War genealogy research. Here's how to use it... http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-027: African American Genealogy Research for Beginners 22.06.2015 5:27

Are you interested in researching your African-American family tree, but don’t know where to start? It’s a common concern among those who are beginners in this area of genealogy. People wonder how far back they will actually be able to get, due to lack of records in the era of slavery. However, there are a few important things to remember. One, not every African-American in the 1800’s was a slave;...

AF-026: Surname Studies: How They Can Help You Find Your Ancestors 15.06.2015 6:44

Often, one of the first places people start looking when they begin their genealogy research is into their surnames. There seems to be a natural desire among beginning genealogists to discover more about their surnames, including their origins, and how many other people in the world share it. There is a common belief that those who share the same surname must surely also share a common ancestor so...

AF-025: Identifying Old Photographs: How to Do It and How It Can Help Your Research 09.06.2015 7:59

There are clues to your family history in old photographs . Discovering previously unknown family photos from generations ago is like uncovering genealogical gold. If you spend enough time online interacting with distant cousins you discover on genealogy websites, you will undoubtedly eventually find someone who has amazing photos they are willing to share with you. You may also have some old gen...

AF-024: Why Citing Sources is Crucial in Genealogy and How to Do it Right 01.06.2015 6:31

As a beginning genealogist, you may not give much thought to citing your sources in your research. However, it is a vitally important part of any serious type of genealogical pursuit. Citing sources serves a variety of purposes. Most importantly, it lets you know where you found your information. This is crucial as you get further into your research on a family. You may find new, conflicting infor...

AF-023: What Happened to the 1890 Census, and What You Can Use to Fill in Its Blanks 25.05.2015 7:12

What happened to the 1890 census? It may be gone, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on 20 years of your ancestors' lives. Use these records instead... http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-022: The Real Truth Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests 19.05.2015 12:43

Are you interested in knowing more about your family coat of arms? First, be sure your family actually has one. Here is the truth behind family coats of arms. http://www. GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

AF-021: What's the Deal With DNA? Using DNA to Trace Your Family History 12.05.2015 6:43

DNA is an important part of genealogy research these days. It can help confirm relationships, help you find new living relatives who may have information you don’t have (and are willing to share), and can help you discover new avenues of research for tough-to-trace family lines. If you haven’t yet explored DNA in your genealogy research, it’s time you did. Here is everything you need to know about...

AF-020: Tax Records: More Information Than You Think 05.05.2015 6:43

Are you familiar with tax records as a form of genealogical research? People have been being taxed since the first colonists landed on the shores of this country. Up until the early 20th century, those taxes were mainly on property, meaning only land owners got taxed. Of course, there were smaller taxes here and there that applied to everyone, but they were usually limited in duration, such as to...