Do you have Canadian ancestors you wish to research? Are you wondering where to start? On today’s episode, I’ll give you five of my favorite websites for doing Canadian genealogy online. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/resource-guide-canadian-genealogy - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfi...
Jan 02, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 159
Have you ever considered reading history to get to know your ancestors better? It is a wonderful way to do so. Today I’ll show you how it can help you bring them alive. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2k6uBiG - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames - Newsletter: http://www.ancestralfindin...
Dec 26, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2k6mt1H - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames - Newsletter...
Dec 19, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 157
Do you have Scots-Irish ancestors, or think you might? Join me on today’s Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll be talking about what you need to know about this unique cultural group and its history in the UK… Ireland… and America. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/scots-irish-research - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surn...
Dec 12, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Have you heard of the cluster technique? If not, you should know it is a powerful method for breaking through genealogical brick walls. Join me today as I give you the details. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/use-cluster-research-find-hidden-ancestors/ - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfi...
Dec 05, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Have you ever wondered who invented pumpkin pie? It wasn't just one person. The story of pumpkin pie is much more interesting than that. Today you’ll learn more about this food on the Ancestral Findings Podcast. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://ancestralfindings.com/genefoods-the-pumpkin-pie - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http:/...
Nov 28, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Have you ever heard of the blue people of Kentucky? They were real, and they really were blue, thanks to a recessive genetic condition. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll share with you their fascinating story. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-blue-people - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Fin...
Nov 21, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Have you ever considered going to your ancestral homeland to continue your family history research? You should. Today, I’ll talk about… why, and how to plan the perfect trip. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/get-trip-ancestral-homeland - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surname...
Nov 14, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Is your genealogy research time limited due to other commitments? You need to make the most out of every research moment you have. Join me today and I’ll show you how. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/five-important-time-saving-tips-getting-genealogy-research-done - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www....
Nov 07, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 151
There are several different types of genealogy research libraries you can use, and they each have their own, unique collections. Here's what you need to know. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-different-types-of-libraries-used-in-genealogical-research-and-their-unique-values - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surname...
Oct 31, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Have you started documenting your genealogy yet? If not, you should. Today, I’ll give you the top reasons why documentation is so important in genealogical research. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/document-family-history-research - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames - ...
Oct 24, 2017•8 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Did the Pilgrims really have the first American Thanksgiving, or does the honor belong to someone else? It all depends on how you look at it. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast to learn more. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: h ttps://ancestralfindings.com/ first-thanksgiving-florida - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://ww...
Oct 17, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? On today’s episode, I’ll give you a guide that will help you keep them all straight. First up is Queen Elizabeth Woodville. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-elizabeth-woodville/ - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.co...
Oct 10, 2017•12 min•Season 3Ep. 147
On today’s episode I’ll talk about how to use charts and forms in your genealogy research. They are an important part of joining lineage societies and storing your work as a physical copy. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/charts-forms-genealogy-use - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfinding...
Oct 03, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 146
The Biltmore Estate is a unique and beautiful piece of American architecture, with a fascinating history. On today’s episode, I’ll tell you why you should make appoint to visit it on your next vacation. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/biltmore/ - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.c...
Sep 26, 2017•9 min•Season 3Ep. 145
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: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames - Ne...
Sep 19, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 144
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.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.an...
Sep 12, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 143
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 eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnam...
Sep 05, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 142
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 - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - H...
Aug 29, 2017•7 min•Season 3Ep. 141
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 eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/su...
Aug 22, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 140
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: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames -...
Aug 15, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 139
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://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/surnames - News...
Aug 08, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 138
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://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find...
Aug 01, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 137
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 eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/...
Jul 25, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 136
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.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames...
Jul 18, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 135
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.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://w...
Jul 11, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 134
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.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.a...
Jul 04, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 133
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 - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: http://www.ancestralfindings.co...
Jun 27, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 132
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 - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Ha...
Jun 20, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 131
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.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames...
Jun 13, 2017•6 min•Season 3Ep. 130
