George Washington is probably the best-known player in the American Revolution. However, he wasn’t always the great military leader he became. He was a fatherless boy and inept soldier for the British before he found greatness. Join me today for this fascinating story right here on the Ancestral Findings Podcast. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2vSnT5n - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebo...
Jul 31, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Are you experiencing frustration at not being able to read the handwriting on an ancient document? Does it seem illegible to you? It might not be. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll show you how to unlock its secrets and improve your family tree. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2CUZ7AZ - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com...
Jul 24, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast we’ll look in the life of John Adams. He was our nation’s second president, but he was much more than that alone. He almost single-handedly kept the revolutionary spirit going, got independence declared, and managed the war from the Continental Congress building almost on his own. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2vxziaD - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings....
Jul 17, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Do you read genealogical magazines? If not, you should. They are invaluable resources for learning new skills, connecting with other researchers of your family lines, and discovering historical secrets that will tell you more about your ancestors and how they lived. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you seven best ones you should have on your reading list. - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gXa - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindin...
Jul 10, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 186
You know we celebrate our nation’s independence on the 4th of July. But, do you know how this holiday came to be? When was it first celebrated? What is its true meaning? Let me share with you this fascinating story of American history, today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/celebrating-national-heritage-4th-july/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Fre...
Jul 03, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll answer the questions… Who was Thomas Jefferson? Beyond being our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, who was he? Where did he come from, what was his family like, and what other contributions did he make to our country? - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gE1 - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find S...
Jun 26, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Did you know that there was a change in our calendar in 1752? There was, and it changed the way things were dated. Join me today and we’ll try to figure it all out, and get the date correct in your research. - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gWp - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
Jun 19, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast as we ask the question… Who was Ethan Allen, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? The man known as the father of Vermont was instrumental in a couple of key Revolutionary battles, and his capture by the British made him a hero. - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gGP - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find ...
Jun 12, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 182
As genealogists, we want our children and grandchildren to be as interested in it as we are, so they will preserve, protect, and continue the work we’ve done. But, how do we instill this interest in them? Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast as we learn how to do just that! - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gTn - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surname...
Jun 05, 2018•7 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast as we talk about Margaret Corbin. She’s not a name most associated with the American Revolution, but she played a very important and unique role in it. - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gFc - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
May 29, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Headstones are so much more than just permanent places to record a person’s name, birth, and death date. They are little windows into the lives of those ancestors. Join me today on this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll show you how to read headstones that tell a story. - Show Notes: https://wp.me/p4Pr1R-gNx - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surna...
May 22, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Who was Nathan Hale? His last words are famous even today, but what else did he do for the revolutionary cause? Join me today on this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk about his remarkable story. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/Nathan-Hale - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
May 21, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 178
What is the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in America, and why should you join? Today, I’ll show you what need to know about this prestigious lineage society, on this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2sjtLik - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
May 08, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette? He was the most important foreign ally of the colonies during the American Revolution. Join me today as I talk about the story of this remarkable man. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2tFhF72 - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
May 01, 2018•7 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Have you ever considered why your ancestors lived where they did? People have been moving throughout human history, but there has usually been a reason. Join me on today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll explain that learning the reason will reveal a lot of new and interesting genealogical information to you, and may even help you break down brick walls. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2w8quIH - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings...
Apr 24, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Do you know much about Patrick Henry beyond his name? Who was he, and what was his role in the American Revolution? I’ll talk his fascinating story on today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2suRoEA - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
Apr 17, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 174
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources. Let's explore these resources together on today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2gKnU4H - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
Apr 10, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll talk about this extraordinary and influential American patriot. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2tDUHNK - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings....
Apr 03, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 172
World War I was a century ago. Now, more people are starting to become interested in tracing the military histories of their WWI ancestors. Records are located in a variety of places. On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll show you how to find them and piece them together. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2gqlmsd - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Su...
Mar 27, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 171
You probably know the name John Hancock, but do you know anything about the man behind the famous name? On today's episode, I'll talk about this American patriot. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2FBLHeG - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames...
Mar 20, 2018•11 min•Season 4Ep. 170
When it comes to Cherokee genealogy, there are more sources to use than the Dawes Rolls. Many think these rolls are the only source, but you are missing out on a lot of good information if you only use those. On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you some alternatives you can use to discover or confirm Cherokee ancestry. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2g50E0K - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBook...
Mar 13, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your ancestors, but there are enough that you may find them. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll show you how to do it. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2i4RAtv - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.anc...
Mar 06, 2018•10 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Who was James A. Garfield, other than America’s 20th president? He is mostly remembered for being assassinated while in office, but there is so much more to this highly accomplished man than that one thing. On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll share with you his real story, along with his accomplishments before and during his short but influential presidency. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2hMBJzQ - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestr...
Feb 27, 2018•10 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Are you interested in building a highly accurate family tree? Have you considered getting your DNA tested? If not, you really should. There are so many places to have it done, and each has its unique benefits. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll show you why DNA is your key to breaking down brick walls and confirming relationships. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2f9sw3l - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - F...
Feb 20, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 166
What is negative evidence, and how can it help you break through brick walls in genealogy research? Using negative evidence in the absence of identifying records is a powerful research technique. On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll show you how to use it to discover those mystery ancestors. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2sqJvA3 - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: http://www.ancestralfindings.c...
Feb 13, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Are you concerned about your family heirlooms? Will your children care as much about them as you? Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll show you how to preserve them for future generations. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2tNq4Fv - 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...
Feb 06, 2018•7 min•Season 4Ep. 164
What is the PERSI index, and why should you be using it for genealogical research? On today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you want you need to know about this valuable resource. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: h tt p://bit.ly/2tEmzB9 - 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 - New...
Jan 30, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Do you have Japanese American ancestry? If so, join me today as I talk about about Japanese internment during WWII, and records concerning the real people involved. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2hcLlmY - 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.ancestralfindings.c...
Jan 23, 2018•10 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Are you still looking for an elusive maiden name in your family tree? Today, I’ll give you three new suggestions to help you uncover it and discover a new family line. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: http ://bit.ly/2tXTl0a - 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...
Jan 16, 2018•7 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Do you have early New England ancestors? Tens of millions of people do. If so, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. http://www.GenealogyGold.com - Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/review-stories-ipswich - 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.ancestralfindings.com/newsletter...
Jan 09, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 160
