Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your genealogical research, as well as where to find it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-quick-guide-to-using-the-us-census-for-genealogy/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://a...
Sep 01, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 376
Genealogy has a large array of code words, slang, and abbreviations associated with it. If you are new to the hobby, you might not be familiar with all of them yet. Here are some of the most common genealogy abbreviations, what they mean, and where to find them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-abbreviations-you-should-know/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks...
Aug 27, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 375
Are you looking into your Native American ancestry? Many Americans believe they have this ancestry, but only a few do. If you do, and you know it with certainty, the Dawes Rolls can help you find your ancestors and learn more about them. Here is what the Dawes Rolls are and what kind of information about your ancestors you may find on them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-the-dawes-rolls-in-your-genealogy-research/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestra...
Aug 25, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 374
Membership records can be an important part of genealogical research. Yet, they are not used by many genealogists, despite the wealth of information they can provide. Here is why genealogists usually don’t use these records, and why you should. They can be genealogical goldmines to your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-membership-records-in-your-genealogy-research/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: ht...
Aug 20, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 373
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you want to prove that you are one? Here are some tips on finding and proving your Mayflower ancestry. After all, there are more than thirty-five million Mayflower descendants in the USA today. You could be one! Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-begin-researching-your-mayflower-ancestors/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: h...
Aug 18, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 372
Whether you are a beginning genealogist or a seasoned pro, you can always use some tips on how to make your genealogy research easier and more productive for you. Today we’ll examine six top tips that may help you achieve the genealogical results you’ve been seeking. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/6-tips-to-make-your-genealogy-research-easier/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genea...
Aug 13, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 371
Are you citing your sources in your genealogy research? If you are not, you should be. Citing sources may seem like a chore, but there are some very important reasons to make sure you always do it. Here are the five top reasons why you should cite your sources in your genealogy work. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/top-five-reasons-to-cite-your-sources-in-your-genealogy/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestra...
Aug 11, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 370
The food that families make is wonderful and ties the generations closer together in shared meals, traditions, experiences, and emotions. Preserving these recipes is an important part of your genealogy work and one that even the non-genealogists in your family can appreciate. Here is how to make a family cookbook, and why you should definitely make one. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-make-a-family-cookbook-and-why-you-should/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://...
Aug 06, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 369
Your digital genealogy needs to be organized just as much as your physical genealogical documents and photos do. Today, I’ll show you some tried and true hints on how to keep all this information easy to access when you store it on your computer. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-organize-your-digital-genealogy/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfin...
Aug 04, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 368
If you are looking for a way to keep your physical genealogy documents organized as well as safe, join me today and I’ll show you a few useful hints to push you in that direction. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/organizing-your-physical-genealogy-documents/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfind...
Jul 30, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 367
Have you heard of the mystery of the Princes in the Tower? Who were they, and what connection did they have to the Wars of the Roses? Today… we’ll find out what really happened to them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-wars-roses-princes-tower/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/...
Jul 28, 2020•17 min•Season 6Ep. 366
This Mystery House in California is said to be haunted and built by a madwoman. But, is this really the truth of the story? Everyone loves a good ghost story and a haunted house brings visitors and money to the owners. However, what was the real story behind this eccentric person and impossibly built house? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/historys-mysteries-the-winchester-mystery-house/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: ...
Jul 23, 2020•8 min•Season 6Ep. 365
She was a fierce warrior queen who fought a brave battle for her kingdom, husband, and son. Today… it is time to know her story. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-wars-roses-margaret-anjou/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Ancestra...
Jul 21, 2020•10 min•Season 6Ep. 364
Daylight Savings Time is an idea that has been around for more than 100 years and was implemented nationwide in Germany a little over a century ago. Here is its history, and how (and why) it is used today… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-of-daylight-savings-time/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https:/...
Jul 16, 2020•8 min•Season 6Ep. 363
She is a little known, but quite an important player in the early part of the Wars of the Roses. Here's her story… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-wars-roses-jacquetta-luxembourg/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFinding...
Jul 14, 2020•10 min•Season 6Ep. 262
Are you curious as to the difference between wills and probate records in your genealogy research? Here are the things you need to know. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-difference-between-wills-and-probate-documents/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https...
Jul 09, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 361
He was important in getting the Yorks on the throne in the Wars of the Roses. He also squandered his position. Here's his story... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-wars-roses-george-plantagenet/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/An...
Jul 07, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 360
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 04, 2020•9 min•Season 6Ep. 359
Are you just beginning your genealogy journey? Here are nine questions you should ask yourself before you begin. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/9-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-start-researching-your-family-tree/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https:...
Jul 02, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 359
She can be considered the ultimate champion of the Wars of the Roses. She certainly was the last major player standing. Here’s her story… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-who-in-the-wars-of-the-roses-margaret-beaufort/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: htt...
Jun 30, 2020•14 min•Season 6Ep. 358
Do you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/8-fresh-genealogy-tips-for-building-your-family-tree/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFind...
Jun 25, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 357
He was a crucial player in the Wars of the Roses, putting two kings on the throne. He also fought for both sides. Today we’ll talk about his story. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-richard-neville/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www...
Jun 23, 2020•15 min•Season 6Ep. 356
Do you have a lot of family heirlooms you need to organize? Here are some things you need to know before you do. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-organizing-your-genealogy-heirlooms/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www...
Jun 18, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 355
If you are learning about the Wars of the Roses, you will discover that this person was an important behind-the-scenes player. Here's his story… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-wars-roses-jasper-tudor/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.faceboo...
Jun 16, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 354
There are certain skills every genealogist should know. Here are five of the most important ones. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/5-things-every-genealogists-should-know-how-to-do/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings ht...
Jun 11, 2020•5 min•Season 5Ep. 353
She is one of the important female players of the Wars of the Roses. Here are the details of her fascinating and adventurous story. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-anne-neville/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Ances...
Jun 09, 2020•10 min•Season 6Ep. 352
The 1880 US census was the first of its kind in several ways. The most important is that it was the first to ask a number of highly detailed questions about each individual person who was enumerated. This makes it a genealogical gold mine. Here is what you need to know about this valuable census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-1880-us-federal-census-a-closer-look Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfi...
Jun 05, 2020•8 min•Season 6Ep. 351
She was a powerful woman who played a huge and important role in the Wars of the Roses. She was also the mother of two kings… listen on to learn more. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-cecily-neville/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://w...
Jun 02, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 350
Do you need some ideas to make your genealogy research more interesting again? Here are four ideas to get you moving. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-again-breathing-new-life-in-your-family-research/ 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/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings http...
May 29, 2020•4 min•Season 6Ep. 349
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? There were many players in that infamous war. Let’s start today with one of them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-henry-vi/ 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/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.c...
May 26, 2020•10 min•Season 6Ep. 348
