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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com...
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...
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; some of them were free people of color, and plenty of records exist about them. Two, records of sla...
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 somewhere. Of course, in reality, this is not always the case, especially with very common surnames. P...
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 genealogical photos yourself. Maybe you know who they are. Maybe you don’t (not labeling photos was a bi...
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 information on a person you’ve already researched. By citing your sources as you go, you can see where yo...
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
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
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 DNA research in genealogy to get you started, including the different types and what it can help yo...
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 raise funds to put on a war. Property taxes are the only consistent federal tax that has been in pla...
Are you using death records in your genealogy research? If not, you should. These are important records for beginning genealogists. Here’s how to find them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-basics-death-record-research-advice-beginners/
Do you want to know if you have a Revolutionary War ancestor, or discover more about the one you already know is part of your family tree? This is how you do it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/research-basics-short-introduction-researching-revolutionary-war-ancestors/
Are you ready to learn how to obtain birth records for your ancestors? Here's how to find these important vital records that document your ancestors' lives. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-basics-birth-record-research-advice-beginners/
Looking for the headstones of your ancestors is a primary part of genealogy. What do you do if you can’t find one? Here are some answers. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/cant-find-the-grave-alternative-locations-for-burial-places-for-your-ancestors/
When people get involved in genealogy, a lot of them will eventually become interested in lineage societies. What are lineage societies? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lineage-societies-join/
Are you just getting started with your Jewish genealogy? Here’s how to overcome the myths associated with it and get at the truth of your Jewish family tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-basics-jewish-research-advice-beginners/
Did your ancestor homestead land a century ago? You may be able to find genealogical gold in his or her homestead record. Here’s how. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/federal-homestead-records-and-what-you-might-find-in-them/
Cemetery research is an important part of genealogy research. The two go hand in hand. Here’s how to get started with it, and what it can help you discover about your ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-basics-cemetery-research-advice-for-beginners/
Irish naming patterns were very precise for about two centuries. Here’s how you can use the patterns to find your Irish ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/irish-naming-patterns-discover-irish-origins-names-family/
Why I Love Genealogy (And You Should, Too!) Here are all of the many, wonderful reasons why. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/why-i-love-genealogy-and-you-should-too/
