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Ancestral Findings

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Episodes

AF-069: Identifying the Era of a Photo By its Type

Identifying your family photographs starts with identifying what type they are. The type of photograph can reveal the era in which it was taken. In this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast… I’ll talk about when you know the era… it can be easier to ID the people. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes

Apr 12, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 69

AF-068: Native Americans in the Civil War: A Forgotten History

Not many people know that Native Americans participated in the Civil War. They actually fought on both sides. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast we'll talk about why they fought and what role they played. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes © AncestralFindings.com

Apr 05, 20165 minSeason 2Ep. 68

AF-067: WWI Draft Cards: Where to Find Them and What They Can Tell You About Your Ancestors

Have you used the WWI draft card collection yet to search your family tree? You should. Here are the valuable pieces of information you'll find in them. http://www.GenealogyGold.com http://www.ancestralfindings.com/WWI http://www.ancestralfindings.com/wwi-familysearch Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes © AncestralFindings.com...

Mar 29, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 67

AF-066: How to Find Family Members for Homeless Genealogical Artifacts

Did you get a family heirloom that doesn't belong to your family? Here's how to find it 's true owner and why you should do it. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes © AncestralFindings.com

Mar 22, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 66

AF-065: Mail Order Brides: A History of Love in the Wild West

Mail order brides were popular in the Old West in the United States. Here's why, and why so many women decided to become them... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes © AncestralFindings.com

Mar 15, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 65

AF-064: Genealogical Numbering: What is it and How to Use It

What is genealogical numbering? It is actually a very important part of your research. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to use it in your family trees... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes © AncestralFindings.com

Mar 08, 20165 minSeason 2Ep. 64

AF-062: Where Did Your Ancestor Live? How to Interpret Plat Maps

Have you ever wondered where your ancestor lived? You can often use old plat maps to discover the location of their homestead. In this episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll show you how to read the maps... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS feed. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/feedburner © AncestralFindings.com...

Feb 23, 20164 minSeason 2Ep. 62

AF-061: How to Organize Your Family Photos

Are you having difficulty figuring out the best way to organize your family photos? Here are some suggestions that work... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS feed. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/feedburner © AncestralFindings.com...

Feb 16, 20169 minSeason 2Ep. 61

AF-060: 3 Overlooked Clues in Genealogical Documents

Are you looking at a genealogy brick wall? Here are three hidden clues you can often find in genealogical documents that will let you break through it... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS feed. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/feedburner © AncestralFindings.com...

Feb 09, 20164 minSeason 2Ep. 60

AF-059: How to Find a Wife’s Name When it’s Not Obvious

Sometimes, finding the name of someone's wife can be difficult in genealogy. There are usually more records regarding men than women in ages past. Here are some tips for finding those wives... http://www.GenealogyGold.com Subscribe via iTunes. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS feed. http://www.ancestralfindings.com/feedburner © AncestralFindings.com...

Feb 02, 20167 minSeason 2Ep. 59

AF-058: Fun Tips for Getting Your Children Involved in Genealogy

Do you wish your children were interested in genealogy like you? They can be. All you have to do is use the right techniques with them. These tips work on almost any kid. Start using them today. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2016 AncestralFindings.com...

Jan 26, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 58

AF-057: Using eBay to Further Your Genealogical Research

Have you ever considered using eBay to research your family history? Believe it or not, it's an excellent resource. Here's how to use it to your best advantage. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2016 AncestralFindings.com...

Jan 19, 20166 minSeason 2Ep. 57

AF-056: Organizing and Storage Tips for Your Genealogy Research

Do you need advice on how to organize and store your genealogy research so you can easily keep track of everything? Here's exactly what you need to do. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2016 AncestralFindings.com...

Jan 12, 20167 minSeason 2Ep. 56

AF-055: 3 Photo Identification Tips You Never Knew

Do you have old photos you can't identify? Most people do. Here are some sneaky genealogy tricks you can use to cause those photos to reveal their secrets. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2016 AncestralFindings.com...

Jan 05, 20165 minSeason 2Ep. 55

AF-054: 11 Genealogy Research Tips to Use at Your Next Family Reunion

Your family reunion should be about communion with family as well as family history. Here are 11 ways to incorporate genealogy research into your reunion. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com...

Dec 29, 20158 minSeason 1Ep. 54

AF-053: How to Overcome the Difficulties of Finding Female Ancestors

Are you searching for the origins of some elusive female ancestors? Here are four tried and true research techniques for discovering your female family lines. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com...

Dec 22, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 53

AF-052: Tracing Your New Jersey Ancestors: Online and Offline Resources

Do you have New Jersey ancestry and are looking for sources to start researching your family tree in the Garden State? There are a lot of resources you can use, both free and paid, to find those New Jersey ancestors. Because it is one of the original 13 colonies, records for the state go back for centuries. There is plenty to find. Here are some online and offline sources for New Jersey genealogical records to get you started on your family history journey. - Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold....

Dec 15, 20158 minSeason 1Ep. 52

AF-051: Witches in the Family? Resources for Researching the Families of the Salem Witch Trials

Are you interested in the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692? Do you wonder if you have a genealogical connection to any of the people involved in it? It's a unique distinction since not everyone in New England was involved. If you have an ancestor who you can connect to Salem Village of Danvers in some way, you may just have a witch trials connection... Learn More http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralF...

Dec 08, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 51

AF-050: What is the Genealogical Proof Standard and Why Should You Use It?

What is the Genealogical Proof Standard? Why should you care, and why should you use it in your genealogy research? It's an important tool. Here's why. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

Dec 01, 20157 minSeason 1Ep. 50

AF-049: The Cousin Connection: Explaining the Various Levels of Cousins

Have you ever wondered what a 2nd cousin three times removed is? What does "removed" even mean in genealogy? Here's how to figure out your cousin relationships. Cousin Chart: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/cousins http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com...

Nov 24, 20157 minSeason 1Ep. 49

AF-048: Using Cemetery Records to Uncover Unknown Ancestors

Cemetery records, particularly burial records, are invaluable genealogical resources for discovering unknown ancestors. In this episode I’ll show you how to find and use them. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com...

Nov 17, 20155 minSeason 1Ep. 48

AF-047: Using Military Records to Construct Family Trees

Military records can be excellent sources for breaking down genealogy brick walls. Here's how to find and use military records to solve genealogy mysteries. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

Nov 10, 20155 minSeason 1Ep. 47

AF-046: Why Oral Histories Are So Crucial to Good Genealogy, Part 2

Oral histories are a crucial part of genealogical research. Interviewing older relatives can reveal a wealth of previously unknown information. Here's why. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

Nov 03, 20157 minSeason 1Ep. 46

AF-045: Why Oral Histories Are So Crucial to Good Genealogy, Part 1

Oral histories are a crucial part of good genealogy research. Whether you're conducting them or reading them, they provide invaluable information. Here's why. http://www.GenealogyGold.com Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes. Click Here to Subscribe via RSS feed. © 1995-2015 AncestralFindings.com

Oct 27, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 45

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

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

Oct 20, 20155 minSeason 1Ep. 44

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

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

Oct 12, 20154 minSeason 1Ep. 43

AF-042: Simple Tips for Reading Old Genealogy Documents

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

Oct 06, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 42

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

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

Sep 29, 20156 minSeason 1Ep. 41

AF-040: Military Records and the Fire of 1973

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

Sep 22, 20157 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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