Have you tried using Google Images in your genealogy research? If not, it is something you should try. It can bring you amazing discoveries. Today I’ll show you how to use it, and why it is such an important tool for you as a genealogist. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/use-google-images-genealogy-research/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestral...
Feb 01, 2019•7 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Town Line is a tiny hamlet in upstate New York near the Canadian border that inexplicably voted to secede and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. Today we’ll explore this intriguing tale of Town Line, home of the last of the rebels. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/confederacy-town-line-new-york/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindi...
Jan 29, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Are you considering getting your DNA tested? It is more affordable and accessible to more people than ever before. Even those who are not genealogists are doing it. Before you test, ask yourself these three important questions, so that you can be sure that DNA testing is for you. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/dna-testing-questions/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free ...
Jan 25, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 217
How popular is genealogy? It is something that is portrayed in the media as being more popular than ever. However, is this really true? Today we’ll look at how popular genealogy really is. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: - https://ancestralfindings.com/su...
Jan 22, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Are you interested in reading or subscribing to a new genealogy magazine that has something for everyone? Family Tree Magazine is the one for you. Today I’ll give you a review of this amazing stalwart of the genealogical magazine industry. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/review-family-tree-magazine/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindings...
Jan 18, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 215
Middle names are important genealogical research tools. They can tell you about the political beliefs, personal values, friendships, business connections, and even earlier generations of the family that bestowed them. Today, I’ll give you a guide for using middle names to further your own genealogical research in the best way. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-middle-name-research/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Give...
Jan 15, 2019•14 min•Season 5Ep. 214
What are your reasons for doing genealogy? If you are a beginner or haven’t started yet, your personal reasons will be your motivation. Today I’ll give you the most common reasons for doing genealogy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-middle-name-research/ Listen via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: - http...
Jan 11, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 213
You want your family tree to be as flawless as possible. In fact, you can never get too much advice on this subject. Today, I’ll give you some unusual tips for doing excellent genealogy work. Most of these are probably not new to you, but they will really help push your genealogy forward. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-building-flawless-family-tree/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralf...
Jan 07, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Have you ever considered starting a family genealogy blog? It’s a great new year’s resolution. It is something many people who are seriously involved in genealogy do. Today, I’ll give you some tips on how to make your blog more engaging, so it soars above the online competition. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-write-excellent-genealogy-blog/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - ht...
Jan 01, 2019•8 min•Season 5Ep. 211
What do you do when you come across information in your family tree that may not be welcome by everyone in your family? It can be a sensitive topic. Today, I’ll talk about three different findings that may be unwanted, and how to handle telling (or not telling) your family. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/family-tree-research-uncovers-unwanted-information/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestral...
Dec 25, 2018•10 min•Season 4Ep. 210
Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they come to occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Believe it or not, the answer can be found all the way back in ancient Egypt. Today, I’ll share with you the story of the modern Christmas tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-christmas-tree/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/goo...
Dec 18, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 209
Are you planning a trip to a genealogy library soon? Today, I’ll give you six things you need to know before you go. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/6-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-genealogy-library/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindings.com/...
Dec 11, 2018•4 min•Season 4Ep. 208
With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to think of the genealogy projects you want to complete for December. Join me the next time to learn about these special projects. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-december/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.co...
Dec 04, 2018•6 min•Season 4Ep. 207
Do you have some extra free time coming up? Why not fill it by filling in some information on your family tree? Today I’ll share you 13 best genealogy projects that I've used during my long weekends. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/13-best-genealogy-projects-for-a-long-weekend/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://a...
Nov 27, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 206
Did your ancestor keep a scrapbook? Today I’ll talk about how to find out, and what to do if you find one. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/did-your-ancestors-keep-scrapbooks/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: ...
Nov 20, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Are you a beginning genealogist? Today, I’ll show you how to make your research shine by avoiding eight common beginning genealogy mistakes. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/dont-make-these-8-mistakes-in-your-genealogy-research/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: - https:/...
Nov 13, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Are you looking for genealogical projects to do for November? Consider these ten seasonal gems to get your creative genealogy energy going. You'll have a ball. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-november/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay - https://ancestralfindings.com/feedburner Weekly Giveaways: - https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: -...
Nov 06, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 203
If your ancestors are not easily found in the census, it doesn't mean they aren't there. The beauty of searchable online indexes is that you can search in a variety of ways to find your ancestors. Today, I’ll give you some techniques you can use to increase your knowledge of your family history. Show Notes: - https://ancestralfindings.com/search-tricks-for-locating-your-ancestors-in-an-online-census/ Subscribe via: - https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes - https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - ...
Oct 30, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 202
Do you feel like you've reached a point where you have no other resources to search for your ancestors? Don't forget about alternative sources. They may just have the clues you need to move forward. Today you’ll learn how to use these sources. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/alternative-sources-for-tracking-your-ancestors-city-directories-social-sections-of-old-newspapers-and-school-yearbooks/ Subscribe via: https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube htt...
Oct 23, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 201
There are several book databases online that can help you further your family history research by hooking you up with rare books with mentions of your family in them. Today, I’ll give you the how to find and use these informative databases. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-book-databases-to-further-your-family-history/ Subscribe via: https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBoo...
Oct 16, 2018•5 min•Season 4Ep. 200
Do you know how to make sure your genealogy research is the best it can be? Today you’ll learn about the most common genealogy blunders and how to avoid them so your research can rise high. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/3-genealogy-blunders-avoid Subscribe via: https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube - Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestra...
Oct 09, 2018•7 min•Season 4Ep. 199
Have you ever considered performing an annual checkup on your genealogy? It is something every serious genealogist should do. Put it on your calendar each year to make sure your work is as strong as it can be. Today I’ll talk about how to do a proper genealogy checkup. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/give-genealogy-annual-checkup/ Subscribe via: https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes https://ancestralfindings.com/youtube https://ancestralfindings.com/googleplay https://ancestralfindings....
Oct 02, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Marriage records are one of the Top Three most basic record types in genealogy, along with Death and Birth records. If you haven’t used marriage records in your research yet, you should, and it’s time to start. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast for the top six most frequently asked questions about marriage records… to get you started with this valuable genealogical resource. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2CWefOP Subscribe via: https://ancestralfindings.com/itunes https://ancestralfindi...
Sep 25, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Whether you are new to genealogy or a veteran, your work can only benefit from a refresher in these basic genealogy do’s and don’ts. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll share the things you need to know to make your work shine. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2DqeEtF - 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...
Sep 18, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 196
The U.S. Federal Census is one of the best-known tools for researching your family history. Whether you are a novice or a veteran of using the census, there is always more to learn about this fascinating recordset. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll give you the five top questions genealogists of all levels have about the census, and their answers. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2CUIKV3 - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - ...
Sep 11, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Are you curious about what nation your family originated in before they came to the United States? Most genealogists are, as it helps them know more about their ancestors, as well as their own personal history and culture. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I’ll show you how to find those elusive places of origin. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2CVYZBk - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.c...
Sep 04, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Benjamin Franklin was a remarkable man and so important to the American Revolution. But, how much do you know about his background and personal life? That’s a fascinating story on its own. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast to learn the real tale of America’s most famous Founding Father. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2fgNNVU - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To...
Aug 28, 2018•9 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast as I talk about the science of aerial photography in World War I and why it was a groundbreaking advancement for military commanders. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2DrNrGU - 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...
Aug 21, 2018•14 min•Season 4Ep. 192
Samuel Adams is one of the most famous names associated with the American Revolution. However, what do you really know about him other than that he has his face and name on a popular brand of American beer? Today I’ll talk about the real story of this extraordinary American patriot. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2jx6lGq - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard To Find Surnames: ht...
Aug 14, 2018•11 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Are you interested in researching your genealogy using DNA? If you are on a DNA database and are having trouble getting your matches to respond to you, it can be frustrating. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast for some effective tips for getting more responses from your genetic relatives. - Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2Dqy0PA - iTunes: http://www.ancestralfindings.com/itunes - Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing - Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks - Hard T...
Aug 08, 2018•8 min•Season 4Ep. 190
