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AF-347: A Closer Look at the 1890 US Federal Census

The 1890 census is famous for not being here for genealogists to use. At least, most of it is not available. There are a few fragments that still exist. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors in surviving portions of the 1890 census, here is what you can find in it… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https:...

May 22, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 347

AF-346: Looking for Probate Records in Your Genealogy Research

Have you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know their real worth. Here is why you should be using these records, and what you may find in them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/looking-for-probate-records-in-your-genealogy-research-why-you-should/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindin...

May 19, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 346

AF-345: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 20

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 20… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter20-epilogue/ 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.com/ancestra...

May 15, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 345

AF-344: How to Make Plans to Protect Your Genealogy for Future Generations

Do you know what you are going to do with your genealogy research one day? You have spent a long, loving time gathering it, and you naturally want future generations to enjoy and benefit from it. Here are some tips for making sure your genealogy research is preserved and protected for the rest of time. how Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-make-plans-to-protect-your-genealogy-for-future-generations/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralf...

May 12, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 344

AF-343: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 19

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 19… The Treasure of Francis Wainwright … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-19 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:...

May 08, 20209 minSeason 6Ep. 343

AF-342: Missing Persons Listings in Old Newspapers

Have you ever considered using Missing Person notices in old newspapers to search for your missing ancestors? Their contemporary relatives did. When people moved and lost touch in the days before telephones and reliable mail, this is what they turned to in order to find their loved ones. Here’s how you can do the same for your ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/missing-persons-listings-in-old-newspapers-use-them-to-find-your-ancestors/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/...

May 05, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 342

AF-341: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 18: The True Treasure

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 18… The True Treasure … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/ 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 01, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 341

AF-340: A Closer Look at the 1910 US Federal Census

The 1910 US Federal Census is an invaluable genealogical research tool. Whether you have used it before or are just getting to it for the first time, it has some hidden gems in it that can add a lot of good information to your family tree. Here is how to get the most out of your 1910 US census research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/exploring-the-1910-us-federal-census/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBo...

Apr 28, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 340

AF-339: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 17

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 17… What Was in the Wainwright Tomb. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-17 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://ww...

Apr 24, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 339

AF-338: A Closer Look at the 1920 US Federal Census

If you are a veteran of using the 1920 US federal census or are just using it for the first time, there is hidden information in there that may prove useful to you as a genealogist. Here are some of the hidden genealogical gems of this census, and what they mean for your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/diving-deep-into-the-1920-census/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindi...

Apr 21, 20209 minSeason 6Ep. 338

AF-337: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 16

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 16… The Hunt for Philippa’s Statue Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-16 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....

Apr 17, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 337

AF-336: Getting the Most Out of the 1930 US Census

The 1930 census has some hidden gems in it. If you have used it before, or if you are new to it, there is information there that you may miss if you don’t comb the census with a fine-toothed instrument. Here are the things you need to know about this census to get the most out of it for your important genealogical research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/getting-the-most-out-of-the-1930-us-census Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfind...

Apr 14, 20209 minSeason 6Ep. 336

AF-335: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 15

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 15… What Was Inside the Wainwright Family Tomb? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-15 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...

Apr 10, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 335

AF-334: Tips for Getting the Most Out of the 1940 Census

Have you used the 1940 census in your family history research? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you probably have used it many times. Whether you are experienced with it or are new, there are probably some things in it you have missed. Here is how to get the most valuable genealogical information out of the 1940 census… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-the-1940-census/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: http...

Apr 07, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 334

AF-333: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 14

The Willick grandchildren are still on their quest to find the lost treasure of Francis Wainwright. Their search has led them to several interesting places, and now they are at the Wainwright family tomb itself, searching for a large statue of Philippa, Francis’s beloved first wife. What will they find? Is this the treasure? Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-14-where-did-samuel-popes-work-go/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcas...

Apr 03, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 333

AF-332: Tracing Your Pioneer Ancestors

Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your pioneer ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tracing-your-pioneer-ancestors/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.co...

Mar 31, 20209 minSeason 6Ep. 332

AF-331: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 13

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 13 … Tracking Down the Records of Samuel Pope … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-13 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...

Mar 27, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 331

AF-330: Should You Attend a Genealogy Conference?

Have you ever considered going to a genealogical conference? If not, you should think about it. There is a lot of good information at these conferences that can help you break through brick walls and make you a better genealogist. Here’s how to decide if you should attend one, and which one to attend. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/should-you-attend-a-genealogy-conference Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eB...

Mar 24, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 330

AF-329: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 12

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 12… The Cloth and the Portrait … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-12 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.in...

Mar 20, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 329

AF-328: Some Common Cajun Surnames and Their Meanings

Do you have a Cajun surname? Did you know that finding out the origin and meaning of your surname can help you understand more about your genealogy on that side of the family tree? It can. Here’s how, as well as the meanings of some common Cajun surnames. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/some-common-cajun-surnames-and-their-meanings/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebook...

Mar 17, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 328

AF-327: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 11

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 11 … What James Found... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-11 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....

Mar 13, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 327

AF-326: Old Recipes: Uncommon Genealogy Research It

Have you ever considered looking for old recipes as a means of finding out more about your ancestors and their lives? It is a worthwhile pursuit. Food is something that connects us through the generations, sometimes for centuries or more. Here are some ideas on finding out what your ancestors ate, and why you should look for those ancient and interesting recipes. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/uncommon-genealogy-research-items-old-recipes/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/pod...

Mar 10, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 326

AF-325: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 10

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 10 … The Secret of Francis’s House… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-10 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...

Mar 06, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 325

AF-324: Genealogy Resources for Irish History Month

Do you have Irish genealogy? Here are three important and useful sources for online Irish genealogy research that you should make use of in building your family tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-resources-for-irish-history-month/ 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.f...

Mar 03, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 324

AF-323: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 9

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 9 … Finding Francis’s Chest … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-9-finding-franciss-chest/ 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/AncestralFin...

Feb 28, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 323

AF-322: The Difference Between II and Jr. in Your Genealogy

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Jr and II after someone’s name? It seems like it would mean the same thing, but these suffixes are actually quite different. Here is what you need to know, so you can be more accurate with understanding your genealogy research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-difference-between-ii-and-jr/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindi...

Feb 25, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 322

AF-321: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 8

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Eight… Where the Horseshoe Led Them… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-8-where-the-horseshoe-led-them/ 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...

Feb 21, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 321

AF-320: Finding and Fact-Checking Old Obituaries in Online Newspaper Archives

If you are looking for old obituaries in online newspaper databases, you are doing excellent genealogical research. This is a wonderful technique for finding important information on those elusive ancestors. Here are some tips on finding the obituaries if they don’t immediately appear, as well as tips on fact-checking them for accuracy before adding the information in them to your family tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/finding-and-fact-checking-old-obituaries-in-online-newspaper-...

Feb 18, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 320

AF-319: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 7

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter Seven … The Hunt for the Horseshoe … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-7-the-hunt-for-the-horseshoe/ 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/A...

Feb 14, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 319

AF-318: Genuine Irish St. Patrick's Day Traditions

St. Patrick’s Day is an important Irish holiday and has been for centuries. It is celebrated a little differently in Ireland than in the rest of the world. Here are some common Irish St. Patrick’s Day traditions. You can use them to understand your Irish ancestors and their lives better, as well as to celebrate your own Irish heritage. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genuine-irish-st-patricks-day-traditions/ Listen via: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast/ Weekly Giveaways: https://a...

Feb 11, 20208 minSeason 6Ep. 318
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