The National Museum of the United States Air Force is a historic treasure that you must visit. Learn more about the museum and its history here! Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social ...
Feb 09, 2021•8 min•Season 7Ep. 436
The US federal census is gone, meaning it is not available for modern genealogists to use. Its loss in a fire in the 1930s was a huge loss to genealogy. Yet, there are ways around the twenty-year gap in information its absence left. Land records are one of those ways. This is what they are, where to find them, and how to use them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/land-records-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfinding...
Feb 08, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 435
The 1890 US federal census is not available for genealogists to use, thanks to it being destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. This does not mean that all useful genealogical information between the 1880 and 1900 censuses is lost. There are a lot of alternate records genealogists can use to bridge the gap. Maps are one of them. This is how to use them to improve your 1890s genealogy research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/maps-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to list...
Feb 05, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 434
If you are looking for information that is missing from your family tree thanks to the missing 1890 US federal census, consider looking at church records. They can be a treasure trove of 1890s information on your family. This is what church records are, how to use them, and what information you may find about your family in them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/church-records-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfinding...
Feb 04, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 433
The 1890 US federal census is not available for genealogists to use, thanks to it being destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. This does not mean that all family history information from that era is lost. There are a lot of different genealogical sources you can use to bridge the genealogical gap. Tax records are one of them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tax-records-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podca...
Feb 03, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 432
Most genealogists know the 1890 US federal census is gone. It leaves a large gap in the genealogical record, which can make it challenging to fill in the information on your family tree, or connect the 1890 generation to the one before it. The good news is there are other records you can use to get the information you need. This is how to use vital records to get past the 1890 census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/vital-records-substitutions-for-the-1890-us-federal-census Click Here ...
Feb 02, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 431
Are you looking for a way to learn more about your 1890s-era ancestors and are frustrated by the absence of the 1890 US federal census? There are a lot of good substitutes for this information out there, and city and town directories are one of them. This is what they are and how they can help you fill in the 1880 to 1900 gaps on your family tree. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/town-directories-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: http...
Feb 01, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 430
The 1890 US federal census is missing. There’s nothing we can do about that. There is, though, a way we can still find information on our relatives from this time period, even without it. In fact, there are several ways. State census records are one. This is what you need to know about these wonderfully valuable genealogical records. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/state-censuses-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfi...
Jan 29, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 429
There are several good substitutes for the 1890 US federal census. Just because it is gone does not mean you can’t find out what your ancestors were doing during that time, or the twenty years between the 1880 and 1900 censuses. The 1890 Veterans Census, aka Veterans Schedule, is an excellent 1890 census substitute. This is what you need to know about it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-1890-veterans-census-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to the wee...
Jan 28, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 428
Genealogical ephemera can be wonderfully useful in filling in the gaps left by the absence of the 1890 US federal census. You can find ephemera of all kinds in your grandma’s attic, in local archives and historical societies scanned onto websites like Ancestry.com, and even for sale on eBay. These are some common types of genealogy ephemera, and what information it can give you. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/ephemera-substitutes-for-the-1890-us-federal-census/ Click Here to listen to...
Jan 27, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 427
Old newspaper records are one of the best substitutes for the 1890 census, which was destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. The absence of this census is often frustrating to genealogists. But, there are a number of alternate sources you can use to fill in the information gaps. Old newspapers are a very effective and important record set in your genealogical quest. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/substitutions-for-the-1890-us-federal-census-old-newspaper-records/ Click Here to listen to the...
Jan 26, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 426
In WWII, one young soldier named Horace Greasley braved a barrage of Nazi soldiers most every night to break out of his prisoner of war camp to meet up with the woman he loved. Each night, he would break back in, with the guards never the wiser as to his more than two hundred escapes. This is his incredible and truly romantic story. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-amazing-story-of-horace-greasley Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Week...
Jan 25, 2021•8 min•Season 7Ep. 425
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1770s? The 1770s were a decade of innovations, inventions, and political change in the world, and particularly in the British colonies in North America, which were experiencing revolutionary sentiment in the early part of the decade. Your ancestors may have been affected by these things, and at least probably knew about them. These are the highlights of the 1770s that your ancestors would have likely known about. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wha...
Jan 22, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 424
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1780s? The 1780s were a decade of transition from the Age of Enlightenment to the Industrial Revolution. It was big on philosophy, laying the foundations of modern philosophy we still use today. The American Revolution, new inventions, and scientific discoveries all made this decade unique in our planet’s history. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1780s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestr...
Jan 21, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 423
Vermont is our 14th state, the first to join the nation after the Revolution. It also spent some time as an independent nation. Here's Vermont's story… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/vermont/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Anc...
Jan 20, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 422
The 1840s are not usually talked about a lot in the history books, but that does not mean there was not much going on in this decade. In fact, the 1840s were a decade of innovation and discovery. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors may have enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1840s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/dr...
Jan 19, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 421
The 1830s were the decade that laid the foundations for the Industrial Revolution. This means that a lot of prototype inventions and preliminary discoveries were made that were the basis of many of the modern amenities we enjoy today. These are some of the highlights of the decade that our ancestors were there to enjoy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1830s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Gi...
Jan 18, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 420
The Alien and Sedition Act cost President John Adams re-election. Here's why this act made our nation's 2nd president the first to lose a re-election campaign. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/adams-and-the-alien-and-sedition-act/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Socia...
Jan 15, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 419
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1790s? The 1790s were a decade of political upheaval around the world, but most particularly in France. The United States was a new nation, just getting its footing in the world. Scandinavia and Great Britain also saw some smaller upheavals of their own. These are the highlights of that decade that would have affected our ancestors. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1790s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podca...
Jan 14, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 418
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1800s? The decade of the 1800s was one of scientific innovation, wonderful new discoveries, incredible culture, and classical fashion. All of these things would have been known by most of our ancestors in this decade, and maybe even personally experienced by them. These are the highlights of the 1800s that our ancestors would have probably known about. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1800s/ Click Here to listen...
Jan 13, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 417
In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-washington-the-masons-the-white-house-and-the-case-of-the-missing-cornerstone/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnam...
Jan 12, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 416
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1810s? The 1810s were a decade that had a lot happening, both in the United States and around the world. There were events that impacted certain regions, some that affected the planet, and plenty of inventions and cultural contributions, as well. These are some of the highlights of that decade that your ancestors probably knew about, probably experienced, and may have enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-18...
Jan 11, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 415
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1820s? The 1820s were a decade full of change and innovation in a number of ways. Transportation, culture, fashion, science, and more all made important changes and discoveries. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors might have known about, experienced, or enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1820s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast...
Jan 08, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 414
Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-evolution-of-florida/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: ...
Jan 07, 2021•6 min•Season 7Ep. 413
The 1850s were not the quiet, uneventful decade that the history books usually portray them as being. In fact, there were a lot of important events going on around the globe. Our ancestors got to enjoy new inventions, new literary works of art, and new scientific discoveries. These are some of the highlights of a most remarkable time. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1850s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/po...
Jan 06, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 412
The 1860s were a decade of change and innovation. Lots of old ways of doing things in the world were being swept aside, new inventions took their place in the world spotlight, and culture produced some amazing things we still appreciate today. These are some of the things your ancestors may have been doing in the intriguing 1860s... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1860s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podc...
Jan 05, 2021•5 min•Season 7Ep. 411
Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here’s what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wild-days-texas-texas-country/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: ...
Jan 04, 2021•4 min•Season 7Ep. 410
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1880s? The 1880s were a decade of change and innovation. A lot of exciting and interesting things were happening around the world. Your ancestors probably knew about most of them and may even have had the chance to enjoy some of them. Here is what was happening in this beguiling and inventive decade... Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1880s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.c...
Dec 24, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 409
The 1890s were an important decade in American and world history. There were many scientific and cultural inventions and improvements that were made that your ancestors would have enjoyed and celebrated. The world changed in some important ways in this decade. Here are some of the highlights the 1890s offered us. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1890s/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways...
Dec 23, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 408
The Articles of Confederation came before the Constitution. Our nation operated under them for 8 years. What were the Articles and why were they changed? Listen on to learn more… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/united-states-articles-confederation-forgotten-history/ Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https:/...
Dec 22, 2020•6 min•Season 6Ep. 407
