Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast

The 1860 US federal census is the last one taken before the Civil War. It is slightly more descriptive than previous censuses but not as descriptive as post-Civil War ones. In today’s podcast episode, I’ll talk about some of the interesting findings of this unique census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-look-at-the-1860-us-federal-census/

The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a controversy that still gets brought up among social scientists to this day. In today’s episode, we’ll dig deeper into the 1870 US federal census. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/an-in-depth-look-at-the-1870-us-federal-census/

Most of us know of Corning Glass as the makers of PYREX and Corning Ware. However, Corning has a long, fascinating history of technological innovation. Learn more in today’s podcast episode as we explore this long history of innovation. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/corning-glass-and-your-family/

Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use of these sources is the 1890 US Veterans Schedule. Here is what you need to know about it for your genealogy. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/using-the-1890-us-veterans-schedule/

There are tens of millions of people in America with Irish ancestry and even more around the world. Therefore, knowing about Irish traditions, such as wedding traditions, is important to genealogists with this ancestry. Here are some Irish wedding traditions you should know. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/irish-wedding-traditions/

Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your genealogical research, as well as where to find it. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-quick-guide-to-using-the-us-census-for-genealogy/

Genealogy has a large array of code words, slang, and abbreviations associated with it. If you are new to the hobby, you might not be familiar with all of them yet. Here are some of the most common genealogy abbreviations, what they mean, and where to find them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-abbreviations-you-should-know/

Are you looking into your Native American ancestry? Many Americans believe they have this ancestry, but only a few do. If you do, and you know it with certainty, the Dawes Rolls can help you find your ancestors and learn more about them. Here is what the Dawes Rolls are and what kind of information about your ancestors you may find on them. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-the-dawes-rolls-in-your-genealogy-research/

Membership records can be an important part of genealogical research. Yet, they are not used by many genealogists, despite the wealth of information they can provide. Here is why genealogists usually don’t use these records, and why you should. They can be genealogical goldmines to your research. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-membership-records-in-your-genealogy-research/

Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you want to prove that you are one? Here are some tips on finding and proving your Mayflower ancestry. After all, there are more than thirty-five million Mayflower descendants in the USA today. You could be one! Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-begin-researching-your-mayflower-ancestors/

Whether you are a beginning genealogist or a seasoned pro, you can always use some tips on how to make your genealogy research easier and more productive for you. Today we’ll examine six top tips that may help you achieve the genealogical results you’ve been seeking. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/6-tips-to-make-your-genealogy-research-easier/

Are you citing your sources in your genealogy research? If you are not, you should be. Citing sources may seem like a chore, but there are some very important reasons to make sure you always do it. Here are the five top reasons why you should cite your sources in your genealogy work. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/top-five-reasons-to-cite-your-sources-in-your-genealogy/

The food that families make is wonderful and ties the generations closer together in shared meals, traditions, experiences, and emotions. Preserving these recipes is an important part of your genealogy work and one that even the non-genealogists in your family can appreciate. Here is how to make a family cookbook, and why you should definitely make one. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-make-a-family-cookbook-and-why-you-should/

Your digital genealogy needs to be organized just as much as your physical genealogical documents and photos do. Today, I’ll show you some tried and true hints on how to keep all this information easy to access when you store it on your computer. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-organize-your-digital-genealogy/

If you are looking for a way to keep your physical genealogy documents organized as well as safe, join me today and I’ll show you a few useful hints to push you in that direction. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/organizing-your-physical-genealogy-documents/