018 - Finding Your Ancestor's Worth




Generations Cafe show

Summary: Researching your ancestors' finances is a great way to understand more about them beyond the names and dates. In this episode, Amy shares 3 sources that often have financial info. She also shows why you shouldn't assume "it was a lot of money back in the day." You'll learn how to convert money from your ancestors' time into today's dollars so you can compare it more accurately. You'll also learn to see how you ancestor stacked up financially against his neighbors.  Show notes: AmyJohnsonCrow.com/1