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Ancestral Findings

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These brief historical and informational snippets about genealogy and history should encourage and help you advance your family tree.

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AF-692: Who Was St. Nick (aka Santa Claus)?

December 23, 2022 16:16 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

Santa Claus is sometimes referred to as St. Nicholas or Chris Cringle. It turns out, St. Nicholas was a real person who was known for kindness, his love of children, and for helping the needy, the ill, and sailors. Here is his true story, as well as how he transformed into our modern day Santa Claus. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/st-nick-aka-santa-claus   

AF-691: The Military Service of Jimmy Stewart

December 19, 2022 14:50 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role and a successful acting career. Jimmy Stewart was a distinguished member of the US military during WWII, where he won several awards for his service, and achieved the highest military rank of any US actor. This is his military career story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-...

AF-690: The History Behind the Dixie Terminal

December 18, 2022 15:49 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

If you live in or near to Cincinnati — or if you’re planning to visit—then you should definitely check out the Dixie Terminal when you have the chance. Some locals are well aware of this building’s existence, but for many, it’s one of Cincinnati’s best-kept secrets. On the outside, it can come across as an unassuming building nestled in among office buildings and skyscrapers. But inside, you’ll find incredible architecture and beautiful artwork. This place is truly a masterpiece, full of stu...

AF-689: The Christmas Tree

December 12, 2022 22:31 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found back in ancient Egypt. Here is the story of the modern Christmas tree. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-christmas-tree #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

AF-688: Sharon Baird: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 8

December 09, 2022 19:36 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Sharon Baird was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She was an experienced performer with professional credits before being cast on the show when she was eleven. She also had a full and intriguing career in children’s TV after The Mickey Mouse Club ended. This is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-8/   

AF-687: Doreen Tracey: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 7

December 05, 2022 16:38 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Doreen Tracey was a Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show. She appeared in all three seasons of the original show. She went on to have a brief career in TV guest spots on other shows and as the lead singer of a band that toured American military bases in Vietnam. She did some other interesting and even eyebrow-raising things after her time as a Mouseketeer. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/doreen-tracey-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-7 

AF-686: Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson | America’s First Ladies, Part 36

December 02, 2022 16:22 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson was the wife of US President Lyndon B. Johnson and the daughter of a wealthy Texas family with roots in Alabama. Her childhood was unconventional, as did her school career and her courtship with Lyndon. Here is Lady Bird's intriguing and, quite frankly, remarkable story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-36-claudia-lady-bird-taylor-johnson 

AF-685: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy | America’s First Ladies, Part 35

November 30, 2022 17:41 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

Jacqueline “Jackie” Bouvier Kennedy was the 35th First Lady of the United States, married to John F. Kennedy. She came from a wealthy socialite family from New York City and went on to become one of the most recognizable, admired, and influential First Ladies of all time. Here is her unique story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-35-jacqueline-bouvier-kennedy  

AF-684: Czech Out Kolache!: GeneFoods #1

November 25, 2022 19:58 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Kolache! Ever wonder about that baked bread and fruity smell wafting from your grandmother’s kitchen or the local church or farmer’s market? You’re in luck. Your neighborhood is either a community featuring Czech immigrant heritage, or there are Czech immigrant descendants—or people who so thoroughly enjoy this culture and cuisine that they’re taking part in it. Let’s start with the pronunciation, which is “ko-lah-chee.” Kolaches are made of yeast dough and are usually filled with fruit, s...

AF-683: Mamie Doud Eisenhower: America’s First Ladies, Part 34

November 21, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Mamie Doud Eisenhower was the 34th First Lady of the United States. From a wealthy Iowa family, she became an Army wife to Dwight D. Eisenhower, and then First Lady of the USA, and the 1st First Lady to be a fashion icon, too. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-34-mamie-doud-eisenhower/ #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

AF-682: Pierogi: The Traditional Dish from Central and Eastern Europe: GeneFoods Part 6

November 19, 2022 20:06 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

The Traditional Dish from Central and Eastern Europe... Pierogi aren’t just a Polish tradition. They have a long history entwined with Eastern and Central European culture. Learn all about it here! Podcast Show Notes:  https://ancestralfindings.com/pierogi-the-traditional-dish-from-central-and-eastern-europe/ 

AF-681: The Creation of Main Street USA

November 16, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Main Street USA is the “opening act” at all Disney parks, being the part of the park guests walk through before going through the castle to the primary part of the parks, including the rides and shows. It originally appeared at Disneyland in California, and all the other Main Street USA sections or their equivalents are similar to the first one at Disneyland. This is the story of Main Street, USA. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-creation-of-main-street-usa 

AF-680: Karen Pendleton: The Mouseketeers, Part 6

November 14, 2022 15:09 - 7 minutes - 9.8 MB

Do you recall the name, Karen Pendleton? She was a founding member of The Mickey Mouse Club's Mouseketeers. She remained with the program for its television run before quitting acting. She went on to live a pretty normal life, but she never forgot her Mickey Mouse Club days and was always excited to go to reunions. This is her story... https://ancestralfindings.com/karen-pendleton-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-6 

AF-679: The Incredible Disney Monorail

November 07, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Have you ever ridden on the Disney monorail? From the moment my family boarded the monorail, it was always a fantastic adventure for me. Walt Disney was the one who initially had the idea for the Disney monorail. It opened on June 14, 1959, and was the first monorail system in the Western Hemisphere to run daily. In Walt's opinion, a monorail is a practical mode of public transportation that could be used in the future. Follow along, and let's learn more about this remarkable transportation ...

AF-678: 10 "Must Do" Genealogy Projects for November

November 02, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MB

Looking for some new genealogy projects for November? Here are ten “must-do” projects for this month. You will love them. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-november/   

AF-677: Bess Wallace Truman: America’s First Ladies, Part 33

October 31, 2022 15:10 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Bess Wallace Truman was the 33rd First Lady of the United States. The wife of Harry Truman, Bess never wanted the publicity and public scrutiny that came with being the First Lady, but she did what was expected of her with grace and politeness. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-33-bess-wallace-truman #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

AF-676: Witches in the Family? Resources for Researching the Families of the Salem Witch Trials

October 28, 2022 16:11 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MB

Are you interested in the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692? Do you wonder if you have a genealogical connection to any people involved? It’s a unique distinction since not everyone in New England was involved. If you have an ancestor, you can connect to Salem Village of Danvers in some way; you may have a witch trials connection. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/witches-in-the-family-resources-for-researching-the-families-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ 

AF-675: Eleanor Roosevelt: America’s First Ladies, Part 32

October 27, 2022 13:53 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MB

Eleanor Roosevelt was more than just the 32nd First Lady of the United States. She was a force of nature. From her hard childhood to the unconventional nature of her relationship with her husband, Eleanor re-defined what it meant to be First Lady. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-32-eleanor-roosevelt 

AF-674: How Given Names Can Help You Identify Your Ancestor

October 24, 2022 20:12 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MB

Did you know first names can be big clues in your genealogy research? Here’s how they can be helpful, as well as an example of how to use them in your research. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/given-names-can-help-identify-ancestor/ 

AF-673: Lou Henry Hoover: America’s First Ladies, Part 31

October 21, 2022 14:31 - 7 minutes - 11.1 MB

Lou Henry Hoover was the 31st First Lady of the United States. The wife of Herbert Hoover was First Lady when the Great Depression began. She was athletic and confident and introduced some innovations to the office of the First Lady. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-31-lou-henry-hoover/   

AF-672: Grace Goodhue Coolidge: America’s First Ladies, Part 30

October 19, 2022 18:13 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

Grace Goodhue Coolidge was our 30th First Lady. Wife to US President Calvin Coolidge, she was known for her vivacious, outgoing personality and her simple, dignified White House dinners and social events. A passionate advocate for education for deaf children, she was the 1st First Lady to have a four-year college degree. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/grace-goodhue-coolidge   #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips    

AF-671: The Friendship Between Walter Knott and Walt Disney

October 17, 2022 16:34 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Walter Knott created Knott’s Berry Farm, and Walt Disney created Disneyland. Both parks were near each other, but the two Walters became good friends instead of competing. They were friends long before Disneyland was built. This is the story of their friendship. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-friendship-between-walter-knott-and-walt-disney 

AF-670: The History of Knott’s Berry Farm

October 14, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Knott’s Berry Farm is an iconic theme park in Orange County, California. It was begun as a restaurant in the 1930s, owned and operated by the Knott family to raise extra money to support their berry farm during the Great Depression. Here’s how it became a beloved theme park attraction. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-knotts-berry-farm 

AF-669: Florence Kling Harding: America’s First Ladies, Part 29

October 12, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Florence Kling Harding was a formidable First Lady. The first to be divorced before her marriage to a future president, Florence was the driving force behind much of her husband’s life during their marriage. She married Warren Harding though he was an enemy of her father. She also endured his several infidelities and kept moving forward with their marriage like a pro. Here is her remarkable story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/6-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-october 

AF-668: Ellen Axson Wilson and Edith Bolling Wilson: America's First Ladies, Part 28

October 10, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

Woodrow Wilson, our twenty-eighth US President, had two First Ladies. His first, Ellen Axson, died in his second year in office. He re-married Edith Bolling near the end of his third year in office. Here are the stories of these two incredible women who were both so fiercely devoted to their husbands. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/ellen-axson-wilson-and-edith-bolling-wilson/   

AF-667: 6 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for October

October 08, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 3.94 MB

Are you looking for some excellent genealogy projects to keep you busy and building your family tree in October? Here are six of them you definitely must do. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/6-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-october 

AF-666: Helen Herron Taft: America’s First Ladies, Part 27

October 07, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

Helen Herron Taft was the First Lady of many firsts. As the wife of twenty-seventh US President William Howard Taft, Helen was born into a family with political connections. As First Lady, she shone. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/helen-herron-taft/ 

AF-665: Edith Carow Roosevelt: America’s First Ladies, Part 26

October 05, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

Edith Carow was the second wife and First Lady of Theodore Roosevelt. She was a pioneering First Lady in many ways and strong-willed. Her influence over Theodore was well-known. Here is her exciting story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/edith-carow-roosevelt/ 

AF-664: Cubby O’Brien: The Mouseketeers, Part 5

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MB

Cubby O’Brien is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club and is one of the best-known male Mouseketeers to this day. In addition to being an actor, dancer, and singer on the show, Cubby is a drummer, which has been his primary career for most of his life. This is Cubby’s exciting story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/cubby-obrien-the-mouseketeers-part-5/  

AF-663: Darlene Gillespie: The Mouseketeers, Part 4

September 30, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB

Darlene Gillespie is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. The most popular cast member in the first season, her popularity was usurped by Annette Funicello in the second season and thereafter. Darlene enjoyed a medical career before becoming a petty criminal and even did some jail time before retiring to a respectable life. This is her intriguing tale. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/darlene-gillespie-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-4/  

AF-663: Darlene Gillespie: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 4

September 30, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB

Darlene Gillespie is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. The most popular cast member in the first season, her popularity was usurped by Annette Funicello in the second season and thereafter. Darlene enjoyed a medical career before becoming a petty criminal and even did some jail time before retiring to a respectable life. This is her intriguing tale. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/darlene-gillespie-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-4/  

AF-662: Annette Funicello: The Mouseketeers, Part 3

September 28, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

Annette Funicello is perhaps the best known of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. In addition to being a Mouseketeer and appearing in guest spots in several Disney movies and TV shows, she also had a career as a singer and as the popular star of a series of beach movies in the 1960s. This is Annette’s intriguing stardom story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/annette-funicello-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-2/  

AF-662: Annette Funicello: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 3

September 28, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

Annette Funicello is perhaps the best known of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. In addition to being a Mouseketeer and appearing in guest spots in several Disney movies and TV shows, she also had a career as a singer and as the popular star of a series of beach movies in the 1960s. This is Annette’s intriguing stardom story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/annette-funicello-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-2/  

AF-661: Frances Folsom Cleveland and Ida Saxton McKinley: America’s First Ladies, Part 24 and 25

September 26, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ida Saxton McKinley was the 25th First Lady of the United States. With a promising beginning, she ended up having a tragic life after marrying William McKinley. Her husband devoted himself to her care and wellbeing. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-ida-saxton-mckinley/  

AF-660: Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison: America’s First Ladies Part 23

September 25, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison was the 23rd First Lady of the United States and a hard-working one. Though her health was never robust during her marriage, she took on many duties to make herself useful before and during her tenure as First Lady. Here is her story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/caroline-lavinia-scott-harrison/  

AF-659: Frances Folsom Cleveland: America’s First Ladies, Part 22

September 24, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Frances Folsom Cleveland was the First Lady in a very literal sense of the word. She accomplished many firsts for First Ladies while she was one and after. Here is the exciting story of the youngest of the First Ladies. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/frances-folsom-cleveland/ 

AF-658: Mary Arthur McElroy: America’s First Ladies, Part 21

September 23, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Chester A. Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, but his wife died a year before he became president. Instead, he asked his sister, Mary Arthur McElroy, to take on First Lady duties. Here is Mary’s interesting White House story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/mary-arthur-mcelroy  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks: https://a...

AF-657: Bobby Burgess: The Mouseketeers, Part 2

September 21, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

Bobby Burgess was one of the original Mouseketeers on the Mickey Mouse Club TV show that aired in the mid to late 1950s. Bobby was a natural performer from a young age, loving to dance and beginning lessons as a toddler. By the time he was cast on The Mickey Mouse Club, he’d already appeared on about seventy-five TV shows. This is his story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bobby-burgess-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-2/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings....

AF-657: Bobby Burgess: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 2

September 21, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

Bobby Burgess was one of the original Mouseketeers on the Mickey Mouse Club TV show that aired in the mid to late 1950s. Bobby was a natural performer from a young age, loving to dance and beginning lessons as a toddler. By the time he was cast on The Mickey Mouse Club, he’d already appeared on about seventy-five TV shows. This is his story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bobby-burgess-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-2/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings....

AF-656: The History of Presidents’ Day

September 19, 2022 17:24 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

Presidents’ Day is celebrated in February and usually means a day off work or school for many people. It is also highly associated with retail sales, as many businesses hold a special Day sale. But what is the history of this federal holiday, and what does it mean to the country? Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/presidents-day/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ ...

AF-655: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield: America’s First Ladies, Part 20

September 16, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Lucretia Rudolph was the wife of 20th US President James Garfield. A woman of keen intellect, she and James enjoyed a scholarly lifestyle together. Yet, due to James’s assassination, she was First Lady for less than a year. Here is the story of this intellectual First Lady. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lucretia-rudolph-garfield  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaw...

AF-654: Lucy Ware Webb Hayes: America’s First Ladies, Part 19

September 14, 2022 13:50 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

Lucy Ware Webb Hayes was a modern First Lady in every sense of the word. Highly educated and passionate about progressive causes like women’s rights and the abolition of slavery, she was the first First Lady to have a college degree and racked up several other “firsts” during her tenure. Here is her story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lucy-ware-webb-hayes/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestra...

AF-653: Julia Boggs Dent Grant: America’s First Ladies, Part 18

September 12, 2022 13:30 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Julia Boggs Dent Grant was a pioneering First Lady in several ways. She had a birth defect but didn’t let it hold her back. She was a staunch supporter of women’s rights and opposed white supremacy. Most of all, she was passionately devoted to her husband. Here is her fascinating story... Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/julia-boggs-dent-grant Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/post...

AF-652: Hal Adelquist: The Mouseketeers, Part 1

September 09, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Hal Adelquist is known for being instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mouse Club TV show to the air and making it a success during its first season. He worked for the Disney Company for decades before that and was involved in departments ranging from Animation to Personnel. A falling out with Walt ended his career in show business. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/hal-adelquist-the-mouseketeers-1/ Genealogy Clips Podcast https://ancestralfindings.com/po...

AF-651: The Rise of Iconic U.S. Lighthouses

September 07, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

Lighthouses are one of those amazing pieces of Americana that fascinate all of us endlessly. Of course, these structures aren’t to be found only in the United States—they’re all over the world, and all throughout history, too. But here in the States, we have a rich tradition surrounding lighthouses, with many iconic ones featuring interesting stories. You’ll find them coast to coast, on the Great Lakes, and elsewhere. There’s even at least one lighthouse on the Mississippi River, the Mark Tw...

AF-650: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for September

September 05, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.11 MB

The weather is getting cooler, the kids are back in school, and you are in the mood for some genealogy. Here are ten perfect projects for your genealogy research for September. Try them and enjoy a renewed sense of accomplishment in your genealogy work. You’ll love these. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-september/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.c...

AF-649: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 4

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.09 MB

What to do if you can’t find a mention of your ancestor in the old newspaper records you are searching? Just because you aren’t finding a name yet doesn’t mean it isn’t in an old newspaper somewhere. There are a lot of reasons why you may not be finding your ancestor. These are some techniques for locating your elusive ancient family… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-newspaper-records-4/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast ...

AF-648: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 3

August 31, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MB

In old newspaper records, there are various ways to search for information on your ancestor. Some methods are better than others. You need to know this to get the best, most accurate results when doing a general and specific search on an old newspaper records database website… Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-newspaper-records-3/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com...

AF-647: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records, Part 2

August 29, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MB

Old newspapers are wonderful genealogical resources that should be part of every genealogist’s toolbox. They are much more user-friendly these days than they used to be. This is what you need to know about how these records used to be searched, how they are searched today, and where you can go to find them. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-newspaper-records-2/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway...

AF-646: A Closer Look at Newspaper Records Part 1

August 26, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 5.84 MB

Old newspaper records are a terrific source of genealogical information of all kinds. You can find almost anything about your ancestors in old newspaper records. If you’re not using them in your research, you should be. This is what you may find in these old records. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-newspaper-records-1/  Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-...

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