Ancestral Findings

Explore the enduring legacy of John Adams, America's second president, whose commitment to principle and keen intellect guided the young republic through its formative challenges. Learn how Adams' visionary leadership and moral fortitude shaped the political and social fabric of the burgeoning United States.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/john-adams-the-pillar-of-american-integrity-and-vision

For those looking to delve deeper into George Washington's life and legacy, here are five highly recommended books that offer various perspectives and detailed accounts of America's first president.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-washington-father-of-a-nation

Each baby blanket and quilt holds a universe of stories stitched from the threads of tradition and familial love. Let’s explore the colorful journey of these beloved textiles, tracing their roles in nurturing generations and binding families across time.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/swaddled-in-history-the-legacy-of-baby-blankets-and-quilts

Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It is an old city and one with much history attached to it. From early European exploration and settlement to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and into the modern era, it has remained an important US city in many ways.

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Saddle up for an engaging ride through the storied history of cowboy hats! Uncover how these iconic symbols of resilience and style have shaped the American frontier's legacy, blending functionality with fashion in a tale as wide as the West itself…

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Locating the birthplaces of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy. It can open up whole new lines of research. Here’s how to find them.

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Marriage records are among the Top Three most basic record types in genealogy, along with Death and Birth records. If you haven’t used marriage records in your research yet, you should, and it’s time to start. Here are the top six most frequently asked questions about marriage records to get you started with this valuable genealogical resource.

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Russian surnames started being used relatively recently in history, with the patronymic surname being common in other parts of Europe. After that, however, the similarity ended, and Russian surnames became unique among European nations. Here is a history of Russian surnames and their meanings.

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Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure but suspect you might? Here's how to find and research them in England once you find them.

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 Pierre is the capital of the state of South Dakota. It started as a fur trading post and gradually became a city as the western territories were opened up to American settlement. It is one of the least populous, most remote, and inaccessible US state capitals. This is what you need to know about the city of Pierre in South Dakota.

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Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. It has a long history of habitation by humans, going millennia back into prehistory. The Europeans came much later, turning Nashville into one of the wealthiest cities in the southern United States. This is what you need to know about Nashville, Tennessee.

Today's episode explores a topic that's as fascinating as it is complex: kissing cousins. The phrase might conjure images of old-world aristocracy or forgotten rural traditions, but as we'll discover, its implications reach far into our past and present. So, please make yourself comfortable as we explore the intricacies of close-knit marriages and what they mean for genealogists and family historians alike.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-texas/

Austin is the capital of Texas, the US state. It has a long history of human habitation and an interesting history as first the capital of Texas as an independent nation and later as the capital of Texas as a state.

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Are you trying to get past a genealogical brick wall? Are you stuck in your research on a family branch and feel you are going around in circles? It is time to elevate your research skills. Even pros can do it. Here are six tips to make you a better researcher.

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Washington is a state in the northwest of the United States. It has a long history of human habitation. One of the oldest human skeletons in North America was found there. Europeans are not known to have discovered it until the late 1700s. Washington has some unique folklore. Here are some of the highlights.