Ancestral Findings

Explore the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the contentious election of 1876, ended Reconstruction, and championed civil service reform.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/rutherford-b-hayes-the-compromise-president

Join me as we explore the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the tumultuous Reconstruction era, faced economic challenges, and battled corruption.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/ulysses-s-grant-the-general-president

Explore the life of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth President of the United States. Discover how this self-educated tailor rose to the highest office in the land, faced the immense challenges of Reconstruction, and became the first president to be impeached. Let's dive into the life and legacy of a leader whose presidency was marked by conflict and resilience.

Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/andrew-johnson-the-unyielding-president/ 

With the dog days of summer and the month of July approaching, you may be thinking of some genealogy projects to occupy you during the long, hot days coming up. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do in July that are outside of the average genealogical research you do, and these things should keep you occupied and entertained while you wait for the weather to cool off and school to start again. Here they are if you are looking for some fun and creative genealogical projects for July.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-july/

New to genealogy? Learn the 9 key questions you should ask yourself before delving into your family tree research.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/9-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-start-researching-your-family-tree/

Explore the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the great emancipator, and his impact on the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/abraham-lincoln-the-great-emancipator

Join me today as we delve into the tumultuous presidency of James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States. Discover how his support for the controversial Dred Scott decision and the ongoing conflicts over slavery and sectional tensions set the stage for the Civil War. Let's explore the intriguing and complex life of a president who struggled to unite a nation in perilous times.

Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/james-buchanan-the-precarious-presidency/

Experience the power of conversation in genealogy research. Learn how one chat completely transformed a researcher's approach and understanding of their family's past.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-conversation-that-changed-my-life-in-genealogy-research

Explore the extraordinary journey of the USS Benevolence, a World War II hospital ship dedicated to repatriating American POWs from Japan. Discover its impactful role in Operation Magic Carpet; the challenges faced, and the enduring legacy of compassion and resilience it left on U.S. military policy and humanitarian efforts.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-voyage-of-hope-and-healing

Have you ever considered using Missing Persons notices in old newspapers to search for your missing ancestors? Their contemporary relatives did. When people moved and lost touch in the days before telephones and reliable mail, they turned to this to find their loved ones. Here’s how you can do the same for your ancestors.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/missing-persons-listings-in-old-newspapers-use-them-to-find-your-ancestors/