Discover why U.S. elections are held on a Tuesday in November. This intriguing piece uncovers the historical interplay of agriculture, culture, and civic duty that scheduled our voting tradition, raising questions about its fit for modern-day America.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-historical-reasons-for-holding-u-s-elections-on-a-tuesday-in-november/

George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A member of the delegation from Georgia at the Continental Congress, George was born in Virginia, orphaned as an infant, and raised by an uncle who thought schooling was an excuse for idleness. George’s love of learning led him to forego becoming a carpenter as his uncle wished, and instead, he became a lawyer and famous Georgia statesman. This is his intriguing story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-walton-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

Are you curious about why so many towns have 'burgh' in their names? Join us on a journey from Edinburgh to Johannesburg to find out. We unlock the secrets in these names and reveal how each location moved from early fortifications to the vibrant place they are today.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/exploring-the-legacy-of-burgh-in-town-names/

William Whipple was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from what is now Kittery, Maine. He was a representative of the colony of New Hampshire. A ship captain in the “Triangle Trade,” a local businessman with his brothers, a legislator, and a judge, William played an important role in the founding of the United States and was well-respected by his contemporaries. This is his interesting story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/william-whipple-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

William Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. The son of a minister and a homemaker, William trained for the ministry and for the law but pursued a career as a merchant. He was a vocal supporter of the cause of independence, including being a member of the Sons of Liberty. This is his story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/william-williams-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

Are you confused about what to call your aunts and uncles from older generations? Let’s break it down and find out when to say ‘grand’ and when to say ‘great,’ and why it changes as you go back in time...

Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/should-it-be-grand-or-great/

James Wilson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition, he was an influential and important person in the design of the new nation of the United States of America. A lawyer, university professor, political leader, militia commander, and US Supreme Court justice, James wore a lot of proverbial hats. This is his unique story of becoming a self-made man and influential leader in colonial America.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/james-wilson-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence

John Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born in Scotland, John lived there for the first half of his adult life, marrying and having children there and becoming a Presbyterian minister. Offered a job as president of Princeton University, John moved with his family to the American colonies, set up a residence in New Jersey, and became not only a beloved leader of the school but a passionate and hardworking patriot during the American Revolution. This is his story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/john-witherspoon-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence

Journey into the lingering mystery that has kept Point Pleasant in the public eye for decades. From eerie sightings near an old military plant to a tragic bridge collapse, find out how this West Virginia town became a focal point for a captivating legend that endures today.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/shadows-over-point-pleasant

Oliver Wolcott was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a well-respected American patriot from Connecticut. He not only served in the war as an active participant in battle as a brigadier general (and later, major general), he negotiated a peace treaty with Native American tribes and signed the Declaration. Oliver, the youngest of fourteen children, was a significant contributor to the new United States. This is his remarkable story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/oliver-wolcott-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence