Ancestral Findings (Genealogy Gold Podcast)
Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It’s like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family’s past. The mystery never ends, because there is no end to the amount of time you can potentially go back in history with your family research. Yet, the more you can discover, the more complete picture of your family you can put together. It’s insanely rewarding, and the more you do it, the more you will want to do it. That’s a given. Visit AncestralFindings.com for genealogy tips and weekly giveaways.
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- Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It’s like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family’s past. The mystery never ends, because there is no end to the amount of time you can potentially go back in history with your family research. Yet, the more you can discover, the more complete picture of your family you can put together. It’s insanely rewarding, and the more you do it, the more you will want to do it. That’s a given...
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- 2025-03-13 13:00
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- Will Moneymaker
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| 2025-03-13 |
AF-1058: The Final Frontier: The Last States and Their Names America didn’t just stop at thirteen colonies. As time went on, the nation kept growing, stretching further west, taking in vast new territories, and shaping them into states. Some were added because of war, others through political negotiations, and a... |
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| 2025-03-12 | As America moved further west, the landscape of the nation changed—literally and figuratively. The states joining the Union during this period were shaped by rugged frontier life, political compromises, and vast, untamed territories. Some were carved f... |
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| 2025-03-11 |
AF-1056: Forging a Nation: The Next States and Their Names | Ancestral Findings Podcast With the original thirteen colonies firmly established as the foundation of the United States, the country began to grow. New states joined the Union, each bringing a unique history, culture, and a name with a story behind it. Some were born from land ... |
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| 2025-03-10 |
AF-1055: The First Thirteen: The Origins of the Original Colonies’ Names Every state in the United States has a name, but where do those names come from? Some honor royalty, while others pay tribute to places overseas. Many originate from Native American languages, reflecting the land’s deep indigenous history. Understandin... |
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| 2025-03-07 |
AF-1054: John C. Calhoun: The Forgotten Seconds | Ancestral Findings Podcast John C. Calhoun is one of the most complex figures in American history. Serving as vice president under two different presidents and leaving an enduring mark on the nation’s political landscape, he was a man of immense intellect and unshakable convicti... |
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| 2025-03-05 |
AF-1053: Fire, Conspiracy, and the Lost 1890 Census: What Went Wrong? If you’ve ever traced your family history, you’ve probably encountered a frustrating gap in the records: the missing 1890 Census. Unlike other census years, which provide a continuous timeline of American households, the 1890 records are nearly nonexis... |
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| 2025-03-03 |
AF-1052: Elbridge Gerry: The Forgotten Seconds | Ancestral Findings Podcast Elbridge Gerry is often remembered for the term gerrymandering, a practice in electoral politics that still influences elections today. However, his legacy extends far beyond that. Gerry was a key figure in the American Revolution, a signer of the Decl... |
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| 2025-02-28 |
AF-1051: Aaron Burr: The Ambitious Vice President Who Fell from Grace | Ancestral Findings Podcast Throughout American history, the vice presidency has often been a stepping stone to the highest office in the land. Some vice presidents successfully ascended to the presidency through election or succession after a president’s death. However, many ser... |
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| 2025-02-26 |
AF-1050: Inside the 1800 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast The 1800 US federal census was the second of its kind taken in the brand new United States. John Adams was the US President then and was only our second one. The Louisiana Purchase hadn’t been made yet, and the West had not been explored. Here is what ... |
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| 2025-02-25 |
AF-1049: The 1790 US Federal Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast The 1790 US federal census was the first one taken by the United States. It was a brand new country at the time, and this census, though brief and simple, shows what the population of the nation looked like right after its formation. It is a unique and... |
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