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AF-172: Who's Who in the American Revolution: Richard Henry Lee Apr 03, 2018

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Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll talk about this extraordinary and influential American patriot.

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AF-171: How to Trace Your Ancestor's World War I History Mar 27, 2018

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World War I was a century ago. Now, more people are starting to become interested in tracing the military histories of their WWI ancestors. Records are located in a variety of places. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll show you how to find them and piece them together.

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AF-170: Who's Who in the American Revolution: John Hancock Mar 20, 2018

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You probably know the name John Hancock, but do you know anything about the man behind the famous name? On today's episode, I'll talk about this American patriot.

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AF-169: Is There Another Way to Find Your Cherokee Ancestors Rather Than the Dawes Rolls? Mar 13, 2018

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When it comes to Cherokee genealogy, there are more sources to use than the Dawes Rolls. Many think these rolls are the only source, but you are missing out on a lot of good information if you only use those. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I'll give you some alternatives you can use to discover or confirm Cherokee ancestry.

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AF-168: Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870 Mar 06, 2018

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Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You're not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your ancestors, but there are enough that you may find them. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I'll show you how to do it.

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AF-167: James A. Garfield: America's Extraordinary 20th President Feb 27, 2018

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Who was James A. Garfield, other than America's 20th president? He is mostly remembered for being assassinated while in office, but there is so much more to this highly accomplished man than that one thing. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I'll share with you his real story, along with his accomplishments before and during his short but influential presidency.

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AF-166: DNA: The Future of Unlocking Your True Family History Feb 20, 2018

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Are you interested in building a highly accurate family tree? Have you considered getting your DNA tested? If not, you really should. There are so many places to have it done, and each has its unique benefits. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll show you why DNA is your key to breaking down brick walls and confirming relationships.

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Using Negative Evidence to Prove Relationships Feb 13, 2018

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What is negative evidence, and how can it help you break through brick walls in genealogy research? Using negative evidence in the absence of identifying records is a powerful research technique. On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I'll show you how to use it to discover those mystery ancestors.

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AF-164: How to Make Sure the Stories of Your Family Heirlooms Don't Get Lost Feb 06, 2018

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Are you concerned about your family heirlooms? Will your children care as much about them as you? Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast I'll show you how to preserve them for future generations. http://www.GenealogyGold.com

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AF-163: What is PERSI and How Can You Use it to Improve Your Genealogy Research? Jan 30, 2018

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What is the PERSI index, and why should you be using it for genealogical research? On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast I'll give you want you need to know about this valuable resource. http://www.GenealogyGold.com

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