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AF-566: How to Find Your Ancestors Headstone Jan 05, 2022

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Looking for the graves of our ancestors is a basic part of genealogy. The headstones provide a tangible link between us and those who came before us. It is something… and often the only thing… that we can touch that is intimately associated with that ancestor. Standing on the ground over which their earthly remains lay is as close as we'll ever get to the more ancient ancestors we never personally knew. Finding the grave puts a bookmark at the end of that particular ancestor's story (and it's up to you to fill in the details in the beginning and middle of that story through additional research). It also tells you a lot about where that ancestor lived and what his or her life might have been like in that place long ago.

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AF-565: The Seventeenth Amendment: The Constitutional Amendments Jan 03, 2022

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The Seventeenth Amendment to the US Constitution allowed for the popular election of US Senators. Prior to this, Senators in the US Congress were appointed by state legislatures. Allowing American citizens to elect US Senators had a number of benefits to the average citizen. This is what you need to know.

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AF-564: Do you have a theme in mind for your 2022 genealogy research? Dec 31, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast. Do you have a theme in mind for your 2022 genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know about themes for genealogy research, and why they are important to set each new year. This is also how goals are different, and the role they play in your genealogy theme.

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AF-563: Old Newspaper Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #4 Dec 29, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast. The US Federal Census collection is an excellent resource for beginning and experienced genealogists. Most people doing research on their family tree use it quite often. This is because it provides a wealth of information on American families going back to 1790. This is what the US census is, where to find it, and what information you might find in it.

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AF-562: US Census Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #3 Dec 27, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast . . . The US Federal Census collection is an excellent genealogical research for beginning and experienced genealogists. Most people doing research on their family tree use it quite often. This is because it provides a wealth of information on American families going back to 1790. This is what the US census is, where to find it, and what information you might find in it...

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AF-561: Traditional Genealogy Christmas Customs Dec 24, 2021

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What clues do your family's Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Here's how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research.

Christmas is a time for spending with family. It is also an excellent time for re-examining your genealogy research using knowledge of the Christmas traditions of your ancestors. Christmas has been celebrated in one form or another for the past 2,000 years. In that time, many cultures around the world have developed their own Christmas traditions, and they brought these traditions with them to America when they came. The ways your ancestors celebrated Christmas in America, and the way they may still do so today, can tell you a lot about your ancestral origins...

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AF-560: Christmas Traditions of Ireland Dec 23, 2021

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Ireland has some unique Christmas traditions, as well as some holidays that are unique to the island itself. Knowing about these holidays and traditions is helpful when celebrating or learning about your Irish ancestors and what their lives were like. Here are some interesting Irish holidays and holiday traditions you should know.

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AF-559: Christmas Traditions of Russia Dec 22, 2021

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If you have Russian heritage, you will be interested in learning about Russian Christmas traditions. These traditions help connect you to your Russian ancestors of today and of long ago. You might even adopt some of these traditions into your own Christmas celebrations to honor your heritage. Here are some of the most important Russian Christmas traditions you should know.

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AF-558: Christmas Traditions of France Dec 21, 2021

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France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about them helps you learn more about your French ancestors. Here are some of the most popular French Christmas traditions. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/french-christmas-traditions/

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AF-557: Christmas Traditions of Germany Dec 20, 2021

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If you have German ancestry, you will love learning about the interesting and unique Christmas traditions of Germany. They will help you learn more about your ancestors and their lives. They will also give you some wonderful ideas for new traditions to adopt for your own family.

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