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AF-396: Where Did the 'S' Come from in Ulysses S. Grant? Nov 17, 2020

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Almost everyone has at least a passing familiarity with Ulysses S. Grant, the military, and political figure — the general who helped win the Civil War for the Union and later became president of the United States.

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AF-395: Famous Civil War Battlefields Nov 10, 2020

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So, if you're planning on trekking to one of the famous Civil War battlefields across the country, which ones should be on the top of your list?

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AF-394: Have You Visited Angel Island? Nov 05, 2020

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Have you visited Angel Island in San Francisco? Today we'll explore the interesting history of this state park on an island and its storied past.

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AF-393: A Treasure Trove of Colonial History Nov 03, 2020

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Did you know that the entire New England area is rich in colonial history, much of it faithfully documented by local historians? Listen on as we search for genealogy treasure in colonial history.

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AF-392: Get With the Plan: Breaking Bad Genealogy Habits Oct 27, 2020

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Genealogy research, especially family time spent working on research together, brings the past into the present and brings families together. And it preserves the past for future generations.

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AF-391: Talk to the Older Folks Oct 22, 2020

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Whether you're doing serious genealogical research or just want to know, don't forget to check with the older members of your family.

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AF-390: Navy Before Country Oct 20, 2020

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The history of the U.S. Navy is longer than the history of the United States. It's even longer than the idea of the United States.

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AF-389: What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1920s? Oct 15, 2020

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Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast! The 1920s were a transformative decade in American history. In some ways, this decade even changed the world. What were your ancestors doing a century ago? What was lifelike for them? Knowing more about the 1920s will let you know more about your ancestors during that unique time.

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - The 1920s Were Called "The Roaring Twenties"

02:51 - Women's Rights Were Front and Center

03:49 - Jazz, Prohibition, the Speakeasy, and TV

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AF-388: Interested in a Professional Genealogy Career? Oct 13, 2020

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Are you considering a career in genealogy? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you might have thought about it. It is an excellent and rewarding career for those who have a true passion for it. If this is you, here is what you need to know about building a profitable career in professional genealogy.

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AF-387: Locate Your Ancestors with Scottish Naming Patterns Oct 08, 2020

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Scottish naming patterns of the past few centuries can provide excellent clues as to the names of parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents of your Scottish ancestors. If you have a brick wall Scottish ancestor, their name or the names of their children can be an enlightening guide past the wall. Here is the most common Scottish naming pattern of ancient times, as well as common ancient Scottish nicknames and name spelling variations to look for in your genealogy work.

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