If you are not able to locate a death certificate or an obituary for an ancestor, you may be able to find a date of death for them (as well as some other information) in a death index. There are three primary types of death indexes used in the United States. This is what you need to know about them. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/death-record-alternatives-a-closer-look-at-death-records/  Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.twitter.com/ancestralstuff Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

If you are not able to locate a death certificate or an obituary for an ancestor, you may be able to find a date of death for them (as well as some other information) in a death index. There are three primary types of death indexes used in the United States. This is what you need to know about them. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/death-indexes-a-closer-look-at-death-records/  Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.twitter.com/ancestralstuff Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Walt Disney is one of the world’s best-known and best-loved animators. Before he became famous for his work, he was a struggling young artist who discovered animation and became interested in it. Largely self-taught in animation, Walt eventually established the world-famous Walt Disney Studios. Here is the story of how he rose to the top. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/early-career-walt-disney-an-american-icon/  Click Here to listen to the weekly podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.twitter.com/ancestralstuff Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

The 1810 US federal census is a valuable genealogical document. While it is simpler and more basic than later censuses, it is still a useful and important research tool for those conducting research in American genealogy. It captures a unique moment in American history. Here is what you need to know about the 1810 US federal census…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/a-closer-look-at-the-1810-us-federal-census/

Old newspaper records are one of the best substitutes for the 1890 census, which was destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. The absence of this census is often frustrating to genealogists. But, there are a number of alternate sources you can use to fill in the information gaps. Old newspapers are a very effective and important record set in your genealogical quest.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/substitutions-for-the-1890-us-federal-census-old-newspaper-records/

In WWII, one young soldier named Horace Greasley braved a barrage of Nazi soldiers most every night to break out of his prisoner of war camp to meet up with the woman he loved. Each night, he would break back in, with the guards never the wiser as to his more than two hundred escapes. This is his incredible and truly romantic story.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/the-amazing-story-of-horace-greasley

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1770s? The 1770s were a decade of innovations, inventions, and political change in the world, and particularly in the British colonies in North America, which were experiencing revolutionary sentiment in the early part of the decade. These are the highlights of the 1770s that your ancestors would have likely known about.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1770s/

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1780s? The 1780s were a decade of transition from the Age of Enlightenment to the Industrial Revolution. It was big on philosophy, laying the foundations of modern philosophy we still use today. The American Revolution, new inventions, and scientific discoveries all made this decade unique in our planet’s history.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1780s/

Vermont is our 14th state, the first to join the nation after the Revolution. It also spent some time as an independent nation. Here's Vermont's story…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/vermont/ 

The 1840s are not usually talked about a lot in the history books, but that does not mean there was not much going on in this decade. In fact, the 1840s were a decade of innovation and discovery. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors may have enjoyed.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1840s/

The 1830s were the decade that laid the foundations for the Industrial Revolution. This means that a lot of prototype inventions and preliminary discoveries were made that were the basis of many of the modern amenities we enjoy today. These are some of the highlights of the decade that our ancestors were there to enjoy.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1830s/ 

The Alien and Sedition Act cost President John Adams re-election. Here's why this act made our nation's 2nd president the first to lose a re-election campaign.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/adams-and-the-alien-and-sedition-act/

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1790s? The 1790s were a decade of political upheaval around the world, but most particularly in France. The United States was a new nation, just getting its footing in the world. Scandinavia and Great Britain also saw some smaller upheavals of their own. These are the highlights of that decade that would have affected our ancestors.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1790s/

There was a period of time in colonial New Hampshire when colonists were regularly abducted by Indians and sold to the French in Canada. This is why they did it…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/american-indians-selling-american-colonists-to-canada/

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.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/ulysses-s-grant/

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.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/interested-in-a-professional-genealogy-career

Are you researching foreign-speaking ancestors? Whether they lived in America or you are researching them in their homeland, you may come across foreign language documents that you need assistance in understanding. Here are the four best ways to use them and get the information you need for your genealogy research.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-use-foreign-language-genealogy-sources/

Whether you are a beginning genealogist or a seasoned pro, you can always use some tips on how to make your genealogy research easier and more productive for you. Today we’ll examine six top tips that may help you achieve the genealogical results you’ve been seeking.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/6-tips-to-make-your-genealogy-research-easier/

Daylight Savings Time is an idea that has been around for more than 100 years and was implemented nationwide in Germany a little over a century ago. Here is its history, and how (and why) it is used today…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/history-of-daylight-savings-time/

She can be considered the ultimate champion of the Wars of the Roses. She certainly was the last major player standing. Here’s her story…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/whos-who-in-the-wars-of-the-roses-margaret-beaufort/

Do you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/8-fresh-genealogy-tips-for-building-your-family-tree/

He was a crucial player in the Wars of the Roses, putting two kings on the throne. He also fought for both sides. Today we’ll talk about his story.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-richard-neville/

There are certain skills every genealogist should know. Here are five of the most important ones…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/5-things-every-genealogists-should-know-how-to-do/ 

Do you need some ideas to make your genealogy research more interesting again? Here are four ideas to get you moving.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-again-breathing-new-life-in-your-family-research/

Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? There were many players in that infamous war. Let’s start today with one of them.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/wars-of-the-roses-henry-vi/

The 1890 census is famous for not being here for genealogists to use. At least, most of it is not available. There are a few fragments that still exist. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors in surviving portions of the 1890 census, here is what you can find in it…Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1890-us-federal-census/

Have you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know their real worth. Here is why you should be using these records, and what you may find in them.Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/looking-for-probate-records-in-your-genealogy-research-why-you-should/

Today we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 18… The True Treasure …Show Notes:https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/