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How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research

AncestralFindings.com — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:00:18 +0000

It is not uncommon to get Genealogy burn out every now and then when you are doing a lot of research. Fortunately, staying motivated, or getting re-motivated, is easy. Here are some common sense tips for staying motivated as a genealogist.

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American Folklore: Iowa

AncestralFindings.com — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:00:44 +0000

Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, and has a long Native American history going back before that. There is a lot of folklore here to explore. Here are some of the highlights of it.

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A History of the Postcard

AncestralFindings.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:00:22 +0000

The history of the postcard is an oft-overlooked, but intriguing thing. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in international laws. Here is the history of the postcard.

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Six Steps to Become a Better Genealogy Researcher

AncestralFindings.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:00:46 +0000

Are you trying to get past a genealogical brick wall? Are you simply stuck in your research on a family branch and feel like you are going around in circles? It is time to elevate your research skills. Even pros can do it. Here are six tips to make you a better researcher.

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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 2: The Story of Francis Wainwright

AncestralFindings.com — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:00:19 +0000

Chapter Two in the Francis Wainwright treasure mystery reveals what information on Francis Wainwright the Willick family’s grandmother left for them in her note. The note tells the tale of Francis, including his origins in England, his rise to fame in the colonies, what the treasure is supposed to be, and what their beloved grandmother believed the treasure really might be, along with a charge for her grandchildren to be the generation to finally locate and preserve it.

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American Folklore: Indiana

AncestralFindings.com — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:00:30 +0000

Indiana is the 19th state admitted to the union, with a Native American history going back centuries farther than that, and it borders the Great Lakes. There is plenty of fodder here for folklore tales, and the state has its own unique and ample supply of them. Here are some of the lore’s highlights.

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How to Use Google Images to Further Your Genealogy Research

AncestralFindings.com — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:00:51 +0000

Have you tried using Google Images in your genealogy research? If not, it is something you should try. It can bring you amazing discoveries. Here is how to use it, and why it is such an important tool to you as a genealogist.

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Russian Christmas Traditions You Should Know

AncestralFindings.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:00:22 +0000

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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The Last Holdout of the Confederacy

AncestralFindings.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:00:34 +0000

Town Line is a tiny hamlet in upstate New York near the Canadian border that inexplicably voted to secede and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. No one knows why to this day. Here is the intriguing tale of Town Line, home of the last of the rebels.

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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 1: A Genealogical Mystery

AncestralFindings.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:00:14 +0000

Martha Jane Willick’s three granddaughters and two grandsons are about to go on the genealogical adventure of their lives. Left an ancient daguerreotype photo of their 3x great-grandmother by Martha in her will, these siblings and cousins soon discover the first clue to the centuries-long mystery in the photo itself. What treasure awaits them if they can manage to be the first generation in three centuries to crack the code?

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