Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast

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/

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1800s? The decade of the 1800s was one of scientific innovation, wonderful new discoveries, incredible culture, and classical fashion. All of these things would have been known by most of our ancestors in this decade, and maybe even personally experienced by them. These are the highlights of the 1800s that our ancestors would have probably known about. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1800s/ 

In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/george-washington-the-masons-the-white-house-and-the-case-of-the-missing-cornerstone/

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1810s? The 1810s were a decade that had a lot happening, both in the United States and around the world. There were events that impacted certain regions, some that affected the planet, and plenty of inventions and cultural contributions, as well. These are some of the highlights of that decade that your ancestors probably knew about, probably experienced, and may have enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1810s/

What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1820s? The 1820s were a decade full of change and innovation in a number of ways. Transportation, culture, fashion, science, and more all made important changes and discoveries. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors might have known about, experienced, or enjoyed. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1820s/

Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-evolution-of-florida/

The 1850s were not the quiet, uneventful decade that the history books usually portray them as being. In fact, there were a lot of important events going on around the globe. Our ancestors got to enjoy new inventions, new literary works of art, and new scientific discoveries. These are some of the highlights of a most remarkable time. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-were-your-ancestors-doing-in-the-1850s/