Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings newsletter!
I’ve been working on something particularly fascinating this week that I wanted to share with you all—tracing the medical history of my ancestors. As I dug deeper into my family’s past, I uncovered that one of my ancestors, who served during the Civil War, had a medical condition that I’ve recently been diagnosed with. It’s incredible to see how certain health traits can be
passed down through the generations, sometimes skipping over a few, only to reappear in us.
If you’re curious about uncovering your family’s medical history, some fantastic resources can help you get started. One valuable tool is Civil War registration cards. These cards often
include details about a soldier's medical condition during service, offering insights that might still be relevant to your family’s health today.
You might be wondering where you can find these Civil War registration cards. The National Archives is an excellent place to start, as it holds an extensive collection of military records, including these cards. Many of these records have also been digitized and can be found on genealogy
websites like Ancestry and Fold3, where you can search by name to find your ancestors. Additionally, local archives, historical societies, and state libraries often hold Civil War records, so explore those
resources.
Exploring this often-overlooked aspect of our ancestry can provide surprising insights into our health and the health of future generations. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogy journey or a seasoned pro, I encourage you to look into your family’s medical past—you never know what connections you might uncover!
Happy Searching, and I hope you have a
wonderful weekend!
Will
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