Libraries are more than quiet places filled with books. They are vibrant hubs of information, offering valuable resources for uncovering your family’s story. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogy journey or a seasoned researcher, libraries hold treasures that can bring your family history to…

I’m happy to announce another book giveaway on Ancestral Findings! This time, I’m giving away a copy of Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry by Katherine B. Corey, a valuable guide for anyone exploring their Scottish roots. Whether your family comes from the Highlands, Lowlands, or the streets of…

Gathering the stories of your ancestors can feel like unraveling a mysterious puzzle. You might start with a few names and dates, only to discover that every answer leads to a dozen more questions. Genealogy research can be exciting and frustrating, especially when you hit a wall or don’t know where…

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Picture yourself in a dim attic, beams of sunlight falling over a weathered trunk filled with brittle letters, sepia-toned photographs, and the faint scent of old paper. Each scrap seems to whisper stories of the people who came before you—laughter around a farmhouse table, the bustle of a family…

Henry Harrison Mayes wasn’t a preacher in a pulpit or a theologian in a seminary; he was a coal miner with a profound sense of purpose. Born in the Appalachian heartland of Tennessee in 1898, his life was shaped by faith, hard work, and an unrelenting determination to share the Christian message.…

Let’s set the scene: it’s 1774, and the colonies are in turmoil. Britain’s taxes and punishments have pushed things to the edge. The Coercive Acts, those harsh measures slapped on Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party, were the last straw. But here’s the thing—no one was ready to shout…

Inauguration Day is one of the most visible ceremonies in American democracy, but few people know about the secrets that unfold inside the White House during this historic transition. While the public watches the pageantry of swearing in a new president, behind the scenes, the White House is a hive…