Hi friends,
As we wrap up another week, I wanted to catch you up on what has been going on here at Ancestral Findings and share a bit of encouragement as you continue your family history journey.
Char and I just got back from Kansas City, where we spent some time doing historical research. The city is full of fascinating stories and some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. It was extremely hot while we were there, one of those days when the heat rises from the pavement and makes you want to duck into the nearest shade. As we were driving through town, we saw people sitting on
concrete walls and walking the sidewalks in the full sun. Char looked over at me and said, “It’s way too hot to be sitting outside in this 95-degree weather. Especially with the heat reflecting off the street. I’d be booking it to the library to stay cool.” Then she grinned—yes, she said, booking it. Even with the heat, we had a wonderful time, and I am already looking forward to returning to explore more and meet new people.
One of the highlights this week was receiving a new book called Researching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland: A Guide for Family Historians by Chris Paton. It is a valuable resource for anyone tracing their Irish roots. After I have had a chance to review it, I will offer it in an upcoming free book giveaway. If you would like to take a look at the book now, you can click [here].
Also, a quick reminder about our free genealogy lookups: these are not automated searches. You fill out a short form with the details
you're looking for, and Char will personally conduct the research and send the results your way. We have been offering this service since 1995, and it is something we enjoy doing to help others break through those brick walls in their research.
A brand-new index is now available on the website. It is titled "Immigrants to the New World," spanning the 16th through the 19th centuries. If you have early American ancestors, this is a good place to begin your search. You can access it by clicking [here].
And if you missed it earlier in the week, there is a new article on the real history of Father’s Day, tracing it from its start in 1910 to the way it is celebrated today. It is
interesting to see how it grew in tandem with Mother’s Day and how both have become meaningful ways to honor our parents.
If you have a hard-to-find ancestor that you need help with, you can go to Ancestral
Findings and click on the Contact link. Please fill out the information, and if time permits, I will respond with my recommendations based on the information you provide.
Happy Searching!
Will
