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Hi friends,  I hope you’ve had a productive week and managed to squeeze in some family history research—even if the summer heat has been doing its best to keep us all indoors. Around here, it’s been downright miserable outside, so we’ve been
taking refuge in air-conditioned family history centers and libraries.  This week, we’ve got a great selection of new articles waiting for you, including the latest installment in The Forgotten
Seconds series, as well as a new Postcards from the Past story. And don’t miss your chance to request a Free Genealogy Lookup.  Toward the bottom of this email, you’ll also find links to the Ancestral Findings Podcast. Some listeners prefer this version to the YouTube version, so I’ve included a link to the main podcast page where you can subscribe on your preferred
platform.  If you have a hard-to-find ancestor you need help with, I’d love to hear from you. Just head to AncestralFindings.com, click the Contact link at the top of the page, and send in the details. Time permitting, I’ll get back to you with some ideas.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and as always, Happy Searching!  Will Â
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As we continue our series, The Forgotten Seconds, we take a closer look at those vice presidents who, despite standing one heartbeat away from the highest office, never became president themselves.…
June 27, 2025
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I found this old postcard the other day, and something about it pulled me right in. It shows a dimly lit room, heavy with shadow and curiosity. There’s a man standing with a bird—maybe a…
June 26, 2025
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Broadway in Its Flashiest Years This one caught my eye for a completely different reason than most of the postcards I’ve written about. It’s not a quiet street scene or a charming old building—it’s…
June 24, 2025
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June 23, 2025
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When I First Noticed This One Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple…
June 22, 2025
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Request a Free Lookup This immigration index covers early arrivals to the American colonies from the 1600s through the early 1800s. These include: Each book features carefully compiled articles from…
June 16, 2025
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Every June, many of us pause to honor the fathers in our lives—the ones who taught us how to change a tire, tied our fishing lines, and maybe even showed us how to be brave in the quietest of ways.…
June 14, 2025
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As we continue our series, The Forgotten Seconds, we take a closer look at those vice presidents who, despite standing one heartbeat away from the highest office, never became president…
June 27, 2025
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I found this old postcard the other day, and something about it pulled me right in. It shows a dimly lit room, heavy with shadow and curiosity. There’s a man standing with a bird—maybe a…
June 26, 2025
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This one caught my eye for a completely different reason than most of the postcards I’ve written about. It’s not a quiet street scene or a charming old building—it’s people. A whole lineup of…
June 24, 2025
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Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple church nestled among a…
June 22, 2025
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Every June, many of us pause to honor the fathers in our lives—the ones who taught us how to change a tire, tied our fishing lines, and maybe even showed us how to be brave in the quietest of…
June 15, 2025
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The 1925 New York State census holds a prominent place in the lineup of state enumerations. This is not only because it was the last one conducted by the state but also because of the…
June 13, 2025
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By the time New York took its 1915 state census, the state was in the midst of dramatic social, political, and demographic shifts. The five years since the 1910 federal census had brought…
June 12, 2025
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The 1905 New York State census is a cornerstone resource for anyone researching individuals or families who lived in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. Coming just five years…
June 11, 2025
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The 1892 New York census is an essential source for family history researchers working in the late 19th century. With the destruction of the 1890 U.S. federal census, the 1892 state count…
June 9, 2025
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This postcard brought it all back. The steel-gray tones, the Point Bridge stretching across the Monongahela, and Pittsburgh’s unmistakable skyline—narrow, bold, and rising up from the meeting…
June 6, 2025
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Among the many state censuses conducted across the United States, Iowa’s 1925 enumeration stands apart. Genealogists frequently cite it as one of the most detailed and valuable non-federal…
June 5, 2025
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While most genealogists rely on the federal census as a foundational tool, those researching ancestors in New York State have a distinct advantage. In addition to appearing in the federal…
June 5, 2025
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If you’ve spent any time researching your family history, you’ve probably developed a familiar rhythm. You track your ancestors through the federal censuses, taken every ten years like…
June 2, 2025
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In this episode, we’re talking about ten meaningful genealogy projects you can take on during June. This time of year brings a lot of opportunities—warmer weather, Father’s Day, family…
June 1, 2025
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I pulled this one from the stack and couldn’t look away. Moss hangs low in the scene, soft and heavy like it’s weighed down by memory. A quiet glade in City Park, dappled in sunlight—until…
May 30, 2025
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William Rufus DeVane King was born on April 7, 1786, in Sampson County, North Carolina. His ancestry reached back to some of the earliest European settlers in the Southern colonies. His…
May 29, 2025
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George Mifflin Dallas, who served as the 11th Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849 under President James K. Polk, is one of the quieter figures in American history. Though…
May 28, 2025
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This time of year always stirs up reflection, and not just because summer is starting to peek around the corner. Memorial Day is here—a day that means different things to different people.…
May 26, 2025
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I pulled this card from the stack and instantly felt the spray of seawater and the tension of a harpoon rope straining against the power of something far too large to control. This is no…
May 24, 2025
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The 1960 U.S. Census sits just over the horizon, scheduled to be released to the public on April 1, 2032. It’s a highly anticipated snapshot of American life during a time of rapid change:…
May 23, 2025
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