Ancestral Findings Update 05/02/2025

Published: Fri, 05/02/25

Updated: Tue, 05/06/25

Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings newsletter!

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Hi friends,

As this week comes to a close, thank you for being part of this journey. Every week, I hear from people searching for names, chasing old records, or simply trying to make sense of a few handwritten notes passed down through the years. It serves as a reminder that family history is more than charts and documents—it’s about connection, memory, and sometimes even healing.

If you haven’t yet had the chance to read through the latest articles, I hope you’ll take a few minutes this weekend to do so. There’s always something new to learn or a detail that might spark a fresh idea in your research. And if you ever feel like you’ve hit a dead end, don’t give up. Some of the best discoveries come when you least expect them.

If you have any questions about genealogy, you can always contact me by clicking on the contact information on the website. And don't forget about this week's free genealogy lookups.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend — and as always, Happy Searching!

Will

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Tracing Formerly Enslaved Ancestors: A Companion to the 1870 Census

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