26th Year, No. 38 — October 14, 2021
George Read: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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George Read was a lawyer from Delaware, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His dad was an immigrant from Ireland, who was in turn the son of immigrants to Ireland from England. While he did not support independence, and wanted the colonies to be reconciled to Great Britain, he nonetheless signed the Declaration, and was instrumental in forming the government of the new, independent state of Delaware...
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A Closer Look at Land Records #3
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If your ancestor claimed homestead land in the mid to late 1800s and early 1900s, you may potentially be able to find a treasure trove of personal information on that person and their family in their application for title to the land...
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Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #6
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This book is an excellent guide to using the most useful and well-known genealogy website on the Internet. Whether you’re a new user or a veteran, you are sure to find something useful in this comprehensive guidebook. With billions of records on the site, even skilled, long-time users may benefit from a guide. This book is that guide you’ll love...
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This ebook consists of a collection of thirty articles that I have written over the past several years. I hope that it will provide you with plenty of food for thought in your genealogy adventures.
Historical Postcard Giveaway
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I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical
locations, be sure to sign up for this special drawing.
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| AF-541: The Twentieth Amendment: The Constitutional Amendments | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-540: Service Records: A Closer Look at Civil War Records #2 | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-539: Where to Find Them: A Closer Look at Civil War Records #1 | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-538: Animation Career: Walt Disney an American Icon | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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