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Jul 31, 2019

Do you have a Jewish surname in your family tree? If so, you will want to know its origin and meaning. Knowing this allows you to know the story of this branch of your family tree. Join me next time on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk about what you need to know about your ancestral Jewish surnames.

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Jul 26, 2019

While there were plenty of very young and very old people to be soldiers during the Civil War, only one has the distinction of being the oldest verified mustered soldier. He was eighty years old when he enlisted. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk more about his amazing story.

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Jul 24, 2019

Have you ever used muster rolls in your genealogical research? If you are like most people, you have at least one ancestor who served in the military or war. If they served prior to WWI, muster rolls can be an excellent source of genealogical information. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and we’ll see...


Jul 19, 2019

He was a renowned Civil War cavalry commander with the Union Army. He fought in numerous battles, and proved himself time and again to be an expert horseman. While he led no decisive victories, his service was distinguished, if often overlooked one. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk more...


Jul 17, 2019

German surnames have histories going back to the Middle Ages, and each one tells a story about the original medieval person who bore it. Knowing the history of these names can tell you things about your ancient ancestors the written records cannot. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast and I’ll talk about...