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These brief historical and informational snippets about genealogy and history should encourage and help you advance your family tree.

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These brief historical and informational snippets about genealogy and history should encourage and help you advance your family tree.

    AF-924: 3 Overlooked Clues in Genealogical Documents | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-924: 3 Overlooked Clues in Genealogical Documents | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    You want to take your research further but seem stuck at a brick wall on the line you're working on. It's a frustrating fact of genealogy that nearly any genealogist will encounter at some point and probably more than once. When you get to the point where you don't know where else to look for clues, you may be tempted to give up on that line, but don't do it just yet. There are likely clues in the research you've already done that will point the way to additional information. These are three commonly overlooked clues in genealogical documents that can help you break through that brick wall.
    Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/3-overlooked-clues-in-genealogical-documents-3
     

    • 4 min
    AF-923: Franklin Pierce: The Tragic President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-923: Franklin Pierce: The Tragic President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    Franklin Pierce’s story is essential to understanding the complexities and challenges of pre-Civil War America. It highlights the nation’s divisions, ambitions, and enduring quest for unity.
    Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/franklin-pierce-the-tragic-president
     

    • 11 min
    AF-922: Millard Fillmore: The Unlikely President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-922: Millard Fillmore: The Unlikely President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    Join me today as we explore the life and legacy of Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States. Discover how this self-made man navigated the turbulent political landscape of the 1850s, enforced the controversial Compromise of 1850, and played a pivotal role in opening Japan to Western trade.
    Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/millard-fillmore-the-unlikely-president/
     

    • 11 min
    AF-921: Zachary Taylor: The Soldier President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-921: Zachary Taylor: The Soldier President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    Learn about Zachary Taylor, the soldier president who rose from a frontier upbringing to a distinguished military career. Discover the story of this resilient and no-nonsense leader.
    Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/zachary-taylor-the-soldier-president
     

    • 13 min
    AF-920: James K. Polk: The Expansionist President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-920: James K. Polk: The Expansionist President | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    James K. Polk's story is a fascinating chapter in the broader narrative of the United States, reflecting the nation's ambitions, struggles, and enduring quest for growth and identity.
    Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/james-k-polk-the-expansionist-president
     

    • 13 min
    AF-918: Secrets Beneath the Surface: The Story of Project Greek Island | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-918: Secrets Beneath the Surface: The Story of Project Greek Island | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, just a four-hour drive from Washington, D.C., the Greenbrier offered a perfect blend of accessibility and seclusion. Its location deep in the mountains provided a scenic escape from the capital and added a layer of natural defense against potential nuclear fallout. The mountainous terrain, with its peaks and valleys, forms a natural barrier that could potentially reduce the impact of radioactive particles—a strategic advantage for a bunker meant to safeguard the nation’s leaders.
    Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/secrets-beneath-the-surface-the-story-of-project-greek-island
     

    • 11 min

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