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https://ancestralfindings.com/american-indians-selling-american-colonists-to-canada/]]>ce9cd130-3662-41d7-aaa9-24b855542b9aMon, 07 Dec 2020 21:34:43 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCThere was a period of time in colonial New Hampshire when colonists were regularly abducted by Indians and sold to the French in Canada. This is why they did it… Show Notes:...
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https://ancestralfindings.com/6-tips-to-make-your-genealogy-research-easier/]]>f1ab786a-8133-4380-a1f0-ffda08f758e3Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:56:37 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCWhether you are a beginning genealogist or a seasoned pro, you can always use some tips on how to make your genealogy research easier and more productive for you. Today we’ll examine six top tips that may help you achieve the genealogical results...
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https://ancestralfindings.com/8-fresh-genealogy-tips-for-building-your-family-tree/]]>6db8bed4-fb8d-4437-9d02-26940077a2e0Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCDo you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/8-fresh-genealogy-tips-for-building-your-family-tree/
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https://ancestralfindings.com/5-things-every-genealogists-should-know-how-to-do/ ]]>b74311eb-a71c-40e6-a8bc-00b3512e6a17Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCThere are certain skills every genealogist should know. Here are five of the most important ones… Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/5-things-every-genealogists-should-know-how-to-do/ 
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https://ancestralfindings.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1890-us-federal-census/]]>f9ecb4c0-2378-443e-8d54-e1b5b07f5bbaFri, 22 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCThe 1890 census is famous for not being here for genealogists to use. At least, most of it is not available. There are a few fragments that still exist. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors in surviving portions of the 1890 census, here is what...
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https://ancestralfindings.com/looking-for-probate-records-in-your-genealogy-research-why-you-should/]]>43f2b902-08e5-4160-a479-de6ce84c6636Tue, 19 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCHave you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know their real worth. Here is why you should be using...
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https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/]]>20e213b6-0583-4ed5-bdac-d08af50210a2Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000Ancestral Findings, LLCToday we continue our story of The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright with Chapter 18… The True Treasure … Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-lost-treasure-of-francis-wainwright-chapter-18-the-true-treasure/
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