Host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Robin R. Foster, and hears about her formerly-enslaved ancestor who testified in the Senate against the Democrats.

When the Trail Goes Cold: 7 Hidden Reasons Your Ancestors Disappear—and How to Find Them Again

Bonus: Free Worksheet to Uncover Hidden Family Connections in the Census

Have you ever noticed an Ancestry hint for someone who isn't actually mentioned in the record? While reviewing hints for my great-great-grandparents, I came across three Civil War–related hints that puzzled me. These records were being suggested for Mary Foster Crawford, the wife of Washington Marion Crawford. At first, I thought they might include a reference to Mary — perhaps as a widow or family contact.

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Host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Robin R. Foster, and hears about her formerly-enslaved ancestor who testified in the Senate against the Democrats.