Researching Indentured Servant Ancestors: Episode 149

In this episode, join our host Lisa Louise Cooke and her guests as they discuss strategies for researching indentured servants, websites for Jewish genealogy research and so much more. Ep. 149: May 2021 Back to the episode list In this episode: Tree Talk (01:24) There are several big genealogy subscription websites out there and Family Tree Magazine’s Social Editor Rachel Fountain has been making some inquiries on social media to find our which ones you think are the best investment. From Ancestry to ArkivDigital, check out all our reader responses and join in on the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow Family Tree Magazine on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. Subscribe to the Genealogy Insider newsletter, sent weekly on Thursday. Featured Interview: Researching Indentured Servant Ancestors (05:38) In centuries past, not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in American settlements. They worked a set period of time, for a master in exchange for things like passage on a ship and room and board. If you’re wondering whether any of your ancestors were indentured servants, or you’re found one that was and you’d like to learn more, Sumner G. Hunnewell can help. He is the former president of the National Society – Descendants of Colonial Indentured Servants and the author of the Family Tree Magazine online article called Tips for Finding Your Indentured Servant Ancestor. Indentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one? Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px;