In this episode, David Fryxell offers practical advice for researching U.S. colonial ancestors. Plus, learn how to preserve heirloom American flags for many years to come. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/2023-07.mp3 Tree Talk (01:11) Family Tree Magazine New Media editor Rachel Christian covers the latest genealogy news. Resources Mentioned in This Interview: Family Search – Cemeteries MyHeritage – ReImagine Join the conversation – Follow Family Tree Magazine: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Sign up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter: Family Tree Newsletters Feature: U.S. Colonial Genealogy Research (04:37) Although only 102 Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower to land at Plymouth Rock in 1620, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants estimates tens of millions of people worldwide descend from those brave souls. Even if your predecessors weren’t Mayflower passengers, one of your family branches could spring from colonial times. Learn more how to navigate Colonial US research with David Fryxell, author of Family Tree Magazine’s Premium online article How to Research Your Colonial US Ancestors. Resources Mentioned in This Interview: How to Research Your Colonial US Ancestors Colonial genealogy can be difficult, but it isn’t impossible. Use these records to find ancestors who lived in the United States before the Revolutionary War. Family Tree Magazine /* Embedded-box css */ .embedded-box{ padding: 25px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: #82878c; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,