https://simplecast.com Low Ancestry You might think you know what genealogy is like–boring, stuffy, and has no application to our modern world. How could your fourth great-grandfather possibly affect your life today? Join amateur genealogist, Karyn Harding, as she tells one story each episode from her family tree to friend and cohost, Kim McMasters, who does actually happen to think that genealogy is boring and stuffy. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell. New episodes every other Tuesday at 7:00 AM EST. 2024 Low Ancestry en Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com Low Ancestry https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9a59559c-98b5-4ae4-b03c-f2dd68adefa5/43da6067-41b0-465d-a57b-303b208aa722/3000x3000/lowancestry-rgb-darkgreen.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com episodic You might think you know what genealogy is like–boring, stuffy, and has no application to our modern world. How could your fourth great-grandfather possibly affect your life today? Join amateur genealogist, Karyn Harding, as she tells one story each episode from her family tree to friend and cohost, Kim McMasters, who does actually happen to think that genealogy is boring and stuffy. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell. New episodes every other Tuesday at 7:00 AM EST. Karyn Harding false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wZv0PelT ancestry, family history, family tree, familyhistoryresearchnotes, familysearch, familystories, free genealogy education, genealogy, genealogy research, historical, history, how to research your family tree, research, researchnotes, stories, story Karyn Harding lowancestry@gmail.com b0d60305-19f9-4810-ae97-de4c05a64423 Nicholas Yager: Eighth-Great-Grandfather This episode has it all--brave adventure, pirates, abuse of power, etc, etc. Today we talk about Kim's eighth-great-grandfather, Nicholas Yager, and the surprising twists and turns of his life as he attempts to migrate from the war-torn Palatinate to a new life in Pennsylvania only to be thwarted by a scheming ship captain and a corrupt Virginia governor. You don't want to miss it.

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding, Kim McMasters, Benjamin Mauch) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/pirates-NDdSl9og This episode has it all--brave adventure, pirates, abuse of power, etc, etc. Today we talk about Kim's eighth-great-grandfather, Nicholas Yager, and the surprising twists and turns of his life as he attempts to migrate from the war-torn Palatinate to a new life in Pennsylvania only to be thwarted by a scheming ship captain and a corrupt Virginia governor. You don't want to miss it.

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]]> Nicholas Yager: Eighth-Great-Grandfather Karyn Harding, Kim McMasters, Benjamin Mauch 00:57:00 This episode has it all--brave adventure, pirates, abuse of power, etc, etc. Today we talk about Kim's eighth-great-grandfather, Nicholas Yager, and the surprising twists and turns of his life as he attempts to migrate from the war-torn Palatinate to a new life in Pennsylvania only to be thwarted by a scheming ship captain and a corrupt Virginia governor. You don't want to miss it. This episode has it all--brave adventure, pirates, abuse of power, etc, etc. Today we talk about Kim's eighth-great-grandfather, Nicholas Yager, and the surprising twists and turns of his life as he attempts to migrate from the war-torn Palatinate to a new life in Pennsylvania only to be thwarted by a scheming ship captain and a corrupt Virginia governor. You don't want to miss it. american history, palatinate, yager, pirate, england, germany, family history, pennsylvania, governor spotswood, genealogy, 18th century, history, migration, thirty years war, virginia, ancestry, germanna, jaeger false full 6 2 1f338c08-7072-4563-af11-98b7fb5d8b1a The Wix Family (Part 2) We're back talking about the always-exciting, never-dull Wix family of Missouri. This week we look at the family's political ambitions through a one Clark Wix, and we uncover a messy family feud over politics--a tale as old as time.

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]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Benjamin Mauch, Karyn Harding, Kim McMasters) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/clark-and-lewis-wix-cJgQHHYZ We're back talking about the always-exciting, never-dull Wix family of Missouri. This week we look at the family's political ambitions through a one Clark Wix, and we uncover a messy family feud over politics--a tale as old as time.

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]]> The Wix Family (Part 2) Benjamin Mauch, Karyn Harding, Kim McMasters 01:19:50 We're back talking about the always-exciting, never-dull Wix family of Missouri. This week we look at the family's political ambitions through a one Clark Wix, and we uncover a messy family feud over politics--a tale as old as time. We're back talking about the always-exciting, never-dull Wix family of Missouri. This week we look at the family's political ambitions through a one Clark Wix, and we uncover a messy family feud over politics--a tale as old as time. wix, family history, journalism history, politics, genealogy, brothers, political history, bates county, civil war, historic, butler, history, newspaper history, missouri, election, gilded age, journalism, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry, political, family feud, politician false full 5 2 da29fd1e-72c8-4175-a5af-8c9be9c28474 THROWBACK: Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes In lieu of a new episode this week, we're throwing back to one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next time!

In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. 

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Michael Ruby, Roots and Routes) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/roots-and-routes-ynb4y1jp-uIK9mpo_ In lieu of a new episode this week, we're throwing back to one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next time!

In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. 

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]]> THROWBACK: Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes Michael Ruby, Roots and Routes 00:50:47 In lieu of a new episode this week, we're throwing back to one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next time! In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. Find Michael on YouTube and TikTok as Roots and Routes! In lieu of a new episode this week, we're throwing back to one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next time! In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. Find Michael on YouTube and TikTok as Roots and Routes! immigration, routes, roots, family history, j. d. vance, family, genealogy, history, election, dna, campaign, family tree, ancestry false bonus 2 58e5cb48-f39c-4969-866f-e6f9d6d49fbb The Wix Family (Part 1) This episode has it all. Squatting, Frontier Life, the Civil War, Reconstruction Politics, and most importantly...MURDER! Kim's family was sure doing a lot out there in Missouri, and we'll dive into what their story says about the national conversation at the time and now.

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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/wix-family-pt-1-KBzhXK_2 This episode has it all. Squatting, Frontier Life, the Civil War, Reconstruction Politics, and most importantly...MURDER! Kim's family was sure doing a lot out there in Missouri, and we'll dive into what their story says about the national conversation at the time and now.

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]]> The Wix Family (Part 1) Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters 01:08:16 This episode has it all. Squatting, Frontier Life, the Civil War, Reconstruction Politics, and most importantly...MURDER! Kim's family was sure doing a lot out there in Missouri, and we'll dive into what their story says about the national conversation at the time and now. This episode has it all. Squatting, Frontier Life, the Civil War, Reconstruction Politics, and most importantly...MURDER! Kim's family was sure doing a lot out there in Missouri, and we'll dive into what their story says about the national conversation at the time and now. u.s. history, frontier, family history, guerrilla, reconstruction, politics, genealogy, republican, democrat, squatter, squatting, political history, civil war, history, missouri, bushwhacker, politic, family tree, ancestry, radical false full 4 2 f5011597-e6cf-4695-80ff-6f84748f5727 High Ancestry Episode 1: Astrology and Ancestors Low Ancestry is getting a Patreon!  

Every month, we will be putting out one episode for subscribers of a new series we're calling High Ancestry where Kim takes the reins. In our very first episode of High Ancestry, Kim talks to us about the history and psychology of astrology, and then we do the critical work of comparing ancestors we've talked about from Season 1 of Low Ancestry to their sun signs and speculate wildly.

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]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters, Benjamin Mauch) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/high-ancestry-MyDVsLn2 Low Ancestry is getting a Patreon!  

Every month, we will be putting out one episode for subscribers of a new series we're calling High Ancestry where Kim takes the reins. In our very first episode of High Ancestry, Kim talks to us about the history and psychology of astrology, and then we do the critical work of comparing ancestors we've talked about from Season 1 of Low Ancestry to their sun signs and speculate wildly.

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]]> High Ancestry Episode 1: Astrology and Ancestors Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters, Benjamin Mauch 00:38:57 Low Ancestry is getting a Patreon! Every month, we will be putting out one episode for subscribers of a new series we're calling High Ancestry where Kim takes the reins. In our very first episode of High Ancestry, Kim talks to us about the history and psychology of astrology, and then we do the critical work of comparing ancestors we've talked about from Season 1 of Low Ancestry to their sun signs and speculate wildly. Low Ancestry is getting a Patreon! Every month, we will be putting out one episode for subscribers of a new series we're calling High Ancestry where Kim takes the reins. In our very first episode of High Ancestry, Kim talks to us about the history and psychology of astrology, and then we do the critical work of comparing ancestors we've talked about from Season 1 of Low Ancestry to their sun signs and speculate wildly. stars, copernicus, astronomy, psychology, galileo, genealogy, history, astrology, ancestry, ancestors false bonus 2 c61c5874-3218-4700-a953-d96ed832b2d9 Joseph Gillette: Fourth-Great-Grandfather In this very tough episode, we dive into Kim's very southern family by looking at the life of her fourth-great-grandfather and Confederate officer, Joseph Ezra Gillette, and we get real about what it means to have family that benefitted from enslaving others and why it's so important to talk about.

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LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS

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]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Benjamin Mauch, Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/joseph-gillette-nEGOPQ_V In this very tough episode, we dive into Kim's very southern family by looking at the life of her fourth-great-grandfather and Confederate officer, Joseph Ezra Gillette, and we get real about what it means to have family that benefitted from enslaving others and why it's so important to talk about.

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]]> Joseph Gillette: Fourth-Great-Grandfather Benjamin Mauch, Karyn Mauch, Kim McMasters 00:57:36 In this very tough episode, we dive into Kim's very southern family by looking at the life of her fourth-great-grandfather and Confederate officer, Joseph Ezra Gillette, and we get real about what it means to have family that benefitted from enslaving others and why it's so important to talk about. In this very tough episode, we dive into Kim's very southern family by looking at the life of her fourth-great-grandfather and Confederate officer, Joseph Ezra Gillette, and we get real about what it means to have family that benefitted from enslaving others and why it's so important to talk about. enslavement, lost cause, family history, family, southampton, confederate, nat turner, genealogy, secession, civil war, sons of the confederacy, virginia, family tree, ancestry, war, states rights, joseph gillette, union false full 3 2 558314c0-50c0-43ab-935b-c2af3eed7f22 Interview with the Host: Karyn Harding The interview you all have been clambering for.  

We switch things up a little as Kim takes the lead and interviews host, Karyn, about her process, life, history, and how it all ties together to right now. We'll be back next episode with another look at Kim's ancestry! 

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]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/karyn-interview-rQszMzqP The interview you all have been clambering for.  

We switch things up a little as Kim takes the lead and interviews host, Karyn, about her process, life, history, and how it all ties together to right now. We'll be back next episode with another look at Kim's ancestry! 

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]]> Interview with the Host: Karyn Harding Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding 01:11:27 The interview you all have been clambering for. We switch things up a little as Kim takes the lead and interviews host, Karyn, about her process, life, history, and how it all ties together to right now. We'll be back next episode with another look at Kim's ancestry! The interview you all have been clambering for. We switch things up a little as Kim takes the lead and interviews host, Karyn, about her process, life, history, and how it all ties together to right now. We'll be back next episode with another look at Kim's ancestry! legacy, research, family history, family, genealogy, historic, interview, history, family tree, ancestry, lineage, heritage false bonus 2 6f717ecb-007d-4c01-9d52-73bf6863b2c9 John L. O'Donnell: Third-Great-Grandfather This episode is about MJURDER! That is, murder. Turns out that Kim's 3rd-great-grandfather, John O'Donnell, was a man who contained multitudes--involved in crime, scandal, and maybe romance? Set in the hills of northwest Virginia, join us as we unravel the 1869 murder of Port Republic.

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]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/john-l-odonnell-gx6zDvla This episode is about MJURDER! That is, murder. Turns out that Kim's 3rd-great-grandfather, John O'Donnell, was a man who contained multitudes--involved in crime, scandal, and maybe romance? Set in the hills of northwest Virginia, join us as we unravel the 1869 murder of Port Republic.

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]]> John L. O'Donnell: Third-Great-Grandfather Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding 00:47:20 This episode is about MJURDER! That is, murder. Turns out that Kim's 3rd-great-grandfather, John O'Donnell, was a man who contained multitudes--involved in crime, scandal, and maybe romance? Set in the hills of northwest Virginia, join us as we unravel the 1869 murder of Port Republic. This episode is about MJURDER! That is, murder. Turns out that Kim's 3rd-great-grandfather, John O'Donnell, was a man who contained multitudes--involved in crime, scandal, and maybe romance? Set in the hills of northwest Virginia, join us as we unravel the 1869 murder of Port Republic. 19th century, family history, murder, genealogy, madison county, 1800s, john o'donnell, historic, o'donnell, history, john, virginia, 19th-century, family tree, ancestry, port republic false full 2 2 77beb42e-d0d0-400a-92bd-a01fe995a246 The Beahm Family (Definitely NOT Jim Beam) You ever think you're really good at your newfound hobby and then get humbled real quick. Yeah me either.  

Just kidding, this episode is all about how I believed that Kim was related to Jim Beam and was a whiskey princess, but it turns out that I was wrong and now there is egg on my face. But Kim doesn't need mediocre whiskey to tell her that she's somebody. Join us for the kick off of Season 2 as we dive into Kim's ancestry. Today, we learn about her distant German (and Bohemian???) roots and their journey to America. And while Kim isn't a whiskey princess, she learns a thing or two about being the heir to obscure protestant denominations circa the mid-1800s.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/jim-beam-C7xvRkJd You ever think you're really good at your newfound hobby and then get humbled real quick. Yeah me either.  

Just kidding, this episode is all about how I believed that Kim was related to Jim Beam and was a whiskey princess, but it turns out that I was wrong and now there is egg on my face. But Kim doesn't need mediocre whiskey to tell her that she's somebody. Join us for the kick off of Season 2 as we dive into Kim's ancestry. Today, we learn about her distant German (and Bohemian???) roots and their journey to America. And while Kim isn't a whiskey princess, she learns a thing or two about being the heir to obscure protestant denominations circa the mid-1800s.

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Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch

Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative

]]> The Beahm Family (Definitely NOT Jim Beam) Kim McMasters, Karyn Harding 00:44:42 You ever think you're really good at your newfound hobby and then get humbled real quick. Yeah me either. Just kidding, this episode is all about how I believed that Kim was related to Jim Beam and was a whiskey princess, but it turns out that I was wrong and now there is egg on my face. But Kim doesn't need mediocre whiskey to tell her that she's somebody. Join us for the kick off of Season 2 as we dive into Kim's ancestry. Today, we learn about her distant German (and Bohemian???) roots and their journey to America. And while Kim isn't a whiskey princess, she learns a thing or two about being the heir to obscure protestant denominations circa the mid-1800s. You ever think you're really good at your newfound hobby and then get humbled real quick. Yeah me either. Just kidding, this episode is all about how I believed that Kim was related to Jim Beam and was a whiskey princess, but it turns out that I was wrong and now there is egg on my face. But Kim doesn't need mediocre whiskey to tell her that she's somebody. Join us for the kick off of Season 2 as we dive into Kim's ancestry. Today, we learn about her distant German (and Bohemian???) roots and their journey to America. And while Kim isn't a whiskey princess, she learns a thing or two about being the heir to obscure protestant denominations circa the mid-1800s. beam, palatinate, reformation wars, 19th century, jim beam, germany, family history, pennsylvania, family, genealogy, 18th century, lancaster, beahm, mennonite, bohemia, migration, pequea, whiskey, family tree, ancestry false full 1 2 89552507-c3c0-4a74-822f-8c072475f630 Season Two is coming (and a personal update) It's been a minute, and we've got some exciting updates about Season Two--not the least of which is that it's releasing on March 17. *gasp*

It's nice to have something to look forward to! Especially for your charming and genealogy-loving host, Karyn, who has had an especially wild (read: bad) year so far. We get into some personal updates--a passing family member, losing a job at USAID, and a twisted ankle--and chat about why our release schedule became a little wonkier than expected (*hint*: it's because of the horrors that persist). We also talk about new content coming your way, and we couldn't be more excited to share.  

1:05 - Personal Updates

26:05 - Season 2 Updates

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]]> Tue, 4 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Kim McMasters, Karyn Mauch) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/season-two-intro-xkVLEGXh It's been a minute, and we've got some exciting updates about Season Two--not the least of which is that it's releasing on March 17. *gasp*

It's nice to have something to look forward to! Especially for your charming and genealogy-loving host, Karyn, who has had an especially wild (read: bad) year so far. We get into some personal updates--a passing family member, losing a job at USAID, and a twisted ankle--and chat about why our release schedule became a little wonkier than expected (*hint*: it's because of the horrors that persist). We also talk about new content coming your way, and we couldn't be more excited to share.  

1:05 - Personal Updates

26:05 - Season 2 Updates

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]]> Season Two is coming (and a personal update) Kim McMasters, Karyn Mauch 00:32:41 It's been a minute, and we've got some exciting updates about Season Two--not the least of which is that it's releasing on March 17. *gasp* It's nice to have something to look forward to! Especially for your charming and genealogy-loving host, Karyn, who has had an especially wild (read: bad) year so far. We get into some personal updates--a passing family member, losing a job at USAID, and a twisted ankle--and chat about why our release schedule became a little wonkier than expected (*hint*: it's because of the horrors that persist). We also talk about new content coming your way, and we couldn't be more excited to share. 1:05 - Personal Updates 26:05 - Season 2 Updates It's been a minute, and we've got some exciting updates about Season Two--not the least of which is that it's releasing on March 17. *gasp* It's nice to have something to look forward to! Especially for your charming and genealogy-loving host, Karyn, who has had an especially wild (read: bad) year so far. We get into some personal updates--a passing family member, losing a job at USAID, and a twisted ankle--and chat about why our release schedule became a little wonkier than expected (*hint*: it's because of the horrors that persist). We also talk about new content coming your way, and we couldn't be more excited to share. 1:05 - Personal Updates 26:05 - Season 2 Updates family history, family, genealogy, elon, humanitarian aid, usaid, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry, trump, international development false bonus 2 0e32b903-aa99-4556-85d5-e316ea59954c My Viking Ancestors? Wishful linking is a genealogical crime, and this episode, I become one of the criminals. Join us as we talk about what links me to the Vikings, and then keep joining us as we promptly disprove it. 

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]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/vikings-_8xhpPQi Wishful linking is a genealogical crime, and this episode, I become one of the criminals. Join us as we talk about what links me to the Vikings, and then keep joining us as we promptly disprove it. 

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]]> My Viking Ancestors? Karyn Harding 00:44:40 Wishful linking is a genealogical crime, and this episode, I become one of the criminals. Join us as we talk about what links me to the Vikings, and then keep joining us as we promptly disprove it. Wishful linking is a genealogical crime, and this episode, I become one of the criminals. Join us as we talk about what links me to the Vikings, and then keep joining us as we promptly disprove it. battle of hastings, 1066, vikings, england, norway, viking, family history, genealogy, rollo, history, family tree, ancestry, william the conqueror false bonus 1 38393e56-6bc5-476b-8a45-37003a970815 The Kesteloos (feat. Kathleen Larsen) We’re doing something a little bit different this episode. We sit down with friend of the podcast, Kathleen Larsen and dive into a story from her family tree. Together, we learn about one man’s gutsy, one-way trip across the ocean, the new life he makes in America, and the legacy his family left behind. Through his story and the story of the people who came after him, we piece together all the little things that collect and pass from generation to generation, and we gush a little over friendship along the way.

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]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Kathleen Larsen) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/kathleen-UsX6pe1k We’re doing something a little bit different this episode. We sit down with friend of the podcast, Kathleen Larsen and dive into a story from her family tree. Together, we learn about one man’s gutsy, one-way trip across the ocean, the new life he makes in America, and the legacy his family left behind. Through his story and the story of the people who came after him, we piece together all the little things that collect and pass from generation to generation, and we gush a little over friendship along the way.

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]]> The Kesteloos (feat. Kathleen Larsen) Kathleen Larsen 01:04:45 We’re doing something a little bit different this episode. We sit down with friend of the podcast, Kathleen Larsen and dive into a story from her family tree. Together, we learn about one man’s gutsy, one-way trip across the ocean, the new life he makes in America, and the legacy his family left behind. Through his story and the story of the people who came after him, we piece together all the little things that collect and pass from generation to generation, and we gush a little over friendship along the way. We’re doing something a little bit different this episode. We sit down with friend of the podcast, Kathleen Larsen and dive into a story from her family tree. Together, we learn about one man’s gutsy, one-way trip across the ocean, the new life he makes in America, and the legacy his family left behind. Through his story and the story of the people who came after him, we piece together all the little things that collect and pass from generation to generation, and we gush a little over friendship along the way. the netherlands, holland, kesteloo, family history, ellis island, optometry, genealogy, history, generation, new york, new jersey, migration, family tree, ancestry, richmond false bonus 1 8256df62-67b6-4bff-9d6f-1f10e3ce8d68 William Bradford: Twelfth-Great-Grandfather (with Micah Pick) It's a special Thanksgiving episode! We dive into the fraught history of our Mayflower ancestors with friend, Micah Pick, who also happens to share a famous Pilgrim ancestor with host, Karyn. Join us as we talk about the life of the Mayflower colonists, and we attempt to pick at the threads of the American mythology that surrounds them. 

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]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Micah Pick) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/william-bradford-PruipPlF It's a special Thanksgiving episode! We dive into the fraught history of our Mayflower ancestors with friend, Micah Pick, who also happens to share a famous Pilgrim ancestor with host, Karyn. Join us as we talk about the life of the Mayflower colonists, and we attempt to pick at the threads of the American mythology that surrounds them. 

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]]> William Bradford: Twelfth-Great-Grandfather (with Micah Pick) Micah Pick 01:07:47 It's a special Thanksgiving episode! We dive into the fraught history of our Mayflower ancestors with friend, Micah Pick, who also happens to share a famous Pilgrim ancestor with host, Karyn. Join us as we talk about the life of the Mayflower colonists, and we attempt to pick at the threads of the American mythology that surrounds them. You can find our guest Micah Pick on Spotify and Instagram. It's a special Thanksgiving episode! We dive into the fraught history of our Mayflower ancestors with friend, Micah Pick, who also happens to share a famous Pilgrim ancestor with host, Karyn. Join us as we talk about the life of the Mayflower colonists, and we attempt to pick at the threads of the American mythology that surrounds them. You can find our guest Micah Pick on Spotify and Instagram. american history, migrant, england, family history, holiday, family, mayflower, genealogy, squanto, us history, thanksgiving, pilgrims, history, new england, william bradford, family tree, ancestry, puritans, colonization false bonus 1 90a2f927-a855-4b55-84c7-d9ef5ecb856d Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. 

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]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Michael Ruby, Roots and Routes) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/roots-and-routes-hFUwJ_v8 In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. 

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]]> Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes Michael Ruby, Roots and Routes 00:50:47 In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. Find Michael on YouTube and TikTok as Roots and Routes! In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up. Find Michael on YouTube and TikTok as Roots and Routes! immigration, routes, roots, family history, j. d. vance, family, genealogy, history, election, dna, campaign, family tree, ancestry false bonus 1 a6e2a52a-1a6f-4511-ad08-fb1906dd03a9 Edward Hargrave and Andersonville Prison (feat. Haunting History Podcast) In this very special Halloween bonus episode, Low Ancestry is thrilled to collaborate with Cat Curtis from Haunting History Podcast! Together, we unravel the gripping story of my third-great-granduncle, Edward Hargrave from his birth in London’s rough Shoreditch neighborhood to his teenage years as a Union soldier in the American Civil War. While at war, Edward is imprisoned by Confederate soldiers in Libby and Andersonville Prison where Cat explains to us their terrible history and present hauntings. Get ready for a spooky time!

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]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Haunting History, Cat Curtis) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/haunting-history-edward-hargrave-TrbRGMkn In this very special Halloween bonus episode, Low Ancestry is thrilled to collaborate with Cat Curtis from Haunting History Podcast! Together, we unravel the gripping story of my third-great-granduncle, Edward Hargrave from his birth in London’s rough Shoreditch neighborhood to his teenage years as a Union soldier in the American Civil War. While at war, Edward is imprisoned by Confederate soldiers in Libby and Andersonville Prison where Cat explains to us their terrible history and present hauntings. Get ready for a spooky time!

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]]> Edward Hargrave and Andersonville Prison (feat. Haunting History Podcast) Haunting History, Cat Curtis 00:50:27 In this very special Halloween bonus episode, Low Ancestry is thrilled to collaborate with Cat Curtis from Haunting History Podcast! Together, we unravel the gripping story of my third-great-granduncle, Edward Hargrave from his birth in London’s rough Shoreditch neighborhood to his teenage years as a Union soldier in the American Civil War. While at war, Edward is imprisoned by Confederate soldiers in Libby and Andersonville Prison where Cat explains to us their terrible history and present hauntings. Get ready for a spooky time! You can find Cat and the Haunting History Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! In this very special Halloween bonus episode, Low Ancestry is thrilled to collaborate with Cat Curtis from Haunting History Podcast! Together, we unravel the gripping story of my third-great-granduncle, Edward Hargrave from his birth in London’s rough Shoreditch neighborhood to his teenage years as a Union soldier in the American Civil War. While at war, Edward is imprisoned by Confederate soldiers in Libby and Andersonville Prison where Cat explains to us their terrible history and present hauntings. Get ready for a spooky time! You can find Cat and the Haunting History Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ghost story, prison, research, family history, georgia, genealogy, haunting, hargrave, libby, family stories, haunted, civil war, ghost, history, andersonville, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry, richmond, london false bonus 1 a3f543dc-f7af-480d-b5b5-b89368f310b3 An Update from Low Ancestry Season 1 is over, but we've got some exciting stuff on the horizon!

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]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/season-one-end-5SCL1APA Season 1 is over, but we've got some exciting stuff on the horizon!

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]]> An Update from Low Ancestry Karyn Harding 00:00:48 Season 1 is over, but we've got some exciting stuff on the horizon! Season 1 is over, but we've got some exciting stuff on the horizon! family history, genealogy, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry false trailer 1 88bb9e6a-59ed-472a-9791-e0a478d2045a Carrie and Cora Dewey: Second and Third-Great-Grandmothers Carrie White led a life marked by profound tragedy, losing her brother and both parents within a year, followed closely by the death of her infant daughter. When Carrie shows signs of deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements, she disappears from her family and is later found in a Binghamton hotel where she had taken her own life. Her family only identifies her days after the incident, and her death leaves a lasting impact on the family.

Years later, Carrie’s daughter, Cora, also begins to experience deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements illustrating the complex and often painful legacies that genealogical research can unearth–both physical and emotional.

If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts please call 988 right now or visit the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention to find resources.

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]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/carrie-and-cora-dewey-second-and-third-great-grandmothers-mkZ2iekz Carrie White led a life marked by profound tragedy, losing her brother and both parents within a year, followed closely by the death of her infant daughter. When Carrie shows signs of deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements, she disappears from her family and is later found in a Binghamton hotel where she had taken her own life. Her family only identifies her days after the incident, and her death leaves a lasting impact on the family.

Years later, Carrie’s daughter, Cora, also begins to experience deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements illustrating the complex and often painful legacies that genealogical research can unearth–both physical and emotional.

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]]> Carrie and Cora Dewey: Second and Third-Great-Grandmothers Karyn Harding 00:47:16 Carrie White led a life marked by profound tragedy, losing her brother and both parents within a year, followed closely by the death of her infant daughter. When Carrie shows signs of deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements, she disappears from her family and is later found in a Binghamton hotel where she had taken her own life. Her family only identifies her days after the incident, and her death leaves a lasting impact on the family. Years later, Carrie’s daughter, Cora, also begins to experience deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements illustrating the complex and often painful legacies that genealogical research can unearth–both physical and emotional. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts please call 988 right now or visit the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention to find resources. Carrie White led a life marked by profound tragedy, losing her brother and both parents within a year, followed closely by the death of her infant daughter. When Carrie shows signs of deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements, she disappears from her family and is later found in a Binghamton hotel where she had taken her own life. Her family only identifies her days after the incident, and her death leaves a lasting impact on the family. Years later, Carrie’s daughter, Cora, also begins to experience deteriorating mental health and involuntary movements illustrating the complex and often painful legacies that genealogical research can unearth–both physical and emotional. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts please call 988 right now or visit the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention to find resources. dewey, huntington's disease, family history, genealogy, historic, women in history, generation, new york, women, new york state, 19th-century, 20th-century, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry, mental health, binghamton false full 12 1 5138415b-72fb-47b6-ad1f-07deced31af6 Helen and Frank Dewey: Fourth-Great-Grandparents In this episode, we dive into the complex lives of an everyday American family during and after the Civil War. Helen and Frank Dewey were a happily married couple who survive the war, have ten beautiful children, and stay together through all of life’s hardships. But when Frank passes away, Helen has to grapple with her late husband’s secretive past. 

Through Helen, we learn of the hardships that women endured during times of war and poverty in 19th-century America, and we find that even the smallest lies can shape the legacies we leave behind.

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]]> Tue, 1 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/helen-and-fred-dewey-fourth-great-grandparents-J_aZYrI0 In this episode, we dive into the complex lives of an everyday American family during and after the Civil War. Helen and Frank Dewey were a happily married couple who survive the war, have ten beautiful children, and stay together through all of life’s hardships. But when Frank passes away, Helen has to grapple with her late husband’s secretive past. 

Through Helen, we learn of the hardships that women endured during times of war and poverty in 19th-century America, and we find that even the smallest lies can shape the legacies we leave behind.

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]]> Helen and Frank Dewey: Fourth-Great-Grandparents Karyn Harding 01:00:50 In this episode, we dive into the complex lives of an everyday American family during and after the Civil War. Helen and Frank Dewey were a happily married couple who survive the war, have ten beautiful children, and stay together through all of life’s hardships. But when Frank passes away, Helen has to grapple with her late husband’s secretive past. Through Helen, we learn of the hardships that women endured during times of war and poverty in 19th-century America, and we find that even the smallest lies can shape the legacies we leave behind. In this episode, we dive into the complex lives of an everyday American family during and after the Civil War. Helen and Frank Dewey were a happily married couple who survive the war, have ten beautiful children, and stay together through all of life’s hardships. But when Frank passes away, Helen has to grapple with her late husband’s secretive past. Through Helen, we learn of the hardships that women endured during times of war and poverty in 19th-century America, and we find that even the smallest lies can shape the legacies we leave behind. marriage, genealogy research, research, family history, genealogy, civil war, historic, history, women in history, new york, 19th-century, family tree, historical false full 11 1 e433a981-ea76-4ce9-889f-c8e688362a85 [BITE SIZE] Pierre Chastain: Tenth-Great-Grandfather Through the incredible journey of my tenth-great-grandfather, Pierre Chastain, we uncover the harrowing plight of the Huguenots as they fled relentless persecution in 17th-century France. Forced to navigate a hostile Europe in search of safety, their story takes us through waves of hardship until they finally find refuge in Virginia. As we dive deep into their struggle, we confront the cyclical nature of oppression and survival—revealing how history repeats itself in both heartbreaking and powerful ways.

 

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]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/bite-size-pierre-chastain-tenth-great-grandfather-habubF1N Through the incredible journey of my tenth-great-grandfather, Pierre Chastain, we uncover the harrowing plight of the Huguenots as they fled relentless persecution in 17th-century France. Forced to navigate a hostile Europe in search of safety, their story takes us through waves of hardship until they finally find refuge in Virginia. As we dive deep into their struggle, we confront the cyclical nature of oppression and survival—revealing how history repeats itself in both heartbreaking and powerful ways.

 

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]]> [BITE SIZE] Pierre Chastain: Tenth-Great-Grandfather Karyn Harding 00:30:56 Through the incredible journey of my tenth-great-grandfather, Pierre Chastain, we uncover the harrowing plight of the Huguenots as they fled relentless persecution in 17th-century France. Forced to navigate a hostile Europe in search of safety, their story takes us through waves of hardship until they finally find refuge in Virginia. As we dive deep into their struggle, we confront the cyclical nature of oppression and survival—revealing how history repeats itself in both heartbreaking and powerful ways. Through the incredible journey of my tenth-great-grandfather, Pierre Chastain, we uncover the harrowing plight of the Huguenots as they fled relentless persecution in 17th-century France. Forced to navigate a hostile Europe in search of safety, their story takes us through waves of hardship until they finally find refuge in Virginia. As we dive deep into their struggle, we confront the cyclical nature of oppression and survival—revealing how history repeats itself in both heartbreaking and powerful ways. huguenots, france, research, family history, genealogy, history, virginia, refugee, family tree, historical, richmond false full 10 1 7a1ba717-883e-47cf-bf10-58317ea0cb3f The Kilmers: Fourth Cousins 4x Removed [Part Two] Part two of our journey through the lives of the Kilmer family– Binghamton’s medical tycoons at the turn of the 20th century–shows us a powerful family in scandalous turmoil in the aftermath of a devastating factory fire. The Kilmers find themselves navigating a public family feud, arson accusations, lawsuits, and a bitter rivalry between newspapers all while coming face to face with the decline of patent medicines in an ever-modernizing America.

Join us as we examine the Kilmers’ rise to power, relentless pursuit of wealth, and the way their story shaped the city of Binghamton that we see today.

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]]> Tue, 3 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kilmers-fourth-cousins-4x-removed-part-two-mnzXyeYh Part two of our journey through the lives of the Kilmer family– Binghamton’s medical tycoons at the turn of the 20th century–shows us a powerful family in scandalous turmoil in the aftermath of a devastating factory fire. The Kilmers find themselves navigating a public family feud, arson accusations, lawsuits, and a bitter rivalry between newspapers all while coming face to face with the decline of patent medicines in an ever-modernizing America.

Join us as we examine the Kilmers’ rise to power, relentless pursuit of wealth, and the way their story shaped the city of Binghamton that we see today.

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]]> The Kilmers: Fourth Cousins 4x Removed [Part Two] Karyn Harding 00:43:00 Part two of our journey through the lives of the Kilmer family– Binghamton’s medical tycoons at the turn of the 20th century–shows us a powerful family in scandalous turmoil in the aftermath of a devastating factory fire. The Kilmers find themselves navigating a public family feud, arson accusations, lawsuits, and a bitter rivalry between newspapers all while coming face to face with the decline of patent medicines in an ever-modernizing America. Join us as we examine the Kilmers’ rise to power, relentless pursuit of wealth, and the way their story shaped the city of Binghamton that we see today. Part two of our journey through the lives of the Kilmer family– Binghamton’s medical tycoons at the turn of the 20th century–shows us a powerful family in scandalous turmoil in the aftermath of a devastating factory fire. The Kilmers find themselves navigating a public family feud, arson accusations, lawsuits, and a bitter rivalry between newspapers all while coming face to face with the decline of patent medicines in an ever-modernizing America. Join us as we examine the Kilmers’ rise to power, relentless pursuit of wealth, and the way their story shaped the city of Binghamton that we see today. research, family history, family, kilmer, genealogy, history, snake oil, new york, new york state, family tree, ancestry, swamp root, low ancestry, alternative medicine, victorian, patent medicine, binghamton false full 9 1 5ac805b8-79b9-40e0-97e0-8b5bbd490bb1 The Kilmers: Fourth Cousins 4x Removed [Part One] This episode, we journey through the origins of the Kilmer family legacy in Binghamton, New York, starting with the intriguing story of Dr. S. Andral Kilmer and his infamous, homeopathic remedy, Swamp Root, which took the 19th-century patent medicine industry by storm. However, behind the rise to household medicine fame lies a tale of family drama, corporate betrayal, and the blurred lines between truth and perception.

Join us as I uncover the story behind my distant, and admittedly tenuous, connection to these local legends and reveal how lore and local fame can sometimes be even more powerful than actual blood ties.

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]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kilmers-fourth-cousin-4x-removed-part-one-qP4zCesR This episode, we journey through the origins of the Kilmer family legacy in Binghamton, New York, starting with the intriguing story of Dr. S. Andral Kilmer and his infamous, homeopathic remedy, Swamp Root, which took the 19th-century patent medicine industry by storm. However, behind the rise to household medicine fame lies a tale of family drama, corporate betrayal, and the blurred lines between truth and perception.

Join us as I uncover the story behind my distant, and admittedly tenuous, connection to these local legends and reveal how lore and local fame can sometimes be even more powerful than actual blood ties.

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]]> The Kilmers: Fourth Cousins 4x Removed [Part One] Karyn Harding 00:41:51 This episode, we journey through the origins of the Kilmer family legacy in Binghamton, New York, starting with the intriguing story of Dr. S. Andral Kilmer and his infamous, homeopathic remedy, Swamp Root, which took the 19th-century patent medicine industry by storm. However, behind the rise to household medicine fame lies a tale of family drama, corporate betrayal, and the blurred lines between truth and perception. Join us as I uncover the story behind my distant, and admittedly tenuous, connection to these local legends and reveal how lore and local fame can sometimes be even more powerful than actual blood ties. This episode, we journey through the origins of the Kilmer family legacy in Binghamton, New York, starting with the intriguing story of Dr. S. Andral Kilmer and his infamous, homeopathic remedy, Swamp Root, which took the 19th-century patent medicine industry by storm. However, behind the rise to household medicine fame lies a tale of family drama, corporate betrayal, and the blurred lines between truth and perception. Join us as I uncover the story behind my distant, and admittedly tenuous, connection to these local legends and reveal how lore and local fame can sometimes be even more powerful than actual blood ties. industrial, research, homeopathy, family history, genealogy, local fame, wellness, history, homeopathic, snake oil, new york, 19th-century, 20th-century, family tree, swamp root, patent medicine, local legend, binghamton, industrial america false full 8 1 0382fdeb-c44d-4b6a-8b92-b318fb12676a [BITE SIZE] Angeline: Third-Great-Grandmother Tue, 6 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/angeline-third-great-gramdmother-ZGz2s2DS [BITE SIZE] Angeline: Third-Great-Grandmother Karyn Harding 00:36:30 In this episode, we dive into the enigmatic life of Angeline, my third-great-grandmother. Angeline's story, largely overshadowed by the men around her, begins in 1863 when her young husband, Elisha, leaves to fight in the Civil War. Left behind with their unborn child, Angeline's life unfolds in the margins of historical records, filled with gaps and contradictions. Through years of persistent research, I uncover the fragmented pieces of her story and complex family dynamics during a turbulent period in American history. Join me as we explore Angeline's elusive narrative, shedding light on the often overlooked lives of women in our ancestry, and reflecting on the broader implications of genealogical research. In this episode, we dive into the enigmatic life of Angeline, my third-great-grandmother. Angeline's story, largely overshadowed by the men around her, begins in 1863 when her young husband, Elisha, leaves to fight in the Civil War. Left behind with their unborn child, Angeline's life unfolds in the margins of historical records, filled with gaps and contradictions. Through years of persistent research, I uncover the fragmented pieces of her story and complex family dynamics during a turbulent period in American history. Join me as we explore Angeline's elusive narrative, shedding light on the often overlooked lives of women in our ancestry, and reflecting on the broader implications of genealogical research. family history, family, genealogy, civil war, historic, history, women in history, new york, family tree, historical, binghamton false full 7 1 fa874212-ee22-463b-911d-df3a542ef61a Bartley Corbin: Fifth-Great-Grandfather In this episode, we dive into the challenging history of Bartley Corbin, whose story is deeply entwined with the darker chapters of America’s history of racism, genocide, and slavery. We’ll grapple with the harsh realities of American expansion and the removal of indigenous people and discuss the role that genealogy can play in confronting uncomfortable truths about our past and understanding present injustices. 

Join us as we unearth the complex legacy of the Corbin family, their role in the Trail of Tears, and the broader implications of their actions on racial politics in the U.S.

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]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/bartley-corbin-fifth-great-grandfather-lYRj8ylz In this episode, we dive into the challenging history of Bartley Corbin, whose story is deeply entwined with the darker chapters of America’s history of racism, genocide, and slavery. We’ll grapple with the harsh realities of American expansion and the removal of indigenous people and discuss the role that genealogy can play in confronting uncomfortable truths about our past and understanding present injustices. 

Join us as we unearth the complex legacy of the Corbin family, their role in the Trail of Tears, and the broader implications of their actions on racial politics in the U.S.

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]]> Bartley Corbin: Fifth-Great-Grandfather Karyn Harding 00:46:48 In this episode, we dive into the challenging history of Bartley Corbin, whose story is deeply entwined with the darker chapters of America’s history of racism, genocide, and slavery. We’ll grapple with the harsh realities of American expansion and the removal of indigenous people and discuss the role that genealogy can play in confronting uncomfortable truths about our past and understanding present injustices. Join us as we unearth the complex legacy of the Corbin family, their role in the Trail of Tears, and the broader implications of their actions on racial politics in the U.S. In this episode, we dive into the challenging history of Bartley Corbin, whose story is deeply entwined with the darker chapters of America’s history of racism, genocide, and slavery. We’ll grapple with the harsh realities of American expansion and the removal of indigenous people and discuss the role that genealogy can play in confronting uncomfortable truths about our past and understanding present injustices. Join us as we unearth the complex legacy of the Corbin family, their role in the Trail of Tears, and the broader implications of their actions on racial politics in the U.S. trail of tears, war of 1812, family history, georgia, genealogy, history, family tree, historical, ancestry false full 5 1 32605814-3f0c-4c2f-82e3-8e7b4c68b784 Auguste and Josephine Dhyne: Third-Great-Grandparents In this episode, we delve into the riveting journey of the Dhyne family from Belgium to America. As the story unfolds, we explore not just a coming-to-America tale but also a tale of complicated family dynamics and the challenges they faced. Along the way, we will reveal some surprising twists and turns throughout their lives and find out how easy it is to pass along generational trauma, and we learn how precious it is when the cycle is broken.

Join us as we navigate through historical records, personal anecdotes, and genealogical research to piece together the fascinating story of the Dhyne family, their legacy, and the enduring quest to connect with our roots.

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]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/auguste-and-josephine-dhyne-third-great-grandparents-P6F9G_R_ In this episode, we delve into the riveting journey of the Dhyne family from Belgium to America. As the story unfolds, we explore not just a coming-to-America tale but also a tale of complicated family dynamics and the challenges they faced. Along the way, we will reveal some surprising twists and turns throughout their lives and find out how easy it is to pass along generational trauma, and we learn how precious it is when the cycle is broken.

Join us as we navigate through historical records, personal anecdotes, and genealogical research to piece together the fascinating story of the Dhyne family, their legacy, and the enduring quest to connect with our roots.

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]]> Auguste and Josephine Dhyne: Third-Great-Grandparents Karyn Harding 00:55:40 In this episode, we delve into the riveting journey of the Dhyne family from Belgium to America. As the story unfolds, we explore not just a coming-to-America tale but also a tale of complicated family dynamics and the challenges they faced. Along the way, we will reveal some surprising twists and turns throughout their lives and find out how easy it is to pass along generational trauma, and we learn how precious it is when the cycle is broken. Join us as we navigate through historical records, personal anecdotes, and genealogical research to piece together the fascinating story of the Dhyne family, their legacy, and the enduring quest to connect with our roots. In this episode, we delve into the riveting journey of the Dhyne family from Belgium to America. As the story unfolds, we explore not just a coming-to-America tale but also a tale of complicated family dynamics and the challenges they faced. Along the way, we will reveal some surprising twists and turns throughout their lives and find out how easy it is to pass along generational trauma, and we learn how precious it is when the cycle is broken. Join us as we navigate through historical records, personal anecdotes, and genealogical research to piece together the fascinating story of the Dhyne family, their legacy, and the enduring quest to connect with our roots. american migrant, industrial, migrant, family history, family, genealogy, historic, history, new york, transatlantic, family tree, historical, binghamton, belgium false full 4 1 59e7c6a1-7727-4fc7-bb9e-deee37ec2b4c [BITE SIZE] John Connis: Third-Great-Grandfather This episode we delve into the challenges and uncertainties of the childhood of John Connis (my 3rd-great-grandfather). After being admitted to a 19th century New York City orphanage, John’s life becomes a story about resilience and new beginnings, and through John, we see how love passes down from generation to generation.

The bibliography and additional resources for the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com

 

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]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/john-connis-s4Q26sUk This episode we delve into the challenges and uncertainties of the childhood of John Connis (my 3rd-great-grandfather). After being admitted to a 19th century New York City orphanage, John’s life becomes a story about resilience and new beginnings, and through John, we see how love passes down from generation to generation.

The bibliography and additional resources for the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com

 

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]]> [BITE SIZE] John Connis: Third-Great-Grandfather Karyn Harding 00:29:12 This episode we delve into the challenges and uncertainties of the childhood of John Connis (my 3rd-great-grandfather). After being admitted to a 19th century New York City orphanage, John’s life becomes a story about resilience and new beginnings, and through John, we see how love passes down from generation to generation. This episode we delve into the challenges and uncertainties of the childhood of John Connis (my 3rd-great-grandfather). After being admitted to a 19th century New York City orphanage, John’s life becomes a story about resilience and new beginnings, and through John, we see how love passes down from generation to generation. storytelling, new york city, genealogy research, genealogy education, research, family history, genealogy, history, manhattan, new york, long island, queens, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry, binghamton false full 3 1 0cebd56a-0195-48d3-a9af-d06b43acb186 Willem Hoffmeyer: Ninth-Great-Grandfather Willem Hoffmeyer (my 9th-great-grandfather) and his family are the portrait of colonial life in the 17th century. From their unconventional start in Brazil to their role in the shaping of modern-day New York, we delve into the tumultuous relationships and legal drama that defined Willem’s family and explore how messy families become respectable with the passage of time.

The bibliography from the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com

 

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/willem-hoffmeyer-KVEPQAG_ Willem Hoffmeyer (my 9th-great-grandfather) and his family are the portrait of colonial life in the 17th century. From their unconventional start in Brazil to their role in the shaping of modern-day New York, we delve into the tumultuous relationships and legal drama that defined Willem’s family and explore how messy families become respectable with the passage of time.

The bibliography from the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com

 

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]]> Willem Hoffmeyer: Ninth-Great-Grandfather Karyn Harding 00:55:39 Willem Hoffmeyer (my 9th-great-grandfather) and his family are the portrait of colonial life in the 17th century. From their unconventional start in Brazil to their role in the shaping of modern-day New York, we delve into the tumultuous relationships and legal drama that defined Willem’s family and explore how messy families become respectable with the passage of time. Willem Hoffmeyer (my 9th-great-grandfather) and his family are the portrait of colonial life in the 17th century. From their unconventional start in Brazil to their role in the shaping of modern-day New York, we delve into the tumultuous relationships and legal drama that defined Willem’s family and explore how messy families become respectable with the passage of time. storytelling, genealogy research, genealogy education, research, family history, genealogy, history, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry false full 2 1 b4fed805-379b-4970-9ec5-e73cb8ad5653 Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations.

Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s life can impact the way we see our present reality.

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/ernest-harding-tgiuadfN The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations.

Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s life can impact the way we see our present reality.

The bibliography and additional resources from the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com

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]]> Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle Karyn Harding 00:49:15 The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations. Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s brushes with the law in early 1900s New York State can impact the way we see our present reality. The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations. Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s brushes with the law in early 1900s New York State can impact the way we see our present reality. storytelling, genealogy research, genealogy education, research, family history, genealogy, history, family tree, ancestry, low ancestry false full 1 1 3a4aae48-d27b-4282-bd78-64e82065f0c6 Introducing Low Ancestry Join us on June 11th for the premiere of Low Ancestry. Subscribe now and never miss an episode.

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]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 lowancestry@gmail.com (Karyn Harding) https://low-ancestry-9e880b2f.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-low-ancestry-kgABByrd Join us on June 11th for the premiere of Low Ancestry. Subscribe now and never miss an episode.

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]]> Introducing Low Ancestry Karyn Harding 00:00:56 Introducing Low Ancestry. A podcast where Karyn Harding, an amateur genealogist and someone who super doesn’t think genealogy is stuffy or boring, tells one story each episode about the people in her family tree to friend and co host, Kim McMaster, who actually does think genealogy is stuffy and boring. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell, and we’ll learn how our complicated pasts are still shaping our present. Introducing Low Ancestry. A podcast where Karyn Harding, an amateur genealogist and someone who super doesn’t think genealogy is stuffy or boring, tells one story each episode about the people in her family tree to friend and co host, Kim McMaster, who actually does think genealogy is stuffy and boring. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell, and we’ll learn how our complicated pasts are still shaping our present. storytelling, genealogy research, research, family history, story, low, genealogy, genealogist, free genealogy education, non-fictional, family tree, historical, ancestry, low ancestry, educational false trailer 1