Learn the true stories of histories worst crimes, and dive in to new stories never told before. Join in on the research at the Twisted Roots wiki: twistedrootspod.com
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Welcome to Expert Genealogy Tips, a podcast created by Legacy Tree Genealogists, the world’s largest genealogy research firm. From understanding DNA to searching archives, you’ll learn the tips and strategies to begin or continue your own research. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ll help you discover your family story and ancestors with accuracy and peace of mind.
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Have you ever wondered how your family tree is connected to history? Once a week Genealogist Journal Podcast will take you on a journey to discover how historical events affected your ancestor’s lives. Every Tuesday, join me, historian and family genealogist, Jenny Findsen, on a journey to connect our roots to the past. Visit us on our website at https://www.genealogistjournal.com
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Welcome to the family history guide for morons! Hey, we all have to start somewhere. Follow a beginner like yourself as we clumsily discover our past, enrich the present, and heroically map the future for generations to come. Leave me a voice message about your recent family history experiences at: anchor.fm/15minutegenealogist Or email me at: 15minutegenealogist@gmail.com
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The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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To Hear the Angels Sing
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S1E11: After decades of unfair treatment, hardship, and imprisonment - a grandfather must face the tragic death of his beloved granddaughter at the hands of her jealous boyfriend. In this episode we share clips of our interview with witness Deanna, granddaughter of Angelo Vinch and sister of Jeanette Gilbault, as we discuss Angelo's life and other …
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Do you have family from the Netherlands? Have you ever been baffled by the surnames and tried to make sense of why some family members have different surnames? Or why there might be so many common surnames in a specific village or community? And how did Napolean impact the surnames for Dutch ancestors? In this weeks episode we cover all of this and…
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Oscar Wilde: The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name
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S1E10: In 1895 the literary genius Oscar Wilde was confronted and publicly antagonized by the brutish John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry - the father of Oscar's lover Alfred Bruce "Bosie" Douglas. When Oscar filed a case of libel against the Marquess, it would start a domino effect that lead to his downfall and eventual death. In this…
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Immigration has once again become a hot topic in the United States lately, but this isn’t the first time. In fact, it has been a common part of the historical and political discourse since the founding of the nation, largely because immigrants make up such an enormous part of our history and heritage as Americans. In this episode we share four tips…
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The Murder of David Dinberg
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S1E9: On a snowy evening in 1926, in the North Country of New York State on the Canadian border - the city of Ogdensburg, the only US city on the St Lawrence River: an older gentlemen sits alone in his kitchen smoking a pipe and writing Hebrew poetry among piles of scrap metal, papers, boxes, and other random items waiting for him to sort for his w…
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Finding family in Germany can be challenging, as you need to first find the specific town or city where your family lived, and also usually the parish they attended. To help you with this goal, in this episode we share the three essential websites you can access from home to help with your German research. 1. Meyers or Meyer's Gazetteer of the Germ…
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The Basement Murder of Kate Conroy
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S1E8: On a Spring morning in 1896, while her young daughters were at school, Kate Conroy was confronted by her estranged and jealous husband in her basement tenement apartment in northern New York. After a brief review of an earlier murder in Ogdensburg, learn about Kate's brutal murder and the events leading up to it. These are the 1st and 2nd in …
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When you are new to genealogy, knowing which family tree website to use can be a challenge. In this episode we share tips on choosing your platform and what to watch out for. We also share how to properly format your data for sharing and ease of use. Finally, we answer the question, "When should you hire a professional genealogist?" Want to learn m…
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The Talented Mrs. Halliday (Part 3)
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S1E7: Murderess! Arsonist! Con-woman! (Part 3 of 3) Are you ready to meet the talented Mrs. Halliday? The singular story of one of the most prolific female criminals in the United States. She operated primarily in upstate New York with excursions to Pennsylvania and Vermont in the 1880s and 1890s. She would reinvent her identity for a fresh start, …
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As genealogists, we’re often asked to research the likelihood and details of a client’s Native American heritage. In this episode we share 5 tips for researching your Cherokee ancestry, and a few pitfalls to watch out for along the way. Resources for your research: The Dawes Roll: https://accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls.htm Indian Census Rol…
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The Talented Mrs. Halliday (Part 2)
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S1E6: Murderess! Arsonist! Con-woman! (Part 2 of 3) Are you ready to meet the talented Mrs. Halliday? The singular story of one of the most prolific female criminals in the United States. She operated primarily in upstate New York with excursions to Pennsylvania and Vermont in the 1880s and 1890s. She would reinvent her identity for a fresh start, …
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Do you know how far back you can go in your family tree and still use Autosomal DNA to find matches? In this episode we explain what Autosomal DNA is, and then how to best use it to find matches in your family tree. Want to hire a professional genealogist to assist with your family history research? Contact Legacy Tree Genealogists by visiting http…
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The Talented Mrs. Halliday (Part 1)
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S1E5: Murderess! Arsonist! Con-woman! (Part 1 of 3) Are you ready to meet the talented Mrs. Halliday? The singular story of one of the most prolific female criminals in the United States. She operated primarily in New York with excursions to Pennsylvania and Vermont in the 1880s and 1890s. She would reinvent her identity for a fresh start, but the …
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How are we related? That’s a question that we have been asked quite a bit lately, and sometimes determining that exact familial connection with someone else can be confusing. What is the difference between a second cousin and a first cousin, once removed? What does the “removed” mean, anyway? If my mom has a cousin, how is he related to me? Is my g…
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The Beautiful Cigar Girl - Part 3
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S1E4: The conclusion of The Beautiful Cigar Girl (Part 3)! In the summer of 1841, a beautiful shop girl from the heart of Manhattan went missing. A few days later her body washed up along the shore of Hoboken. In the final part of this trilogy, learn the details of the final theories of the New York and New Jersey officials and find out about never…
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If you’re confused with or made mistakes interpreting your DNA test results, you’re not alone! There are lots of things to learn when it comes to DNA and family history research. Today, we’ll review some of the most common misunderstandings people have about their DNA test results, and help you know how to avoid them! We'll also answer a DNA basic:…
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The Beautiful Cigar Girl - Part 2
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S1E3: In the summer of 1841, a beautiful shop girl from the heart of Manhattan went missing. A few days later her body washed up along the shore of Hoboken. In Part 2 of "The Beautiful Cigar Girl", based on original source documentation, we'll work through the weeks after the discovery as the police, justices, and political forces of New York and N…
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This week we answer the question, "How and where do I start my family history research if I have a lot of blank spots in my family tree?" Getting started is simpler than you think. In this week's episode we share the strategies to get started and find ancestors with accuracy, so your blank spots in you family tree can be filled with ancestors. Want…
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The Beautiful Cigar Girl - Part 1
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S1E2: On a summer Sunday morning in Manhattan, 1841, as a storm begins to roll in from the distance, a young woman leaves home to visit a cousin. Mary Cecilia Rogers, having previously worked at a cigar shop popular with literary society, had become known as The Beautiful Cigar Girl. She never arrived in Brooklyn, and was never seen alive again. He…
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Are you searching for documentation for a deceased family member and having a hard time knowing where to look, or finding conflicting information? In this week's episode we answer the question: "My mom was married five or six times according to the Social Security Administration. Where do I start researching? How do I find documentation for her now…
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The Mailahn Family Massacre
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S1E1: In 1912 rural Wisconsin, a young man is tired of his family being decimated by consumption. So he decides to take matters into his own hands. Listen to the story, as told from the facts found in original source documentation, in our first episode "The Mailahn Family Massacre", on Twisted Roots: A Genealogist's True Crime Podcast. Twisted Root…
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Welcome to Twisted Roots: A Genealogist's True Crime Podcast! This is our brief pilot intro, get to know our hosts Dale Sheldon and CT Ehler. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553231212041 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twistedrootspod Twisted Roots Wiki: https://twistedrootspod.com/index.php/Main_Page…
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You've done your DNA testing and received the results. What now? How do you get started making sense of the results and the DNA matches. In this episode we will share a simple tip to get started on your road to success with DNA Matches in genealogy research. Want to learn more about DNA and genealogy research? You can also schedule a consultation o…
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S2E6: Vito Gerardi - Murder in the Family
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This episode was sent to me by Adriana Gerard, whose great-great grandfather Vito Gerardi killed his wife and daughter and Adriana's great-grandfather Dominico witnessed it all. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene Facebook -…
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In the off weeks, I am bringing you a "Criminal of the Week" to give you just a taste of a criminal's story. There are too many to turn into full episodes so this way we get something new every week for you to enjoy. And hey, you could take this information and do your own research to find out more. This week's criminal is Charles Leroy Hawkins. Su…
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S2E5: Wilbur Underhill Jr aka Tri State Terror & the Underhill Brothers
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This episode was sent to me by my long time friend Shannon, whose great-granduncle was the infamous outlaw Wilbur Underhill Jr. What a story it was! Wilbur wasn't the only one who was a troublemaker in this family. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://t…
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S2E4: Lizzie Cardish - The Girl Who Burned Down Her School
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This episode is all about Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cardish who didn't want to attend the school on her reservation in Wisconsin, so she burned it down. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecri…
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S2E3: Zachariah Shaw - Merchant to Forger; Banished for Life
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This episode is about Zachariah Shaw who was the 4th great-grandfather of listener Shane Hopkinson who sent in his story. Zachariah was a hosier in Ireland when at the age of 62, he was arrested and convicted of stamp forgery. Sentenced to Transportation for Life from England and Ireland, he started fresh in the colony of Australia. Thank you for y…
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S2E2: Hattie Blackburn Stone: The Family Serial Killer
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This is the story of Hattie Blackburn Stone and the murder of her husband, 2 sons, and mother-in-law. Thanks to Susan Fabian for sharing her family's story and doing all the great research you did! If you want to learn more about Susan, you can check out her profile on the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) website at https://www.apgen.…
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S2E1: Michael Globenfelt - White Slavery
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This is the story of Michael "Mike" Globenfelt whose life was full of trauma and drama. He was constantly in the news, arrested for a wide variety of crimes, and convicted for violating the Mann Act and the Harrison Act. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - htt…
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Episode 021 - The Life of Bishop Laval, Part 1
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Today we are going to continue our 4-part exploration into early Canadian history by looking at the life of Francis-Xavier de Montmorency Laval. A member of a prominent old French family Laval quickly became an important man. Appointed the first Catholic Bishop of New France, Laval had no idea of the conflict he was stepping into. His appointment s…
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Today, we start a four-part series on early Canadian history. We are going to explore who were the first European explorers to make land fall in North America in the region we now call Canada? Who were the North American nations that contacted these early explorers? What was the immediate effect of the first European settlers on these nations? And …
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S1E9: John Mitchell - Did he or didn't he?
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This is the story of John Mitchell - a man who was well respected in his community and one of the early settlers. So what happened that fateful day when a young boy was shot and killed for stealing fruit from John's tree? Was this the same John Mitchell who was a pillar community or could there have been multiple John Mitchell's living in Pleasant …
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S1E8: John Slack: Exciseman Becomes Criminal
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In this episode, we talk about John Slack who was an Exciseman in the UK caught keeping the revenue he was collecting. He was transported to Australia and has quite the ending! Oh and many updates on this episode about previous episodes so make you don't miss out. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media pla…
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S1E7: May Hendricks Johnson - Bigamy in the Midwest
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This case is about May Hendricks and Clarence Johnson whose marriage fell apart when May decided she loved another man and eloped to another state but forgetting one thing. She was still married! Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCrimi…
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S1E6: Frank Toal - The Irish Wife-Beater
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This case is triggering for those who have experienced domestic violence. It involves Frank Toal and his repeated abuse of his wife, Mary Ann Roach. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the…
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Took the week off to get caught up on other neglected projects and to take a long nap. I'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Support the showKirjoittanut Host Michelle Bates
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Thought I would share all my bloopers that get edited out in the process of putting together episodes together. I lost count on how many times I have to record over and over. Laughing at myself because it makes the process fun. :) Support the showKirjoittanut Host Michelle Bates
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S1E5: Homer Morris - Criminal or Not
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This is the story of Homer Morris, a suspected criminal but sometimes there is more to the story than expected. As we explore the life of Homer, his mom Zoa and dad Thurman we discover the truth. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCrimi…
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S1E4: Cordelia Brown Botkin - Death by Chocolate
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Cordelia Adelaide Brown Botkin was quite the character and the center of one of the most intriguing crimes at the end of the 19th century. She was the first person in America convicted for murder via the US Postal Services, delivering a deadly package to the wife of her ex-lover. P.S. Sorry for the delay - this one-woman show was delayed several ti…
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S1E3: Enos McCollum - Family Secrets Uncovered
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This case is the story of Enos McCollum, born August 22, 1897, and his criminal activity, only to find an unexpected crime and triggering crime at the end. Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below. Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene Facebook - https://www.facebook.…
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S1E2: Elijah Upjohn - Criminal to Executioner
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This is the story of Elijah Upjohn and his journey from criminal to an executioner of one of the most famous Australian Bushrangers, Ned Kelly! I explore the lives of Elijah and his father Henry Upjohn and walk through their genealogy, their criminal records, and some other interesting facts about the Upjohn line. Thank you for your support of this…
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Moving new episodes to Tuesday to give me more time to record and edit on the weekends. Now we can have True Crime & Genealogy Tuesdays! Support the showKirjoittanut Michelle Bates
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Have you ever wondered how your family tree is connected to history? Twice a week Genealogist Journal podcast will take you on a journey to discover how historical events affected your ancestor’s lives. Join me, historian and family genealogist, Jenny Findsen, on a journey to connect our roots to the past. Check out our website: www.genealogistjour…
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S1E1: Lucille and John Mitchell - Waverly Hills
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This episode focuses on the tragic death of Lucille H (Cain) Mitchell and the people impacted by her untimely death. Inspired by an episode of Kindred Spirits where they discover the story of John Mitchell and his wife Lucille. I uncover the details of her death, the struggle for John as a tuberculosis patient at Waverly Hills Sanatorium, and the "…
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Update on The Criminal Genealogist podcast - exciting news! Support the showKirjoittanut Michelle Bates
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Introduction to the newest podcast, The Criminal Genealogist, where true crime and genealogy intersect. And remember...your ancestors might lie but the records don't... Support the showKirjoittanut Co-Hosts Michelle & Jill
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My wife and I give a shout-out to generations yet unborn and Paul Chiddicks favors us with a recap of RootsTech London! Thanks, Paul!
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Living. Breathing. Stories.
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Shirley Gylling shares advice on personal histories, and how they really don’t need to be complicated. But the more we can share about how we felt about things, the more our descendants can get to know us. Don’t doubt it. You are someone worth knowing!
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Shirley Gylling, veteran family researcher and retired school teacher, takes time to show her clueless neighbor the ropes of indexing - the labor of love that enables our modern day breakthroughs in expanding our family trees.
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