Ep 25 - Carl Laing - A Life Well Lived
05/24/23 • 29 min
In this episode, your favorite family historians delve into the intriguing story of Carl Laing, a quiet man who left behind a treasure trove of saved items that reveal hidden aspects of his life. Join Kim and Laura as they explore the mystery behind Carl's motivations for preserving these artifacts and speculate on what might have been lost. They reflect on Carl's adoption, his family's business ventures, and his enduring love for his wife Hattie. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the life of Carl Laing, filled with surprises and untold secrets waiting to be uncovered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Chasing Hazel's Tales.
Thanks for listening - contact us at [email protected]
Music by Andrew McLaughlin
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
https://www.hathitrust.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
https://danishapiro.com/
https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/
In this episode, your favorite family historians delve into the intriguing story of Carl Laing, a quiet man who left behind a treasure trove of saved items that reveal hidden aspects of his life. Join Kim and Laura as they explore the mystery behind Carl's motivations for preserving these artifacts and speculate on what might have been lost. They reflect on Carl's adoption, his family's business ventures, and his enduring love for his wife Hattie. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the life of Carl Laing, filled with surprises and untold secrets waiting to be uncovered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Chasing Hazel's Tales.
Thanks for listening - contact us at [email protected]
Music by Andrew McLaughlin
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
https://www.hathitrust.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
https://danishapiro.com/
https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/
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Join Kimberly and Laura on this captivating episode of "Chasing Hazel's Tales - A Family History Podcast" as they dive into the world of genetic genealogy. The dynamic duo, who are not only registered nurses but also family historians and sisters, discuss the fascinating application of DNA in cold case murder investigations. They explore high-profile cases like the Golden State Killer and the Canadian murder trial, highlighting how genetic genealogy played a pivotal role in solving these mysteries. However, they also delve into the privacy concerns and legal debates surrounding the use of DNA data. Additionally, the hosts share a deeply personal story about their cousin Pam, who was tragically murdered in 1981. Tune in to unravel the secrets of genetic genealogy, privacy rights, and the quest for justice in this thought-provoking episode.
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=state_police_unsolved&id=21704&v=unsolvedhomicides2021
https://www.totheletterdna.com/who
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelo#External_links
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-leonard-cochrane-murder-trial-dna-genealogy-1.6836384
https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2019-12-19/genetic-testing-how-dna-analysis-is-used-in-medicine-genealogy-and-forensics
Thanks for listening - contact us at [email protected]
Music by Andrew McLaughlin
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
https://www.hathitrust.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
https://danishapiro.com/
https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/
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Back from summer break, we get back into the intriguing world of genealogy and family history while sharing stories, anecdotes, and updates of our own family research. From family lore about lightning strikes and pitchforks to hinting about the roots of their ancestors in places like Millinocket, Maine, and Sleepy Hollow, New York, Kim and Laura take you on a journey through the fascinating world of family history. Don't miss out on their tips, tidbits, and tales about uncovering the past and connecting with relatives you never knew existed. Tune in for a dose of genealogical inspiration and discovery.
Thanks for listening - contact us at [email protected]
Music by Andrew McLaughlin
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
https://www.hathitrust.org/
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
https://danishapiro.com/
https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/
Chasing Hazel's Tales - A Family History Podcast - Ep 25 - Carl Laing - A Life Well Lived
Transcript
Hello, and welcome back to Chasing Hazel's Tales, a family history podcast presented to you by two registered nurses and all around family historians and sisters. If you've got family history, we want to talk about it. I'm Kim McLaughlin.
LauraAnd I'm Laura Ireland. Today we're gonna cover Carl Laing, the best way we know how, through some of the things he saved. And these are things he saved his whole life
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