Adoption, Door-Knocking, DNA & Reunions
02/22/23 • 34 min
Kathleen talks to Charlotte from New York about how to untangle the DNA which paints a very interesting picture of the relationships in her biological family. A complex issue needs heavy-hitting research tips and hints to break through this wall. This DIY genealogy research will take dedication and lots of extra on-site research.
Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.
Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
Kathleen talks to Charlotte from New York about how to untangle the DNA which paints a very interesting picture of the relationships in her biological family. A complex issue needs heavy-hitting research tips and hints to break through this wall. This DIY genealogy research will take dedication and lots of extra on-site research.
Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.
Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
Previous Episode
An Overture to 1812
Karen Fauls-Traynor joins Kathleen to discuss "bad trees", the Wizard of Oz and the War of 1812 in order to track down her ancestor in New York. But the DIY genealogy advice is just beginning! This episode features lot's of resources and lots of history served up and brick walls start to crumble!
Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.
Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
Next Episode
Missing Ancestor? All About Benjamin
Kathleen and Rhonda go in search of the elusive Dr. Benjamin Fuller. The timeframe covers the prohibition era. As Kathleen says, you have to be creative when your brickwall conundrum is: 1 man; with 2 wives; who uses 3 names; covers 4 states; and 5 counties. She also says, "This is a do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “Ill show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”
Learn more tips to the researching your legal (and not so legal) missing ancestor:
Further research tips? Ancestor Was Prohibition Era Pharmacists, Druggists, or Doctors?
Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.
Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
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