Low Ancestry
Karyn Harding
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What is Low Ancestry about?
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.
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Top 10 Low Ancestry Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Low Ancestry episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Low Ancestry for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Low Ancestry episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
11/26/24 • 67 min
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.
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
2 Listeners
Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle
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06/11/24 • 49 min
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
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
2 Listeners
[BITE SIZE] John Connis: Third-Great-Grandfather
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06/25/24 • 29 min
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
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
1 Listener
Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes
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11/12/24 • 50 min
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!
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
1 Listener
08/20/24 • 41 min
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.
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
1 Listener
Bartley Corbin: Fifth-Great-Grandfather
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07/23/24 • 46 min
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.
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
07/09/24 • 55 min
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.
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
Willem Hoffmeyer: Ninth-Great-Grandfather
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06/11/24 • 55 min
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
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
[BITE SIZE] Angeline: Third-Great-Grandmother
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08/06/24 • 36 min
09/03/24 • 43 min
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.
Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.
LOW ANCESTRY CREDITS
Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding
Cohosted by Kim McMasters
Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch
Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
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FAQ
How many episodes does Low Ancestry have?
Low Ancestry currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Low Ancestry cover?
The podcast is about Family History, Stories, Genealogy, Society & Culture, Historical, Story, History, Personal Journals, Research, Ancestry and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Low Ancestry?
The episode title 'William Bradford: Twelfth-Great-Grandfather (with Micah Pick)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Low Ancestry?
The average episode length on Low Ancestry is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Low Ancestry released?
Episodes of Low Ancestry are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Low Ancestry?
The first episode of Low Ancestry was released on May 22, 2024.
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