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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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.
Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle
Low Ancestry
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
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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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[BITE SIZE] John Connis: Third-Great-Grandfather
Low Ancestry
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
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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
10/15/24 • 47 min
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.
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
Helen and Frank Dewey: Fourth-Great-Grandparents
Low Ancestry
10/01/24 • 60 min
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.
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
Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes
Low Ancestry
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
Bartley Corbin: Fifth-Great-Grandfather
Low Ancestry
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
Low Ancestry
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
Low Ancestry
08/06/24 • 36 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Low Ancestry have?
Low Ancestry currently has 15 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 'Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Low Ancestry?
The average episode length on Low Ancestry is 40 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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