Podcast Episodes

Combing the Barbers: KY, MO, KS

Episode 18

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The military records of Dante Barber's third great-grandfather, David Barber confirmed David enlisted in the Civil War -  USCT at Ft Leavenworth, Kansas. David and wife Sop…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

X-DNA to the Rescue: Ellen Conard and the Conrads

Episode 17

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Join us for a DNA myster. Our guest Alexis Bagale from Michigan  has been navigating DNA testing results to uncover the parents of her 2nd great-grandmother, Ellen Conard. …

Published on 2 years ago

Tracking Lineage: DAR and County Formation Analysis

Episode 16

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Unravel the mysteries of genealogy with Ann Blackburn, our distinguished guest and hobbyist genealogist from St. Louis, Missouri! Let's delve into the complexities of the D…

Published on 2 years ago

Genealogy Connections: Continuing Stories of Ancestors

Episode 15

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The echoes of the past resonate as we delve into the beauty of names, the intricacies of genealogy, and the wistful memories of grandparents, aunts, and uncles.   Now, imag…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

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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 W…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Off The Wall: Making Sense of the U.S.Census

Episode 14

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The perfect episode for the DIY genealogist! We all love a good myth-busting session, and what better topic than the US Census! John needs Kathleen to address his burning c…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Eastern Band of Cherokee: Pulling the Right Jack Out of the Box

Episode 13

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Have you ever wondered just how deep the roots of your family tree reach? In today's DIY genealogy episode, we embark on an adventure alongside our guest, retired military …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Genealogy Road Trip: Off the Wall

Episode 12

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John catches up with Kathleen while she's traveling doing research for clients, in Richmond Virginia with Kevin Spire, an a3genealogy intern. They talk about their work at …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Vetting Sources: Rotten Trees in the Carpenter Family

Episode 11

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This episode challenges assumptions and forces Nancy to cross-reference documents to reveal the true lineage of a family.  In this DIY genealogy expedition, Kathleen delves…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Identifying Native Americans: The Mysteries of the Tyeskey Lineage

Episode 10

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Ever wondered what mysteries your family name might hold? Our guest, Dina Newman from Kansas City, shares her captivating DIY genealogy journey of tracing her roots, uncove…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago