Where They Stood

Holly Corr

A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.

  1. S2E3: The Droletts: A Life of Service

    APR 23

    S2E3: The Droletts: A Life of Service

    Dr. Fred Drolett was a well known Lansing, MI doctor who delivered over 6,400 babies during his years of service. This man inspired his descendants to also live in a way that helps, saves, and nurtures others. In this episode you will learn more about the twists and turns of the Droletts but also their tie to the deadliest attack on a school in U.S. History.  Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    51 min
  2. S2E2: The Corrs part 2: The Offspring

    MAR 6

    S2E2: The Corrs part 2: The Offspring

    Bernard and Rebecca Corr had many children. Meet their offspring: Ella, Frank, Tess, John, Lou, Bill, Earl, and Bridgie. These siblings not only shared parents and memories, they helped each other throughout life, even naming their offspring after each other. Learn more about these Corr siblings and their life stories. Included in this episode: the mysterious Grove Street, my fumbling of the word "interestingly," E.W. Sparrow, Frandor (of course), Edru, and Walt Disney. Also, please note how many times I edited the word "Mena." Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/tbh3fq/a_relative_of_mine_who_served_in_wwi_who_came/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/peritonitis#:~:text=Peritonitis%20is%20a%20redness%20and%20swelling%20(inflammation)%20of%20the%20lining,must%20seek%20immediate%20medical%20care. https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/weapons-on-land/poison-gas/#:~:text=The%20Germans%20unleashed%20mustard%20gas,British%20and%2020%20percent%20American. https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-stan-jolley-20120610-story.html Debra McKrill My step-mom Bill Castanier Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 4m
  3. S2E1: The Corrs part 1: Patrick and Bridget, Rebecca and Bernie

    FEB 19

    S2E1: The Corrs part 1: Patrick and Bridget, Rebecca and Bernie

    The Corr line started in Ireland, grew in Ann Arbor, MI, and rooted itself in Lansing, MI. This family's story includes a murder, a disappearance, and wanderlust. Join me and a special Corr guest...or two...or three to discuss this family's unique and tangled roots. Sources: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Flintstone#:~:text=Fred%20is%20a%20typical%20blue,%22%20is%20%22geological%20engineer%22. https://sta2.org/church/ Ann Arbor Courier-Register Nov 29, 1899, “New St. Thomas Church”, Newspapers.com https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ https://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/ArcGISOnline/StoryMaps/mhc_historical_markers/pdfs/MHC811984001.pdf Geneology bank.com https://www.iloveoldtown.org/about https://michmemories.org/exhibits/default/catalog/8b8617a9030830dbfca98e2aa285699a https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2024-07-10/kositcheks-menswear-temporarily-closes-after-storm-damage https://kositcheks.com/pages/kositcheks-history-1  https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/07/24/archives-frandor/30633057/ Historical Society of Greater Lansing Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 24m
  4. 25: The April 2, 1977 Michigan Tornado

    04/02/2024

    25: The April 2, 1977 Michigan Tornado

    April 2, 1977, the day before Palm Sunday, was not supposed to include a major weather event. However, a supercell that touched down in Kalamazoo and wrecked havoc all the way to Bath, MI, changed that for many people. Hear the stories from survivors and of the victims on the 47th anniversary of this horrific day, the "last" F4 tornado to hit Michigan. Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 23m
  5. 24: The Jinx of the Hastings Family Part 3

    01/23/2024

    24: The Jinx of the Hastings Family Part 3

    In this episode I dig deeper into the roots of the Hastings, Bennett and Gladding families. Also discussed are tips (and warnings) for your own research.  Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 17m
  6. 23: Just the Updates, Ma'am with Brittany Laidlaw

    12/15/2023

    23: Just the Updates, Ma'am with Brittany Laidlaw

    She's baaaack!  Join us as I read more of the stories we discussed in episode 8!  WARNING: The dates I give are a mess and so is the audio but that tracks! Sources: Newspapers.com, Ancestry.com Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 8m
  7. 22: The Mighty Fitz

    12/09/2023

    22: The Mighty Fitz

    In this episode we take a closer look at the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.  Topics discussed: the interior of the ship, different ways to describe the shape of the Upper Peninsula, and if Lake Superior does give up her dead. Please do not use this photo without seeking permission from Where They Stood podcast. Transmission between Captain Cooper and the United States Coast Guard on November 10, 1975: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyaEDWf_dG8 Caitlin Doughty, The Lake That Never Gives Up Her Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0Lg9HygEJc Partial list of sources. Please contact Where They Stood for all of the sources. https://orionmagazine.org/article/edmund-fitzgerald-shipwreck-lake-superior/ https://www.mybirthdayfacts.com/number-one-song.htm https://www.eekwi.org/great-lakes/lakes/lake-superior#:~:text=It%20is%20the%20deepest%20(1%2C335,F%20(4%C2%B0C). https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/lswt/more.html#:~:text=Except%20for%20shallow%20bays%20and,average%2C%20less%20than%20two%20hours. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/green-sheet/2023/05/03/what-to-know-about-the-edmund-fitzgerald-whose-wreck-inspired-song/70174467007/ https://www.jdpower.com/boats/shopping-guides/ship-abbreviations-common-prefixes-and-their-meanings#:~:text=SS%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Default%20Prefix,sail%20and%20oar%20propelled%20watercraft https://www.ksat.com/travel/2019/08/05/why-soo-locks-are-so-important-to-us-economy-unlocking-value-of-engineering-gem/#:~:text=Built%20in%201855%2C%20the%20Soo,Ocean%20(and%20vice%20versa). https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/things-you-may-not-know-about-soo-locks https://www.thoughtco.com/ships-champagne-and-superstition-1774054 https://ssedmundfitzgerald.org/fitz-timeline https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/2017/09/here_are_the_12_things_people.html https://shipwreckmuseum.com/the-launch-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald-june-8-1958/ https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/education/geology/digging/taconite.html#:~:text=The%20taconite%20pellets%2 Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 11m

  8. 12/02/2023

    21: Masked Michigan Natives

    Let's play a little game, Dear Listeners.  I tell you about some native, famous men from Michigan and you try to guess who they are!  Intriguing stories, trivia, and perhaps too many Star Wars references.  Oof.  Also, no looking at the sources until after you listen!!!   Support the show Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

    1h 2m
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About

A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.

Information

  • Creator
    Holly Corr
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Where They Stood
  • Show Website
    Where They Stood