Buried Threads

Angie Hansen

Genealogy nerd, accidental detective, and granddaughter on a mission. I’m tracing the story of Estrella Suarez—and the threads of family history lost to time, silence, and reinvention. buriedthreads.substack.com

  1. Season 2 Episode 3: A Name We Never Knew

    5D AGO

    Season 2 Episode 3: A Name We Never Knew

    Buried Threads S2E3: A Name We Never Knew What happens when you find what you've been looking for? Whether you've been searching for a day, 25 years or 100 years, there's still a moment when it doesn't feel real! This episode, find out what happened when we finally heard from a DNA match and the HUGE discovery we made together! Check out this tool for tracking family information: Buried Threads Interactive Family Map.     Family Map Walkthrough Video ✅ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at buriedthreads.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    42 min
  2. S2 Episode 2: The Match We Almost Missed

    MAY 12

    S2 Episode 2: The Match We Almost Missed

    S2E2: The Match We Almost Missed. We waited for years to hear from a DNA match. We were sure they held the key to the mystery of what happened to our great-grandmother, Estrella Suarez/Stella DeBoard after she gave up her children. In this episode we tell the story of finally connecting with that match, being disappointed by their family tree, and making an unbelievable connection. Check out this tool for tracking family information: Buried Threads Interactive Family Map.     Family Map Walkthrough Video ✅ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at buriedthreads.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    27 min
  3. S2E1: Where We Left Her

    MAY 5

    S2E1: Where We Left Her

    S2E1: Where We Left Her We spent season 1 of Buried Threads sharing the mystery that is our great-grandmother and how her story unfolded over two decades of research. This season, we're back with new discoveries, fresh leads, and more threads to pull. Listen to this episode to hear all the new details we've uncovered just in the last several weeks. 🧵Season 2: because she wasn't done surprising us. Check out this tool for tracking family information: Buried Threads Interactive Family Map.     Family Map Walkthrough Video ✅ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at buriedthreads.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    46 min
  4. A Song for Estrella

    MAY 1

    A Song for Estrella

    Season 1 Finale: Estrella's Song We end the season with a song created for our podcast, our family's search, for our grandmother, and for Estrella. Season 2 is coming!! Check out this Interactive Family Map! Family Map Walkthrough Video Follow the story and follow us on Facebook and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    9 min
  5. Episode 9: The Mysteries That Remain

    APR 28

    Episode 9: The Mysteries That Remain

    Episode 9: The Mysteries That Remain (recorded in late 2025) We're wrapping up season 1. We had new conversations with family members and we believe there's a fourth child of Estrella out there somewhere - maybe our DNA match in LA holds the key! Season 2 is coming soon! Check out this Interactive Family Map! Family Map Walkthrough Video Follow the story and follow us on Facebook and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    35 min
  6. Episode 8: Found Family

    APR 21

    Episode 8: Found Family

    Episode 8:Found Family (recorded in late 2025) This episode we talk about the surreal moment when Estrella's grandchildren meet for the very first time. We sat around a table and we talked about Manuel, Rosa, Mary Rose, Estrella, Marie Christine and more. Listen for the moment when the realization dawned that we are family! Check out this Interactive Family Map! Family Map Walkthrough Video Follow the story and follow us on Facebook and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    53 min
  7. Episode 7: A New Branch

    APR 14

    Episode 7: A New Branch

    Episode 7: A New Branch (recorded in late 2025) Today we explore the road to knowing those who were once just a DNA match. We discuss some of our conversations and we consider how DNA is being used to connect families and even to solve crimes. Our family is growing right before our eyes and we are happy to share it with you! Check out this Interactive Family Map! Family Map Walkthrough Video Follow the story and follow us on Facebook and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    47 min
  8. Episode 6: The Generation Left Behind

    APR 7

    Episode 6: The Generation Left Behind

    Episode 6: The Generation Left Behind (recorded in late 2025) Today we look at the stories of two of the children Estrella, and Christopher in some ways, left behind. What were their lives like? What did they wonder about? What did they search for? And what does science tell us about trauma responses passed down from one generation to another? This one is for her. Check out this Interactive Family Map! Family Map Walkthrough Video Follow the story and follow us on Facebook and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit buriedthreads.substack.com

    38 min
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About

Genealogy nerd, accidental detective, and granddaughter on a mission. I’m tracing the story of Estrella Suarez—and the threads of family history lost to time, silence, and reinvention. buriedthreads.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Angie Hansen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Angie Hansen
  • Show Website
    Buried Threads

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