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Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen Kathleen Brandt
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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A "brick-wall" DIY genealogy podcast that features your questions and Kathleen Brandt's answers. She wants your stories, questions, and “brick walls”. But be ready to add to your "to-do" list. As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “I'll show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.” Maybe, you have no idea where to start searching for an ancestor. Or, perhaps you want to know more about your family folklore. Host Kathleen has 20 years in the industry and is the founder of a3genealogy. She's able to dispense genealogy research advice and encouragement in understandable terms that won't get you lost in genealogy jargon. Along with her husband and co-host, John, she helps you accomplish "do-it-yourself" research goals, learn some history, and have a bit of fun along the way. Light-hearted and full of detailed info, Hittin' the Bricks is your solution for your brick-wall research problems.
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Dare to Write: Meet David W. Jackson, Part 2
Let us know what you think!Part 2 of our interview with David W. Jackson dives deeper into the creation and distribution of your Do It Yourself Genealogy Book."My Jackson family identified as Caucasian for the last five generations, but after 30 years of genealogical research I rediscovered a family secret. My great-great-grandfather, Arthur Jackson, was born an African-American slave in Virginia in 1856."David W. Jackson, founder of the Orderly Pack Rat and author of "Born a Slave," reveals ...
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Dare to Write: Meet David W Jackson, Part 1
Let us know what you think!"My Jackson family identified as Caucasian for the last five generations, but after 30 years of genealogical research I rediscovered a family secret. My great-great-grandfather, Arthur Jackson, was born an African-American slave in Virginia in 1856." David W. Jackson, founder of the Orderly Pack Rat and author of "Born a Slave," reveals the hidden chapters of his family's past. He has written or contributed to over 60 titles. David shares his unique strategies for s...
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Secrets Revealed: Love & DNA
Let us know what you think!June is a busy month!We start by celebrating Pride Month and ourJune Newsletter, Secret's Revealed, that gives hints on researching your ancestors' secrets. One of our best historical secrets held from textbooks takes us to Southern Claims Commission, where ex-slaves and free coloreds joined enslavers to navigate the complexities of Civil War property claims. Were your ancestors named in these underutilized documents? Now that's a...
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Hittin' the Bricks Mailbag: Ready to Jump the Pond?
Let us know what you think!In this episode, we answer inquiries from the HTB Mailbag. Are you relying on online resources and phone communication to conduct remote research? Kathleen offers some tips to effectively communicate with repositories when conducting remote research. Are there strategies or resources to explore in order to successfully access newspaper publications that have not yet been digitized without traveling? Are you prepared to hand off your genealogical ques...
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FamilySearch A.I.: Your Brickwall Hammer
Let us know what you think!Let's get techy with the latest Artificial intelligence tool from FamilySearch that's rewriting the rules on historical record-sleuthing.Plus, family reunion planning; mistakes made & lessons learned. Keep those genealogy questions coming!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 Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video reco...
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Is this a Scam? DNA & Genealogy In the Mailbag:
Let us know what you think!Have you ever peered into your family tree and found a story that's tangled, moving, and a little surprising? That's exactly what Kathleen and I discuss in our latest podcast episode.Kathleen answers two emails on air from the HTB Mailbag:1. A compelling case is presented where a man seeks to understand his uncle's paternity, bringing to light the sensitive nature of uncovering hidden truths within our lineage. 2. A question on the ethics of genealogy res...
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