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Exploring Genealogy and Family History from and through Atlantic Canadians

How We Got Here - The Stories of Atlantic Canada Brian Nash

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Exploring Genealogy and Family History from and through Atlantic Canadians

    Your Family's Story Needs to Be Heard

    Your Family's Story Needs to Be Heard

    Starting the 2024 Season off right



    In this Episode Brian Nash talks to Journalist and Businessman Joseph Quaderer Founder and CEO of StorySavor.about the process of writing a good biography.



    Biography writing is often one thing that Family Historians often struggle with they have the facts and figures but need to build the story. Joseph shares his experiences and some tips for gathering information and interviewing family members to help equip you for this sometimes daunting task.



    Joseph shares Brian's vision that everybody has a story worth telling and he left a career in Finance on Wall Street to study journalism so he could share other's stories with the world.



    This is a must-listen to episode for every family historian that will help take you from simply producing a family tree to writing the stories represented on those branches.



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    Today's Guest

    Joseph Quaderer - Founder and CEO of Story Savor

    www.storysavor.com

    joseph.quaderer@storysavor,com



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    Music: TRIBUTE TO O'CAROLAN by Luna Bujalesky

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Finally an Empire Greater than the Romans.

    Finally an Empire Greater than the Romans.

    As a Genealogist Brian focuses on the people, places, and events that make up the people's family stories.

    In this edition of his podcast Brian talks to Short Docomentary produce Bertie Brosnan https://www.youtube.com/@BertieBrosnan . Bertie does videos about Ancient Irish History and has been recently working on Videos about the Irish Diaspora.

    Brian is a Genealogist who started working on his own family tree over 30 years ago and has been able to trace one family line back to as early as 950 AD.

    Brian traces his own family from Scotland and Ireland to the New World where they wound up in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th Century in some cases fleeing their homelands due to the Highland Clearances in Scotland or the Potato Blight in Ireland in others taking their Expertise and Coal Miners from Scotland to Cape Breton or their Mercantile and Manufacturing Skills from Ireland to the streets of Halifax

    Brian has been a member of; The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, The Scottish Genealogical Society, and the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society.

    Brian currently resides in Prince Edward Island Canada with his family.

    Thinking of starting your family tree or do have you hit a brick wall you'd like some advice on book a free 30 minute private consultation with Brian:
    https://calendly.com/howwegothere/half-hour-preliminary-genealogy-meeting

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Unlock the Power of Your Family Tree: An Acadian's Inspiring Journey

    Unlock the Power of Your Family Tree: An Acadian's Inspiring Journey

    Free Family Tree Templates and Worksheets and a 30 minute genealogy consultation https://tinyurl.com/3bdk2seh

    In this insightful and educational YouTube video, Family Historian Brian Nash sist down with Marc Bastarache, an 11th generation Acadian, to learn about how learning his family history shaped his worldview. Marc's ancestors have a fascinating history, having been originally from outside Port Royal in Acadie (modern day Nova Scotia) before being deported to South Carolina. Despite this, they managed to escape and embark on a journey that saw them walk to Lake Ontario, get captured by the Hurons, and eventually escape and travel by canoe to be reunited with their families in refugee camps.

    The Acadians have a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with roots that can be traced back to 17th century France. Over time, the Acadians have developed their own unique language, music, and traditions, which have been passed down through generations. They have a deep connection to the land and their communities, and their culture has been shaped by their experiences as a displaced people.

    Through his own research, Marc rediscovered this distinct Acadian unique culture and gained a deeper understanding of his own heritage. In this video, he shares how his story and that of his Ancestors are intertwined and how the knowledge of your family history can impact your whole perspective on life while providing a valuable and personal insight into the past.

    Whether you're an Acadian, or simply interested in genealogy and history, this video is sure to be both informative and entertaining. So don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the power of knowing your family history, the rich cultural heritage of the Acadians, and how it can shape your worldview.

    As a Genealogist Brian focuses on the people, places, and events that make up the people's family stories.   

    Brian is a Genealogist who started working on his own family tree over 30 years ago and has been able to trace one family line back to as early as 950 AD.

    Brian traces his own family from Scotland and Ireland to the New World where they wound up in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th Century in some cases fleeing their homelands due to the Highland Clearances in Scotland or the Potato Blight in Ireland in others taking their Expertise and Coal Miners from Scotland to Cape Breton or their Mercantile and Manufacturing Skills from Ireland to the streets of Halifax

    Brian has been a member of; The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, The Scottish Genealogical Society, and the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society. 

    Brian currently resides in Prince Edward Island Canada with his family.  

    Check out these other videos that might interest you 

    Make Your Family Tree Come To Life with This Free Genealogy Website - https://youtu.be/t-Q91lKwmTA

    5 Tips for Growing Your Family Tree in 2023 - https://youtu.be/k75po54JX9w

    Genealogist Evaluates Family Tree DNA Test Results - https://youtu.be/JlBqTZsl6w0

    Genealogy Resources Play List - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-xa8qK5xPzJiMpji0678sj7SFzYxWvGv


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    Email Brian - info@howegothere.ca

    Listen to the How We Got Here Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WJo0xg...​

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    Music Clips Used 

    LIVE FROM THE COOK SHACK - THE STRAY BIRDS - "St. Anne's Reel"

    by Youtuber Banjo Gal

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3XUzdlOoUk




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    • 59 min
    The Value of Family Artifacts and Talking to Grandparents

    The Value of Family Artifacts and Talking to Grandparents

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    Tools  for starting your own  family tree:  https://tinyurl.com/HWGH-Tools

    Check out Our Free Genealogy Discord server https://discord.gg/QfxABEHu8f



    On this podcast Genealogist  Brian Nash  talks to Fred Israels about the value in Family Heirlooms and talking to seniors to developing a clearer picture of your family history 



    Fred's YouTube Page

    https://www.youtube.com/@fredisraels9583



    As a Genealogist Brian focuses on the people, places, and events that make up the people's family stories.   



    Brian is a Genealogist who started working on his own family tree over 30 years ago and has been able to trace one family line back to as early as 950 AD.



    Brian traces his own family from Scotland and Ireland to the New World where they wound up in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th Century in some cases fleeing their homelands due to the Highland Clearances in Scotland or the Potato Blight in Ireland in others taking their Expertise and Coal Miners from Scotland to Cape Breton or their Mercantile and Manufacturing Skills from Ireland to the streets of Halifax



    Brian has been a member of; The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, The Scottish Genealogical Society, and the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society. 



    Brian currently resides in Prince Edward Island Canada with his family.  



    Thinking of starting your family tree or do have you hit a brick wall you'd like some advice on book a free 30 minute private consultation with Brian:

    https://calendly.com/howwegothere/one-hour-genealogy-consultation-and-follow-up



     Buy Brian a Coffee  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowWeGothere

    Email Brian - info@howegothere.ca

    Listen to the How We Got Here Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WJo0xg...

    Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/HWGHPodcaster

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/HowWeGotHere2  


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    • 48 min
    Taking a break from Genalogy to Talk about Talking

    Taking a break from Genalogy to Talk about Talking

    To see the perks you get by joining Brian's YouTube Channel as a member : https://www.youtube.com/@howwegothere/join

    Tools  for starting your own  family tree:  https://tinyurl.com/HWGH-Tools

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    In this video Genealogist  Brian Nash  talks with Brendan from Mastertalks about public speaking tips for genealogists to help take some of the worry off of sharing your family History or Giving your first talk at a genealogy event. 

    Brendan's YouTube Channel
    https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks



    As a Genealogist Brian focuses on the people, places, and events that make up the people's family stories.   



    Brian is a Genealogist who started working on his own family tree over 30 years ago and has been able to trace one family line back to as early as 950 AD.



    Brian traces his own family from Scotland and Ireland to the New World where they wound up in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th Century in some cases fleeing their homelands due to the Highland Clearances in Scotland or the Potato Blight in Ireland in others taking their Expertise and Coal Miners from Scotland to Cape Breton or their Mercantile and Manufacturing Skills from Ireland to the streets of Halifax



    Brian has been a member of; The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, The Scottish Genealogical Society, and the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society. 



    Brian currently resides in Prince Edward Island Canada with his family.  



    Thinking of starting your family tree or have you hit a brick wall you'd like some advice on book a free 30 minute private consultation with Brian:

    https://calendly.com/howwegothere/half-hour-preliminary-genealogy-meeting



    Support the Channel - Buy Brian a Coffee  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowWeGothere

    Email Brian - info@howegothere.ca

    Listen to the How We Got Here Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0WJo0xg...​

    Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/HWGHPodcaster​

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/HowWeGotHere2


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    • 26 min
    Loyal and True: The Orange Lodge of Torbrook Nova Scotia

    Loyal and True: The Orange Lodge of Torbrook Nova Scotia

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    Author Brian McConnell joins host Brian Nash and in this episode, they discuss the Loyal Orange Lodge and its members and their work and influence on Atlantic Culture.    Brian McConnell talks about his book "Loyal and True"  about the Local Lodge from Torbrook Mines Nova Scotia and how he started researching this particular lodge after his discovery of two former members' tombstones.   



    As a Genealogist, Brian focuses on the people, places, and events that make up the people's family stories.   



    Brian is a Genealogist who started working on his own family tree over 30 years ago and has been able to trace one family line back to as early as 950 AD.



    Brian traces his own family from Scotland and Ireland to the New World where they wound up in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in the 18th and 19th Century in some cases fleeing their homelands due to the Highland Clearances in Scotland or the Potatoe Blight in Ireland in others taking their Expertise and Coal Miners from Scotland to Cape Breton or their Mercantile and Manufacturing Skills from Ireland to the streets of Halifax



    Brian holds memberships in; The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, The Scottish Genealogical Society, and the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society. 

    Brian currently resides in Prince Edward Island Canada with his wife and children.  

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

    Loyal and True: Spurgeon L.O.L. # 1624 : 

    The Orangemen War Memorial in Wentworth Park, Sydney

    The Black Knights of Nova Scotia: The Black Knights of Nova Scotia

    The L.O.B.A. in Canada https://www.amazon.ca/L-B-Canada/dp/B094PHQPX4




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    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

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8 Ratings

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FranciskaMusic ,

Awesome new Podcast!

Great conversations. So fascinated by genealogy.
Definitely recommend.

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