podcastsinenglish Level 3.146 My family tree
Oct 25, 2018
Dive into the captivating world of genealogy as Richard shares his journey uncovering family secrets. His sister's passion for family history ignites a quest through birth, marriage, and death records. Discover the challenges of researching the Isle of Man records and the striking revelations, including a great-grandfather's surprising past. Could Richard's lineage trace back to a Viking king? With plans for DNA testing on the horizon, the hunt for royal ancestry takes an exciting turn, leaving listeners intrigued and entertained.
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Sister Starts Family Tree Project
- Richard's sister sparked the genealogy interest by studying old family photo albums and records.
- She uses ancestry websites and the Isle of Man Family History Society to gather births, marriages, and deaths.
Local Records Need Local Sources
- Isle of Man records are maintained separately from the UK and need local resources to access.
- Joining local societies like the Isle of Man Family History Society yields more detailed historical family data.
Discovering Hidden Family Secrets
- The family research reaches back to the 1800s but many records are incomplete after a couple of centuries.
- The sister uncovered a great-grandfather who was jailed for desertion, a family secret kept quiet.