Genealogist Journal Podcast

Welcome to the holiday edition of the show. During this time a year, I like to take a look at how old folklore traditions effect how we celebrate the holiday season. The stories that we were told by our parents and those we tell our children are continually evolving, especially here in America. This year I will tell the Russian tale of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. It is a story of kindness and of greed. As Father Frost said, "To each his own reward." Join us to hear this wonderful holiday story.

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Today we are going to finish our investigation into the possible murder of Rachel McIntyre. First, we will look at the deposition Lydia Halstead gave on behalf of her stepfather/new husband and father of her newborn child. Her testimony is filled with lies, confusing statements, and an allegation that left me stunned and shaking my head. Then, we will sum up what we know and draw some conclusions.

Today, we are going to continue our investigation into the possible murder of Rachel McIntyre. Rachel was a woman of mystery. Born in Ohio her parents are unknown. But her siblings were never far away. As with any life, Rachel’s was fill with twists and turns that led her down a shocking and yet fateful path. One day, Rachel disappeared. When asked, her daughter stated that her mother had died. But a local preacher, out of concern for his parishioners, alleged that Rachel had been murdered. Are these allegations of murder true? Was Rachel McIntyre murdered?

Today, we are going to investigate a possible murder of one Rachel McIntyre. Rachel was a woman of mystery. Born in Ohio her parents are unknown, but her siblings were never far away. As with any life, Rachel’s was fill with twists and turns that led her down a shocking and yet fateful path. One day Rachel disappeared. When asked, her daughter simply stated that her mother had died. A local preacher claimed something entirely different.  He alleged that Rachel had been murdered by those closest to her.

Were those allegations of murder true? Was Rachel McIntyre murdered in a moment of heated passion?

Today we are going to take a look at a list of my personal top 10 free genealogical resources. Some of them may be familiar to you. Others may not.

In our last episode, we explored the pedigree and writings of Mary Ann Hitchcock. She was the wife of David M. Pinkerton, Jr. who was a circuit preacher for the congregationalist church. Today, we are going to look at Mary Ann as a preacher’s wife and read the words of wisdom she left for her children and future generations.

Today, we are going to explore the life of Mary Ann Hitchcock. This remarkable lady led a full life. Mary Ann was the wife of a circuit preacher in the mid-West moving from place to place. However, her introduction to thriving in new places began much earlier. At the age of nine Mary Ann moved with her family from their home in Vergennes, Vermont to the area of what is today, Pontiac, Michigan near Detroit. Then, three years later her family moved again. This time to the Galesburg Colony in Illinois where they began to build a life on the prairie.

Today, we will explore spooky, eerie, frightening, and creepy details of Halloween in pre-World War I America. One way to track the evolution of cultural practices of Halloween is through old newspapers. We will read two articles on Halloween practices from 1909. Have a happy and safe All Hallows Eve!

Today, we are going to look the White Plague. Humans have lived with the White Plague known today as tuberculosis, for at least 9,000 years. The reach of the White Plague has no boundaries. It is a worldwide disease that has decimated entire families and shaped culture dramatically. Given how long humans have been living with the White Plague, one could argue that TB has killed more people than any other disease.

Today we are going to look at the notorious Andersonville Confederate Military Prison otherwise known as Camp Sumter. Private Prescott Tracy was a prisoner of war at Andersonville. He wrote about his experiences in the confederate prison camp and about the horrors union soldiers faced. Nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died from disease, poor sanitation, malnutrition, overcrowding, or exposure.

Listen to the story of the Greasy Cove Race! It was a major social event in 1788. Andrew Jackson was an avid sportsman who loved horseracing. Learn about his epic race in Greasy Cove.

In today’s episode, we will visit the Bean Family and the Watauga Settlement through excerpts of the Bean Sentinel written by Ed Sweeney in 1998. The original publication was a family newsletter. Sweeney was a descendant of the Bean family and worked tirelessly to document the Bean genealogical tree.

Today we are going to finish up with the Moreland Motor Truck Company incorporated in 1909 by Watt Moreland. We will be looking at letters written by Watt Moreland’s nephew Paul Evans who took an active interest into the history of his uncle’s automobile company, which shaped the future of his family.

Today, we are going to look at one of the most terrifying aspects of the American Civil War; prisoner of war camps. During the Civil War, an estimated 194,000 Union soldiers and 214,000 Confederate soldiers became prisoners of war, more than in any other conflict in the history of the United States. Approximately 30,000 Union soldiers died in Confederate prisons. In Union POW camps it wasn’t much better. About 26,000 confederate soldiers died. Since both sides predicted a short war, neither prepared for large numbers of POWs during the four years of conflict. This oversight led to horrible conditions that sacrificed many lives.

Today, we are going to join the rough and tough Overmountain men from the Watauga Settlements and North Carolina who turned the tide of the American Revolution. The Battle of King’s Mountain was pivotal. We are going to take a quick look at events leading up to the important battle, the tactics used by the Overmountain men, and some accounts of the battle.

Today we will explore the southern Appalachian frontier from a different perspective. The Cherokee Nation in the mid to late 18th century was made up of several clans. These clans were often divided on how to deal with the ever-encroaching European settlers onto their land. Nancy Ward a ‘beloved woman’ of the Cherokee nation adopted a policy of peace with the settlers. Some argue that she betrayed her people. Others believe Nancy Ward to be a true American Revolutionary Patriot.  

Today we are going to take a  look at the history of the Watauga Settlements in north-eastern Tennessee located where Elizabethton and Johnson City are today. The Watauga Settlement and its leaders played important roles in the American Revolution. The British dubbed them as a “Dangerous Example” for other colonies looking to exert their independence from British rule.

Listen as we explore the history of the Moreland Motor Truck Company which grew rapidly in popularity during the early 20th century. Like so many other motor companies of the time, it was hit hard by the Great Depression in the 1930s. The Moreland Company closed their factory doors forever by 1941.