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Join us and special guest Dan Posluszny as he shares his DNA results, and talks about his Polish and Italian heritage while growing up in Trenton, NJ.

Joining us today is vlogger and history influencer Deanna Falchook (socials: “Hot for History”) as she talks about a chance encounter at the cemetery.

Deanna’s original video can be found here: https://youtube.com/shorts/kIh4jg-Dzj0?si=Rc78y95L7QWxPftg

Today, Per Filipson joins us from Trackuback. Trackuback is a genealogy tool that is designed like a video game. See this amazing tool at https://trackuback.com.

Rosie Grant joins us today to talk about her hobby: finding and baking recipes she finds on tombstones! Follow Rosie on TikTok at @ghostlyarchive.

Imagine seeing your father for the first time on TV game show “To Tell the Truth.” Keith Mason joins us today to talk about his book, “Please Stand Up,” which chronicles the discovery of his family’s hidden past. Purchase Keith’s book here: https://amzn.to/3VO5mPj

On today's episode, we speak with Dennis Richmond, Jr. who is an author and was featured in an article in the NY Times; and our new monthly segment, Searching for Suffragists, where we will follow Amanda Owen, Martha Wheelock, and Elizabeth Higginbotham as they explore their genealogies.

Join us for a special Halloween episode where our guests share some of their spookier stories with us!

In this episode of Heritage Hunters, we’re joined by app developer Charlie Greene, who shares his very personal story of the inspiration for his app, Remento. We’re also joined by Joy Neighbors of the Indiana Genealogical Society to learn about their holdings.

Join us and John Matheus shares how he found ties to multiple prominent Americans, including George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ulysses S. Grant.

On today’s episode, John Mancini joins us from the Washington, DC area, to discuss his new book, “Immigrant Secrets: The Search for My Grandparents.” John started his genealogical journey with very few, and often incorrect, facts about his grandparents. John faced dead-ends on finding his grandparents until the 1940 census – as inmates at the Rockland Insane Asylum. Join us as we hear how John used genealogy to discover the truth about his family and a reflection on the impact of secrets on our lives. You can purchase John’s book here: https://amzn.to/3PPOIMt

In March, 2022, Hulmeville Borough in Pennsylvania celebrated their Sesquicentennial Anniversary of incorporation. We talk with Joe Coleman about the history of Hulmeville, the Hulme family, and the celebratory events coming up this summer and fall! For additional information: http://www.hulmeville150.org/

Levi (age 14) and Daniel (age 18) join us today to talk about their experiences being the next generation of genealogists.

Vera Ivanova Miller joins us to discuss Russian genealogy and how the war with the Ukraine has affected that research. Vera shares her personal feelings with us on today's episode. Read Vera's blog here: https://lostrussianfamily.wordpress.com/ Purchase the Genealogy at a Glance: Russian Genealogy here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0806321164

Join our guests Thomas MacEntee, Dr. Stephen Morse, and Starling Gorlecki, as we talk about the release of the 1950 U.S. Federal Population Census on April 1, 2022!

We asked the question, "who is notable in your family tree?" and we received some amazing answers! From movie actors to inventors, our guests share their "famous" relatives with us!

Join us today to hear from Dr. Greg Markway, Gus Fricker, Tom Kaechelin, Starling Gorecki from DNA Search Angels, Emmalee Savage and Josh Corson as they share their adoption stories.

On today’s episode of The Heritage Hunters we will be speaking with our guests today about lineage societies, and how they have helped with their genealogical research.

Family heirlooms are a great gift to receive, and they can shape a story about your ancestors. Heirlooms allow family historians to add dimension to our ancestors and bring them to life, instead of just names, dates and places. A family heirloom is something of special value that is handed down from one family generation to the next family generation. A family heirloom holds either sentimental, monetary, antique, or cultural value.

On today’s show, we will be learning what family heirlooms others have received, and how these items have enhanced their knowledge of their family history.

Be sure to visit our website, www.heritage-hunters.com for additional information!

In today's episode, we will be exploring Military Records, and how to research them.

Our guests today are:

Bob Scherer, Retired US Army Col., Historian/Council Member 12th Armored Division “The Hellcats” Association and board member of the 12 Armored Division Memorial Museum in Abilene, TX; and Ed Preston, Chairman of the PA Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and President of the Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade Committee.

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Romance. Tragedy. Mysteries. All a part of your heritage. Each month, we will explore our guests' family trees and the inspirational stories of their ancestors. What lead them to begin their genealogy quest? What have they learned about their heritage?

Hosts Barbara Jean May and Hope Callan-Beck are the founding members of Lower Bucks Genealogists, and have been researching their own family histories for 30+ years. We are the Heritage Hunters.