Ancestry Roads

Discover how lineage and genealogy societies can help you uncover new records, connect with fellow researchers, and preserve family history. In this short episode, we explore why joining a society can be one of the best steps in your genealogy journey.

#ancestry #genealogy #dar #sar #lineage #appalachia

In this episode of Ancestry Roads, we explore the tangled world of endogamy and pedigree collapse and how they shape family history research. Learn why certain surnames, DNA matches, and ancestral lines appear over and over again in Appalachian genealogy and what it means for your family tree.

#familytree #familyhistory #endogamy #appalachia #ancestry #dna

Discover three simple but powerful tips for researching your German ancestors. Learn how to find the hometown your family came from, navigate German records, and avoid common genealogy mistakes that can slow your research. Whether your ancestors settled in Appalachia or elsewhere in America, this episode will help you uncover the stories hidden in your German roots.

#genealogy #germany #appalachia

The American Revolution wasn’t just fought on famous battlefields — it reached deep into the Appalachian frontier. 🏔️⚔️ Discover how rugged settlers, Native nations, and hidden militias shaped the fight for independence in one of the wildest regions of early America. An overview of The Western Theater in the American Revolution.

#americanrevolution #Appalachians #FrontierHistory #historyshorts

From 2025 to 2026, join us as we discover the American Revolution in Appalachia to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Are you related or connected to these individuals mentioned in the video? Click on the links to find out more information:

White Eyes: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Koquethagechton,_Lenni_Lenape-1

James Logan: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Logan-3396

George Rogers Clark: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Clark-5011

George Washington: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Washington-11 

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The Appalachin meeting was a secret gathering of American Mafia leaders in 1957 to discuss illegal operations. The meeting took place at the home of mobster Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara in Apalachin, New York. 

Join us as we discuss how this meeting changed the Mafia in America forever.

Ancestry Roads and WikiTree:  Where Appalachian Stories and Genealogy meet.

Join Sandy of Ancestry Roads and Rosann of Moon and Mountain Lore as they discuss #Planting By the #Signs. #Bulbs #Winter #Gardening #Moon #Waning

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗯𝘀

December 2024 Planting Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/f577knfu

Join us as we give all the tips needed to get your started on your 2024 Planting by the Signs journey.

#PlantingByTheSigns

Traditionally, an #Appalachia planting schedule based on when the moon is both waxing and in a fertile sign. Ancient method of gardening as well as life's day-to-day tasks and appointments.

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Webcasts on Appalachian People and their Stories.

Documenting Appalachia one story at a time. Each Webcast we introduce you to a special guest as they unravel what Appalachia means to them.

It could be their work, their family, their home, or their heritage. Appalachian is our heart and soul and it is our passion to document it one guest at a time.

✅ Music in this video:

Song: The Fun Side of Life by Bireli Snow from Epidemic Sound

➡️ Ancestry Roads on Social Media:

https://linktr.ee/ancestryroads

Uncover your family's history through the flavors of Appalachia. Combining centuries of Appalachian cuisine with the compelling stories of the people who created it. Discover the stories behind mountain-grown ingredients to cherished family recipes, that showcase their ancestry and culture, passed down through generations.

From the mountains to the kitchen table, discover the profound connection between food, family, and the culture of Appalachians.

Explore your Appalachian History and Genealogy through food.   Food and culture go hand in hand.   We discuss the ways to track your heritage through your family's recipes.

From the mountains to the kitchen table, discover the profound connection between food, family, and the culture of Appalachians.

More than #Moonshine: Join the #table of #Appalachian Ancestors for #meals & stories

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙖.

Uncover your family's history through the flavors of #Appalachia. Combining centuries of Appalachian #cuisine with the compelling #stories of the people who created it.

Discover the stories behind mountain-grown ingredients to cherished family recipes, that showcase their ancestry and culture, passed down through generations.

From the mountains to the kitchen table, discover the profound connection between food, #family, and the culture of Appalachians.

CONNECT with Ancestry Roads:

Website: https://www.ancestryroads.com

Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/ancestryroads/

Twitter: / https://twitter.com/AncestryRoads

Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/ancestryroads/

Mastodon: /https://genealysis.social/@AncestryRoads

Shop Our Store: https://ancestry-roads.creator-spring.com/

Webcasts on Appalachian People and their Stories.

Documenting Appalachia one story at a time. Each Webcast we introduce you to a special guest as they unravel what Appalachia means to them.

It could be their work, their family, their home, or their heritage. Appalachian is our heart and soul and it is our passion to document it one guest at a time.

➡️ Ancestry Roads on Social Media:

https://linktr.ee/ancestryroads

Joint presentation with WikiTree. WIkiTree is the FREE Genealogy website. https://www.wikitree.com/

Join Sandy of Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads and Rosann of Moon and Mountain Lore @MoonandMountainLore as they discuss Helping #Appalachians due to the #floods of #Helene. In this episode, we are putting aside our November Planting by the Signs topic so that we can discuss what happened with #HurricaneHelene, how the floods will affect the crops of #Appalachia, and ways you can help with the disaster relief.

Our Special Guest will be Chris Smith, Executive Director of The Utopian Seed Project and author of The Whole Okra (which won a James Beard Award for History, Research, and Scholarship in 2020).

The Utopian Seed Project: https://theutopianseedproject.org/

Blue + Yellow Website for The Whole Okra: https://blueandyellowmakes.com/

The Whole Okra Website: https://blueandyellowmakes.com/the-whole-okra/

Purchase the book! The Whole Okra by Chris Smith: https://bookshop.org/shop/blueandyellowmakes

Reminder that our regularly scheduled program about (𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰:)𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 and the November calendar is available here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vkcD9uMGwhTDq1M68

Join us as we give all the tips needed to get your started on your 2024 Planting by the Signs journey.

#PlantingByTheSigns

Traditionally, an #Appalachia planting schedule based on when the moon is both waxing and in a fertile sign. Ancient method of gardening as well as life's day-to-day tasks and appointments.

🌽 CONNECT with Moon and Mountain Lore

Website: https://moonandmountainlore.wixsite.com/moonandmountainlore

Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/moonandmountainlore/

Twitter: / hhttps://twitter.com/SeedsStories

Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/moonandmountainlore/

YouTube: /@MoonandMountainLore

🌿 CONNECT with Ancestry Roads:

Website: https://www.ancestryroads.com

Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/ancestryroads/

Twitter: / https://twitter.com/AncestryRoads

Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/ancestryroads/

Mastodon: /https://genealysis.social/@AncestryRoads

Shop Our Store: https://ancestry-roads.creator-spring.com/

Webcasts on Appalachian People and their Stories.

Documenting Appalachia one story at a time. Each Webcast we introduce you to a special guest as they unravel what Appalachia means to them.

It could be their work, their family, their home, or their heritage. Appalachian is our heart and soul and it is our passion to document it one guest at a time.

✅ Music in this video:

Song: The Fun Side of Life by Bireli Snow from Epidemic Sound

➡️ Ancestry Roads on Social Media:

https://linktr.ee/ancestryroads