Let us know what you think!

Kathleen and Rhonda go in search of the elusive Dr. Benjamin Fuller. The timeframe covers the prohibition era.  As Kathleen says, you have to be creative when your brickwall conundrum is: 1 man; with 2 wives; who uses 3 names; covers 4 states; and 5 counties.  She also says, "This is a do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “Ill show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”

Learn more tips to the researching your legal (and not so legal) missing ancestor:

Further research tips? Ancestor Was Prohibition Era Pharmacists, Druggists, or Doctors?  

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Let us know what you think!

Kathleen talks to Charlotte from New York about how to untangle the DNA which paints a very interesting picture of the relationships in her biological family.  A complex issue needs heavy-hitting research tips and hints to break through this wall.   This DIY genealogy research will take dedication and lots of extra on-site research.

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Let us know what you think!

Karen Fauls-Traynor joins Kathleen to discuss "bad trees", the Wizard of Oz and the War of 1812 in order to track down her ancestor in New York.  But the DIY genealogy advice is just beginning!  This episode features lot's of resources and lots of history served up and brick walls start to crumble!

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Let us know what you think!

Question: Where is Malinda McKinney of Wabaunsee, Ks?
Anna Wilkins from Shawnee County, Kansas, drops by for some DIY genealogy advice from Kathleen about researching her Great, Great, Grandmother.  Will she find her in Tennessee or perhaps further down the Mississippi? 

Plus, knowing your ships: immigrant, cargo,  military, mail ships - and slave ships, can be traced. . Oh there are more, but the mail ship with live cargo (as in people and camels) helped unravel Anna's conundrum.  

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Let us know what you think!

Kathleen welcomes Angela Rodesky (of Delaware) to discuss a relative that is hiding behind a brick wall.  Who was Cornelia Grey and why was she so unwanted in the community where she lived?  Family folklore collides with data and research in this first episode of Hittin' the Bricks.  But Angela needs to be ready with a pencil.  As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “Ill show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”

Links Mentioned in this episode:
The State Historical Society of Missouri - Cape Girardeau, https://shsmo.org/visit/cape-girardeau

Missouri Historical Society, St Louis, https://mohistory.org/society

Cape Girardeau County Archives, https://www.capecounty.us/archive-center/ 

Cape Girardeau Genealogical Society, https://www.capegenealogy.org/
 

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Let us know what you think!

Kathleen and John talk about the podcast and how it got started.  

A "brick-wall"  DIY genealogy podcast that features your questions and Kathleen Brandt's answers. She wants your stories, questions, and “brick walls”.   But be ready to add to your "to-do" list.  As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “I'll show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”  
Maybe, you have no idea where to start searching for an ancestor. Or, perhaps you want to know more about your family folklore. Host Kathleen has 20 years in the industry and is the founder of a3genealogy. She's able to dispense genealogy research advice and encouragement in understandable terms that won't get you lost in genealogy jargon. 

Along with her husband and co-host, John, she helps you accomplish "do-it-yourself" research goals, learn some history, and have a bit of fun along the way. Light-hearted and full of detailed info, Hittin' the Bricks is your solution for your brick-wall research problems.

Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.