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Key Highlights of Episode 49:

• Eastland News Update: An intriguing update from a relative of coroner Peter Hoffman.
• RootsTech 2024: The upcoming world's largest genealogy conference is right around the corner.
• Genealogy as a Swiss Army Knife: Explore the multifaceted tools of genealogy, from DNA analysis to historical research, and how they've helped me piece together my family's past.
• Deep Dive into Oak Park: I share stories from Oak Park, Illinois, and its connection to the Eastland disaster.
• A Look at Forest Park, Illinois: I explore the unique history and vibe of Forest Park, including its large cemeteries and connection to the Eastland disaster.
• Highlighting Individual Stories: This episode features the tragic tales of  Earl Dawson, Matthew Bonga, and Gertrude Stork whose lives were cut short by the disaster.
• What do the Ziegfeld Follies and the  Florodora Girls have to do with the Eastland Disaster? You'll have to tune in! 

Music:

• Artlist

Links:

• RootsTech 2024
• The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
• The Historical Society of Forest Park

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• The opening/closing song is Twilight by 8opus
• Other music. Artlist