Shadows From the Tree

Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stories of rebellion, featuring Walter Reeder and his daughter Elbertine of the Children Crusaders, as well as "Smilin" Sid Hatfield who was infamous in West Virginia during the Coal Wars.

Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stories of bigamy featuring young Kate Mott and swindler Dr. Charles H. Roemer, a couple colorful characters to say the least!

This episode focuses on the theme of Love Triangles and the impact it had on the lives of those involved. Join us as we shed light on these often overlooked stories and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges those involved faced- specifically a party thrown by Rose Zoldoske leading to the poisoning of Ella Maly and separately the paternity case of William J. Tiernan.

After a summer break, we are back with more salacious stories from the past. Join us for season 2 of Shadows from the Tree!

Listen in on Episode 10.3 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Ide and his mistress, Jeanette Davis Putnam. This episode provides closure to the events in 1878. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative family members that jump to life.

Listen in on Episode 10.2 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Ide and his mistress, Jeanette Davis Putnam. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative family members that jump to life.

Listen in on Episode 10.1 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the early lives of the bad seeds from our family tree. With details pertinent to the revealing of a dramatic conclusion in our next episodes. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative characters that jump to life.

Listen in on Episode 9 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about family feuds, specifically a kidnapping of Angelo Mareno by the Black Hand, based in Chicago. As well as a family dispute over highly desirable art work by Joseph Blackburn. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative characters that jump to life.

Listen in on Episode 8 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the robberies that intrigued and enraged society, with the stories of Florence Harmon, and Sexton P.J. Hale. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative characters that jump to life.

Listen in on Episode 7 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the adoptions of 3 children and where they find families. Reunited and it feels so good. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about these evocative characters that jump to life.