You probably know Mary Tedesco from The Genealogy Roadshow, a popular PBS genealogy based program that aired from 2013 to 2016. 

But did you know that Mary is also very involved with the Daughters of the American Revolution and is passionate to get more women patriots recognized by the organization.  Women patriots? You’re probably wondering if that’s possible. It is. One woman, Elizabeth Caldwell Gillam of South Carolina Her photo appears in my Last Muster Series. I talked about her in episode 47  You'll find the link in the show notes. 

We discussed how our female ancestors can become recognized patriots. How to prove their contributions and how Mary was able to organize the Hannah Winthrop Chapter of the DAR.

About My Guest: Mary Tedesco is a professional genealogist, speaker, author, and co-Host on the PBS television series “Genealogy Roadshow.” She is the Founder of ORIGINS ITALY, a genealogical reseating company specializing in Italian genealogy and heritage travel to Italy. Mary is a proud member of the Daughters of the America Revolution (DAR) and serves as the National Chair of the Service to America Committee, Massachusetts State Organizing Secretary, and Organizing Regent of the Hannah Winthrop Chapter in Boston, MA. Mary can be contacted at www.originsitaly.com.

Related Episodes:

• Episode 47: Women of the Revolution

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• The DAR's Genealogical Research System
• Diary Sheds Light On Deborah Sampson
• The Last Muster: Images of the American Revolution
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