Kimberly McLaughlin & Laura Ireland - Music by Andrew Mclaughlin

Chasing Hazel's Tales - A Family History Podcast

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We deep dive into our family histories and discoveries. Dates and places are just the facts - we found out who Hazel was. And then there's DNA.... Please join us each week as we continue to explore the stories of ancestors near and far.

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Author

Kimberly McLaughlin & Laura Ireland - Music by Andrew Mclaughlin

Episodes

Ep 7 - Ghostly Encounters of the County Kind 30.11.2022 28:28

Send a text We have updates!! We have new connections!! We have stories!! (some might be spooky to some - trigger warning ) Black Friday is for sharing stories - even some really Maine stories. Topics: The Haynesville Woods & a great country songs may have come up. Italy discoveries are coming in January - it will be worth the wait!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montefiascone https:/...

EP 6 - Folklore and La Dolce Vita 23.11.2022 18:04

Send a text As we now have finished Hazel's tale, we will move on to more stories that catch our eye. This episode will take us to our next family story and introduce you to La Dolce Vita and the Dungarvin Whooper!! How many people can say that?? https://umaine.edu/folklife/what-we-do/programs-and-events/maine-song-and-story-sampler-map/places/dungarvon-river-the-dungarvon-whooper/ https:...

Ep 5 - Trouble Comes to Everyone 02.11.2022 40:13

Send a text In this final episode of Hazel's Tale - we describe her life in the 1940s. Life is hard for the Laing family in Enfield, Maine. Georgia Laing writings bring us understanding of the grandmother we never met. Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://visitsleepyhollow.com...

Ep 4 - In their own words 26.10.2022 29:00

Send a text We begin to know Hazel through the words of those who knew and loved her, starting with Georgia Laing, her mother. Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://visitsleepyhollow.com/ https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/ https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehist...

Ep 3 - Exhibit A 19.10.2022 29:40

Send a text Episode 3 has everything - DNA surprises - New Family that feels like old family - Proof in the Letters. Join us for some spilling of the tea!! Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://visitsleepyhollow.com/ https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/ https://digitalcommons...

Ep 2 - A Home for Hazel 12.10.2022 32:57

Send a text We catch up with Hazel and learn about her younger years, family and hometown. There will be a bit o' DNA to chat about. We cite sources and read the red ink!!! Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://visitsleepyhollow.com/ https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/...

Ep 1 - Sad Facts & Pie Charts 05.10.2022 20:12

Send a text We start at the beginning of Hazel's Tale and walk through the early years of her life, guided by pictures, letters and her mother's diary. https://danishapiro.com/ https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/ https://isogg.org/ Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://visits...

Trailer - Who was our Grandmother Hazel ? 28.09.2022 0:59

Send a text Why did no one really talk about Grandmother Hazel? We could pick her out in a photo but that was about it. Follow along as we discover who she really was and how it helped us understand the story of our family. Like and Subscribe!! Support the show Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com Music by Andrew McLaughlin https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/ https://vis...