The Family Histories Podcast

Message us. In this final full episode of Series Six , host Andrew meets James Danter - a family historian who is also a professional archaeologist. Andrew learns about how he got into both of these areas, and how they overlap and help him with his research in both fields. He also asks James on his thoughts of how these two areas could work closer. THE LIFE STORY - DARCY FOWLER  James has chosen t...

Message us. In this Sixth episode of Series Six , host Andrew Martin meets family historian Teresa Vega and finds out how she got hooked on researching family history, how her background in anthropology has helped her research, her adventures with DNA testing to trace her Ramapough Lenape Nation ancestors, and her work on the Family Tree DNA Malagasy Roots project with TV's DNA Detective CeCe...

Message us. In this fifth episode of Series Six , host Andrew is joined by family history tutor Jackie Depelle . He finds out how she got interested in family history, how she became a full-time family history lecturer, her thoughts on how genealogists and academic researchers are working together, and how the genealogy industry could evolve in future. THE LIFE STORY - JOHN HAYHURST DAWSON Jackie...

Message us. In this fourth episode of Series Six , host Andrew meets family historian Sven Grewel , who has been tracing his German ancestry for many years and has since become a professional genealogist. He explains how he got hooked on researching his family history, and the challenges of researching in Germany - a country that has frequently changed its borders through history. THE LIFE STORY -...

Message us. Our third episode of Series Six sees host Andrew Martin meet professional genealogist Clare Kirk , and he'll be finding out how she got hooked on researching her family history, why she does it for other people, what she does for Friends of Friendless Churches, and her hopes for an unusual 18th Century record in Buckinghamshire that reveals who the local cake man, rat man, and pig...

Message us. In this second episode of Series Six, host Andrew Martin meets Rick Glanvill - a family historian, author, and tour guide, who is also the official historian of Chelsea Football Club. Andrew will be finding out how Rick got hooked on researching his family tree, how his work as a tour guide is affected by this, and how he ended up being the expert of a football club's history. THE...

Message us. Series Six of The Family Histories Podcast begins with host Andrew Martin meeting family historian, storyteller, and author of 'Quilt Of Souls: A Memoir' - Phyllis Biffle Elmore . She explains what got her hooked on researching family history, the value of listening to our elders, and collecting oral histories. THE LIFE STORY - LULA HORN Phyllis has chosen to tell the life st...

Message us. Series Six is ready! However, before we join our first guest, Andrew thinks there's just enough time to go out for some celebratory drinks... or perhaps shots - assuming no-one gets bard... Our first episode arrives on 7th November 2023 - see the full list of our forthcoming Series Six guests and episode schedule by checking out our Series Six page . - - - Episode Credits: Andrew...

Message us. Previously on The Family Histories Podcast.... Whilst trying to send the previous episode's guest Kelly Cornwell back in time, Andrew suddenly finds himself in an alternate dimension where things are the same but also a little bit different. In this reality, the host of The Family Histories Podcast is author and historian Dr. Wanda Wyporska who has been waiting for her guest - And...

Message us. In this final episode of Series Five , host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Kelly Cornwell and hears about her love of researching family history, and how that led on to her going professional , as well as her work on an extremely niche One-Place Study. The Life Story - Rebecca Monksfield Kelly has chosen to tell the life story of her 5x Great Aunt Rebecca Monksfield of Sh...

Message us. NOTE: This episode contains discussion on the topics of eugenics, suicide, and abuse. Please consider others when listening aloud. In this sixth episode of Series Five - The Cousin, host Andrew meets Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and now family history author John Erickson . Andrew will be finding out about how John's 30 years in journalism has helped him with researching his...

Message us. Andrew is joined by professional genealogist Fiona Brooker for this fifth episode of Series Five . Andrew finds out how she researches family history in Scotland and England from New Zealand, as well as the challenges of researching within New Zealand and its privacy laws. She reveals how she got hooked on family history, and also shares her thoughts on how our modern lives will be res...

Message us. In this fourth episode of Series Five , host Andrew meets family historian, blogger, and Family Tree Magazine columnist Paul Chiddicks . He tells Andrew how he got into family history, about his Old Palace School Bombing project, and shares his ideas for some genealogy-themed Lego sets. The Life Story - William Wootton Paul has chosen to tell the life story of his maternal Great Grandf...

Message us. In this third episode of Series Five - The Missionary - host Andrew meets family historian Kim Brengle and hears how she got hooked on tracing her family history, and how she manages to trace her nomadic relatives. The Life Story - Daniel and Emily Oliver Kim has chosen to share the life story of her Great Grandparents Daniel and Emily Oliver, and this is one that sees Daniel leave his...

Message us. In this second episode of Series Five - The Righteous - host Andrew meets Slovak professional genealogist, and host of the Slovak Ancestry Podcast, Michal Razus . Andrew finds out how Michal got into researching family history, the challenges of researching in Slovakia, and finds out about his work to assist people with citizenship. The Life Story - Michal Razus Michal has chosen his 2...

Message us. In this first episode of Series Five of The Family Histories Podcast, host Andrew Martin meets genealogist Jenni Phillips , and finds out how she got hooked on family history, why she can't get enough of studying genealogy, her love of family and local history societies, and the lengths she goes to to research house history. The Life Story - John Spring Jenni has chosen to tell th...

Message us. The Family Histories Podcast returns for its fifth series on 2nd May 2023 , but before episode one arrives, there's just enough time for a spot of tea... in 1811... with Jane Austen ! Host Andrew Martin returns for Series Five , along with seven more genealogy addicted guests, seven more fascinating life stories, and seven more annoying family history research brick walls that wil...

Message us. Previously.... on The Family Histories Podcast: Computer has given host Andrew and guest Simon Last a stark warning and now they find themselves in immediate danger... but from what, and who can save them? This is the Series Four bonus episode, following on from the cliff-hanger of episode seven - ' The Reunited' . - - - Episode Credits Series Four, Episode Eight (Bonus) Andr...

Message us. In this final episode of Series Four , host Andrew meets professional genealogist and author Simon Last . Andrew will find out about Simon's love of War Memorials, his work with the Western Front Association and the Commonwealth Graves War Commission, why he turned professional , and his love for collecting postcards. The Life Story - Tadeusz Bialosiewicz Simon tells the story of...

Message us. In this sixth episode of Series Four , Andrew meets Irish professional genealogist Claire Bradley . He'll be finding out how she got hooked on family history, the impact of the Irish Civil War on her family history research, how she's teaching genealogists, and her time as a genealogist in control of the national @Ireland twitter account. The Life Story - Michael Joyce Claire...

Message us. In this episode from Series Four , host Andrew Martin meets author and former journalist Paul Roberts to find out how he got hooked on researching his family's history. He'll find out how Paul's early research skills helped his work as a journalist, and how he managed to write a book about 30 men who fought in the First World War. Life Story - Sam Roberts  Paul has chose...

Message us. In this fourth episode of Series Four , host Andrew Martin meets Canadian professional genealogist and author, Janice Nickerson , who specialises her research into the families and history of Upper Canada, the Hudson Bay Company, and crime and punishment. Andrew will be finding out how she got hooked on family history, the value of court records, the challenges of researching in Canada...

Message us. In this third episode of Series Four , host Andrew Martin meets with historian, author, TEDx speaker, and family historian, Shaquan McDowell to find out how he got hooked on researching his family, his adventures with DNA, and how he got involved in the New York Times' 1619 Project . Life Story - Elizabeth Scott Shaquan has chosen to tell the story of his 5x Great Grandmother, Eli...

Message us. In this second episode of Series Four , host Andrew Martin meets with Else Churchill , who has spent 40 years working in the genealogy community, and is the Genealogist at the Society of Genealogists in London. She also regularly teaches, lectures, and has played a pivotal role in organising conferences, and representing the family history community at national and governmental level. ...

Message us. In this first episode of Series Four - 'The Undead', host Andrew Martin meets Swedish genealogist Linda Kvist to find out about her love of family history, how she became a DNA coach, how she uses archives and Arkiv Digital to trace her Swedish ancestors, and how she DNA tested a non-human family member! Life Story - Nils Peter Bengtsson Linda tells the life story of her part...