Ep 51: Most people think genealogy is just names and dates. But when you slow down and look closely at the records, you can start to see clues about what your ancestors actually lived through — the trauma and the resilience that shaped your family line.

In this episode, we talk about:

What to look for

• Signs of trauma: early death, loss of children, divorce, separation, poverty, institutionalization, court cases, forced migration, war, epidemics.

• Signs of resilience: remarriage after loss, stable work or housing, strong family ties, community or church service, entrepreneurship, education.

Where to find the clues

• Census records

• Newspapers

• Vital & church records

• Court, probate, military, and migration records

• Historical context (what was happening around them)

You’ll learn how to piece these clues together to understand not just your ancestors, but the patterns you’ve inherited — and the strengths you can claim.

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