19: Alex's 8 Greats - Part 4 (The Last 2!)

20: A new (short) rant on adoptee rights!

In this episode, I provide a quick update on the 23 and me bankruptcy saga and talk about Georgia adoptee rights and being grateful! In this episode: “Grateful – Thankful, feeling and showing an appreciation of kindness,” by Zara Phillips Article [https://metropolitandigital.com/magazine/18564-revered-adoptee-advocate-and-filmmaker-zara-phillips-grateful?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSo5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFOTVdUa0tyWW1kV1RQNnExAR7BkMge6zR6jiehtWDUA1uPUfQ_M-7r5NeezWZS9nwc5tdAHUyt1tS2P2hI8w_aem_6sV4D9XBsnWBUuqIVS1PpQ] Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights [https://gaallianceforadopteerights.org/] Bastard Nation [https://bastards.org/] Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis, family trees, family tree audits, family tree posters, or family history projects. Visit the store [https://whoisinmygenes.com/genealogy-store/] or email traci@whoisinmygenes.com [traci@whoisinmygenes.com] *** Who Is In My Genes website [https://whoisinmygenes.com/] – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whoisinmygenes/] – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store [https://whoisinmygenes.etsy.com/] – for family tree templates We are also on Facebook and TikTok OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analysis, genealogical research, inspiration, and education. OUR VISION To foster empowerment, empathy, and understanding by connecting people with their family stories and ancestral heritage. *** Podcast music: “Uplifting Feel Good” by makesoundmusic [https://pixabay.com/users/makesoundmusic-36114089/]

19: Alex's 8 Greats - Part 4 (The Last 2!)

In this episode, we explore my son, Alex’s, last two biological great grandparents, and take a look at what we’ve learned about all 8 over the last four episodes. We also review his Ancestry origins mix to see if we can relate his DNA to what we know about where his ancestors came from. In this episode: Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis, family trees, family tree audits, family tree posters, or family history projects. Visit the store [https://whoisinmygenes.com/genealogy-store/] or email traci@whoisinmygenes.com [traci@whoisinmygenes.com] *** Who Is In My Genes website [https://whoisinmygenes.com/] – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whoisinmygenes/] – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store [https://whoisinmygenes.etsy.com/] – for family tree templates We are also on Facebook and TikTok OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analysis, genealogical research, inspiration, and education. OUR VISION To foster empowerment, empathy, and understanding by connecting people with their family stories and ancestral heritage. *** Podcast music: “Uplifting Feel Good” by makesoundmusic [https://pixabay.com/users/makesoundmusic-36114089/]

18: Alex's 8 Great Grandparents Part 3

In this episode, I provide a quick update on this week’s 23andme bankruptcy news, and present great grandparents 5 and 6 – my biological father’s parents – to my son, Alex.  In this episode: US Social Security Administration guide to making a FOIA request – for copies of deceased person’s original application for Social Security Card (SS-5): https://www.ssa.gov/foia/request.html [https://www.ssa.gov/foia/request.html] Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis, family trees, family tree audits, family tree posters, or family history projects. Visit the store [https://whoisinmygenes.com/genealogy-store/] or email traci@whoisinmygenes.com [traci@whoisinmygenes.com] *** Who Is In My Genes website [https://whoisinmygenes.com/] – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whoisinmygenes/] – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store [https://whoisinmygenes.etsy.com/] – for family tree templates We are also on Facebook and TikTok OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analysis, genealogical research, inspiration, and education. OUR VISION To foster empowerment, empathy, and understanding by connecting people with their family stories and ancestral heritage. *** Podcast music: “Uplifting Feel Good” by makesoundmusic [https://pixabay.com/users/makesoundmusic-36114089/]

17: Alex's 8 Greats Part 2 - Dad's mom's parents

In this episode, my son, Alex, learns about two of his eight great grandparents – his father’s mother’s parents – who came to Michigan from the Netherlands in the early 1900s. This is part 2 of Alex’s 8 Greats. In part 1, he learned about his father’s father’s parents, who immigrated to Michigan from Belgium. Upcoming part 3 will cover his maternal great grandparents. In this episode: Use code SUMMER to get 10% off any research service in our store, including DNA match analysis, family trees, family tree audits, family tree posters, or family history projects. Visit the store [https://whoisinmygenes.com/genealogy-store/] or email traci@whoisinmygenes.com [traci@whoisinmygenes.com] *** Who Is In My Genes website [https://whoisinmygenes.com/] – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whoisinmygenes/] – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store [https://whoisinmygenes.etsy.com/] – for family tree templates We are also on Facebook and TikTok OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analysis, genealogical research, inspiration, and education. OUR VISION To foster empowerment, empathy, and understanding by connecting people with their family stories and ancestral heritage. *** Podcast music: “Uplifting Feel Good” by makesoundmusic [https://pixabay.com/users/makesoundmusic-36114089/]

16: Part 1 of Alex's 8 Greats

In this episode, my son, Alex, learns about two of his eight great grandparents – his father’s father’s parents – who came to Michigan from Belgium in the early 1900s. He reacts to their stories, including some photos of his ancestors, names, and OH that tractor accident! Notes: *** Who Is In My Genes website [https://whoisinmygenes.com/] – for articles, links, and services that can help you discover who is in YOUR genes  Who Is In My Genes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whoisinmygenes/] – for images described in the podcast and more Who Is In My Genes Etsy store [https://whoisinmygenes.etsy.com/] – for family tree templates We are also on Facebook and TikTok OUR MISSION To help people find their families through DNA analysis, genealogical research, inspiration, and education. OUR VISION To foster empowerment, empathy, and understanding by connecting people with their family stories and ancestral heritage. *** Podcast music: “Uplifting Feel Good” by makesoundmusic [https://pixabay.com/users/makesoundmusic-36114089/]