Low Ancestry

Nicholas Yager: Eighth-Great-Grandfather

This episode has it all--brave adventure, pirates, abuse of power, etc, etc. Today we talk about Kim's eighth-great-grandfather, Nicholas Yager, and the surprising twists and turns of his life as he attempts to migrate from the war-torn Palatinate to a new life in Pennsylvania only to be thwarted by a scheming ship captain and a corrupt Virginia governor. You don't want to miss it. Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lowancestry] and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com [https://www.lowancestry.com/]. And you can now join our Patreon [patreon.com/LowAncestry]!   LOW ANCESTRY [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] CREDITS Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding Cohosted by Kim McMasters Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch [https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmauch_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative [https://www.instagram.com/swansongcreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

The Wix Family (Part 2)

We're back talking about the always-exciting, never-dull Wix family of Missouri. This week we look at the family's political ambitions through a one Clark Wix, and we uncover a messy family feud over politics--a tale as old as time. Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lowancestry] and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com [https://www.lowancestry.com/]. And you can now join our Patreon [patreon.com/LowAncestry]!   LOW ANCESTRY [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] CREDITS Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding Cohosted by Kim McMasters Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch [https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmauch_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative [https://www.instagram.com/swansongcreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

THROWBACK: Chatting with Michael Ruby from Roots and Routes

In lieu of a new episode this week, we're throwing back to one of our favorite episodes from last year. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next time! In a very special Bonus Episode, Low Ancestry talks to Roots and Routes genealogist Michael Ruby. Join us for a discussion about the myth of the presidential common genealogy conspiracy, what low ancestry means in our personal family trees, and why J. D. Vance’s comments about his genealogy on the campaign trail do not hold up.  Find Michael on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandroutes1] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@roots_and_routes]! Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lowancestry] and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com [https://www.lowancestry.com/]. And you can now join our Patreon [patreon.com/LowAncestry]!   LOW ANCESTRY [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] CREDITS Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding Cohosted by Kim McMasters Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch [https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmauch_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative [https://www.instagram.com/swansongcreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

The Wix Family (Part 1)

This episode has it all. Squatting, Frontier Life, the Civil War, Reconstruction Politics, and most importantly...MURDER! Kim's family was sure doing a lot out there in Missouri, and we'll dive into what their story says about the national conversation at the time and now. Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lowancestry] and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com [https://www.lowancestry.com/]. And you can now join our Patreon [patreon.com/LowAncestry]!   LOW ANCESTRY [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] CREDITS Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding Cohosted by Kim McMasters Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch [https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmauch_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative [https://www.instagram.com/swansongcreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

High Ancestry Episode 1: Astrology and Ancestors

Low Ancestry is getting a Patreon!   Every month, we will be putting out one episode for subscribers of a new series we're calling High Ancestry where Kim takes the reins. In our very first episode of High Ancestry, Kim talks to us about the history and psychology of astrology, and then we do the critical work of comparing ancestors we've talked about from Season 1 of Low Ancestry to their sun signs and speculate wildly. Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lowancestry] and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com [https://www.lowancestry.com/]. And you can now join our Patreon [patreon.com/LowAncestry]!   LOW ANCESTRY [https://www.instagram.com/lowancestry/] CREDITS Created, Written and Produced by Karyn Harding Cohosted by Kim McMasters Sound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin Mauch [https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmauch_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Original Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative [https://www.instagram.com/swansongcreative?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]