EPISODE · Jun 11, 2024 · 49 MIN
Ernest Harding: Second-Great-Granduncle
from Low Ancestry · host Karyn Harding
The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations.Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s life can impact the way we see our present reality.The bibliography and additional resources from the episode can be found at: www.lowancestry.com Support the show! Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.You can also find us at our website www.lowancestry.com.And you can now join our Patreon! LOW ANCESTRY CREDITSCreated, Written and Produced by Karyn HardingCohosted by Kim McMastersSound Engineering and Original Music by Benjamin MauchOriginal Art by Christina Swanson of Swansong Creative
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The life of Ernest Harding (my 2nd-great-granduncle) is marked by poverty and hardship, unfolding against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th century. From his challenging upbringing to his numerous brushes with the law, we explore Ernest’s complex family dynamics and his social stigmatization while navigating the New York State justice system, and his story reminds us of the complexities inherent in navigating personal redemption within the constraints of institutional structures and societal expectations. Join us as we unravel the captivating saga of Ernest Harding and see how one individual’s brushes with the law in early 1900s New York State can impact the way we see our present reality.
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