Local Genealogists Speak: A Conversation with George

In this episode of the "Local Genealogists Speak" podcast series, George, a local genealogist, shares about ancestral travel, archival research, genealogy books, and more. He also shares about his favorite part of U.S. history in honor of America250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. The "Local Genealogists Speak" podcast series is an opportunity to hear from local genealogists as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode contains tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own research and/or stories that may inspire you to dig more deeply into your roots. Titles mentioned in this episode: She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity by Carl Zimmer Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change, and Fractured Community in 1960s Chicago by Linda Gartz Futureface: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging by Alex Wagner What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 by Daniel Walker Howe American Republics: A Continental History of the United States 1783-1850 by Alan Taylor