Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett
Welcome to Ancestor's Footprints—the podcast where the past comes alive! Whether you're a curious beginner, an avid genealogist, or someone who believes that uncovering family history is a lifelong journey, this show is for you. With each episode, we'll bring you incredible stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you trace your roots and connect with your heritage. I’ve lined up passionate experts who will not only share their knowledge and resources but also answer your most pressing genealogy questions. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden gems in your family’s history and inspire you to take the next step in your journey. So, get ready to explore, discover, and honor the footprints your ancestors left behind. Your story starts here.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 293
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
African Americans in 19th Century Alexandria with Char McCargo Bah
Prior to the Civil War, Alexandria, Virginia had a large freed African American and slave population who contributed a lot to the community and to the United States. Each one of these groups helped …
00:03:57 |
Fri 16 Oct 2015
Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau with Angela Walton-Raji and Toni Carrier
Did you know that the majority of Freedmen's Bureau records are now digitized and available online for free, as well as the records of other institutions that served newly-freed African Americans dur…
00:53:34 |
Fri 09 Oct 2015
A Place Called Desire with Leonard Smith
IT's COMING - October 1st: A Place Called Desire Kickstarter Campaign Join Producer Leonard Smith of LS3Studios.com for a discussion about a unique project to chronicle the story of an African Amer…
00:30:26 |
Mon 28 Sep 2015
Black Slavery Emancipation Research in Northern States - James W. Petty
Join Genealogist Jim W. Petty for a discussion of his research on Black Slavery Emancipation Research in the Northern States and learn about the four categories of records that provide genealogical d…
01:00:15 |
Fri 25 Sep 2015
Quilt of Souls with Phyllistene Lawson
Join my special guest Phyllistene Lawson for a discussion of her book Quilt of Souls. Quilt of Souls is a memoir that represents the author's childhood, her loving grandmother, and an old, tattered q…
00:58:24 |
Fri 28 Aug 2015
From Zero to 10,000+ Words: Writing A Winning Family History -Leslie Anderson
Leslie Anderson will discuss how to apply the classic strategy of information gathering to your research so that you can write a robust family history. She will explain how customized timelines, reso…
00:59:28 |
Fri 21 Aug 2015
From Zero to 10,000+ Words: Writing A Winning Family History - Leslie Anderson
Leslie Anderson will discuss how to apply the classic strategy of information-gathering to your research so that you can write a robust family history. She will explain how customized timelines, reso…
00:11:15 |
Fri 21 Aug 2015
Doreen's Jazz, History and Culture with Doreen J. Ketchens
Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a group whose primary interest lies in spreading the culture and traditional music of New Orleans all over the world, through performances and education. Doreen Ketchens,…
01:04:43 |
Fri 14 Aug 2015
Reviving the Legacy of Annie Malone with Linda M. Nance and Linda F. Jones
Join the Officers of the Annie Malone Historical Society for a discussion about the legacy that has been the driving force in our Black hair and beauty culture today. The purpose of the Annie Malone …
01:02:12 |
Fri 07 Aug 2015
Property Rights and Wrongs with Judy G. Russell
Property Rights and Wrongs: African-Americans at the Courthouse with The Legal Genealogist From being treated as property to having their property stolen by those who used the law against the freedm…
01:04:49 |
Fri 31 Jul 2015
A Journey To Discover My Ghanaian Roots with Carol Hector-Harris
Many Americans of African descent have thought that connecting with their African kin was next to impossible, yet Carol Hector-Harris has done just that. Not only did she visit Ghana but she also met…
01:29:02 |
Fri 24 Jul 2015
The Invisible Line: A Secret Journey from Black to White- Daniel J. Sharfstein
Join author, Daniel J. Sharfstein for a discussion of his book and research - The Invisible Line - Three American Families and the Secret Journey from Black to White. Defining their identities first…
01:24:46 |
Fri 10 Jul 2015
Modern Day Plantations with Antoinette Harrell
Join Antoinette Harrell for a discussion on Modern Day Plantations. Most people tour plantations to learn about life in early times. Antoinette Harrell has conducted research on peonage and involunt…
00:54:34 |
Fri 03 Jul 2015
Organizing and Analyzing Your Autosomal DNA Results with Diahan Southard
Have you had your autosomal DNA tested and now you are confused? Allow Diahan Southard to explain how you can organize, analyze and understand your results. In the year 2000 Diahan Southard found h…
01:29:16 |
Fri 26 Jun 2015
A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in America - Allyson Hobbs, Ph.D.
Rebroadcast A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life, published by Harvard University Press, examines the phenomenon of racial passing in the United States from the late eighteen…
01:00:10 |
Fri 12 Jun 2015
The 371st Infantry of World War I with Sonya Hodges and Douglas Culbreth
Do you know about the African American 371st Infantry of World War I that fought in France? Did you know that Sonya R. Hodges has dedicated her life to research and honor the men who fought in World…
01:22:22 |
Fri 29 May 2015
So What? Dr. Shelley Murphy
Have you searched for records and finally found that special person you have been looking for? So what? What does the record tell you? Is this all that you need? Join Dr. Shelley Murphy, aka "fam…
01:08:11 |
Fri 22 May 2015
USCT Civil War Widows' Pension Stories with Tonya Hull and Antoinette Broussard
Tonya M. Hull has been researching for 30 years. She is a genealogical researcher, lecturer and writer. She was the lead researcher for the PBS series it’s A Family Reunion, Co-Author of “African Ame…
00:58:28 |
Fri 15 May 2015
Genetic Genealogy Standards and More with Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
Explore the new Genetic Genealogy Standards ( www.geneticgenealogystandards.com), GEDmatch.com, and genetic genealogy in general with Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D. Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D. (Biochemis…
01:24:41 |
Fri 08 May 2015
Forgotten Black Soldiers in White Civil War Regiments: Dr. Juanita P. Moss
Forgotten Black Soldiers Who Served in White Regiments During The Civil War: Volumes I and II Dr. Juanita Patience Moss is the great granddaughter of a Civil War veteran, the granddaughter of a …
00:59:28 |
Fri 01 May 2015
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