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
Who's in the House? - Char McCargo Bah
FEATURED ON THE BLOGTALKRADIO HOMEPAGE Join host Bernice Bennett and special guest Char McCargo Bah for a discussion on researching roomers and others documented in the household. When you are us…
01:00:13 |
Fri 03 Aug 2012
The Historical Significance of Genealogy- Pearl-Alice Marsh
9pm Est, 8pm Central, 7pm Mountain, 6pm Pacific Is genealogy just documenting your blood line or is it telling a larger story about the time and place your family lived? Dr. Pearl-Alice Marsh wil…
01:01:59 |
Fri 27 Jul 2012
Finding Enslaved Ancestors in Orange County, NC-Gwen Olson
9pm Eastern, 8pm Central, 7pm Mountain, 6 pm Pacific If you had the opportunity to collaborate with a descendant of a slave owner or the enslaved, would you? Do you have information in your family …
01:04:40 |
Fri 13 Jul 2012
Researching, Documenting and Honoring Legends in Your Life
Join host Bernice Bennett and Genealogist/Film Producer Leonard Smith III for a discussion on how to preserve and honor the legends in your life through mini-documentaries. Mr. Smith has over thirt…
01:04:21 |
Fri 29 Jun 2012
Slave Records of Edgefield County, SC with Gloria Lucas
Join guest host Natonne Elaine Kemp for an engaging interview and discussion with Mrs. Gloria Ramsey Lucas concerning the Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina. Gloria Ramsey Lucas foll…
01:21:23 |
Fri 15 Jun 2012
The First Fugitive Slave Narrative with Regina E. Mason
RECLAIMING GRIMES: THE FIRST FUGITIVE SLAVE NARRATIVE WITH REGINA E. MASON! Join Regina E. Mason the great great great granddaugther of William Grimes for a moving discussion of her research and disc…
01:21:39 |
Fri 01 Jun 2012
Livingston Parish Louisiana History
10am central and 11 am est. Join host Bernice Bennett on her road trip to Louisiana. Special guest Clark Forrest, Jr., EdD, will discuss the History of Livingston Parish and the Edward Livingsto…
00:56:16 |
Thu 17 May 2012
The Dred Scott's Family History with Lynne M. Jackson
Lynne M. Jackson, Dred Scott's Great-great granddaughter, shares what family research has revealed in the last five years that amazed living family members. The famous slave's goal, whose freedom su…
01:09:46 |
Fri 20 Apr 2012
From Shanghai to Harlem with Sylvia Wong Lewis
‘From Shanghai to Harlem,’ is journalist and genealogist Sylvia Wong Lewis’ narrative about her multicultural family’s journey that includes slavery, indentured servitude, exploitation, courage, intr…
01:14:01 |
Fri 06 Apr 2012
The Lipscomb Plantation Slaves with Gwendolyn Olson
Join Gwendolyn Olson as she describes the process of identifying and documenting the slaves on the Lipscomb Plantation in Durham, NC. Gwendolyn Olson is a Registered Nurse at Stanford Hospital in …
01:15:18 |
Fri 27 Jan 2012
Edgefield, SC Genealogy Resources with Tonya A. Browder
Join Tonya A. Browder - Director of the Tompkins Memorial Library to learn about the rich history and historical documents and genealogical information available in Edgefield County, South Carolina. …
00:59:35 |
Fri 16 Dec 2011
150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862- Mark Engler
Join Mark Engler and Blake Bell to explore the rich history of the Homestead Act of 1862 and the impact it has had on land acquisitions throughout the United States. Mark Engler is the Superintenden…
01:00:54 |
Fri 18 Nov 2011
Finding Agnes Mathieu! with Michael N. Henderson
The Story of Agnes Mathieu, a slave who gained her freedom in 1779 through a year-long court battle with the help of Mathieu Devaux, a French National who served in the American Revolutionary War und…
01:00:22 |
Fri 04 Nov 2011
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