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Their Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 15 - PeppertownIn this episode PJ and Colleen talk about a former neighborhood of St Petersburg, Florida called Peppertown. It was a predominantly African American neighborhood. In this episode PJ talks about Stewart's Memorial Chapel as well as a minister from Africa named Pela Penick. You can follow us on Twitter @TheirVoices_Pod, Instagram @theirvoicespod, and Facebook.2023-07-0930 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 14 - Roosevelt Park One Place StudyOn this episode we discuss Colleen's One Place Study about the neighborhood she grew up in. Our special guest in this episode is Colleen's brother, Tim. The neighborhood they grew up in was the Roosevelt Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more about the One Place Study here: https://rooseveltparkneighborhood.wordpress.com/ Learn about the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association here: https://www.rooseveltparkna.org/ Find Tim over at Friends Talking Nerdy (you can find them on Spotify, Apple, or any podcatcher of your choice.) https://open.spotify.com/show/3...2023-06-1929 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 13 - Robert SmallsIn this episode we talk about the life of the Civil War Hero, politician, and education advocate Robert Smalls. We tell the story of his daring escape from slavery during the Civil War, his public service in South Carolina and federal legislatures, and more.Yearning to Breathe Free - Dr Andrew Billingsly https://www.google.com/books/edition/Yearning_to_Breathe_Free/1RgfEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Lydia+Polite%22&pg=PA11&printsec=frontcoverSociological book looking at Smalls upbringing and the impact of that on him. Biographies-Historic Beaufort Foundation https://historicbeaufort.org/john-mark-verdier-house...2023-01-1029 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 12 - Project InfantIn this episode we speak to Daniel Loftus, creator of an important website called Project Infant. This site is creating a database of all the victims of the Mother and Baby Homes in Ireland to ensure that their memory lives on.To learn more about Project Infant check out the following links.Website: https://projectinfant.ie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Project_InfantFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectInfantConnect with Daniel on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DanielGenealogyThanks for listening to Their Voices Podcast2022-09-2830 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 11 - Conference DebriefWe sat down and discussed PJ's experience at the Midwestern Roots conference that happened in July. We discuss how the panel he was on went and how his stand alone presentation on Eastern European genealogy went as well. Spoiler - PJ had a great time and highly recommends everyone attend a conference if they get a chance.2022-08-0336 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 10 - Not a FANIn this episode PJ talks about what a FAN is in genealogical research and what things FANs can help you with.2022-07-1004 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 9 - Colleen's Mothers LineHappy Mothers Day! In this episode Colleen talks about her Mothers Line. This is the line going from her to her 3x great grandmother, Susan Tea. Be sure to follow our podcast @TheirVoices_Pod. And we will begin posting on soon on our Instagram @theirvoicespod.Learn more about the Friends Talking Nerdy Podcast Network here. https://friendstalkingnerdy.com/If you are interested in signing up as a podcast on the Friends Talking Nerdy Podcast Network reach out to them at @FTNerdy on Twitter or @friendstalkingnerdypodcast on Instagram.See you next time!2022-05-0818 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 8 - Port Richmond part 2In this episode we go into more detail about the neighborhood of Philadelphia called Port Richmond. We focus our episode on life in the area from pre-contact to about 1920.Be sure to follow our podcast @TheirVoices_Pod. And we will begin posting on soon on our Instagram @theirvoicespod.Learn more about the Friends Talking Nerdy Podcast Network here. https://friendstalkingnerdy.com/If you are interested in signing up as a podcast on the Friends Talking Nerdy Podcast Network reach out to them at @FTNerdy on Twitter or @friendstalkingnerdypodcast on Instagram.See you next...2022-03-1223 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 7 - William DaleLearn more about our guest George at his website genealogywithgeorge.com. You can also connect with him on Twitter @_george_hall_.Be sure to follow our podcast @TheirVoices_Pod.Learn more about the Friends Talking Nerdy Podcast Network here. https://friendstalkingnerdy.com/See you next time!2021-09-1721 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 6 - Tips for Eastern European Genetic GenealogyCheck out PJ's blog Slavic Genealogy to learn more. https://slavicgenealogy.wordpress.com/And be sure to follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheirVoices_Pod2021-07-1208 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 5 - Dutch DiasporaIn this episode we talk about the Dutch Diaspora through history.Follow us on Twitter @TheirVoices_Pod2021-04-0833 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 4 - PoloniaThis episode PJ talks about the Polish diaspora, also known as Polonia. Also, enjoy the back and forth between PJ and Colleen as they discuss PJ's talk and the fact that Colleen has never had a Paczki.Follow us on Twitter at @TheirVoices_Pod.2021-03-1733 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 3 - Port RichmondJoin us as PJ talks about crime in Philadelphia and specifically the neighborhood of Port Richmond where some of his ancestors lived.2021-03-0329 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEpisode 2 - Attempted MurderThis week's episode Colleen shares a true story about her 3rd great grandparents. Don't let the title scare you away from listening to this episode. It really isn't as bad as it sounds.Special thanks goes out to the Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections for the court records from this case and the Kalamazoo Gazette for the newspaper articles.2021-02-1724 minTheir Voices PodcastTheir Voices PodcastEp 1 - Who We AreOur introductory episode where we discuss a little bit about ourselves, how we came to be interested in genealogy, and also mention how much we still have to learn about history.Follow us on Twitter @TheirVoices_Pod.2021-02-0326 min