Ancestor's Footprints
Ancestor's Footprints
Podcast Description
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ancestor-s-footprints--6436157/support.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on a range of topics related to genealogy, historical narratives, and African American heritage. Specific episode examples include discussions on the lives of notable figures such as Islay Walden and Jim Crow laws, as well as practical guidance on using pension records and funeral programs for family history research, emphasizing the importance of understanding ancestry and its implications.
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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Preserving History with Our Stories with Marion Woodford Simmons
This episode will demonstrate how ordinary people can preserve community history by documenting and preserving their memories, memorabilia and ephemera. Through her work, Marion Woodfork Simmons continues to bridge the gap between past and present, ensuring that every story—no matter how small—is preserved and celebrated.
Marion Woodfork Simmons is an award-winning community historian, family historian, and the founder of Woodfork Genealogy LLC, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and communities preserve their histories. With a passion for collaborating with others to preserve their personal and collective legacies, she transforms oral histories, photographs, and memorabilia into compelling community l history books and memoirs such as Excellence Without Excuses: A Music Teacher’s Odyssey (2024) and Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969 (2011).
Her extensive work in local history preservation has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition from the Board of Supervisors of Caroline County, Virginia, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) with the Paul Edward Sluby, Sr. Meritorious Achievement Award, and the Annual Caroline Historical Society Award. These honors reflect her deep commitment to documenting and preserving the rich cultural narratives that shape communities.
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