#8: Some people's heritage is truly heartbreaking. That is the case for David Vaskevitch. His family endured horrible hardships during WW2 as Jews in Germany. David's mother specifically endured a lot, but was able to live a very full life well into her 90s. Listen as I share what our genealogist, Kaye Prince-Hollenberg, was able to uncover about David's Jewish heritage. David is the CEO of Mylio, one of our podcast's sponsors! It was an honor to share some of the stories and documents of his family with him and all of you. Watch on YouTube HEREThe genealogist who researched for this episode is Kaye Prince-Hollenberg from https://www.kayeprincegenealogy.com/. Go to her website to contact her to help you with your Jewish genealogy, Holocaust research, Genetic genealogy, or general genealogy research.Try Mylio and get 25% off your first year.Mylio Photos turns your computers, phones, tablets, and storage devices into a smart and powerful system for managing a lifetime of memories. With the Mylio Photos app, all your photos and videos — from any source — are cataloged in one library that’s accessible on all your devices.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#7: Eliza Hall always knew she was adopted because her wonderful parents spoke openly about it. A few years ago Eliza took an Ancestry DNA test and connected with a couple family members, but couldn't quite figure out who her biological parents were. Thanks to Nancy Landini from IGGnite DNA, we were able to share with Eliza who her biological mother is and who her likely biological father is. Thanks to Eliza for letting us share this discovery with all of you!Watch on YouTube HERENancy Landini is the genetic genealogist who worked on this episode. Learn more about how she can help you on her website: https://iggnitedna.com/Follow IGGnite DNA on FacebookFollow @iggnitedna on InstagramFollow IGGnite DNA on LinkedIn Try Storied.com - Use code MEGAN10 for 10% offStoried is an innovative new family history site with more to offer than your typical genealogy platform. Not only can you build your family tree and search historical records and newspapers, but you can also craft stories, relive memories, collect photos, and pull it all together by collaborating with groups you create of family and friends.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#6: Relatives who only spoke in rhyme and others who staged a rebellion against the "land-grabbers!" Those are just a few of the stories that I shared with Brittany Jepsen from The House That Lars Built in this episode. Her grandmother has a very rich Irish heritage and it was so fun to see all that Will and Miles were able to find out about her family. Follow Brittany @houselarsbuiltWatch on YouTube HEREThe genealogists who worked on this episode are Will Davis-Coleman from The Davis Family Detective Agency and Miles Lynch from Forest Family Research (contact by email: [email protected] . Be sure to reach out to them if you need help with researching your family tree!Follow Will @davisfamilydetectiveagencyAlso, be sure to check out Will's "Cloak and Dagger Podcast" where he "explores some of history's bloodiest days and the twisted tales that led to them!" Follow him @cloakanddaggerpodcastTry Storied.com - Use code MEGAN10 for 10% offStoried is an innovative new family history site with more to offer than your typical genealogy platform. Not only can you build your family tree and search historical records and newspapers, but you can also craft stories, relive memories, collect photos, and pull it all together by collaborating with groups you create of family and friends.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#5: Often we hear about the good parts of our ancestors' lives: the joys, successes, and proud moments. But what about the hard? In this episode, I shared a small portion of Grayce Andersen's family tree with her that was filled with heart ache and hardships (abandoned for 3 months as a child?!), but also a lot of strength and determination. Listen to the end to hear a quick tip about how you can uncover some of the "hard" of your ancestors' lives as you learn about them.Follow Grayce on Instagram here for fabulous and easy recipes and other gems.Check out Grayce's website here. Try Mylio and get 25% off your first year.Mylio Photos turns your computers, phones, tablets, and storage devices into a smart and powerful system for managing a lifetime of memories. With the Mylio Photos app, all your photos and videos — from any source — are cataloged in one library that’s accessible on all your devices.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

Want to be a guest on the podcast? (Or win $100 instead?) - Leave a rating and review on iTunes and then comment on the giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram by May 15th for a chance to win!#4: Maggie Clapp has a cool Instagram account where she shares old home in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. So, obviously we needed to share pictures of her ancestor's homes with her along with their history. Want to see the pictures of the homes? Watch the podcast on YouTube.Follow Maggie on Instagram: @clappily_homeThe genealogist who researched for this episode is Jamie Wasilchenko from Shifting Sands Genealogy. She specializes in Great Lakes/Midwestern research. Reach out to her to research your family tree!Follow Jamie on Instagram: @ShiftingSandsGenealogyFollow Jamie on Facebook: @ShiftingSandsGenealogyTry Storied.com - Use code MEGAN10 for 10% off Storied is an innovative new family history site with more to offer than your typical genealogy platform. Not only can you build your family tree and search historical records and newspapers, but you can also craft stories, relive memories, collect photos, and pull it all together by collaborating with groups you create of family and friends.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#3: Listen as I share with Julie Taylor about her roots - specifically how her family farm was began over 100 years ago. Julie is a content creator on Instagram whose perspective on life and motherhood is refreshing and freeing. Sharing about her ancestors with her was a powerful experience and I hope that you enjoy hearing about how her ancestors made the trek across the ocean to settle in Utah and helped to build up the community of Provo.Follow Julie on Instagram: @thejulietaylorWatch on YouTube to see the photos and documents I share. Start your 14 day Free Trial of FindMyPast (affiliate link) Finding your British Isles ancestors can be difficult. With Findmypast, you get the complete British and Irish family history experience, to connect you with your ancestors and bring your story to life.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#2: Listen as Chris shares her story of adoption and discovering her confirmed biological mother and likely biological father. Her and her daughter's perspectives and experiences provide hope to all of those who have unknown parentage in their family tree. The genetic genealogist who researched for this episode is Dawn Kosmakos from SunriseDNA.com. Go to her website to contact her to help you identify unknown parentage or DNA matches, or build your family tree.Try Mylio and get 25% off your first year.Mylio Photos turns your computers, phones, tablets, and storage devices into a smart and powerful system for managing a lifetime of memories. With the Mylio Photos app, all your photos and videos — from any source — are cataloged in one library that’s accessible on all your devices.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

#1: Brittany Macleod is a social media coach from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Listen as we uncover where her grittiness and desire to live on the water likely came from.Here is the article referred to, "Time Passes, Memories Live On: A Lehuédé from North America Discovers Ancestral Roots in Brittany, France" by Barbara Le Blanc, Ph.D in the Journal of American-Canadian Genealogical Society Follow Brittany Macleod on InstagramListen to "On The Edge with Brittany MacLeod & Jacki Mercer"The genealogist who researched for this episode is Jen Shaffer from The Formidable Genealogist. Go to her website to contact her to research your family.Visit her Etsy shop to purchase Family Tree Digital art - Currently 30% off!Try Storied.com - Use code MEGAN10 for 10% offStoried is an innovative new family history site with more to offer than your typical genealogy platform. Not only can you build your family tree and search historical records and newspapers, but you can also craft stories, relive memories, collect photos, and pull it all together by collaborating with groups you create of family and friends.Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co

Connect with me:Follow @meganhillyer on InstagramLike Know Your Ancestors on FacebookFollow @knowyourancestors on TikTokSubscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouTubeVisit knowyourancestors.co