New Genealogy Podcast Episode

Local Genealogists Speak Podcast Series

This year, we are launching a new genealogy podcast series called “Local Genealogists Speak.” This series will be a monthly opportunity to hear from a local genealogist as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode will contain tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own research and/or stories that may inspire you to dig more deeply into your roots. Be sure to subscribe to the Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast for these episodes and other informative content! You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music.

A Conversation with George

In the first episode of the “Local Genealogists Speak” podcast series, George, a local genealogist, shares about ancestral travel, archival research, genealogy books, and more. He also shares about his favorite part of U.S. history in honor of America250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

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George mentioned several books in this episode, and they are all available through the library. Click on the links below to learn more about each one and where you can find it.

• American Republics: A Continental History of the United States 1783-1850 by Alan Taylor
• Futureface: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging by Alex Wagner
• Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change, and Fractured Community in 1960s Chicago by Linda Gartz
• She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity by Carl Zimmer
• What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 by Daniel Walker Howe

Happy listening and reading!