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Family History Mysteries

Family History Mysteries
First Fleet
Deniliquin
Australia
Divorce
Elizabeth Baker
William Nash
Family History
New South Wales
John White
Perjury
World War I
Heriot Family
Bridget O'brien
Ned Kelly
Percy James Moran
John Caesar
History
Harry Albatross Patrick
Scotland
Alimony

Stories uncovered when researching your family tree - the unexpected stories of everyday people. Subscribe to my podcast - the subscription offers extras to episodes and early access to my weekly podcast episodes! If you wish to subscribe, click on the following link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familyhistorymysteries/subscribe

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*Warning - this episode contains reference to deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders*

Billy Jonas was a buckjumper and roughrider with Martini’s Buckjumping Show in the early 1900s.

Anne Hanson got in touch as she not only uncovered mysteries in her family research but wrote a fantastic book on her discoveries! It is a gripping journey into forgotten history, identity, and the power of family.

This true story will resonate with... more

In 1944 in court, Karl Adolph Ernst Schultz’s criminal history was summed up by describing 35 previous convictions. Karl had six aliases by this time, including surnames such as Rafferty and Sinclair. He had almost as many weddings as he had aliases,... more

Tommy Freeman was an Echuca based paddle steamer captain and as a youth was coined the Echuca Blondin!

He was a born adventurer, a hard taskmaster and an impatient man – he was said to have served the worst meals on all the paddle steamers on the M... more

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Tracie Brown
Great-granddaughter of Flora Butters
Episode: Shorts Episode #14 - Flora Butters
Peter Mills
Great-great-grandson of Robert Mills who assisted with the episode.
YouTube content creator
Episode: Episode 196 - Robert Mills - Part 1
Cameron Richards
A semi-retired Australian professor with extensive lecturing experience and a focus on family history.
Episode: Episode 177 - The Kennedy Murrays - Part 1 - Harry Murray VC
Tricia Iase
Fan of the podcast requesting the story of her Granny Dunn
Episode: Episode 83 - The Midwife

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Annie Harcourt Payne
A woman who lived as a man for over 51 years, marrying two wives.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • this series is fun, tragic, endearing, and will your mind. We all have family stories that we could share.

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    J. Webber
    United States2 years ago
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    this series is fun, tragic, endearing, and will your mind. We all have family stories that we could share.

    Audible
    5
    J. Webber
    United States2 years ago

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Episode 228 - Roy Maloy - Author and Historian
Q: What led you to have your focus of 1890s to 1920s?
My interest in the carnival culture and its history drew me to that particular timeframe, as it was a period of significant policing and societal change.
Episode 177 - The Kennedy Murrays - Part 1 - Harry Murray VC
Q: Tell us about your new book.
It focuses on Kennedy Murray the son and also highlights a lost history of Evandale and early Tasmania.
Episode 177 - The Kennedy Murrays - Part 1 - Harry Murray VC
Q: What prompted you initially to delve more into your family history?
It was my personal connection to Harry Murray, Victoria Cross, who was a mentor to my father and my great uncle.
Episode 177 - The Kennedy Murrays - Part 3 - Kennedy Murray Jnr and The Lost History of Evandale
Q: Why did Kennedy Murray Jr. arrive in Tasmania?
The main reason was that the government had been trying to close down Norfolk Island and relocate residents.
Episode 120 - The Centenarian
Q: What were your parents' backgrounds?
Jim shares that his mother was raised by the Sharrock family after a tragic incident and describes his father's journey from working in the fishing industry to becoming a horse breaker.

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Exploring the intricate lives of individuals from the past, this podcast captures the unique and often surprising stories that emerge from family history research. Each episode reveals compelling narratives rooted in historical events, personal hardships, and unexpected relationships. Through a detailed examination of diverse characters, listeners gain insights into the themes of bigamy, social challenges, familial dynamics, and the socio-political context of their times. The storytelling not only sheds light on personal histories but also connects these tales to broader historical phenomena, offering a rich tapestry of human experiences that resonates with anyone interested in genealogy or cultural history. What makes this podcast particul... more

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