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On Big Blend Radio today, genealogist and author Holly T. Hansen “Miss Holly GenTeacher" discusses how spring celebrations and observations such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Memorial Day, offer terrific opportunities to dig deeper into your family history. Read Holly's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-genealogy-wish-list-for-spring/ Featured music is “Da Da Da” by The Madisons. https://www.madisonsmusic.com/
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Way Back When History show. On this episode, genealogist and author Holly T. Hansen “Miss Holly GenTeacher” discusses spring celebrations and observations such as Easter, Mother’s Day , Father’s Day, and Memorial Day, offer terrfic opportunities to dig deeper into your family history. See her story on BlendRadioandTV.com. As an author, lecturer, editor, and publisher, Holly been instrumental in helping thousands understand the principles, strategies, and sources they can use to trace their roots in today’s ever-changing technological environment. She is the mastermind behind more than 50 Family History Expos held across the United States, and is dedicated to helping individuals and families, one-on-one, with their personal research needs. Currently, she is involved creating more books, podcasts, webinars, and video presentations to help people move forward in their family history endeavors from the comforts of home. Featured music is “Da Da Da” by The Madisons.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, genealogist Holly T, Hansen discusses how personal letters can help trace your family history. Read her article on the topic, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/letters-from-the-past-and-their-significance-to-the-present/Holly T. Hansen aka “Miss Holly GenTeacher,” is the President and Founder of Family History Expos, Inc, and as an author, lecturer, editor, and publisher, has been instrumental in helping thousands understand the principles, strategies, and sources they can use to trace their roots in today’s ever-changing technological environment. https://familyhistoryexpos.com/ Featured music is “The Letter” from “The Shel Talmy Sessions” EP by Everett Coast.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Way Back When Family History show, family history experts Holly T. Hansen and Glynn Burrows discuss the historic Mayflower, an English merchant ship that transported the first English Puritans (Pilgrims) from Plymouth, England to the New World in 1620. This ship links England, Holland and America, spans 400 years of history, and connects millions of people. Holly is the founder of Family History Expos, and Glynn is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Read Glynn's article on NationalParkTraveling.com. Featured music is “Fortune Favors the Brave” by the Walk-A-Bout Band.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Way Back When Family History show, family history experts Holly T. Hansen and Glynn Burrows discuss the historic Mayflower, an English merchant ship that transported the first English Puritans (Pilgrims) from Plymouth, England to the New World in 1620. This ship links England, Holland and America, spans 400 years of history, and connects millions of people. Holly is the founder of Family History Expos, and Glynn is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England.Featured music is “Fortune Favors the Brave” by the Walk-A-Bout Band. https://www.walkaboutband.com/
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Way Back When History show. A special Veterans Day episode in honor of US military and armed services, genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots by using war records, especially during major American Wars during the Colonial and National Periods. Military records are probably the best record category to gather exact birth, marriage, and death information on your ancestors. REad Holly's article and download the war timelines on BlendRadioandTV.com. Featured music is “Captain America” by Nicki Kris.
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots by using war records, especially during major American Wars during the Colonial and National Periods. Military records are probably the best record category to gather exact birth, marriage, and death information on your ancestors. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/using-war-records-in-family-history-research/Featured music is "Captain America" by Nicki Kris. See: http://nickikris.com/
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show. On this episode genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots in Louisiana, including the type of records that may hold clues and information, and where to find those records. Nancy and Lisa also discuss the various family history research destinations they experienced while exploring the No Man’s Land of Louisiana, including cemeteries, churches, museums and libraries. Read Holly's Louisiana Family History Research article on NationalParkTraveling.com. Featured music is “As Good As Me” by Jon Roniger.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots in Louisiana, including the type of records that may hold clues and information, and where to find those records. Nancy and Lisa also discuss the various family history research destinations they experienced while exploring the No Man’s Land of Louisiana, including cemeteries, churches, museums and libraries. Read Holly's article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/louisiana-roots-travel-and-family-history-research/Featured music is “As Good As Me” by Jon Roniger. http://jonronigermusic.com/
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, discusses unusual resources to help research your family history, such as coffin quilts, brands, Fraktur, and more. Featured music is “Prayer for the Past” by Evren Ozan. See www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History Show, streaming live from historic Florence, Colorado. Special guest co-host is genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, who will discuss unusual resources to help research your family history, such as coffin quilts, brands, Fraktur, and more. Featured guest is historical author Sufia Giza discusses her latest book, "Moundbuilders of Ancient America: A Legacy Reclaimed." As an Amer-Indian and Gullah-Geechee woman, Sufia Giza is descended from Mississippian Moundbuilders through her mom’s McQueen line, tracing from Cofetazque, South Carolina to Talisi, Alabama. In this book she has combined 30+ years of research with the latest DNA Technology in 2017, using tools to trace her ancestor's early Migrations out of Africa and into America. The results pin-point Sufia's Ancient Amer-Indian Ancestry in Mesoamerica, linking her Heritage with the Ancient Ohlone, Serrano, Muskogee and Olmec ethnicities. Featured music is “Prayer for the Past” by Evren Ozan, and “Kumbaya” by Carmen Lundy.
This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on International Family History Research and the Let Your Light Shine 2019 International Family History Expo happening August 5-10 - see: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/international-family-history-expo/Featured guest experts include:- Genealogist Holly T. Hansen Familyhistoryexpos.com- Melissa Barker - Certified Archives Manager working as the Houston County, Tennessee, Archivist- Liv Christensen - Professional Genealogist from NorwayFeatured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History Show. This episode focused on the Let Your Light Shine 2019 International Family History Expo, happening August 5-10, online at FamilyHistoryExpos.com. Featured guest experts include genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos Melissa Barker - Certified Archives Manager working as the Houston County, Tennessee, Archivist; and Liv Christensen - Professional Genealogist from Norway. Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Family History Show, genealogist Holly T. Hansen shares tips on visiting cemeteries and viewing tombstone art as part of tracing your family history. Plus, hosts Nancy & Lisa chat about some of the recent cemeteries and graveyards they have recently visited as part of their Love Your Parks Tour! See Holly's article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/cemeteries-and-tombstone-art-in-family-history-research/ Featured music is “No Time Left At All” by the Tall Men Group.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show. On this episode, genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on visiting cemeteries and viewing tombstone art as part of tracing your family history. Cemeteries and cemetery art are intriguing and of great interest to many people who love to be outdoors and expanding their understanding of historical times. The art and symbolism in cemeteries and on their tombstones are of great significance and gives us a deeper glimpse into the past. Read Holly's article on the topic, on NationalParkTraveling.com. Featured music is “No Time Left At All” By the Tall Men Group.
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots by researching prison records. See her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/prison-records-for-family-history/Featured music is "Run John Run" by www.BlindLemon-Pledge.com
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show, streaming live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. On This Episode: - Prison Records - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots by researching prison records. - World War II War Crimes - Mike Guardia, award-winning military historian and author, discusses war crimes and spies during World War II. Featured music is “Run John Run” by Blind Lemon Pledge, and “Fortune Favors the Brave” by the Walk-A-Bout Band.
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots through art, specifically art featuring marriage ceremonies. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/art-in-family-history-research/ Featured music is "Da Da Da" by The Madisons.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show, airing live from the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. On This Episode: - Art in Family History Research - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots using art. - Families with Artists - Artist Victoria Chick discusses noteworthy artists who have two to three generations of artists in their family, such as the Wyeths, Carraccis, Gentileschis, Morans and Yoshidas. Featured music is “Da Da Da” by The Madisons, “Please Remember Me” by artist Ted DeGrazia, and “Grandma” by Tall Men Group.
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist Ruby Coleman - President of the North Platte Genealogical Society, share how census is a key tool to successfully researching your family in the United States. A well-indexed census provides a quick and easy way to locate where your ancestors lived, when they lived there, and who lived with them or nearby. See Holly's article on Census, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-importance-of-census-research/Featured music is "Stepping Stones" by www.KimiaPMusic.com
ON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S FAMILY HISTORY SHOW:- CENSUS RESEARCH - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist Ruby Coleman - President of the North Platte Genealogical Society, share how census is a key tool to successfully researching your family in the United States. - BAYOU RAPIDES CEMETERY - A Love Your Parks Tour family history story, hear Nancy & Lisa’s conversation with Bobby Hynson during their visit to historic Rapides Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana. - FEATURED MUSIC is “Stepping Stones” by Kimia Penton, “Beneath a Solemn Sky” by The Gunboat Diplomats, and "Calling All the Saints" by Dino Jag. Learn more about Researching Your Family History at www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show, with this episode On This Episode: - Census Research - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist Ruby Coleman - President of the North Platte Genealogical Society, share how census is a key tool to successfully researching your family in the United States. A well-indexed census provides a quick and easy way to locate where your ancestors lived, when they lived there, and who lived with them or nearby. - Bayou Rapides Cemetery - A Love Your Parks Tour family history story, hear Nancy & Lisa’s conversation with Bobby Hynson during their visit to Rapides Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 1979, and is known to be the oldest burial ground in Rapides Parish Featured music is “Stepping Stones” by Kimia Penton, and “Beneath a Solemn Sky” by The Gunboat Diplomats.
Big Blend Radio show focusing on Arizona Parks, Film and Family History!- Arizona Family History Research with genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist James L. Tanner - author of “The Guide to FamilySearch Online,” publisher of the blog Genealogy's Star, and the FamilySearch moderator for Arizona on Research Wiki.- Faraway Ranch - Suzanne Moody, Park Ranger-Interpretation at Chiricahua National Monument in Southeast Arizona, shares the story of the Erickson family who built Faraway Ranch in 1888.- Grand Canyon Movies - Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of the Grand Canyon.Featured music is “Shapeshifter” by Wally Lawder, “Great Blue Sky” by Evren Ozan, and “Bonita” by artist Ted DeGrazia. More at www.BigBlendRadio.com
Big Blend Radio segment focusing on Arizona Family History Research with genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist James L. Tanner - author of “The Guide to FamilySearch Online,” publisher of the blog Genealogy's Star, and the FamilySearch moderator for Arizona on Research Wiki. See Holly's article / tips: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/arizona-family-history-research/ Featured music is "Bonita" from the Ted DeGrazia album "Please Remember Me."
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show. This Episode focuses on Arizona History: - Arizona Family History Research with genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist James L. Tanner - author of “The Guide to FamilySearch Online,” publisher of the blog Genealogy's Star, and the FamilySearch moderator for Arizona on Research Wiki. - Faraway Ranch - Suzanne Moody, Park Ranger-Interpretation at Chiricahua National Monument in Southeast Arizona, shares the story of the Erickson family who built Faraway Ranch in 1888. - Grand Canyon Movies - Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of the Grand Canyon. Featured music is “Shapeshifter” by Wally Lawder, “Great Blue Sky” by Evren Ozan, and “Bonita” by artist Ted DeGrazia.
Military records hold an abundance of information that you may not be expecting. Holly T. Hansen - Genealogist, Founder of Family History Expos and co-author of ‘Beginning Military History Research’, will shares stories, tips and strategies to move forward with your military ancestor research. See her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/military-records-are-full-of-family-data/Featured music is ‘Please Remember Me’ by Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. www.DeGrazia.org
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show! Military records hold an abundance of information that you may not be expecting. You never know what you may find until you look. Holly T. Hansen - Genealogist, Founder of Family History Expos and co-author of ‘Beginning Military History Research’, will share tips and strategies to move forward with your military ancestor research. Read her story on BlendRadioandTV.com. Featured music is ‘Please Remember Me’ by Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia.
As part of Big Blend Radio's 12th Anniversary Champagne Sundays show, this special brunch party conversation focuses on Abraham Lincoln's Legacy & Leadership Excellence. Featured guests include: Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, Stephanie McMillin - Executive Director of the Springfield Tourism Commission, Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours & Visit Breckland in England, Holly T. Hansen - Founder of FamilyHistoryExpos.com, and Hollywood Historian Steve Schneickert. www.BigBlendRadio.com Music featured is "Universal Love" by www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
Family History show celebrating family traditions during the Christmas holiday season. Featured Guests:- Holly T. Hansen - Genealogist and Founder of Family History Expos- Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence. - Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. - Genealogist, President & Founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc.- Nicki Kris - North Carolina contemporary pop singer-songwriter. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Classic Christmas movies.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show, with this episode celebrating family traditions during the winter holiday season. Featured Guests: - Holly T. Hansen - Genealogist & Founder of Family History Expos - Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence. - Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. - Genealogist, President & Founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc. - Nicki Kris - North Carolina contemporary pop singer-songwriter. *** Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Classic Christmas movies.
Holly T. Hansen, founder of Family History Expos discusses Family History Resources in Utah. See her article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/utah-repositories-for-family-history-research/Featured music is 'Freedom Has a Way' by www.JamesSaundersMusician.com
Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, discusses Family History and Traditions from the Kitchen, along with Dutch Oven Cooking and her Apple Cider Chicken Recipe. See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/family-traditions-in-the-kitchen-apple-cider-chicken/ Featured music is "Ham & Eggs" from the Evangeline album by www.BlindLemon-Pledge.com
Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show, focusing on genealogy, food history and family traditions from the kitchen.Featured Guests:- Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos discusses Dutch Oven Cooking and her Apple Cider Chicken Recipe - Tanya Steel discusses her new book, “National Geographic Kids: Food Fight!: A Mouthwatering History of Who Ate What and Why Through the Ages.”- Terri Bailey of Bailey’s Palomar Resort & Retreat in San Diego, shares the 130-year homesteading history of the Bailey family, and Hodgie Bailey’s More Hours In My Day Soup recipe from the 1920s. Featured music: “Ham & Eggs” by Blind Lemon Pledge, “I Made Fire” by the Tall Men Group, and “Recipe” by Sam Llanas.
Big Blend Radio Show focusing on genealogy and roots travel from Arizona to California, Louisiana to Kentucky, and beyond. Featured Guests:- Holly T. Hansen - Family History Expos- Yvonne Peach - Yuma Historical Society Museum of Aviation and Tourism, Historic Coronado Motor Hotel and Yuma Landing Sports Bar & Grill in Yuma, Arizona.- Stephanie McMillin - Springfield Tourism Commission in Springfield, Central Kentucky.- Arlene Gould - Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Natchitoches, Louisiana.Plus, Betty Metoyer portrays Marie Therese Coincoin of Melrose Plantation and Elvin Shields discusses what it was like growing up at Oakland Plantation that’s now part of Cane River Creole National Historical Park, and Steve Schneickert recalls Louisiana Hollywood History! Featured music is ‘As Good as Me’ by Jon Roniger.See Holly's Roots Travel Article Here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/roots-travel-exploring-americas-parks-and-communities/
Genealogy discussion with Holly T. Hansen “Miss Holly GenTeacher," As President & Founder of Family History Expos, Inc., Holly has been instrumental in helping thousands understand the principles, strategies, and sources they can use to trace their roots in today's ever-changing technological environment. Read her Genealogy Insider Q&A Here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/holly-t-hansen-genealogist-success-insider/ Learn more at www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com. Featured music is the title track from the Ted DeGrazia album "Please Remember Me" available at www.DeGrazia.org.
BIG EVENT - Family History Expos Pirates of the Pedigree BackStory: The Not Old Better Show Genealogy Series Family History Expos teaches people to trace their roots with modern technology and proven techniques. Join me today for a wonderful, educational, fun, information filled interview with Family History Expos CEO and Founder, Holly T. Hansen. Hansen, the mastermind behind more than 50 Family History Expos, says, "FHE brings people together in the name of one of the world's greatest assets—families." Family history research heals. It aids FHE patrons in defining and refining their own lives. Through the past, we all become one family. Family History Expos links the past and future through quality, affordable, accessible education. The Pirates of the Pedigree Virtual event is scheduled for October 15 - 20, 2018. Sign up NOW, HERE> Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com, and learn more about the special rates, dates and details of the Family History Expos new virtual event, The Pirates of the Pedigree, HERE> Enjoy.
The first of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History show series, focusing on the “Pirates of the Pedigree 2018 International Family History Expo," held online at FamilyHistoryExpos.com, October 15-20, 2018.This panel discussion features family history educators and expo presenters:- Holly T. Hansen “Miss Holly GenTeacher” - President of Family History Expos, author, lecturer, editor and publisher.- Debbie Gurtler - AG®, Latin America and Southern Europe Research Specialist who works at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. - Paul A. Adjei - CEO at Worldbiz Business in Kumasi-Ghana who collects and preserves oral genealogical data in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone.See www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com. Featured music is “Universal Love” by www.KwameBineaShakedown.com