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I Can See All The Story (with Lisa Elzey) | Episode 59
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When Lisa Elzey discovered her grandfather flew on a B-17 bomber during D-Day, she knew there was more to uncover…
In this continuation of last week's DNA revelation, Lisa shares how researching her grandfather's war buddies unveiled an extraordinary military legacy. From discovering rare crew photos to uncovering first-hand accounts of a harrowing mission that earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Lisa's persistence reveals how the stories of those around our ancestors can illuminate their lives. Together we explore how researching the network of people surrounding her grandfather transformed fragments of information into a rich narrative that brought her mother to tears—proving that sometimes the most powerful family connections emerge when we look beyond the family tree.
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🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other families find their path to deeper connection through family history. Together, we're building a community of families committed to preserving and sharing the stories that matter most.
🖼️ Ready to turn your family discoveries into a beautiful conversation piece? Visit FamilyChartmasters.com to create a family tree chart that will help your family share stories for generations.
♥ Want more family history tips and inspiration? Follow me @CristaCowan on Instagram where I share behind-the-scenes looks at my own family discoveries and practical ways to uncover yours!
Chapters
1. A New Grandfather's Hidden War Stories (00:00:00)
2. Harold's Troubled Past & Military Service (00:03:22)
3. Discovering the 351st Airborne Missions (00:07:50)
4. Researching the B-17 Crew Members (00:13:10)
5. Finding Harold Jones' Oral History (00:19:00)
6. A Harrowing Mission: 3,100 Flak Holes (00:26:55)
7. Connecting with Descendants & Sharing Stories (00:33:45)
60 episodes
Manage episode 482917242 series 3570584
When Lisa Elzey discovered her grandfather flew on a B-17 bomber during D-Day, she knew there was more to uncover…
In this continuation of last week's DNA revelation, Lisa shares how researching her grandfather's war buddies unveiled an extraordinary military legacy. From discovering rare crew photos to uncovering first-hand accounts of a harrowing mission that earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Lisa's persistence reveals how the stories of those around our ancestors can illuminate their lives. Together we explore how researching the network of people surrounding her grandfather transformed fragments of information into a rich narrative that brought her mother to tears—proving that sometimes the most powerful family connections emerge when we look beyond the family tree.
〰️ 🌳 🧬 〰️
🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other families find their path to deeper connection through family history. Together, we're building a community of families committed to preserving and sharing the stories that matter most.
🖼️ Ready to turn your family discoveries into a beautiful conversation piece? Visit FamilyChartmasters.com to create a family tree chart that will help your family share stories for generations.
♥ Want more family history tips and inspiration? Follow me @CristaCowan on Instagram where I share behind-the-scenes looks at my own family discoveries and practical ways to uncover yours!
Chapters
1. A New Grandfather's Hidden War Stories (00:00:00)
2. Harold's Troubled Past & Military Service (00:03:22)
3. Discovering the 351st Airborne Missions (00:07:50)
4. Researching the B-17 Crew Members (00:13:10)
5. Finding Harold Jones' Oral History (00:19:00)
6. A Harrowing Mission: 3,100 Flak Holes (00:26:55)
7. Connecting with Descendants & Sharing Stories (00:33:45)
60 episodes
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