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Why Didn't We Know This Story (with Gayle George) | Episode 29
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What if uncovering a family story you never knew could change the way you see yourself and the world? In 2019, Ancestry's documentary Railroad Ties revealed how the Underground Railroad connected descendants of the enslaved with those who fought for their freedom. Before listening to this powerful conversation, watch the film.
My guest Gayle George's journey began with a surprising invitation to be part of this documentary. What she discovered – from emotional court records of her great-grandmother to unmarked family graves – transformed her understanding of home, belonging, and legacy. Today, through the Weems the People Foundation, she helps other families uncover and preserve their own powerful stories.
This episode will inspire you to look deeper into your family's untold stories and the profound impact they can have on future generations.
Discover more about Gayle's work and the legacy of her ancestors at WeemsThePeople.org and Awakeningho.me.
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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. Why Didn't We Know This Story (with Gayle George) | Episode 29 (00:00:00)
2. Stories That Live in Us (00:00:02)
3. Uncovering Ancestral Stories (00:05:13)
4. Journey to Ancestral Commemoration (00:17:37)
5. Awakening Home Through Ancestral Stories (00:33:09)
6. Embracing Ancestral Connections (00:37:23)
60 episodes
Manage episode 445594304 series 3570584
What if uncovering a family story you never knew could change the way you see yourself and the world? In 2019, Ancestry's documentary Railroad Ties revealed how the Underground Railroad connected descendants of the enslaved with those who fought for their freedom. Before listening to this powerful conversation, watch the film.
My guest Gayle George's journey began with a surprising invitation to be part of this documentary. What she discovered – from emotional court records of her great-grandmother to unmarked family graves – transformed her understanding of home, belonging, and legacy. Today, through the Weems the People Foundation, she helps other families uncover and preserve their own powerful stories.
This episode will inspire you to look deeper into your family's untold stories and the profound impact they can have on future generations.
Discover more about Gayle's work and the legacy of her ancestors at WeemsThePeople.org and Awakeningho.me.
〰️ 🌳 🧬 〰️
🎧 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. Why Didn't We Know This Story (with Gayle George) | Episode 29 (00:00:00)
2. Stories That Live in Us (00:00:02)
3. Uncovering Ancestral Stories (00:05:13)
4. Journey to Ancestral Commemoration (00:17:37)
5. Awakening Home Through Ancestral Stories (00:33:09)
6. Embracing Ancestral Connections (00:37:23)
60 episodes
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