Chasing Hazel's Tales - A Family History Podcast

By: Kimberly McLaughlin & Laura Ireland - Music by Andrew Mclaughlin
  • Summary

  • We deep dive into our family histories and discoveries. Dates and places are just the facts - we found out who Hazel was. And then there's DNA....
    Please join us each week as we continue to explore the stories of ancestors near and far.

    © 2024 Chasing Hazel's Tales
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Episodes
  • Ep 31 - 1.4 Million People Can't Be Wrong
    Nov 8 2023

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    In this episode, Kim and Laura visit the historical towns of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, New York, home to early Dutch settlers and connection to the legend of the Headless Horseman. The sisters explore the local history, cemeteries, (discover an interesting tidbit) and even experience the popular Halloween parade. Kim shares an unexpected viral moment on TikTok. They discuss their recommendations for visiting these towns (including you SHOULD visit these towns). Join them on a journey through the charming and historical sites of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@chasinghazelstales/video/7295351751928974634

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com
    Music by Andrew McLaughlin

    https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
    https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
    https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
    Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
    WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
    Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
    https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
    https://www.hathitrust.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
    https://www.familysearch.org/en/
    https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
    https://danishapiro.com/
    https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
    https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/

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    32 mins
  • Episode 30
    Oct 25 2023

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    Join us on this episode as we delve into the fascinating history of Sleepy Hollow and its connections to our family tree. We explore the research we've been conducting, discovering a surprising link to the Native American Sachem, Catoneras, as well as insights into Dutch settlers, the Headless Horseman. Our cousin, Robert Van Tassel, provides invaluable insights and anecdotes, making for an eye-opening and captivating discussion. We're off to explore Sleepy Hollow in person, so stay tuned for updates on our adventures.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com
    Music by Andrew McLaughlin

    https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
    https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
    https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
    Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
    WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
    Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
    https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
    https://www.hathitrust.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
    https://www.familysearch.org/en/
    https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
    https://danishapiro.com/
    https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
    https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/

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    28 mins
  • Ep 29 - Sleepy Hollow: Family, Folklore and the Headless Horseman.
    Oct 11 2023

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    Join us as we dive into the captivating history of Sleepy Hollow, New York, on this special podcast episode. We are preparing to explore the rich history of this enchanting village that's steeped in legends and folklore - to include the Old Dutch Church and cemetery, where our ancestors rest. We realized there is so much to learn from this village, we can't wait to share it all with you.

    https://sleepyhollowcountry.com/

    https://reformedchurchtarrytowns.org/

    https://reformedchurchtarrytowns.org/old-dutch-church/


    Support the show

    Thanks for listening - contact us at ChasingHazelsTales@gmail.com
    Music by Andrew McLaughlin

    https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/
    https://www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org/
    https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistory/137/
    Photo of Alford Gordon originally shared on Ancestry.com by Liz Varney in 2015
    WEB BASED FAMILY TREE APPS: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.Org, FamilyTreeDNA.com, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.co.uk + many more
    Family Tree Data Software: Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, WikiTree, +many more
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_genealogy_software
    https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-genealogy-websites-4163831
    https://www.hathitrust.org/
    https://visitsleepyhollow.com/events/month/
    https://www.familysearch.org/en/
    https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/
    https://danishapiro.com/
    https://www.podpage.com/chasinghazelstales/
    https://www.mainechildrenshome.org/

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    38 mins

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