Courage Cast - Build Your Belief

521 - There's A Story In Your Blood: Find Out Your Family History with Genealogist Laurie Hermance-Moore

September 15, 2021 Eric Nordhoff / Laurie Hermance-Moore
Courage Cast - Build Your Belief
521 - There's A Story In Your Blood: Find Out Your Family History with Genealogist Laurie Hermance-Moore
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You didn't just get here by accident.  You are here because everyone before you had the strength to persevere.  And everyone in your family genealogy has a story. 

Laurie Hermance-Moore is more than an accredited genealogist helping people discover their family history, she's a story-discoverer and a storyteller!  Laurie's company, Heritage Bridge, specializes in family history and forensic genealogy. She breaks down for me her process of discovery and story-weaving for her clients.  This was a really fun episode to record.  I think you'll enjoy it if you're into ancestry or family tree research.

In this interview, Laurie talks about:

  • How Laurie became a genealogist
  • How did Laurie become accredited?
  • How she discovers family stories?
  • Warning: DNA doesn't lie!
  • The process of genealogy.
  • Family History vs. Forensic Genealogy
  • Why it's hard to research before 1850.
  • What if you suspect you have slaves in your family history?
  • What kinds of things can she uncover?
  • Laurie shares her most interesting discoveries.
  • Get a free starter guide to genealogy discovery
  • What's the most important advice she gives to people starting out.

* All of this is organized with Chapter Markers. If your podcasting app allows, you may prefer to skip around this episode to listen to the parts that most interest you.

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If you are considering working with Laurie, you can visit Heritage Bridge and schedule a free consultation.

Introduction
How Laurie became a genealogist
How did Laurie become accredited?
How she discovers family stories?
Warning: DNA doesn't lie!
The process of genealogy.
Family History vs. Forensic Genealogy
Why its hard to research before 1850.
What if you suspect you have slaves in your family history?
What kinds of things can she uncover?
Laurie shares her most interesting discoveries.
Do this one thing before it's too late.
What's the most important advice she gives to people starting out.