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Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen

Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen

By: Kathleen Brandt
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A "brick-wall" DIY genealogy podcast that features your questions and Kathleen Brandt's answers. She wants your stories, questions, and “brick walls”. But be ready to add to your "to-do" list. As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “I'll show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”
Maybe, you have no idea where to start searching for an ancestor. Or, perhaps you want to know more about your family folklore. Host Kathleen has 20 years in the industry and is the founder of a3genealogy. She's able to dispense genealogy research advice and encouragement in understandable terms that won't get you lost in genealogy jargon. Along with her husband and co-host, John, she helps you accomplish "do-it-yourself" research goals, learn some history, and have a bit of fun along the way. Light-hearted and full of detailed info, Hittin' the Bricks is your solution for your brick-wall research problems.

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Episodes
  • Unraveling Forensic Genealogy With Juli Whittaker

    Unraveling Forensic Genealogy With Juli Whittaker
    May 22 2025

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    Unlock the secrets of forensic genealogy in this episode of Hittin’ the Bricks with Kathleen!

    Genealogist Julie Whittaker specializes in military repatriation, mineral rights, and the legal complexities that shape this growing field.

    Whether you're curious about how forensic genealogy solves cold cases, supports legal claims, or connects families to long-lost ancestors, Julie shares real-world insights from her work with attorneys, specialized projects, and beyond.

    Thinking about becoming a forensic genealogist or just want to understand what it really takes?

    This episode offers expert tips, powerful stories, and a look behind the scenes of one of genealogy’s most fascinating careers.

    Here are some helpful links.

    • Website for Julie: https://genealogysafari.com/
    • The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) https://www.forensicgenealogists.org/
    • Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: https://www.dpaa.mil/

    If you have genealogical questions for Kathleen, drop us a line at hittinthebricks@gmail.com




    Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

    Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
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    27 mins
  • Ancestors' Financial Footprints: Meet Expert Heather

    Ancestors' Financial Footprints: Meet Expert Heather
    May 8 2025

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    Are you underutilizing Tax Records?
    Tax records offer genealogists a treasure trove of information beyond just confirming where ancestors lived. They reveal financial circumstances, family relationships, and even marriage dates. They provide us with associates, lifestyles, and community.

    Tax Records are a key resource to leaping over that Brickwall.

    Heather Jenkins, president of the Johnson County Genealogical Society and Heartland Chapter of APG, specializes in tax record research.

    She shares with the Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen Team, about obscure laws that shaped your ancestor's decisions.

    • Tax records connect to all aspects of life including birth, death, marriage, and property ownership
    • Examining tax records can reveal an ancestor's true financial status, often showing apparent wealth hiding significant debt

    Find Heather Jenkins at: https://balancedgenealogy.com

    Email your genealogical questions to HittintheBricks@gmail.com


    Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

    Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
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    27 mins
  • Patriots vs. Loyalists: Revolutionary Discoveries

    Patriots vs. Loyalists: Revolutionary Discoveries
    Apr 21 2025

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    Revolutionary War research presents unique genealogical challenges, as records are scattered across multiple countries and unconventional sources. Kathleen answers audience questions from her recent presentation, explaining why ancestors vanish from Revolutionary War records.

    For presentation handouts and slides from Kathleen's April 12th presentation "From Muskets to Manuscripts," visit linktr.ee/hittinthebricks


    Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.

    Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
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    26 mins

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