Shadows From the Tree
Welcome to Shadows From the Tree, uncovering the hidden stories of our ancestors' pasts through the exploration of newspaper archives and historical research. Our mission is to shed light on the lives and experiences of those who came before us, revealing the shadows that have shaped our family histories. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and share your own family stories (prior to 1923, as we respect the privacy of individuals beyond that timeframe). Together, let's delve into the depths of history, unravel the mysteries of our ancestors, and illuminate the shadows that have long been...
Episodes
Walls Can't Hold Them!
Join us in this exciting season opener, where we uncover intriguing stories of prison breaks. From bars to headlines in 192os, the tale of William Griffith, a West Virginian coal miner who took to a life a crime, making several successful e…
Season 3- Trailer
Join us for Season 3 of Shadows of the Tree- returning late September 2025. This season, expect the return of listener favorites like:Love trianglesNatural DisastersDeathbed Confessions… plus brand-new themes, including:Prison Breaks - foll…
Family Curse or Bad Genes
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Revenge & Rivalry
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Listen if you Dare!
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Disasters & Devastation
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Abducted & Abandoned
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Love on the Battlefield
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Broken Lives, Broken System
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Children Crusaders & Coal Coup
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Marriages & Mayhem
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth behind them. This week we focus on stori…
Poisoning & Paternity
This episode focuses on the theme of Love Triangles and the impact it had on the lives of those involved. Join us as we shed light on these often overlooked stories and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges those involved faced- spe…
Season 2 Trailer
After a summer break, we are back with more salacious stories from the past. Join us for season 2 of Shadows from the Tree!
Gunshots & Gravestones
Listen in on Episode 10.3 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Ide and his mistress, Jeanette Davis Putnam…
Justice for Jeanette
Listen in on Episode 10.2 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Ide and his mistress, Jeanette Davis Putnam…
The Bad Seeds from Our Tree
Listen in on Episode 10.1 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the early lives of the bad seeds from our family tree. With details pertinent to the revealing of a dramatic conclusion in our next episodes. We dive deep into family trees, v…
The Black Hand & Blackburn
Listen in on Episode 9 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about family feuds, specifically a kidnapping of Angelo Mareno by the Black Hand, based in Chicago. As well as a family dispute over highly desirable art work by Joseph Blackburn. We d…
Diamonds & the Dead
Listen in on Episode 8 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the robberies that intrigued and enraged society, with the stories of Florence Harmon, and Sexton P.J. Hale. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives…
Reunited & it Feels So Good
Listen in on Episode 7 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the adoptions of 3 children and where they find families. Reunited and it feels so good. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspaper archives to learn more about…
Hoodwinked by Hoaxes
Listen in on Episode 6 of Shadows from the tree to hear about the hoaxes that hoodwinked people with faulty science about radium water and elaborate schemes involving a doll mother. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, and newspa…
Beach Sensors & Cooping
In this episode of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of family trees by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and historical records. Specifically, this episode focuses on the theme of scandals. Through meticul…
Poverty & Poisoning
In this episode of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of our family tree by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and historical records. Specifically, this episode focuses on the theme of sickness within househ…
A Yellow Dog & A Rabbit Trail
This week we uncover stories of beloved pets. A Yellow Dog named Bismarck bravely saves the live of 2 children. The story of another dog hero who was to be buried in the family plot caused quite the uproar. These stories take place in the l…
A Yellow Dog & A Rabbit Hole
This week we uncover stories of beloved pets. A Yellow Dog named Bismarck bravely saves the live of 2 children. The story of another dog hero who was to be buried in the family plot caused quite the uproar. These stories take place in the l…
Love Triangles
Join us while we discuss the stories of the Broadway Mystery Romance of Ann Murdock, and Alf Hayman. As well as the unfortunate tale of Rose Ambler's love life. The twists and turns will have you guessing who done it?
Lost & Found?
Dive into the rabbit hole with us while we follow the trails of missing persons, who simply disappear. Newspaper archives shedding light on the details. Listen in to uncover if or when they turn up from the shadows. We discuss the equally i…