Bootlegging, Counterfeiting, Arson & a Poisoned Peanut Butter Sandwich - Black Sheep Family History
Bootlegging, Counterfeiting, Arson & a Poisoned Peanut Butter Sandwich - Black Sheep Family History

Bootlegging, Counterfeiting, Arson & a Poisoned Peanut Butter Sandwich - Black Sheep Family History

September 03, 2025 1:23pm
48:21
Season 1
Episode 1

Genealogist Jill Nock shares the fascinating tale of her 2x-great uncle John Nichols and his wife Clara and twin sons Melwood & Elwood, who were involved in bootlegging, counterfeiting, arson & forgery during Prohibition. Ah yes, and there was that rat-poisoned peanut butter sandwich! Join host Janet Hall Werner for Episode #1 of her new series Black Sheep Family History: Stories of our not-so-illustrious ancestors & how to find them. New story episodes will drop on Weds., while "Black Sheep Educational Extras" will drop on Fridays. Stay tuned for more, and follow this podcast wherever you get your podcasts! And you can also watch the episode on YouTube!

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Duration:48:21
Published:September 03, 2025 1:23pm
File Size:37.3 MB
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Genealogist Jill Nock shares the fascinating tale of her 2x-great uncle John Nichols and his wife Clara and twin sons Melwood & Elwood, who were involved in bootlegging, counterfeiting, arson & forgery during Prohibition. Ah yes, and there was that rat-poisoned peanut butter sandwich! Join host Janet Hall Werner for Episode #1 of her new series Black Sheep Family History: Stories of our not-so-illustrious ancestors & how to find them. New story episodes will drop on Weds., while "Black Sheep Edu...

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