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    AF-852: The Shot Heard in Philippi West Virginia | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-852: The Shot Heard in Philippi West Virginia | Ancestral Findings Podcast

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    AF-852: The Shot Heard in Philippi West Virginia | Ancestral Findings Podcast

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    ratings:
    Length:
    6 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In this episode, we'll delve into how a single mother's gunshot catalyzed the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Discover the sequence of events that led thousands of Union and Confederate troops to Philippi, Virginia. Uncover how Matilda Humphrey's solitary act wielded far-reaching implications. Join us in unpacking this often-overlooked yet pivotal moment in U.S. history. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-shot-heard-in-philippi  
    Released:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It’s like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family’s past. The mystery never ends, because there is no end to the amount of time you can potentially go back in history with your family research. Yet, the more you can discover, the more complete picture of your family you can put together. It’s insanely rewarding, and the more you do it, the more you will want to do it. That’s a given...