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Podcast 22: Amy Carlson, Love Has Won Leader/Founder, Genealogy in a Digital Age. The first part of our analysis covers the early genealogy of Amy Carlson. I take you through the digital searches that went into producing her final genealogy. We look at Amy’s parents and grandparents, and see how she fits within these familial structures. Blog 23 to follow, and will continue Amy’s genealogy and will introduce Amy, her children, her paramours and Love Has Won in detail. Blog available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen
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Blog 22: Amy Carlson, Love Has Won Leader/Founder, Genealogy in a Digital Age
In the first part of our analysis of the genealogy of Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won movement, I take you through the digital searches that went into producing her final genealogy. We look at Amy’s parents and grandparents and see how she fits within these familial structures.

Podcast22 to follow.

Blog 23 to follow, and will continue Amy’s genealogy and will introduce Amy, her children, her paramours and Love Has Won in detail.

Blog available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen

In Part Three, Rooted with Time Genealogy examines the aftermath of Waco and the legacy that still echoes today.

We look at the aftermath of the Siege on Waco—how law enforcement responded, the results of those responses, and the reasons behind some of those decisions. We’ll also talk about some of the survivors of the siege and take a look at the damage it caused.

Blog 21 has genograms that depict not only Koresh, but some of the survivors.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen

Rooted in Time hosts Melody and Nicole are back. In Podcast 20, we continue following the genealogical trail of David Koresh. We start with his mother, then move into David’s early life — looking closely at the family dynamics, personal relationships, and experiences that shaped him. We’ll explore how he went from a bullied child struggling with dyslexia and insecurity to a leader who was, at least in part, responsible for the loss of life at Waco during the ATF and FBI siege.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time
Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen
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Rooted in Time, Hosts Nicole and Melody return with a 3-part, deep exploration into the lineage of Vernon Wayne Howell, better known as David Koresh, leader of the Branch Davidians of Waco. How did an intelligent, curious child grow into a man who would lead his community into a 51-day standoff with federal authorities—one that ended with his death, the deaths of 88 of his followers, and 4 law-enforcement officers?

Could his genealogy—viewed through the social, economic, and cultural forces of the mid-to late-20th century help illuminate the roots of that transformation?
In this episode, we investigate the complex interplay of nature, nurture, and circumstance in the lives of Koresh’s maternal and paternal grandparents.

Part Two explores the complicated family dynamics of both David Koresh and David Koresh's parents.

In Part Three, we examine the aftermath of Waco and the legacy that still echoes today. We consider how family legacy, personal conviction, and historical context converged to shape the figure who became central to the tragedy that culminated in fire, destruction, and profound loss on 19 April 1993.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time
Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen

Rooted in Time, Hosts Nicole and Melody return with a deep exploration into the early life and lineage of Vernon Wayne Howell, better known as David Koresh, leader of the Branch Davidians of Waco. How did an intelligent, curious child grow into a man who would lead his community into a 51-day standoff with federal authorities—one that ended with his death, the deaths of 88 of his followers, and 4 law-enforcement officers?

Could his genealogy—viewed through the social, economic, and cultural forces of the mid- to late-20th century—help illuminate the roots of that transformation? In this episode, we investigate the complex interplay of nature, nurture, and circumstance in Koresh’s life. We consider how family legacy, personal conviction, and historical context converged to shape the figure who became central to the tragedy that culminated in fire, destruction, and profound loss on 19 April 1993.

Blog 19 takes you into the lives of his grandparents, where we will see patterns of child marriage emerge generations before Koresh and his spiritual child brides.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen

Rooted in Time, Hosts Nicole and Melody are back with a dive into Jim Jones, leader of Peoples Temple. How did this well-meaning child who adored animals and staged mock funerals in his backyard—become the architect of one of the deadliest cult tragedies in modern history? Could his genealogy, examined through the lens of mid-to-late 19th-century and early-20th-century social, economic, and cultural forces, reveal the roots of his transformation? This episode explores the complex interplay of nature, nurture, and circumstance in the life of Jim Jones, asking how family legacy, personal conviction, and historical context converged to shape the man whose vision of salvation ended in the mass death of more than 900 followers on November 18, 1978.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more detailed information about the methodology and context, please read Blog 18.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen

Rooted in time is back, and is looking into the ancestry of Jim Jones, leader of Peoples Temple.

How did this well-meaning child who adored animals and staged mock funerals in his backyard—become the architect of one of the deadliest cult tragedies in modern history? Could his genealogy, examined through the lens of mid-to-late 19th-century and early-20th-century social, economic, and cultural forces, reveal the roots of his transformation? This episode explores the complex interplay of nature, nurture, and circumstance in the life of Jim Jones, asking how family legacy, personal conviction, and historical context converged to shape the man whose vision of salvation ended in the mass death of more than 900 followers on November 18, 1978.

Podcast to Follow on Sunday, October 13, 2025, at noon Eastern!!!! Available via most streaming services.

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more detailed information about the methodology and context, please read Blog 18.

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Now Available!
Rooted in Time Genealogy hosts Nicole and Melody are diving into the ancestry, genealogy, history and psychology of "The Poison Fiend" Lydia Sherman Danbury in the current series: Genealogy of Serial Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants.

#johnwaynegacy #genealogy #generationaltrauma #ancestry #RootedInTime

Rooted in Time Genealogy hosts Nicole and Melody are continuing their deep dive into the ancestry and genealogy of the prolific serial killer John Wayne Gacy in the current series: Genealogy of Serial Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants. Podcast 16 will examine John Wayne Gacy's Adult Years. We analyze the 18+ Gacy with a focus on his relationships with his immediate family members, business partners, employees, neighbors, and members of the community. We analyze John Wayne Gacy's familial genealogy through interviews, genealogical records, historical documents, Newspaper articles, geospatial analyses, cultural awareness, and mental health knowledge to better understand the "Why."

Supplemental and reference materials are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more detailed information about the methodology and context, please read Blogs 15 and 16 and see the podcast supplemental materials section, where you can look over the information gathered.

If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle rootedintimegen.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse, suicide, and poor coping skills. Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open and honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing the conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses through knowledge.

Blog Part III John Wayne Gacy's Genealogy Available Now
Rooted in Time Genealogy continues its deep dive into the ancestry and genealogy of the prolific serial killer John Wayne Gacy in the current series: Genealogy of Serial
Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants.

Blog 15 will explore John Wayne Gacy's life in depth and
continue to seek answers to questions about nature and nurture,
specifically generational trauma. We analyze John Wayne Gacy's
familial genealogy through interviews, oral histories, genealogical
records, historical documents, Newspaper articles, geospatial
analyses, cultural awareness, and mental health knowledge to better
understand the "Why."

If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in
Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle
rootedintimegen.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series
as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family
violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse,
suicide, and poor coping skills.

Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open, honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing the
conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses
through knowledge.
Be sure to check back in, as the Podcast will be posted soon.

Part II John Wayne Gacy's Maternal Genealogy Available Now!

Rooted in Time Genealogy hosts Nicole and Melody are continuing their
deep dive into the ancestry and genealogy of the prolific serial
killer John Wayne Gacy in the current series: Genealogy of Serial
Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants.

Podcast 14 will examine John Wayne Gacy's maternal genealogy and
continue to seek answers to questions about nature and nurture,
specifically generational trauma. We analyze John Wayne Gacy's
familial genealogy through interviews, oral histories, genealogical
records, historical documents, Newspaper articles, geospatial
analyses, cultural awareness, and mental health knowledge to better
understand the "Why."

Supplemental and reference materials are available at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more detailed information about
the methodology and context, please read Blog 14.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in
Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle
rootedintimegen.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series
as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family
violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse,
suicide, and poor coping skills.

Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open and
honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing the
conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses
through knowledge.

Rooted in Time Genealogy hosts Nicole and Melody are continuing their
deep dive into the ancestry and genealogy of the prolific serial
killer John Wayne Gacy in the current series: Genealogy of Serial
Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants.

Podcast 14 will examine John Wayne Gacy's maternal genealogy and
continue to seek answers to questions about nature and nurture,
specifically generational trauma. We analyze John Wayne Gacy's
familial genealogy through interviews, oral histories, genealogical
records, historical documents, Newspaper articles, geospatial
analyses, cultural awareness, and mental health knowledge to better
understand the "Why."

Supplemental and reference materials are available at
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedintime.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more detailed information about
the methodology and context, please read Blog 14.
If you like genealogy and this type of investigation, follow Rooted in
Time Genealogy on Facebook and Instagram by following the handle
rootedintimegen.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedintimegen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RootedInTimeGen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There are a number of disclaimers and trigger warnings for this series
as it will discuss physical, emotional, and mental abuse, family
violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, incest, substance use and abuse,
suicide, and poor coping skills.

Rooted in Time Genealogy seeks to educate and facilitate open and
honest dialogue in a safe space. It is our belief that normalizing the
conversation around these issues can help mitigate future abuses
through knowledge.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#genealogy #serialkiller #Gacy

Rooted in Time Genealogy is back with a new series. We are taking a step away from our family's genealogical story and looking into the age-old question of nature vs nurture in our Series: Genealogy of Serial Killers, Cult Leaders, Murderers, and Miscreants.

The first person's genealogy we will examine in depth is that of John Wayne Gacy, the infamous "Killer Clown" Serial Killer. We will examine his maternal and paternal sides and his formative and adult years to see what the historical and genealogical records say about Gacy.

Head to http://Rootedintime.net/blogs to read more about the Gacy family. The podcast will be up soon as well and will be able to be found out our website or can be found on most other podcast streaming platforms.

Blog 10 : Trauma Begets Trauma is now live on rootedattime.net.
#generationaltrauma #ancestry #blog
#familytree

My blog chronicling my journey of Finding Iris, who was the daughter of my great grandfather Vasper, is now posted. There is a trigger warning, so please read it prior to reading the blog. The corresponding podcast will come out next Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
#newblogpost #genealogy #trauma #generationaltrauma #ancestry

Hey everyone. Rooted in Time Genealogy is working towards putting together 60 second or less overviews of genealogical documents we typically come across while researching family trees.

I started with the 1930 U.S. Federal Census as it ties into our most recent podcast in our Trauma Begets Trauma Series where my sister and I candidly discuss our families cyclical history of abuse and trauma. The Rooted in Time Podcast can be found on our website at rootedintime.net or on the majority of major podcasting platforms out there.

There is also a blog that dives into the sources and genealogical sources and methodologies used to find and connect the information gathered.

Let me know if you have ever found something interesting and/or unexpected in a genealogical document.

Rootedintime.net has a new podcast available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. "Are you a descendant of a Cherokee Princess" is the title and it takes you through the historic and genealogical record to determine the legitimacy of prevailing family lore. The podcast is also available on my website at https://www.rootedintime.net/podcast

Are you the descendant of a Cherokee Princess Part 2 is now available!!! Podcast to follow.
#genealogy #ancestry #blog

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