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Kirsi Dahl of Stories from the Tree

Episode 2

Robin Stewart

Aug 02, 2024

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Cross-post from Mission: Genealogy

Mission Genealogy is a new community of family history writers designed to foster a supportive and collaborative environment. I am honored to be a part of this group. I learn so much from these folks and hopefully I am offering a little something in return. In this podcast episode, Robin Stewart of @genealogymatters guides a conversation where I talk about my writing process, how I use AI as a writing coach and why I admire my ancestors. -

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Things I love: Seeing possibilities, making connections, investigating things, solving problems; and writing. The perfect combination for researching my family history, debunking family lore and converting random facts into narratives! ~ Kirsi Dahl

A special thanks to my guest, Kirsi Dahl, for sharing her insights and expertise. Please check out her Substack newsletter and podcast, Stories from the Tree. Her articles are informative and the stories she shares capture the essence of who her ancestors were while pulling us readers into the highs and lows of their lives.

Kirsi Dahl, Stories from the Tree - Episode Show Notes

Episode Title: Kirsi Dahl, Stories from the Tree

Episode # 2

Host: Robin Stewart

Guest: Kirsi Dahl

Release Date: August 20, 2024

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Summary:

In this episode, Robin Stewart, host of "Mission: Genealogy," welcomes Kirsi Dahl, a family historian, writer, and podcast host. Kirsi runs the popular Substack newsletter, Stories from the Tree, where she delves into the intriguing narratives of her ancestors and provides us with practical ideas we can use in writing about our own genealogy. She will share her fascinating process for writing family history narratives, and some cutting-edge ideas for writing about family history.

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Credits:

Host: Robin Stewart

Guest: Kirsi Dahl

Production: Robin Stewart

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Tune in next time for more inspiring stories and valuable insights from the world of genealogy!

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When he came to America with his mother, Angelo was six years old – passing as a four-year-old. They were among the 1,300 3rd class passengers onboard the Regina d’Italia. As such, they were meant to stay within the ship's bowels throughout the journey, but Angelo’s energy couldn’t be contained and he was frequently found by crewmen scampering around th…

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A New Technology Helps Interpret Old Handwriting

I am fortunate to have a copy of a series of handwritten letters dated between 1889 and 1894 from my 2x Great-Grandmother, Ellen (Geehan) Devine to her younger sister, Bridget. About 3 months ago I wanted to see if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could transcribe - and at that time, it wouldn’t even try, stating “my current abilities are not advanced enoug…

4 months ago · 14 likes · 20 comments · Kirsi Dahl

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