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Family History Mysteries

Family History Mysteries

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Stories uncovered when researching your family tree - the unexpected stories of everyday people. Subscribe to my podcast - the subscription offers extras to episodes and early access to my weekly podcast episodes! If you wish to subscribe, click on the following link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familyhistorymysteries/subscribeFamily History Mysteries World
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  • Episode 261 - The Skater

    Episode 261 - The Skater
    Mar 22 2026

    Frederick Richardson had four marriages, six children, a fling with a fifteen-year-old that led to a seventh child, two divorces, one bigamy prosecution, a charge for wife desertion, and another charge for child maintenance!


    Thank you to Mélanie Méthot who allowed me to use her blogas a basis to this episode.

    https://www.thebigamyproject.com/
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    30 mins
  • Episode 260 - The Double Bigamist

    Episode 260 - The Double Bigamist
    Mar 18 2026

    The eldest of 15 children, William Eric Hamilton was born inDecember 1907 in Emmaville NSW. His father was a tin miner until 1928 when the family moved to Surry Hills. He was the only child who seemed to have trouble with thelaw.

    Thank you to Mélanie Méthot who allowed me to useher blog as a basis to this episode.

    https://www.thebigamyproject.com/
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    32 mins
  • Episode 259 - Daniel Doran

    Episode 259 - Daniel Doran
    Mar 15 2026

    Daniel Doran had a string of small offences in SA and NSW, but his biggest offence was bigamy – several times!!
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    30 mins
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