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In this episode, host Andrew speaks with genealogist Kathy Wilshaw about her journey in family history and the challenges faced by adoptees.

Message us. In this fifth episode of Season Ten, host Andrew is joined by professional genealogist, adoption research specialist - Kathy Wilshaw. She tells Andrew about how she got hooked on family history, the challenges of researching as an adoptee, and her work to mediate for other adoptees and their birth parents. THE LIFE STORY - IVY COLLISON Kathy has chosen to tell the story of her... shhhh.... Great Aunt, Ivy Collison who was born in Northamptonshire, UK in 1893. The problem for...

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