Finding Grandpa Charlie

06/13/2025

New Episode! "Ep 08 - Death of a Ghost"

This conversation explores the mysterious life and disappearance of Charlie Henderson, a man who lived a life of evasion and ultimately vanished without a trace. Through the narrative, Irv Lenzy delves into the circumstances ...

This conversation explores the mysterious life and disappearance of Charlie Henderson, a man who lived a life of evasion and ultimately vanished without a trace. Th…

05/30/2025

New Episode! "Ep 06 - Sudden Death: The California Connection"

⁠ Visit the website for this podcast for more information, or to catch up on mew episodes: http://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ Summary : This conversation explores the intertwined lives of Marie Josephine Ruponer ...

⁠ Visit the website for this podcast for more information, or to catch up on mew episodes: http://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ Summary : This conversati…

05/23/2025

New Episode! "Ep 05 - Dirt & Death - Grief and Resilience in Frontier Life"

This conversation explores the life of R.A. Henderson, a man shaped by the land and the hardships of frontier life in Texas. Through the lens of his experiences, we delve into themes of grief, resilience, and the search for s...

This conversation explores the life of R.A. Henderson, a man shaped by the land and the hardships of frontier life in Texas. Through the lens of his experiences, we…

05/21/2025

New Episode! "BONUS - Erv's Podcast Chat"

https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode, Erv Lenzy discusses the evolution of his podcast, emphasizing the importance of listening to previous episodes to understand the ongoing narrative. He shares i...

https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode, Erv Lenzy discusses the evolution of his podcast, emphasizing the importance of listening to previ…

05/19/2025

The personal strengths of our ancestors

05/17/2025

Grief, loss, and family history

05/16/2025

All right guys, by now everyone knows about my great grandfather who faked his death and disappeared in 1910. This week's podcast episode is about his wife, the woman who stayed.

Finding Grandpa Charlie · Episode

05/16/2025

New Episode! "Ep 04 - Silence & Cinder"

This episode explores the life of Henrietta Waters, an indigenous woman who migrated to Texas in the late 19th century. It delves into her journey, the challenges she faced as a young mother, and the complexities of her relat...

This episode explores the life of Henrietta Waters, an indigenous woman who migrated to Texas in the late 19th century. It delves into her journey, the challenges s…

05/16/2025

05/15/2025

In 1910 my great-grandfather went missing. Come with me as we search old records online.

05/11/2025

New Episode! "Ep 03 - The Pines Remember"

https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', Erv Lenzy delves into the mysterious life of Charlie Henderson, and the history of timber industry in Ratcliffe. The narrative unf...

https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/ In this episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', Erv Lenzy delves into the mysterious life of Charlie Henderson, and t…

05/11/2025

delves into the socio-economic conditions of the time, particularly the logging industry and the living conditions of black laborers. It also uncovers family secrets, including the birth of a daughter and Charlie's subsequent double life, raising questions about identity, grief, and the complexities of family history.

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