Really!I'm A Carribean Great Grandson
James Lott Jr. shares personal stories and explores the heritage of his great-grandmother Arthuretta, tracing his roots to the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. The podcast follows his journey of discovery, learning about the island's culture and history while reflecting on family memories. Through intimate anecdotes and travel experiences, he connects with his ancestral homeland and celebrates the legacy passed down through generations.
Episodes
Episode 41- NYC is the Through Line
James explains why New York is the thru line for this whole family and story!
Episode 40- Nov 5th
Nov 5th is an important date.
Episode 39- where did the name West Indies come from
Episode 38- Me & Aunt Faith: The FIrst 40 Years
A highlights version of my relationship with Faith VanPutten, from birth to age 40.
Episode 37-Passing Down Legacy
The importance of sharing what I know about my family to other members of the family.
Episode 36-Not Living to 90 Years old!
Many of my family members don't live that long.
Episode 35- What About My Mother
Why Haven't I showcased my mom.
Episode 34-Great Aunt Lucille Van Putten Death
Great Gran's younger sister Lucille Adrianna Van Putten
Episode 33-Finding Great Grandma's Vital Records in an Unusual Place
I Was going through her bibles and found some records.
Episode 32- Grandpa Bob Personality Memory
Thinking about Grandpa Bob and remembering him this month, the month of his birth!
Episode 31- Where They Are Buried
Great Grandma, Great Grandpa, Grand Uncles and Wives are buried at the same place. Listen to the info I uncovered.
Episode 30- 184 E 101 st
A VERY important address in our New York City family history!
Episode 29- New Years with Gran Susie!
Episode 28- One Way Great Gran and I Got Close
I share one major way I was able to get close to my Carribean/New York Great Grandma!
Episode 27- The 3 Patricia's
My Aunt Faith Van Putten shares a story about her 3 sisters with the same name and I am sharing it with you!
Episode 26- Ancestry update
Ancestry did mahor update to everyone's DNA matches. James fills you in!
Episode 25- Cousin Clifton Davis
As famous Actor Clifton Davis turns 80, I share our familial connection!
Episode 24- Mali
We travel to another country my DNA says i'm from...Mali!
Episode 23- I learned something new
New info about my Grandpa Bob. Thank you Uncle Ronald!
Episode 22-Benin and Togo
I explore some of the countries my ancestors come from, pre-Carribean.Benin and Togo is two of them.
Episode 21- making fun of you with love
JAmes talks about an aspect of Carribean culture.
Episode 20-My Grandpa the Boy Scout?!
James learns somethingnew about his Grandpa Bob
Episode 19- Father’s Day
Episode 18- My Great Grandchildren
I had a realization the other day. Listen as I share it with you!
Episode 17- Research Roadblock and Oh Yeah it's My Birthday Today
its My 10th and James is turning 56 today! He explains some of the roadblocks to reseraching family in the carribean.
Episode 16- Gen Z and Their Great Grandparents Heritage
We are exploring Carribean American Gen Z-ers born in America and how they feel about their Carribean heritage!
Episode 15-What Chat GPT Says About West Indians!
James reads What Chat GPT Says About West Indians and confirms what they say!
Episode 14- 23 and me vs Ancestry
How I am getting my info and where do i look and why I use Ancestry.
Episode 13- Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandpa Bob
Its all about his Great Grandmother son, Robert.
Episode 12- Great Grandparents Today
The subject is Grant Grandparents in the 2020s!
Episode 11- Great Grandma's Death
James finds the death certificate of his great grandma Arthuretta Van Putten Rushin and shares the info and his memory of her death and funeral.
Episode 10- 1984
The year was 1984. The city was New York. JLJ shares a couple of stories.
Episode 9- Food
James talks about the food from the Carribean!
Episode 8- Showing Mommy
JLJ shows what he is doing to his mother who's side of the family this podcast is about!
Episode 7- How Ancestry Dot Com IS Helping Me
James talks about how Ancestry.com is helping him.
Episode 6- The Family Tree
James learns new stuff while researching the family tree!
Episode 5- St Eustatius
JLJ gives you a brief overview of St Eustatius.
Episode 4 - With Fellow West Indian F. Flobo Boyce
F Flobo Boyce is from Barbados Immigrants and we talk about the shared and different experiences growing up. follow him at flobito.com
Episode 3- Happy Heavenly Birthday Great Grandma
Episode 2- Me and My Great Grandma
James talks about his Great Grandmother and why this show is important to him!
Episode 1- Hello and Welcome
I'm James Lott Jr and I explain why this podcast exists!
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