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April 28, 2025 19 mins

https://www.podpage.com/finding-grandpa-charlie/

In this episode of 'Finding Grandpa Charlie', Erv Lenzy delves into the mysterious life of his great grandfather, Charlie a gambler who vanished under enigmatic circumstances. Through family stories and genealogy research, Irv uncovers layers of myth and reality surrounding Charlie's life, exploring themes of memory, family lore, and the quest for truth in personal history.


Takeaways

  • In every family, there are stories that we pass down.
  • Charlie Henderson was a gambler and drifter.
  • Family stories can be part myth, part cautionary tale.
  • The deeper you dig into family history, the stranger it becomes.
  • Charlie was a ghost in the family tree, never truly buried.
  • Grandma Henrietta burned the money Charlie brought home.
  • Charlie was rumored to have died under a train.
  • Genealogy research can uncover hidden family truths.
  • The story of Charlie reveals a double life.
  • Family history is often a tapestry of whispers.
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