A Whole Other Tree of Possibilities (with Todd Godfrey) | Episode 25

Stories That Live In Us

Imagine tackling a 5000-piece jigsaw puzzle without ever seeing the picture it’s supposed to form. Sometimes, you might spend hours focused on fitting just one section together, while at other times, you might simply add a piece or two as you pass by. This metaphor beautifully mirrors the process of uncovering family stories — a journey of patience, persistence, and unexpected discoveries.
Todd Godfrey, Vice President of Global Content at Ancestry®, leads the efforts to acquire, digitize, index, and publish tens of billions of historical records — each one a puzzle piece in its own right. On his personal quest to piece together his family tree, Todd has delved deep into these records, learning more about his ancestors and the lives they led.
But Todd’s story adds another layer to the complex picture of family history. As an adoptee, he embarked on a carefully measured exploration through AncestryDNA®, to unveil the identity of his biological family. This journey expanded his family tree and opened up a new world of possibilities and connections.

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1. A Whole Other Tree of Possibilities (with Todd Godfrey) | Episode 25 (00:00:00)

2. Discovering Family History at Ancestry (00:00:02)

3. Finding Family Through Historical Records (00:09:33)

4. Exploring Biological Family History Through DNA (00:18:31)

5. Navigating Biological Family Discovery Together (00:24:02)

6. Connecting With Biological Family Through Photos (00:30:37)

7. Navigating Contact With Biological Family (00:36:29)

8. Passing Down Family Curiosity & Stories (00:40:23)