Trace Your New England Roots is a podcast about the people, stories, and forgotten lives that shaped early New England.

I’m Eric Ostroff—a genealogist and historical novelist—and in each episode, I take you deep into the past, uncovering real stories from colonial records, court documents, and family histories that have been buried for centuries.

From the Salem Witch Trials to King Philip’s War, and from well-known figures to the everyday men and women whose names fill the old town books, this podcast is about more than just history—it’s about understanding the lives behind the names.

If you’re researching your family, trying to break through a genealogy brick wall, or just love early American history, you’re in the right place.

Because history isn’t just something that happened—it’s something you’re connected to.

Trace Your New England Roots—where history starts with your family.