{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a035ddcb443364556751591/6a301eaf252d86e8465b7bc0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hayley McQueen uncovers a pivotal decision in her family of footballers past","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a035ddcb443364556751591/1781538335844-b2b32388-5f08-41ab-a265-55a912a8fd56.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the latest episode of <em>Questions &amp; Ancestors</em>, host Alex Jones sits down with renowned sports broadcaster Hayley McQueen to delve into her family roots and dig into her Celtic heritage. From a family of footballers, including her father, legendary Scottish international Gordon McQueen, Hayley shares her long-standing curiosity about rumoured connections to Ireland and speculation about Viking ancestry - but is any of it true?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Guided by Ancestry’s senior genetic genealogist, Laura House, Hayley’s story is pieced together through historic records, birth and death certificates, and AncestryDNA analysis. The investigation uncovers a pivotal migration story, moving newspaper articles and a proud heritage. Don’t miss how a \"wild card\" name search may have finally revealed the truth about her family’s Irish past.</p><p><br></p><p>To see the newspaper article featuring Hayley’s grandmother Mildred McQueen, watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QwCyriTlwtY?si=ThR7pN7fK5l6Fmjg</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe here for your weekly dose of <em>Questions &amp; Ancestors with Alex Jones</em> and read more at <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/ancestry-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/ancestry-podcast/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Questions &amp; Ancestors with Alex Jones</em> is brought to you by Ancestry and produced by Telegraph Media Group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Alex Jones</p><p><strong>Senior Genetic Genealogist at Ancestry:</strong> Laura House, MSc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Telegraph Media Group</strong></p><p>Executive producers: Tom Gadd, Andrea Paterson, Vanessa Woodgate</p><p>Creative director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones</p><p>Video producer: Ed Emsley</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Biscuit Jim</strong></p><p>Executive producers: Kellie Redmond, Geoff Jein</p><p>#telegraph #hayleymcqueen #ancestryuk #ancestrydna #familyhistory #familyhistoryresearch #dna #partnerships #podcast #alexjones #campaign #ad #celebrityinterviews #celebrityinterview</p>","author_name":"Telegraph Media Group"}