The Letters of Bennett & Higgs

From Utah to England and back again, this historical audio series follows one young couple's journey through letters between 1925 and 1926. What begins as a hopeful season abroad unfolds into a story resilience, joy, and the quiet shaping of a life. My name is Kathryn Jenkins, and I am the grand daughter of John Harper Bennett, and a genealogist.

The Letters of Bennett & Higgs is a history podcast hosted by Kathryn Jenkins, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kathryn Jenkins hosts The Letters of Bennett & Higgs, a history show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Afterword

  Mar 10, 202616 minS1

  <p>SOURCES, TRANSCRIPT, AND PICTURES COMING SOON</p><p>My name is Kathryn Jenkins. I am the granddaughter of John Harper Bennett and the creator of this audio story, using real letters from 1925-1926 when my great grandparents traveled to England to pursue music. This is a discussion about the process of making this audio story, some of the sources, and what to expect next on this podcast channel. If you have thoughts, or ideas, feel free to send them to kaththegenealogist@gmail.com</p>

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  Episode #12

  11. Letters Returned Home

  Mar 5, 202612 minS1

  <p>PHOTOS, TRANSCRIPTS, and SOURCES coming soon. </p><p>In 1925, Emily and Hal cross the ocean to England with their young son, Johnny—returning a year later to Utah changed by all they had seen and endured. There are losses waiting at home, and financial strains that test them, but there is also new life, growing children, and the steady rhythm of family settling in.</p><p>Hal returns to his first love—music is left unsung in England but he returns and continues to sing. The songs he carries often echo his time, ballads of Christopher Robin and boyhood wond...

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  Episode #11

  10. Writing from a British Cyclecar

  Mar 4, 202610 minS1

  <p>PHOTOS, TRANSCRIPT, and SOURCES coming soon. </p><p>During a season of civil unrest and a nationwide strike in England, the family welcomes a son, John Harper, into an uncertain world. With food scarce and tensions rising, daily life feels fragile, marked by rationing and the quiet fear of what tomorrow might bring.</p><p>A second-hand motorcar becomes their small freedom—carrying them beyond London’s soot-filled air into open countryside and clearer skies. Yet even as they carve out moments of peace, a larger decision takes shape: to leave England behind and return to the United States. </p>

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  Episode #10

  9. Garden Shed Margins

  Mar 4, 20267 minS1

  <p>PHOTOS, TRANSCRIPTS, and SOURCES coming soon. </p><p>Hal is sleeping in a garden shed garage, Emily is struggling with breastfeeding. Both mothers, Marmee and Rose are sending all of their advice through letters. Every detail of their baby John is incredible to the newly-wed parents. Many things are still unknown with Hal's health and whether he will be able to sing. </p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #9

  8. An Early Spring Telegram

  Mar 4, 20269 minS1

  <p>PHOTOS, TRANSCRIPT, and SOURCES coming soon.</p><p>Hurrah for John Harper! A few days before his birth, the news from England had been uncertain, so much was still unclear but Emily arrived at the nursing home, welcoming a baby boy. His grandmothers, Rose and Marmee, were thrilled and celebrated with parties and visits. <br></p>

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