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Trace Your World War II Ancestor

Trace Your World War II Ancestor

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Was Your Ancestor on the Wrong Side of the Law?

Was Your Ancestor on the Wrong Side of the Law?

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Think You Have a Famous Ancestor?

Think You Have a Famous Ancestor?

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Slaves Fighting for the Confederacy

Slaves Fighting for the Confederacy

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History of the Trail of Tears

History of the Trail of Tears

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History of the Dawes Commission

History of the Dawes Commission

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African Americans During the Civil War

African Americans During the Civil War

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Surprising Family Connections in Boston

Surprising Family Connections in Boston

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History of Orphan Trains

History of Orphan Trains

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Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections

Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections

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Tips for Irish Genealogy

Tips for Irish Genealogy

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West Indies to Ellis Island

West Indies to Ellis Island

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Genealogy Roadshow

St. Lucia Roots, Land Deeds, Italian Surnames, and F.A.N.

St. Lucia has a unique policy when it comes to records and land deeds hold the key to cattle baron claims. Knowing the foundation of Italian surnames can help with research, as can the concept of F.A.N. – Friends, Associates, and Neighbors.
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Genealogy Roadshow Season 3
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Season 3 Episode 7
Los Angeles
Examine a family genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years.
Providence
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Season 3 Episode 6
Providence
Research family stories involving the Holocaust, WWI, Amish ties, whaling and pasta.
Boston
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Season 3 Episode 5
Boston
Genealogists at Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to witch trials and orphan trains.
Our Favorite Stories
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Season 3 Episode 4
Our Favorite Stories
The genealogists revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons.
Houston
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Season 3 Episode 3
Houston
Probe a re-enactor’s roots; learn if a black man’s ancestors worked for the Confederacy.
Miami
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Season 3 Episode 2
Miami
Trace stories about Native, Cuban, Filipino and African-American forebears.
Albuquerque
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Season 3 Episode 1
Albuquerque
Trace a woman’s tie to a WWII code talker, a man’s link to a comic book heroine and more.
Genealogy Roadshow Season 2
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Season 2 Episode 7
Best of Genealogy Roadshow
Enjoy the most intriguing stories selected from both seasons of the series.
Philadelphia - Franklin Institute
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Season 2 Episode 6
Philadelphia - Franklin Institute
Hear fascinating stories about citizens of the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia - Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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Season 2 Episode 5
Philadelphia - Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Genealogists uncover fascinating family stories at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
New Orleans - Cabildo
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Season 2 Episode 4
New Orleans - Cabildo
Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans - Board of Trade
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Season 2 Episode 3
New Orleans - Board of Trade
Explore a participant’s link to the famous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
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