Episodes
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Los Angeles
S3 E7 - 53m 41s
Examine a family’s connection to the legendary Hollywood pharmacy, Schwab’s; a link to one of the first African-American college graduates; a family tree wrapped in a genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years; and more.
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Providence
S3 E6 - 54m 11s
Join genealogists at the Providence Public Library to research stories about Holocaust survivors; a guest’s African-American relative who served in WWI; a man’s Amish ties; a woman’s roots in the whaling industry; and a Rhode Island macaroni company.
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Boston
S3 E5 - 54m 11s
Join genealogists at iconic Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to the Salem Witch Trials, orphan trains, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 and the small pox epidemic, and research a link to the founders of Boston.
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Our Favorite Stories
S3 E4 - 39m 51s
Genealogists Joshua Taylor, Kenyatta Berry and Mary Tedesco revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons, and three memorable guests return to share what has happened since their appearances.
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Houston
S3 E3 - 54m 11s
Investigate a re-enactor’s Texas roots; learn about Andersonville prison; find out if a black man’s ancestors fought for the Confederacy; and uncover one woman’s link to a prominent Texas figure and another’s connection to the Cherokee Freedman.
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Miami
S3 E2 - 54m 11s
Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas, a Cuban grandfather’s secret past, the impact of WWII on a Filipino family, changes wrought by the Tuskegee experiment and a possible villainous ancestor.
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Albuquerque
S3 E1 - 54m 11s
Trace a woman’s connection to a Native-American code talker; a man’s deep New Mexican roots; an ancestor whose life resembles a Wild West tale; queries about a tie to the explosive Trinity Test; and a man’s link to a famous comic book heroine.
Extras + Features
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Dig Into Probate Records
S3 - 1m 6s
Probate records can reveal a lot about the deceased and their families.
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African Americans on the Federal Census
S3 - 39s
Get hints on deciphering your African American ancestors’ census records.
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Ellis Island Detention Lists and Records
S3 - 1m 32s
Find out why immigrants may have been detained at Ellis Island and the paper trail that can shed light on the past.
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Schwab’s Pharmacy and Hollywood
S3 E7 - 1m 20s
LA’s iconic Schwab’s Pharmacy started out as a small family business, but turned into a hot spot for Hollywood elite thanks to its location across from a movie studio.
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Voter Rolls and Church Records
S3 E7 - 51s
Was your ancestor registered to vote in California? If so, then find out how voter rolls can help. Was your ancestor born at home? Church records can be key.
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So Cool For School! Classroom Tips!
S3 - 1m 11s
Get your students to fall in love with history by researching their own roots.
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Clipped Corners: African Americans During World War I
S3 - 34s
During World War I, the military clipped the corners of African American draft registration records.
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Tips on Preserving Family Treasures
S3 - 1m 45s
Learn how to preserve your family treasures for future generations.
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History of Whaling in New England
S3 E6 - 1m 32s
Journey into the whaling profession through records and journals from the past.
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Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records
S3 E6 - 1m 28s
The tradition of women keeping their maiden name in Hispanic cultures can unlock genealogical doors. Sometimes little-known records can reveal major details about an ancestor’s life.
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African American Soldiers During World War I
S3 E6 - 30s
African American soldiers were not allowed to serve in combat, but their roles in service units were vital to the military during World War I.
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West Indies to Ellis Island
S3 - 34s
Find out why immigrants may have been detained at Ellis Island and the paper trail that can shed light on the past.
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