Introduction to family history records. ; Natural Destruction of records; Man made destruction of records; An inside look at Steven Spielberg's ambitious project to record the oral histories of Holocaust survivors.; Record Repositories; An overview of the records that will be highlighted in the 13-part Ancestors series, produced for public television.; Victor Villasenor, best-selling author of "Rain of Gold," tells how discovering his roots changed his life.; Some people believe that genealogical research is conducted almost exclusively in libraries, but one of the richest resources is often our own homes. In this episode, you will see the story of the Harshaw family diaries. www.rootstelevision.com; Ireland; Records; ancestors; diaries; diary; family; harshaw; history; irish; Some people believe that genealogical research is conducted almost exclusively in libraries, but one of the richest resources is often our own homes. In this episode, you will see the story of the Harshaw family diaries. www.rootstelevision.com; Ireland; Records; ancestors; diaries; diary; family; genealogy; harshaw; history; irish; Some people believe that genealogical research is conducted almost exclusively in libraries, but one of the richest resources is often our own homes. In this episode, you will see the story of the Harshaw family diaries. www.rootstelevision.com; ancestors; diaries; diary; family; genealogy; harshaw; history; Ireland; irish; Records; This episode of the "Ancestors" series highlights vital records. In this segment learn what vital records are and how to use them. Meet Jeff Gallup as he begins his search for this grandparents' Italian marriage certificate. Rootstelevision.com. ; Gallup; Vital records; birth certificates; death certificates; italy; marriage records; This episode of the "Ancestors" series highlights vital records. In this segment learn how death records, obituaries, and funeral home records can help trace your ancestors. Rootstelevision.com; Gallup; Vital records; cause of death; death certificate; funeral home; health history; italy; newspaper; obituary; This episode of the "Ancestors" series highlights vital records. In the 3rd segment of the Vital Records episode from "Ancestors" learn how birth and marriage records can provide valuable infomation about your ancestors. Rootstelevision.com; Gallup; birth certificate; church records; italy; marriage record; This episode of the "Ancestors" series highlights vital records. In the concluding segment join the Gallup family on their search for vital records in Piana, Italy. Rootstelevision.com ; Gallup; Vital records; italy; Census records are the topic of this episode from the Ancestors television series. In this first segment learn why census records are called "mini-biographies" and provide a wealth of information about your ancestor. Part 1of 5. rootstelevision.com; African American; Elizabeth Mills; Tony Burroughs; african-american; census; census records; In this second segment from the Census Records episode of the Ancestors series learn where to find U.S. census records, how they are organized and the clues they provide fto the next step in your research. Part 2 of 5. rootstelevision.com; African American; Cyndi's List; Elizabeth Mills; Family History Center; Family History Library; National Archives; Tony Burroughs; african-american; census; census records; how to; how-to; In the third segment of the Census Records episode from the Ancestors series learn how census information was collected, what an enumerator does, and how to use the soundex index to locate your ancestors. Part 3 of 5. rootstelevision.com.; Family History Center; Family History Library; National Archives; african-american; census; census records; census taker; enumerator; how to; how-to; index; In part 4 of Ancestors - Census Records Darius Gray tells about an inspriring breakthrough moment in his research and professional genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills gives expert tips for census research.; In part 5 of Ancestors - Census Records, City Directories are introduced as an excellent companion research tool when working with census records.; An introduction to the use of military records in family history reserach, featuring a poignant father-daughter WWII story, told by guest Susan Hadler.; Ancestors, Season Two - Military Records; Ancestors, Season Two - Military Records; Ancestors, Season Two - Military Records.; In this first of two segments from the African American Research episode from the Ancestors series, meet Colette DeVerge, who begins the search for her African ancestors after a chance meeting with Alex Haley. roots.television.com; " Gambia; "Roots; Africa; Alex Haley; Black History; California African American Genealogical Society; Colette DeVerge; Goree Island; Los Angeles; african-american; census; census records; family history; genealogy; oral history; research; senegal; slave; slavery; In this second of two parts from the African American Research episode of the Ancestors series, learn from experts how African Americans can successfully search for their ancestors. rootstelevision.com; Africa; Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society; Alex Haley; Freedman Records; Tony Burroughs; Vital records; african-american; census records; city directory; family group record; family history; forms; genealogical society; genealogy; interview; lynching; oral history; pedigree chart; research; slavery; Ancestors - Family Stories, Part 1, highlights Fabiana Chiu and her quest to document her family's story from China through Peru and to New York City. www.rootstelevision.com; Ancestors - Family Stories, Part 2, features an interview with journalist Bill Zimmerman, author of "How to Tape Instant Oral Biographies." www.rootstelevision.com; A program in the Ancestors Series, Season One. Garry Bryant tells how his feeling about serving in the Vietnam War changed when he discovered his military roots, including ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War.; A program in the Ancestors Series. Military and Census Records, featuring guest expert Curt Witcher.; The More Family has been holding family reunions to celebrate their Scottish heritage since the turn of the century.; Family History Legacy program featuring Scotland; quilts and African American jazz culture; Author NancyLou Burdick found her family history woven into her grandmother Tallulah's quilts.; Honoring ancestors through African American music and traditions, with celebrated musician Hannibal Lokumbe.; African American heritage legacy family history roots; http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid464120973http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=151802639