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NEW!  | This video explains how DNA 11 creates stunning DNA art . They send you a collection kit and you choose the style, color, size and frame to create your unique DNA Fingerprint Portrait. | |
NEW!  | An overview of genealogical research, provided by http://www.youtube.com/eatslikeahuman. | |
NEW!  | Matthew Poe talks with Paula Hinkel, conference co-chair, about the 2009 Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree. For more information, visit: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/ | |
NEW!  | Dick Eastman talks with sociologist, Dr. Tukufu Zuberi, about the show "History Detectives" and its objective. For more info about the program visit: http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/ | |
FEATURED  | In "My Name is Dovie," Dovie Thomason-Sickles tells of how the gift of story, Christmas in the pueblo, and a coming baby bring her home. | |
FEATURED  | Matthew Poe talks with D. Brenton Simons, Executive Director of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, at the 2008 SCGS Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA about changes at NEHGS, including the launch of a new website, www.newyorkancestors.org. | |
FEATURED  | Matthew Poe of the Southern California Genealogical Society interviews JoAnne Rockower, Director of Community Outreach for Geni.com, at the 2008 SCGS Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California. | |
FEATURED  | Explore dozens of gravestones with Therese, as she points out some of the things you can learn about, like family information, inspiring artwork and tools like "Find-a-Grave". | |
FEATURED  | New to Roots Television? Take a tour of the site and learn some tips for making the most of your experience. | |
FEATURED  | A tutorial on using GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program-a free open source program) to improve photocopied photographs. For more videos like this, visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/genealogyscrounge | |
FEATURED  | Episode 108 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. Learn why tracing your family medical history is just as important as filling in your family tree. Genetic scientists and counselors discuss the ins and outs of your medical heritage. | |
 | Music from the award-winning Crisptones Band. www.crisptones.com | |
 | Trailer for a short film celebrating the life of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island, Written, produced, directed, and cast by 11-year-old Irish students from Scoil Oilibhéir in Cork, Ireland. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | "Google Your Family Tree" by Daniel Lynch, helps genealogists, family historians and researchers understand and use dozens of specialized Google commands to dramatically improve search skills. | |
 | Trailer for the play "Making Up History," the story of Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island, and genealogist Megan Smolenyak's search for Annie's true identity. Written by Alia Faith Williams. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, pays tribute to Old Glory just in time for the Fourth of July. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn the ins and outs of scanning and restoring documents for your research. Watch Eric demonstrate efficient techniques for restoring various types of documents. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn about using a flatbed scanner for various kinds of originals. Eric discusses the "sweet spot" technique to get the best scans with originals. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn about using a flatbed scanner for various kinds of originals. Eric discusses the "sweet spot" technique to get the best scans with originals. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Learn the ins and outs of scanning and restoring documents for your research. Watch Eric demonstrate efficient techniques for restoring various types of documents. | |
 | An overview of the 5-Step family history research process that you can use again and again to discover your family history. Ancesotrs Instructional Module 1.1. | |
 | An overview of Step 1of the 5-Step Family History Research Process, "Write Down What You Know." Ancestors Instructional Module #2.1. | |
 | Introduces family history research forms and provides direction on how to use these important tools to guide and record your research. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.2. | |
 | Gathering family history information from many sources, a few of which may surprise you, is an exciting start to your family history research. Ancestors Instructional Module # 2.3. | |
 | Interviewing family members for clues to your family history is an important first step. Learn what you can do to make the most of it. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.4. | |
 | How to organize and preserve important family history information. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.5. | |
 | In Step 2 of the 5-Step Family History Research Process you "Decide What You Want To Learn" or, in other words, choose a research objective. Ancestors Instructional Module #3.1. | |
 | Learning to "Identify MIssing or Unverified Information" about your ancestor is key to forming your research objective. Ancestors Instructional #3.2. | |
 | The Research Questions Form is where you list all the questions you have about your ancestor and possible information sources. Each of these questions is a possible research objective. Ancestors Instructional Module # 3.3. | |
 | mtucker from Arizona:
Innovation in genealogy software starts with ideas that lead to better design. This video discusses 10 things that genealogy software should do but currently doesnt. | |
 | Once you have a clearly stated question, or research objective, it's time to start looking for the answer. How do you decide where to start? Ancestors Instructional Module #4.1. | |
 | "Information Sources Defined" highlights the three major sources of information - people, objects, and records - and what they have to offer. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.2. | |
 | What type of record do you look at first? Well that depends on your research question, and a little strategic thinking. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.3. | |
 | Choosing the right repository (places where records are stored) all depends on the type of record you are looking. Ancestors Instructional Module # 4.4. | |
 | Using a repository's catalog is the key to finding the record you are looking for. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.5. | |
 | Update your Research Log by recording detailed information about the source and location of your information. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.6. | |
 | You've found the source you wanted, now look or listen carefully for information that will answer your research question. Ancestors Instructional Module #5.1. | |
 | How to read and copy information from sources ranging from headstones to birth certificates. | |
 | Preparing for and conducting an oral history interview. Ancestors Instructional Module #5.3 | |
 | Congratulations are almost in order. It looks like you have answered your research question, but there are a few more things that need to be done. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.1. | |
 | Professor Kip Sperry introduces the 2008 Family History Expo, to be held in St. George, Utah on February 8-9. | |
 | Evaluate the quaility and usefulness of the information you've found. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.2. | |
 | The 9 factors to consider when evaluating the credibility of an information source. Ancestors Instructional Module #6.3. | |
 | Another source may be needed to confirm or clarify the information you have found. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.4. | |
 | With all the information at hand, make a conclusion and organize your findings. Ancestors Instructional Module #6.5. | |
 | Share the information you find. | |
 | A recap of the Research Process | |
 | Every genealogist and family historian from beginner to professional will at some time confront the issue of source citations. This video shows how citing online sources can be easier. | |
 | A small town near Atlanta records black history from an African-American perspective. www.umtv.org www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Meet 8-year-old Honor, a Colonial Dame, at the 2008 Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California. | |
 | Megan Smolenyak provides a tour of what you can expect if you take the new deCODEme DNA test. Through her husband's results, she explores medical, ancestral, comparative and physical trait aspects of the test. | |
 | Watch the ceremony that took place in Cork, Ireland on October 10, 2008 as a plaque was placed on the last house that Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island, lived in before coming to America. | |
 | Susan Lumas shares her very own Psychic Roots tale at the WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Expanded Books sits down with Jon Entine, author of "Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People". | |
 | Jon Entine, author of Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People speaks at the 2007 IAJGS Conference in Salt Lake City. | |
 | Finding records online can be challenging. In her 2006 AAHGS lecture, "Where Should I Start? Beginning Research on Ancestry.com," expert Adele Marcum provides a comprehensive overview and answers common questions. rootstelevision.com
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 | Adventures in DNA Testing shows how a swab test is done. Quick and easy! Produced by Nick Sherman of www.foufilms.com. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | This segment from African American Lives 2 ran earlier this year on PBS and features Skip Gates and Kathleen Henderson, the winner of a nationwide contest that was held for a non-celebrity to participate in the show. | |
 | Episode 107 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. Meet Colette DeVerge, who begins the search for her African ancestors after a chance meeting with Alex Haley. | |
 | Ahmad Corbitt, President of the Cherry Hill Stake and Public Affairs Director (NYC) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks with Megan Smolenyak about the Mid-Atlantic African-American Genealogy Conference. | |
 | Interview with Alia Faith Williams, playwright and director of "Making Up History". www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Tour the renovated and expanded Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library, which holds more than 340,000 printed volumes of genealogy and family history documentation. (Part 1 of 2) www.acpl.lib.in.us www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Tour the renovated and expanded Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library, which holds more than 340,000 printed volumes of genealogy and family history documentation. (Part 2 of 2) www.acpl.lib.in.us www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Allie Louise Almore-Randle talk to RootsTelevision about her experience attending the Jamboree over the past 10 years. | |
 | Marilyn Andrus shares her adoption story at the 2008 SoCal Jamboree. | |
 | Angela Walton-Raji discusses "Beyond the Dawes Rolls. Black Indian Genealogy East of the Mississippi" at the 2006 AAHGS Conference. In 4 parts. www.aahgs.org www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | At the 2008 Jamboree, Anna-Karin Schander tells Matthew Poe about how her Swedish Genealogy Podcast started as well as some tips for exploring your Swedish roots. | |
 | RootsTelevision.com presents the memorial dedication ceremony for the unmarked gravesite of Irish-American historic icon Annie Moore. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears, words and music by Brendan Graham, copyright PeerMusic U.K., sung by Ronan Tynan. | |
 | An introduction to the Australasian Genealogy Databases (ANZGDB), a website for Australians and New Zealanders to create, publish, & share their family stories. This is the first of 6 parts. Please visit the link below for the full series. | |
 | mtucker from Arizona: Match your genealogy knowledge against a grade schooler to determine: Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist? In this episode, Nathan, a 4th grader from Arizona introduces DNA. | |
 | Genquick from Lacey Wa: Video instructions on how to use the Canadian census records on the web and how to find military records in Canada. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Jan Gow, of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organizations, at FGS 2007. www.affho.org www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | A history of immigrants settling in Australia told through family photos, family archives and artwork. It depicts the bonds created in the mixing of different nationalities into one family in a new nation. Provided by John Nearhos, www.nearhosart.com | |
 | Just in time for Mother's Day! Scenes at the 1950's Ladera Park Baby Show. Look closely - maybe you'll spot yourself! www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Best-selling author Barbara Delinsky joins us to discuss her explosive novel, Family Tree, which delves into the hot-button issues of race, DNA, and family. www.expandedbooks.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | The newest family history from renowned Irish writer and film director Martin Duffy. Barney and Molly's story is a fascinating map of the young Irish Republc. www.duffyberlin.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Part 1/3. Join Eric as he teaches tips for taking photos that have accurate color, as well as correcting the color in photos after they are shot. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Part 2/3. Join Eric as he teaches tips for taking photos that have accurate color, as well as correcting the color in photos after they are shot. | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: Part 3/3. Join Eric as he teaches tips for taking photos that have accurate color, as well as correcting the color in photos after they are shot. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Beau Sharbrough, Senior Director of Content Strategy and Acquisition for Footnote.com. www.eogn.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Tour the grave sites of the Famous, the Infamous, and the Just Plain Dead. Cemetery photos from the Los Angeles region yield a history of Hollywood's past, both the glory and the the scandals. www.beneathlosangeles.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Beth Wilson presents her lecture, "Trails Back, Tracing Ancestors in Slavery through Census, Probate and Land Records", at the 2006 AAHGS Conference. (in 3 parts) www.aahgs.org www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Dick Eastman talks with Blaine Bettinger about using DNA technology to confirm ancestry and his eBook, "I Have The Results of My Genetic Genealogy Test, Now What?" | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Bob Velke, the owner of Wholly Genes Software and developer of The Master Genealogist. Bob is also the owner of Archive CD Books and is a board member of the National Genealogical Society. On location at FGS 2007. | |
 | Brad Argent of Australian Ancestry tells Dick Eastman about the extensive features of the website at The Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO) Congress 2009. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Brian Donovan of Eneclann, an Irish genealogy research and resource company about revelations about Barack Obama’s Irish Kearney relatives, including the fact that they were once wigmakers and heavily into Dublin politics. | |
 | Lynn Turner presents his lecture "Buscando ancestors Mexicanos en el internet" as part of the Hispanic Research Series at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Topics include sites and resources online. En español. | |
 | Want your own piece of Ireland? How about one square foot? You can purchase a single square foot and get the legal documentation to prove it. Check out this video to learn how. www.buyireland.com (3:54) www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Buzzy Jackson, historian and author of "A Bad Woman Feeling Good" on her research for her next book, which is about the world of genealogy. "The Jackson 5,000" is expected to be published in 2010. | |
 | This video, Alannah Ryane's first in a series of webisodes, takes us along on her journey to explore her ancestry in Nova Scotia, Canada. | |
 | Alannah Ryane's second in a series of webisodes, shares her conversation with Iris Shea of the Mainland South Heritage Society in Nova Scotia, Canada. | |
 | Alannah Ryane's third in a series of webisodes takes place at the Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management. Alannah speaks with Janice Fralic-Brown, Family Historian & Editor of the Nova Scotia Genealogist at the Genealogical Assoc. of Nova Scotia. | |
 | Alannah Ryane's fourth in a series of webisodes takes place at St Paul's (1750) Anglican Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she uncovered Canada's masonic beginnings. | |
 | In Alannah Ryane's fifth in a series of webisodes, she travels back to Ketch Harbour Nova Scotia and meets some Martin cousins for the first time. | |
 | In Alannah Ryane's sixth in a series of webisodes, she goes on the road to Fortress Louisbourg Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada where she found a Peter Martin in 1760. | |
 | In Alannah Ryane's seventh in a series of webisodes, she visits the Fortress of Louisbourg to investigate the Peter Martin record she found there and uncovers the movements of the 45th foot regiment between 1744-1760 and the French Indian Wars. | |
 | After a brief introduction to "The Call of Story," enjoy Donald Davis' recollection of growing up and learning "That's What Mamas Do." At the end....close your eyes, smell the grass, and listen for the echo of yown Mama's voice, from days gone by. | |
 | The night Syd Lieberman's son softly asks him, "So, how are you really?" is the night Syd really begins to understand that to everything, "There Is A Season." Through this poignant story we begin to understand it too. | |
 | A nostalgic montage celebrating the sharing of family memories. | |
 | Overview of oral history interviewing. When people tell stories about their own lives and those stories are preserved and passed down for future generations, it's called oral history. | |
 | Casey Zahn, professional genealogist and author, speaks with Megan Smolenyak about how to get kids interested in genealogy, the MAAAGC conference and this year's FGS conference. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Cathy Pilgrim, director of the newspaper digitization program at the National Library of Australia (www.nla.gov.au), about some of her work digitizing various information, including sheet music. | |
 | Episode 207 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. Topics include tombstone inscriptions, sextons records, photobases, transcription, and more. | |
 | Kory Meyerink delivers his lecture on Online Cemetery Records at the 2007 BYU Computerized Family History and Genealogy Conference. www.progenealogists.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Episode 208 from the popular PBS Ancestors 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 | |
 | Singer Chantal Kreviazuk explores her roots on this three-part series of CBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" This is part 1 of the series. | |
 | Singer Chantal Kreviazuk explores her roots on this three-part series of CBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" This is part 2 of the series. | |
 | Singer Chantal Kreviazuk explores her roots on this three-part series of CBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" This is part 3 of the series. | |
 | Victoria Guagliardo talks about her passion for researching her Choctaw roots and gives tips for tracing Native American genealogy. On location at the 2007 SoCal Jamboree. | |
 | Chris Child, expert in celebrity genealogy, tells Matthew Poe at the 2008 Jamboree about some of the surprises uncovered in his research of the presidential candidates’ family trees. | |
 | Chris Haley, Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, and nephew of "Roots" author Alex Haley, is interviewed by Dick Eastman at the 2007 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Chris Pomery, genealogist, DNA expert and author of "Family History In the Genes," at WDYTYA? Live 2009 about advanced surname DNA projects and new advances in genetic genealogy. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews Chris Pomery, author of DNA and Family History and member of the Society of Genealogists, at the 2007 WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London. www.eogn.com www.dnaandfamilyhistory.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Researching Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow, was featured at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. | |
 | Clark Stiles of the National Library of New Zealand talks with Dick Eastman about his work digitizing newspapers in New Zealand as part of the ongoing project, Papers Past. For more information on this initiative, visit: www.paperspast.natlib.govt.nz | |
 | If a picture says a thousand words then yours aren't talking if they're up in the attic in a closed box. Co-author of Climbing Family Trees, gives you a snapshot of some ideas to help your pictures come back to life. | |
 | Russ Pollitt of the Columbus Metropolitan Library talks on WTTE FOX 28 about Genealogy and Family History Day at the Library, as well as tips for starting your family history research. | |
 | Solve your family history puzzle at the 2008 SoCal Jamboree. Come to the 39th Annual Southern California Genealogical Jamboree. Friday through Sunday, June 27-29 in Burbank, California. | |
 | Episode 203 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. Compiled records - comprised of information gathered, assembled, and with a bit of luck, indexed from other sources - are usually an enormous time saver in genealogical research. | |
 | BinghamBoy from South Jordan, Utah: An attempt to find my genealogy helps others all over the world to find their ancestors at Bingham City Cemetery. | |
 | At the SoCal Jamboree, Cousins Evelyn Duke and Betty Hutson share the story of how they found each other through their research into their ancestry and how they continue to research together today, seven years after meeting. | |
 | On the 2008 Genealogy Conference/Cruise, Craig Scott, President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., talks with Dick Eastman about publishing 3,200 genealogy books, as well as his research as a military records expert. | |
 | Tracey Long interviews Paul Larsen, author of Crash Course in Family History, at the 2008 Family History Expo in St. George, Utah | |
 | photografix from Evanston, IL USA: At times you may need to place a set of photos on one page for a photo album or portfolio. Learn how to customize the size and captions for the photos. | |
 | Dick Eastman speaks with Cyndi Howells, owner of Cyndi's List, about her categorized, cross-referenced list of more than 265,000 genealogy sites on the Internet. | |
 | Cyndi Howells, of Cyndi's List fame, chats with Dick Eastman aboard the 2007 Wholly Genes Genealogy Cruise. | |
 | Dick Eastman talks with Dan Lynch, author of "Google Your Family Tree," about some of the tricks for using Google for your genealogy research. For more information about the book, visit: http://www.googleyourfamilytree.com | |
 | Dick Eastman has an interesting interview at AFFHO 2009 with professional genealogist Dan Poffenberger about his hobby researching people with unusual names. | |
 | Dan Poffenberger tells Dick Eastman about his unusual family tree and how the stories developed his interest in genealogy and family history. | |
 | Dan Waddell discusses his interest in genealogy and recounts the process of writing his newly released genealogy-based novel , The Blood Detective. | |
 | Matt Harding travels around the world, and everywhere he comes he does a funny dance. This really makes you want to travel, and dance! www.wherethehellismatt.com www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Elaine Hirtle talks about her work with the United Daughters of the Confederacy. With over 19,000 members, the UDC was founded in 1894. Today, the organization carries out many historical and charitable programs. 2007 SoCal Jamboree. | |
 | Dick Eastman interviews David Lambert, the Online Genealogist at NEHGS, about the assistance he provides to genealogists, as well as the exploration he has done in the areas of military research, American Indian research and as a baseball historian. | |
 | Dick Eastman and Roots Television interview "Dear Myrtle," popular writer and podcaster, at the Family History Expo in St. George, Utah. | |
 | A discussion explaining how deCODEme uses DNA tests to determine predispositons to certain healthcare problems in order to avoid them. www.decodeme.com | |
 | Co-founder and CSO of decode genetics, Jeffrey Gulcher, M.D., takes us in a product tour of deCODEme. | |
 | Film produced by Scoil Oilibheirs, a group of 5th grade Irish school children studying all aspects film. Based on the true story of an Irish couple deported to Australia in 1827. www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Desert Victory (1943) An amazing documentary film made by the Brits and featuring the rout of Rommel in Africa by the British 8th Army. Four cameramen died during the filming of the most incredible war scenes ever taken under fire! | |
 | This time, we decided to turn the tables on our regular interviewer Dick Eastman and interview him. Matthew Poe is a new member of the SCGS, a voice for a whole new generation of genies, and a big fan of Dick Eastman. | |
 | Dick Eastman delivers the keynote address at the 2007 BYU Computerized Family History and Genealogy Conference. www.eogn.com www.ce.byu.edu/cw/cwcompu/ www.rootstelevision.com | |
 | Rick Laxman shares his tips for editing and organizing digital images. Topics include: document problems, types of viewers, renaming software, demos of image enhancement and software. 2007 BYU Computerized Genealogy Conference. | |
 | This video explains how DNA 11 creates DNA art from a sample of your DNA. They send you a collection kit and you choose the style, color, size and frame to create your unique DNA Portrait. | |
 | DNA 11 creates a DNA portrait for James May of James May's 20th Century and co-presenter on BBC's Top Gear. | |
 | Gina Paige presents "DNA and Your Roots" at the 16th National Family Reunion Conference in Philadelphia. http://www.temple.edu/fri/family www.rootstelevision.com | |