Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories on GENEALOGY ROADSHOW. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. In Season 2, the programs feature participants from three American cities — St. Louis, New Orleans and Philadelphia — who want to explore a genealogical mystery.
"St. Louis - Union Station" - At St. Louis’ historic Union Station, a team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories from Missouri. A musician hopes to find connections to a famous St. Louis jazz composer; two sisters explore links to a survivor of the legendary Donner party; an Italian-American woman finds out if she is related to Italian royalty; and a schoolteacher who has all the answers for her students has very few about her own past.
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St. Louis Union Station
"The rich history and melting pot of St. Louis
Researching Italian Ancestry
Conducting genealogical research within the church or city office's of an ancestral town can provide a wealth of knowledge and clues that are often impossible to find in the United States.
Donner Party Family History
Two sisters explore family links to the ill-fated Donner party while at St. Louis Union Station. The Donner party has become synonymous with the difficulties of Westward United States migration.
Genealogy Roadshow Preview
"Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history
