ANCESTORS is a ten part series which explores genealogy and family history. Individual half hour episodes feature visits with a variety of individuals who have become family historians, followed by conversations with genealogical experts. Click on the links below to view selected segments of any or all of the four episodes described:

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Looking At Home - This episode illustrates how primary sources found in the home can be very valuable resources for learning more about the lives of earlier generations.

Gathering Family Stories - This episode demonstrates how interviewing living relatives can surface truly amazing information about the history of a family, particularly when integrated with additional information available from primary sources.

African American Research - This episode profiles successful strategies for families and family members interested in searching for African-American ancestors.

Census and Military Records - This episode tells the story of a war veteran and how researching his family's military records had a major impact on his life.