My grandmother Frances Walker of Edison, Calhoun, Ga., was born on Dec. 22, 1938, and died Dec. 2, 2002. Her mother was Ella M. King, who was born in 1913 and died in 1981 under the married name ...

Her ancestor’s will named 13 slaves, and she seeks help getting this information to their descendants. My ancestors were slave owners in Victoria County, Texas. My three-times great-grandfather John ...

Summer brings family reunions, backyard barbecues, and precious moments with loved ones. For many Americans, this season also sparks renewed interest in family history and genealogy research. As ...

Historically, genealogical research has been a difficult endeavor. Our guest today is Blanche McKinney, a native of West Plains, Missouri, who worked alongside her husband Edgar McKinney for more than ...

Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel. Author Rose Morton shares her journey of learning about her enslaved ancestors and the families that owned them.

‘Finding Your Roots’ host and famed Harvard historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes guests on an intricate journey of their lineage by turning the pages of their ‘Book of Life,’ a keepsake scrapbook ...

Have you always wanted to research your Irish family history but you're not sure where to start? This guide will help you take the first step. Every family has a unique story to tell and building your ...

What It Is: Tracing my Irish ancestry on a “DNA tourism” vacation. “The package was created in response to the growing DNA tourism trend in the U.S., where Americans are increasingly booking trips to ...

Next year will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across the country want to help communities trace their roots back. Berkshire County wants to ...

Halifax Co., VA - Museum volunteers are hoping to bring attention to a little known resource in Halifax County. A Genealogical Research Center at the South Boston Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts ...

One of the fastest-growing hobbies today is genealogy — tracing your roots. It is fun to find out where you came from, how you got here and what happened along the way. It can also help you determine ...

Tracing your family’s roots may seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re African American. Linda Dorsey-Walker is on a quest to know more about her father’s side of the family. “My father was ...