St. Louis - Union Station
At St. Louis’ historic Union Station, genealogists uncover fascinating family stories. 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 royalty; and a schoolteacher who has all the answers for her students has very few about her own past.
Previews + Extras
Researching Italian Ancestry
S2 E2 - 1m 35s
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.
St. Louis Union Station
S2 E2 - 59s
The rich history and melting pot of St. Louis, Missouri is explored while at the city's famous Union Station.
Donner Party Family History
S2 E2 - 1m 54s
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.
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