The following is the tagline from the movie Contact – “Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history… of history”. This tagline best describes the results of having my genealogy online. My genealogy online may not make a profoundly impact for humanity but it does impact my research work of many years.

Having my genealogy online for 5 years has resulted in 1st contact with relatives that are following the the same family surname. It is exciting to share photographs and stories and make those connections. I had another email this week from an individual who found my website and inquired if we shared the same ancestor. She has been very generous by sending photographs. Over the next few days we will communicate with each other to determine the origins of those elusive Irish ancestors.

At the last National Genealogy Society conference I heard a speaker say “Never say quit!”. The best genealogists are those who build a research repertoire by which various types of problems can be solved. One of those techniques for me is a genealogy website where I can display and promote my genealogy online.

RootsTelevision is founded by professional genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. Megan is a frequent tweeter and can also be found on Facebook.

If you have not had a chance to check out RootsTelevision you are missing a free genealogy resource that can benefit your own research work as well as your local genealogical society. RootsTelevision has a program guide that includes topics like How-to, DNA, African Roots, British research, Irish family history, Hispanic roots, Libraries, Archives, Reunions, Photo Restoration and much more.

Kick back and check it out RootsTelevision. RootsTelevision is located at http://www.rootstelevision.com/