Comments on: Season finale of Who Do You Think You Are? tonight at 8/7c on NBC

By: Ruth Ogle

Ruth Ogle — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:49:25 +0000

Love the show,wish it was on all the time.My husban found a family connection to Ashly Judd.The first time he had watched it with me, now he is hooked on the show.

By: Betty L. Jarrett Humphries

Betty L. Jarrett Humphries — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:13:39 +0000

I love the show, especially now knowing that Ashley Judd’s 10th great grandfather William Brewster had in his keep and young boy named Richard More who was sent to America along with 2 sisters and a brother by their “father Samuel” however was not their father but children by a different man from an adulterous affair. To keep the children from being labeled “bastards” he sent them on the Mayflower. Richard More is my ancestor who was raised by William Brewster in America.

By: Jan Kirkwood

Jan Kirkwood — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:11:02 +0000

In a funny way genealogy has strengthened my faith and has certainly improved my prayer life. Oh gosh how?
I am not an inherently trusting person (a few cfaith issues there), but everytime I connect with someone I really have to take them at face value, as they must with me. That leads me to examine who I am at any given moment, which of course leads me to prayer, to improve myself.
So the father is always there thanks B for reminding me.

Jan Kirkwood

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:01:47 +0000

If it weren’t for the show, I wouldn’t have discovered the wonderful journey of genealogy. Sure, they use celebrities to draw an audience & it seems a little contrived — but they’re condensing it into a 40 min. time slot! However, I am amazed at the combative & negative comments — esp. the ones going on about their own Mayflower ancestors (boring). What I’ve uncovered (yes, thru documentation) has been deeply meaningful to me & my family; I’m not searching for royalty or famous connections (or, apparently, the subsequent bragging rights). Just learning about my family & their lives in history is enough for me — thank you, Ancestry.com for making it easy, accessible & a great starting point for everyone!

By: BEE

BEE — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:55:23 +0000

I agree with those who said that the WDYTYA stories were good entertainment, and I did learn new and interesting things from each program.
I’ve had a Deluxe membership for a number of years, starting with ancestry about 8 years ago.
While there have been problems along the way, and information I just couldn’t find, I will be forever grateful for all the information I have found, and the connections to family I didn’t know I had, even with my trees kept private.
Although my membership is a great expense, I wouldn’t dream of dropping it, especially since it is getting harder for me to explore beyond my local surroundings.
While I wish various problems would be corrected, and more could be added from Poland, the country of my ancestors, new things are being added every day, and I continue to find useful information for other family members.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:32:52 +0000

As to the question and or complaints about how fast the the celebrity gets the information. Ashley Judd said they contacted her a year before they taped the show. So the experts have all the infomation before the taping. I wish I had their help without having to pay for someone to find the information which is not on ancestry.com. I would have to travel to the county and state to look at the county records. i have found out so much, but I wish i could find out more. I would not renew my membership as its expensive, but it was money well spent for the year.

By: Brenda Pepe

Brenda Pepe — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:11:04 +0000

I have really enjoyed the shows. Please continue them! I am inspired and have appreciated the history being highlighted. Thank you.

By: Rosie Miller

Rosie Miller — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:51:54 +0000

B #56

As you sow, so shall you reap.

By: B

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:43:02 +0000

I am rethinking my membership with Ancestry. Why should I pay for membership every year so that Ancestry can host rich, spoiled, educationally challenged, narcisstic, (not to mention worshipped by idiots who can’t seem to find time to worship our Father) “celebrities”. I think I will keep my money and let Ancestry find other fools to pay for this excess!!

By: Michelle R

Michelle R — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:39:56 +0000

Nancy #37. I’m a Palatine nut as well having researched for more than 20 years the Palatines who settled along the Mohawk River in New York. There are many excellent resources out there and I would be happy to share. You should be able to contact me through Ancestry and my user name of torgiefam

Michelle-Seattle