The popularity of the PBS shows Finding Your Roots and Genealogy Roadshow is just another sign of America's growing interest in family history.
Genealogy is a billion dollar business that's expected to grow even more.
We're hopping on the bandwagon on Morning Edition with an occasional series we're calling "Rochester Roots".
We're working with genealogist Barb Koehler at the Rochester Public Library to discover the ancestral history of Rochesterians and perhaps unravel a family mystery or two.
Today, our series begins with the remarkable family history of Betty Strasenburgh.
Click on the LISTEN link above to hear the interview.