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Got any secrets in your family tree, skeletons in ye olde ancestral closet? Were your ancestors sinner or saints, royals or rogues? Part personal drama, part CSI-like forensic investigation and part historical revelation, Ancestors in the Attic reveals to Canadians not only their roots, but also the diverse stories that make up the history of our country.

First Aired

2006-10-18
Last Aired

2010-02-04
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

4
Episodes

49
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

History

Keywords:

canada ancestor genealogy

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1. Worldwide Search

A worldwide search for people's most interesting ancestors.

A worldwide search for people's most interesting ancestors.Less

30mins 2006-10-18

2. Murder in Manitoba

A murder on a Manitoba farm leads A woman to a lost cousin.

A murder on a Manitoba farm leads A woman to a lost cousin.Less

30mins 2006-10-25

3. Irish Princess & Secret Life

Irish princess of Newfoundland; war hero who deserted his family to live a secret life in England.

Irish princess of Newfoundland; war hero who deserted his family to live a secret life in England.Less

30mins 2006-11-01

4. Dog Tags

An Englishman journeys to three continents, in search of a soldier who wore the World War II dog tag h...More

An Englishman journeys to three continents, in search of a soldier who wore the World War II dog tag he found in his backyard.Less

30mins 2006-11-10

5. Shakespeare

An Englishman journeys to three continents, in search of a soldier who wore the World War II dog tag h...More

An Englishman journeys to three continents, in search of a soldier who wore the World War II dog tag he found in his backyard.Less

30mins 2006-11-15

6. Royal Connections?

An Oshawa woman wants to know if she's related to the British Royal Family, or is it pure balderdash.

An Oshawa woman wants to know if she's related to the British Royal Family, or is it pure balderdash.Less

30mins 2006-11-29

7. The Plains of Abraham

Wendy Cosby wants to confirm that her ancestor cradled the head of Gen. James Wolfe at the Battle of t...More

Wendy Cosby wants to confirm that her ancestor cradled the head of Gen. James Wolfe at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec.Less

30mins 2006-12-09

8. Roadster

Gar Darroch searches for the original owner of his 1931 Model A Deluxe Ford Roadster.

Gar Darroch searches for the original owner of his 1931 Model A Deluxe Ford Roadster.Less

30mins 2006-12-13

9. War Hero

Mike Ryan seeks to tell a long-lost relative about her war hero father.

Mike Ryan seeks to tell a long-lost relative about her war hero father.Less

30mins 2006-12-20

10. The Canada Kid

Family legend has it that Tracey Kinch of Alberta is related to The Canada Kid.

Family legend has it that Tracey Kinch of Alberta is related to The Canada Kid.Less

30mins 2007-01-03

11. Coffin Ship Mystery

An Ontario man wants to uncover the mystery of a coffin ship.

An Ontario man wants to uncover the mystery of a coffin ship.Less

30mins 2007-01-17

12. Distinguished Flying Cross

A Surrey, B.C. man wants to discover whether his great-uncle died in action earning the Distinguished ...More

A Surrey, B.C. man wants to discover whether his great-uncle died in action earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.Less

30mins 2007-01-24

13. Mysteries of the Father

A woman's search for answers about her father's mysterious ancestry uncovers secrets and intrigue.

A woman's search for answers about her father's mysterious ancestry uncovers secrets and intrigue.Less

30mins 2007-01-31

14. Oil Portraits

A 19th century rural doctor rumored to have willed oil portraits of himself to each of his 13 children...More

A 19th century rural doctor rumored to have willed oil portraits of himself to each of his 13 children.Less

30mins 2007-02-14

15. Reader's Digest

Erin Phelan documents the search for her ancestors in Reader's Digest.

Erin Phelan documents the search for her ancestors in Reader's Digest.Less

30mins 2007-02-21

16. Journey to the Emerald Isle

Erin Phelan travels to Ireland to see if she can locate lost relatives.

Erin Phelan travels to Ireland to see if she can locate lost relatives.Less

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Stream and watch Ancestors in the Attic

1. Worldwide Search

30mins 2006-10-18

2. Murder in Manitoba

30mins 2006-10-25

3. Irish Princess & Secret Life

30mins 2006-11-01

4. Dog Tags

30mins 2006-11-10

5. Shakespeare

30mins 2006-11-15

6. Royal Connections?

30mins 2006-11-29

7. The Plains of Abraham

30mins 2006-12-09

8. Roadster

30mins 2006-12-13

9. War Hero

30mins 2006-12-20

10. The Canada Kid

30mins 2007-01-03

11. Coffin Ship Mystery

30mins 2007-01-17

12. Distinguished Flying Cross

30mins 2007-01-24

13. Mysteries of the Father

30mins 2007-01-31

14. Oil Portraits

30mins 2007-02-14

15. Reader's Digest

30mins 2007-02-21

16. Journey to the Emerald Isle

30mins 2007-03-07

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