For more than 20 years Joshua has been discovering – and sharing – the incredible connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. As host of the popular series Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) he crisscrosses the United States – solving longstanding family history mysteries and uncovering genealogical treasures at every turn. Since February 2016, Joshua has been the President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), America’s second oldest genealogical organization, headquartered in New York City.An avid genealogist, Joshua has traced his own roots from Boston, Massachusetts to Bombay, India (and nearly everywhere in-between). He is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, an organization dedicated to supporting the needs of genealogical organizations throughout the United States.
A popular speaker and author, Joshua frequently shares insights relating to family history and genealogy with audiences throughout the world. He believes family history and genealogy should be about more than just names, dates, and documents, but should instead tell the stories of our ancestors and the extraordinary lives they led.
Catching Up
As part of his work at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), Joshua has been a dedicated advocate for record access, preservation, and digitization, understanding the crucial role that these elements play in connecting individuals with their heritage. Over the years, his tireless efforts have led to significant…
Looking back at Genealogy Roadshow
For three seasons, Joshua traveled the United States as a host on the PBS Series Genealogy Roadshow a unique series that reconnected Americans with their past at every turn. Cities visited include Albuquerque, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and San Francisco. You can learn more,…