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  • Join Joyce Willis as she embarks on a riveting exploration into her family history, aiming to resolve a deeply rooted enigma: Was the man known as her grandmother Beatrice Willis's father truly related by blood? Through meticulous historical research, heartfelt interviews, and groundbreaking DNA analysis, Joyce seeks to uncover the truths buried within her family's past.
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ความคิดเห็น • 27

  • @jemie24
    @jemie24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Loved that they invited 3 non celebrities. Hopefully they can do that next season 😁

    • @tammygilmer1228
      @tammygilmer1228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'd love to have Dr. Gates research my family tree...I have a great many questions about a few of my relatives...🇨🇦

    • @jemie24
      @jemie24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tammygilmer1228 same here 🇵🇭

    • @brendagrant9382
      @brendagrant9382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes indeed.

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine7305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Dr. Gates is an international treasure, filling in all the mysteries and "gaps" with family facts ❤
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @MsNeech-cy7df
    @MsNeech-cy7df 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I love every episode but I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 viewers that were picked. Their stories, the emotion, and appreciation for the mysteries that were solved were really touching.

  • @brendagrant9382
    @brendagrant9382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    They have all these award shows on TV. He should be nominated for the NAACP award or any other award! He needs to be recognized. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @susanne9602
    @susanne9602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    If Americans were 1/100th as kind and forgiving as Ms Willis, this would be a much better America!

    • @tammygilmer1228
      @tammygilmer1228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Amen!! ❤

    • @mjones3569
      @mjones3569 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      If people learned how to control their emotions and not put their hands on other people this world be a much better place!

  • @user-im9jc8fi6h
    @user-im9jc8fi6h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I missed the original airing of this episode so I am glad I got to see this. Love the show!

    • @CharleneCTX
      @CharleneCTX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Our local PBS station is on the two-weeks-later schedule. So I won't see it for a while yet.

  • @user-zj5ud3cr7s
    @user-zj5ud3cr7s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is simply marvelous! I recall saying to myself, about 3 or 4 seasons ago, I wonder if Dr. Gates would ever do non celebrities? How do you get picked ? I've always wanted to have this done, especially learning more about my father's side of the family. Maybe he'll consider doing a whole season of non celebrities. Good job Dr. Gates!

  • @brendagrant9382
    @brendagrant9382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This was a good show last nite. I wish he could do mines!

    • @zovalentine7305
      @zovalentine7305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Me too.
      I wonder if he has a recommended list of key points & places for research on our own 🤔

    • @CBrown9758
      @CBrown9758 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Apply Brenda That is all u must do at first start applying until they say yes or no and even if there is a no continue until u get a complete yes and find yourself on the program.😉

    • @brendagrant9382
      @brendagrant9382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CBrown9758 How do I supply for the show?

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine7305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all of thy getting get understanding 😇
    Proverbs 4:7

  • @cassandramcknight2416
    @cassandramcknight2416 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Curious to know if you have ever used the extensive list of slaves in your research. [The name of the list escapes me at this moment.]

    • @ParadiseLoading
      @ParadiseLoading หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean the records from the Freedmens’ Bureau?

  • @daisy9910
    @daisy9910 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done both Ancestry DNA and MyHeritage DNA tests. So far, I've only found my second cousin. It seems no one I am closely related to has taken a test.

    • @helenhunter4540
      @helenhunter4540 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Daisy9910. I bet over time you'll get more and more matches. It can be a slow process.

    • @daisy9910
      @daisy9910 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@helenhunter4540 we shall see. I'm whiter than Caspar the friendly ghost, and I have discovered I am 20% North African. 😅

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@daisy9910 I believe some of the ethnic peoples from North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean, can be quite a mix of looks and coloring. I guess because of the thousands of years of trade, war, and inter-breeding. (What is now modern day Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya.) Such interesting ancestry!!

    • @daisy9910
      @daisy9910 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@comealongcomealong4480 it's very interesting. The Normans had a good go down there too. :)

  • @truthbtold3177
    @truthbtold3177 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pick me please

  • @CBrown9758
    @CBrown9758 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Henry Louis Gates U are phenomenal. You are truly what people say, you are an international treasure. I will forever adore you.
    U addressed the wants and needs of people like us, you are a phenomenal man! I love you, and I adore you. Please stay with us forever. I know that's much too much to ask, but I never want to lose you. To the Ancestry staff behind the scenes doing so much tedious, mind-numbing work, just know i know because I am looking for my family at this moment and i know the work u do. One could definitely say U are the force behind the scenes doing what U do, thank U! It is tedious work this staff does and now I know exactly why the fee is so costly for genealogists and how you guys may feel at the end😢 of the day after all that work, and this team of people has a schedule, so appreciated. To everyone involved just know U bring peace of mind, U bring excitement, joy, and resolution, U answer the question even when it cannot be the complete answer wanted; there is an answer, and I thank you for doing that!😘🥰Much love to U all and all that U do.😘🍾🥂⭐️🌟💫✨🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶💯☝️