Highlights from Sarah Jessica Parker's episode
The first episode was about Sarah Jessica Parker. She amazingly traced ancestors back to both the California Gold Rush of 1849 and to the Salem Witch Trials! (And, no, I haven't found anything quite so interesting in my history.)
Highlights from Emmitt Smith's episode
The second episode was our favorite. It was about Dallas Cowboy star Emmitt Smith. (I was moved to tears multiple times during his story!) He traced his slave ancestors - and found out that some were mulatto. He even went back to Africa and visited the area where his family had probably lived before being captured and sold into slavery. What an incredible, and sad, story. But, as he said, his ancestors must have been strong people!
Don't forget... the series airs on Friday nights!
3 comments:
Hi Dana!
I just found your blog and love it. Your blog role is great too! Many new places to check out. I look forward to reading!
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Jeannie
I have enjoyed watching these as well. Episodes are available on Hulu.com as well.
Sarah
I loved the first one with SJP. Have I missed the one with Emmitt Smith? Or is that the one that will air on Friday? I've got to set my DVR.
Thanks for the reminder.
Is this what has rejuvenated your interest in genealogy? It sure does make me curious about my ancestors.
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