The Surprising Love Story in Sheryl Lee Ralph's Ancestry
Season 11
Episode 9
About the Episode
Sheryl's discovers her third great grandparents, a mixed race couple, got married in 1837.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 4m 09s
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Extras
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Varmus Grandparents
Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe.0:57 -
Revolutionary War
Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army.1:01 -
Take My Breath Away
Dr. Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names of her enslaved ancestors.1:41 -
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Revolutionary War
Sigourney Weaver discovers her ancestor was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army.1:15 -
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Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.1:32 -
A Bad Lot
A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot."0:47 -
Italian Roots Preview
Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.0:30 -
Slave Trade Preview
Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.0:30
