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Mandy Patinkin shares his favorite quote and it relates to his family discoveries.
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In an 1860s census, we uncovered Audra McDonald’s ancestors listed in a slave schedule.
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Mandy Patinkin learns that he had family members in the Holocaust.
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Audra McDonald learns her ancestors survived slavery and purchased land post-Civil War.
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Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.
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Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.
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Jeff Daniels discovers his 8th great grandfather testified at the Salem Witch Trials.
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Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
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Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
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David Duchovny traces his family journey to New York, separation and reunion.
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Much to his surprise, actor Richard Kind discovers that he had ancestors in the Holocaust.
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Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.
