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Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

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The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History

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Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

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Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

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Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

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The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

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José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers

José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers

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Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past

Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past

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The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History

The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History

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Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage

Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage

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Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America

Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America

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Kristen Bell Learns of Family's Generational Trauma

Kristen Bell Learns of Family's Generational Trauma

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Finding Your Roots

Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician

Amanda's third great grandfather, Peter Friesell, was living in Pennsylvania with his wife Lydia and their daughter in 1860. He voluntarily enlisted in the Civil War to fight for the Union to end slavery. He ultimately served as a musician, playing the fife. He risked his life and survived.
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