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Two families trace back generations and relive their family history journeys, including discovering African American ancestors who were landowners pre-Emancipation and one who gained freedom through a monumental court case.

Roots Less Traveled

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Gwendolyn and Gabrielle look back at their ancestor's surprising route to freedom on one of the most significant days of President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and remember their ancestor's bravery as a Civil War hero with the U.S. Colored Troops.

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Jimmie and Katie reminisce about discovering more of their Japanese heritage on their family history journey, which starts in 1890s Japan, continues to California's central valley farmlands in the 1940s and includes a decorated soldier.

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Kevin and Mary look back on their Kentucky journey, where they learned of the monumental court case and arduous trek across three states that led to an enslaved ancestor's freedom and the start of the American dream.

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The Truitts relive their journey through their family tree, which reveals that their African American ancestors were farmers and landowners pre-emancipation with the help from an amazing family of Quakers.

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Following three families, as an aunt and nephew discover their ties to the Brooklyn Bridge; siblings learn their ancestor owned a fleet of whaling ships; and a father and daughter learn their ancestor was a Union soldier during the Civil War.

Watch Along: Best of Season 1

Pairs of family members, often from different generations, set out on adventures to solve mysteries from their family trees and grow closer as they gain wisdom not only about themselves, but also about how their past has helped shape their present.

S4 E3 | Watch Along With Kevin & Mary