Comedian Finds Inspiration in Family History | A New Leaf | Ancestry

In this clip from A New Leaf, Anthony enlists help from host Daisy Fuentes and Ancestry to track down more about his family history. Anthony hopes to pass on his learnings to his future children... and as material in his comedy shows! Start Your Ancestry Free Trial:
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[@AncestryUS]

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[@carrie-leehurzeler7413]

What does Ancestry define as direct ancestors? I’m searching through my DNA matches and I’m looking for a particular name and it says “Direct ancestors with the last name _____” Does that mean Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, and then 2x Grandma and 2x Grandpa, and on and on? Does it exclude aunts and uncles?

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for getting in touch, Carrie! Direct ancestors are people who are 4th great grandparents and closer in the surname search. So when you search for a name, this would be the ancestors that are included in this list. We hope this provides some clarity for you. We've included an article to help you to make the most of your DNA Matches too: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Making-the-Most-of-AncestryDNA-Matches. We hope this will help! Please do feel free to reach out if you still have some further queries or concerns. 🙂

[@carrie-leehurzeler7413]

Does this include aunts and uncles and cousins, or does this only include 4x great grandparents, 3x, 2x, great grandparents, and grandparents?

[@AncestryUS]

Hey again, Carrie-Lee! Your aunts and uncles won't be included, it would be the direct line of parents, grandparents, great grandparent and so on. Thank you for getting back to us!

[@CherokeeBird]

I found my ancestry all the way back to the 1400's. I discovered that my ggggg uncle was Rev. Samuel Parris of the Salem witch trials. I am also a directly related to Sir Thomas Wyatt. I love looking into my ancestry.

[@TNRustedRed]

This is great! I've gotten obsessed with searching my background through Ancestry.Ive traced my family all the way back to the 1500's, it's nuts!

[@AncestryUS]

We're so thrilled to hear about this! It's a wonderful feeling to discover so many details about your family history, especially going back so far in time as well! We wish you continued success with your research, enjoy! 😊

[@lltipsy]

im grateful that my family knows stories of my ancestors since 1600s and I’m gonna pass the stories to my kids when I have them

[@ashleythompson2928]

Same here! I’m actually tied to Quakers in Maine which was interesting

[@gxrgeousbby]

Other people have traced my family back to like 1BCE and I’m like that can’t be true

[@dancoyle6911]

This dude is so funny! I performed with him years ago at a seafood restaurant in Delaware. He absolutely killed it! Check him out in the LA area.

[@anthonydavis1434]

Haha great show and great seafood. Hey dan!

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bjoyful2185]

Anthony you seem like a very lovely man. Yes have children! You will be a great father. Best wishes to you and your wife!🌹

[@anthonydavis1434]

Thank you! We are trying right now for our first kid

[@juliehawkins3816]

Yes, children are a blessing!

[@lilianmcleod7099]

That says a lot about them that they changed sides. It says a lot about this guy that he was proud of that!

[@anthonydavis1434]

I was proud of it. Made me feel great my family knew to do the right thing

[@AncestryUS]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this segment, Lilian. Thanks for your comment.

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, Bjoyful. That is a sweet comment. We're so happy that you enjoyed this segment.

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, George. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this program. We appreciate your comment, and we agree with you.

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, Dan. Thanks for your comment. We're happy you enjoyed this segment. It's great to know you're already a fan and a friend.

[@MartVale1]

Take shot every time he says, “that’s cool.”

[@anthonydavis1434]

I didn't know what else to say lol its my go to line

[@MartVale1]

@@anthonydavis1434 lol it’s all good it happens to all of us.

[@Bennettacademy]

this guys family tree is like an American history book amazing

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing your research, Kevin. We're happy that you've been able to find out more details about your military ancestors. Good luck as you continue learning about your family history.

[@tryphenasparks]

A Revolutionary War veteran! That's a proud heritage.

[@vickielewallen3799]

Great family history, i enjoyed it as if it was mine!

[@ope4r540]

Oh, how wonderful!!!!👍 Just putting in 2 cents to the baby name: I recommend Elijah Mae Davis for your future daughter’s name.😉

[@longbeachcomedy4481]

Wow! Anthony aka @ADComedy28 is very fortunate that he got a glimpse into his lineage. It couldn’t happen to a nicer person.

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@firedoc5]

I do a lot with Ancestry. Luckily, I had a great-grandmother I listened to all the time. She passed away just shy of 103. Now her daughter, my great-aunt is 102 and still "with" it. I remember them all talking in the front yard so now I'm able to see and meet those names I heard all my life. Like Anthony, my family came from the south and the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. It's been interesting to say the least.

[@AncestryUS]

That must have been absolutely fascinating! We're so glad you took such an interest when your great grandmother spoke of your ancestors and that this has ignited a passion in researching your family history. We wish you the best of luck with the rest of your research.

[@AncestryUS]

We know that researching is not always a walk in the park, Firedoc5 so please never hesitate to call on our team should you ever need our support. Have a very merry Christmas on behalf of all our team. 🎄

[@bayborn510]

Good thing your forefathers were fighting for the right side! ❤️

[@anthonydavis1434]

It felt great they knew to stand up for what was right.

[@abryant8287]

If not, he shouldn't feel guilty about it, either.

[@bayborn510]

@@abryant8287 I would.

[@abryant8287]

@@bayborn510 I wouldn't, and neither should anybody else. Like I had a say in any of that!

[@bayborn510]

@@abryant8287 out of respect. But everyone is different. Some people just don’t care at all. Some people don’t want to acknowledge the truth. It’s life 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@tycobb2580]

03:20 lol they both just switched armies . . . how funny is that?

[@xsensiix]

My ancestors also fought in the revolutionary war ❤️

[@BryonLape]

My grandfather was adopted as an infant. My cousin tried to discover who his birth family is, but his intake records at the orphanage were doctored and the last name changed. We really have no idea who they are.

[@SamStone1964]

Do a DNA test to find out.

[@FCntertainr]

That's something his ancestors were in the Confederate army, went AWOL then joined the Union army! In my research I found many who deserted daring and after the Civil War lol. Finding an ancestor who fought in tbe revolutionary War has got to be the greatest! His ancestor fought the whole time and got a land grant. I have some who served definitely. The Civil War is more complex because the names are similar but they have pension records for both sides.

[@itrthho]

Nice couple and a good video.

[@anthonydavis1434]

Thank you!

[@steffl8562]

Wow what a coincidence. I am a black female and I have lot of white in my family. I have a lot of Elijah's in my family. My third & fourth grandparents were Elijah. One of my grandfather were married to a Indian women whom we have yet to find her records. I am from the south and I've been trying to search for this Indian women who is my great great great grandmother. One of my grandparents were a Elijah Davis. I'm just curious if you have any African American blood in ya Anthony. I've heard the story when a white male have a tab bit curly beard.. sometimes mean he have 1 to 7 percent of African American. Sorry not to be rude. Thou I sort of her this proof from another white male. Thou any way I'm married to a white male. I have more than 500 white family members. I have a white relative that lives right here in Alaska and didn't even know it. She is my third cousin. Isn't that something... hahaha. Steff in Alaska

[@steffl8562]

Also by the way good lucky to have children. You guys will have beautiful children. You both are good looking people. God bless you both.. Steff in Alaska

[@charismalyn]

I absolutely love these stories

[@AncestryUS]

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the video! 😃

[@twilightzone-ex-hostage1997]

I am related to you through your Mullins line : )

[@joannfee]

Hints for installing drip per system

[@user-si7ig6ul7l]

Fantastic

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed Anthony's story, V! It's always fantastic when we learn about our ancestry. Do you have any fascinating family history stories you'd like to share?

[@tristanrodenhauser5267]

Wilks County maybe a cousin of Zach galafiakas

[@anthonydavis1434]

Well i asked him and he ignored me just like my real family so maybe.

[@tomlee7651]

Hope you signed up for Son's of the American revolution

[@karchata7123]

usually here in the south if BOTH your parents dont tell you about your family,.. they probbb related lmao

[@anthonydavis1434]

One of the many reasons i wanted to have my ancestry done.

[@nillyk5671]

Why don't they tell them about their European roots and travel to Europe? All these episodes i haven't seen one that travels to Europe for them to see what they are missing out 😁

[@llcooljay520]

“Is my family from the south? Did they come from another country?!?!” Dude, look at your beard. No, you are not Native American from the south. Southerners need to remember that they are immigrants, too. I think so many conservatives think they are only “from America” and they most certainly are not fully native.

[@JoshuaAssanowicz]

I Trace All My Ancestors Back To Medieval Period And 1400s And 1500s And 1600s And 1700s And 1800s And 1900s

[@JoshuaAssanowicz]

I Have Ancestors Fought In American Revolutionary War And The Of 1812 War And The Black Hawks of 1832 And American Mexican War And American Civil War Both Side And American Indian War And Spanish American War And WW1 And WW2