Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved

[@60minutes]

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[@marleneberbick5005]

This is an amazing story... The Hand of the Living GOD 🙏

[@gorettimanikuzwe1361]

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[@karenmcroberts5592]

Truly beautiful the whole story. Thank you for telling us the story of your family. Enjoy!

[@moonshoes11]

This was the sort of story I needed to hear. Peace.

[@josephpfalzgraf4213]

Don't you remember what she said to Trump about that the Democrats didn't spy on him but now we know the truth they did spy on him and Hillary Clinton tried to say that he was involved with Russia we now know that was a lie and they're in court right now convicting these people of trying to destroy our great president and she is one of them and what have she got to say about that lady she's a leftist she's in favor of the democratic party how can you even watch her show after what she's done you ought to be ashamed she's great friends with the Democrats and Joe Biden and she's one of the elite that wanted to destroy our country quit watching this woman show quit watching 60 minutes especially if they have her on there he tried to make our great president out to be a liar and I've heard some horrible things about her I don't know if they're true but I wouldn't doubt it

[@lindarivera8375]

I wonder how their ancestors would’ve felt if someone would’ve told them someday your family will own this place. I love this incredible story.

[@pandarue]

I imagine it would've been hard to believe, but equally as hard not to feel some semblance of h of hope 💜

[@nancyjones247]

I have a feeling that one of those ancestors prayed and asked the Lord, "God please let one of my descendents be able to own this place!" God has a way of making all things right!😊

[@wolfe8421]

I bet they are just looking down on them with beeming pride.

[@danbuysallhouses]

that’s the same thing I said, could you imagine how they might have felt? At that time it was a crazy idea

[@reekz1568]

I’m sure it was said at least once or thought of by someone in his distant family. You know, like just standing there and think one day my family will own something like this.

[@tammyolson1332]

Can you imagine their ancestors saying one day we're going to own this place? I'm so glad they have found comfort . They have definitely brought happiness to their ancestors souls.

[@trawlins396]

It's BS. We all should have houses!!

[@wilmabates6967]

Their ancestors probably owned the property in the first place. We all know that Roots was a made up story to separate indigenous people from their land.

[@tammyolson1332]

@@wilmabates6967 what are you talking about? Did you miss that part in history class?

[@eyeseayew189]

@@trawlins396 for free? 🤣 Gtfoh

[@nv8227]

@@eyeseayew189 IMO, absolutely for free. There is ZERO need for money in our world. More are realizing this and the more that happens the better it will get.

[@mariasea6751]

He doesn't even realize it but he is breaking a multitude of generational curses and doing right by his ancestors blessing peace and joy be with this family always.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤

[@jerryestrada5586]

No such thing as curses.

[@Peaceful-v8t]

How?

[@WhiteHairRules-cu6yr]

It does not work like that lol

[@catherinepoloynis]

Amen

[@catherinepoloynis]

"I'm gonna fix it." Such a powerful and moving story.

[@TheLockhartPerspective]

You're right; a "STORY" indeed...

[@shirlebug]

I wish I could see it after they fix the cemetery.

[@909sensual]

IT’S NOT EVEN MY FAMILY BUT IM SO PROUD THAT YOUR FAMILY GETS A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT- especially with your mom the oldest living matriarch gets to see this moment before she closes her eyes. Thank you Lord! So many tears and prayers by the ppl generations before. Then to actually have your relatives bodies on the property- Your family is literally “ whole” . Your ancestors are literally watching over you

[@BlackberryTitties]

It’s my Family. I will be visiting in June. With a bunch of my Family.

[@emilycannon5192]

It’s a take back moment for the family! That’s amazing! If someone could have told the ancestors one day, despite all of this terror, your family will OWN this house & this property, could you imagine the hope they would have? That was all God at that moment reminds me of the Bible verse “Look, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will bring you back to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭15‬ ‭CSB‬‬

[@LifeIsBetterWithLove]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@starrlara2599]

I’m so incredibly happy for this family!

[@GenesisGarden-l9s]

They would have thanked GOD they were slaves in America instead of Africa! There are black African now that would sell their soul to be in America! I would gladly trade 100 spoiled reparation black Americans for one freedom loving African!

[@mikkaluu8031]

It didn’t hit me until the whole family was shown celebrating together in that house… I went straight into tears 😭 . In a place where their family probably didn’t even get the opportunity to go inside unless it was to serve, be violated or beaten to nearly their deaths….. To their descendants living, owning and communing within that same home .. A miracle.

[@ncubesays]

Same!! Started bawling my eyes out at that too. Way too poignant and yet incredibly profound.

[@samsonian9468]

Somehow, someway, their ancestors planted the right seeds-- seeds of faith and love through their suffering and brokeness; it blessed their family roots, the results being this large family gathering together in joy and unity. So rewarding!

[@rubytuesday5567]

The man needing to hug the tree, and the headstones stones on the land is what shook me.

[@sirenloud]

Me too

[@ciku-ciku7194]

@@samsonian9468 well put 👌👌

[@Lizs.Tallent]

This made me cry my family is Native American and we can’t find our history. I’m so happy this family found some of there history ❤️

[@EllBeeCUSoon]

@Liz many of us Black Americans can’t find ourstory either. It was wiped out by the oppressors.

[@Lizs.Tallent]

@@EllBeeCUSoon 😒

[@kalkidanhailu8563]

@@EllBeeCUSoon it would have helped if the parents talked

[@johanconradie2120]

russ give back ukraine: england give back ireland: canada and usa give back now!!! THE TIME HAS COME TO GIVE BACK NOW!

[@tinar.a.3542]

My paternal grandmother was supposedly Native American. My dad can barely recall her, she passed when he was 5. His father wasn’t around until he was 12 and didn’t speak of her. But, to try and speak to his older sister (my aunt) about my grandmother, she would give hardly any information. She didn’t want to talk to me too much about her or her family. The conversation always dried up after what names she knew. I can tell you, my dad and his siblings didn’t have social security numbers until they applied for them as adults. My oldest aunt allowed my grandfather “help” her get her social security card. When she received it, she said, “My name isn’t even (I’ll use a fake name) Mariah!, it’s Queenie!!” I realized “Uh, no.. grandpa just did what he always does.. Something he shouldn’t have!!” 🙄🙄

[@michinaein]

As an archaeologist, I would recommend doing a sonar sweep of the cemetery to get a clear understanding of how many graves you have there.

[@qll8840]

You paying 🧐

[@michinaein]

@@qll8840 That's not how archaeology works. You work with organizations that apply for federal grants to pay.

[@allangibson8494]

Ground penetrating radar beats sonar. Soil conductivity surveys would show disturbances too.

[@michinaein]

@@allangibson8494 Yes, if you have access to this, absolutely.

[@MochaQueen5]

We are the slaves themselves. Ezekiel's dry bones.

[@LoveAlways1002]

His conversation with the tree 🙏🏼💕😭💕😭💕😭🙏🏼 "You were here while my ancestors were here" I would've been a bucket of tears being interviewed 😭😭😭😭 This was so sad and triumphant at the same time!!!

[@ShaiLysk]

That tree is probably only from 1920 or so.

[@bitchykins]

@@ShaiLyskWell, Captain Pees-in-the-Punchbowl, it gets its nutrients from the ground and _that_ was there when his ancestors were. So by the transitive property, leave the poor guy alone.

[@leovhs1]

@@ShaiLysk The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100-300 years, but some species can live for much longer or shorter periods.

[@RobertoCalifornica]

That tree wasn't there. This is a bunch of BS designed to keep you hating Trumpand wipepo.

[@cherylcomparato6200]

Right, so true. I loved this story. Amazing what God is still doing for His children ❤️

[@karenfrazier1269]

I think about 150 years ago on that plantation, an enslaved person said “I am going to own this place one day, or one of my family will”. And they truly believed it.

[@johngeoger5446]

Hello friend, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy ,and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now

[@sugat9012]

Absolutely spoke it into existence 💯💯💯

[@Norwegianization]

I bet God said when that person was saddened with his life in slavery, " you don't know anything yet. Truly your descendants will inherit the earth"

[@aprilswales8866]

💜

[@santaclaus3077]

I bet they said they want to get as far away as possible from that house rather than own it

[@TheAlchemistDavid]

“Hugging the tree” gives me chills. I know one of the ancestors touched and probably leaned on the tree for strength & support. 😭

[@ViktoriousDead]

Or they didn’t

[@maryannrussum1796]

I hugged a tree that was 600 yrs old in Mexico. I felt something powerful I can't explain. I'm sure he did too. That tree saw a LOT in its lifetime.

[@MansSuperPower]

@@maryannrussum1796 Nice. Thanks for sharing. I know the feeling of how empowering that is. I’ve hugged my old trees to date and I can tell you that the experience has left soemthing with me that I may not be able to put into words. It just feels like I am part of the tree and vice versa or that I am one with it and that we somehow understand each other energetically.

[@MansSuperPower]

@@ViktoriousDead You can be the advocate of that side of the argument. I’ll be on the side that maybe they did. You’re fine.

[@BerryJam123]

So beautiful 🤧

[@DirtyLifeLove]

220k for a fully furnished house on 10 acres? Damn… a steal

[@helpme100]

Was even less in the past

[@leelur3595]

Exactly!!

[@colbycarter5625]

It’s because there ain’t much going on Pittslyvania County to justify a high cost. I love closer enough to Pittslyvania county

[@LisaReisinger-p4w]

I think it has more to do with the fact that it was just meant to be! Almost like it was put in motion from the ancestors themselves.

[@kathymiller9329]

This is the BEST ancestry story ever!!! I cannot express how happy this makes me. I believe your ancestors are there celebrating every time the family is in that house. Full circle, the way it should be.

[@Crystal__Clear]

Totally. They may well have guided him to it

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless them! Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who believes in him and follows his commandants! Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

[@bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742]

Hey Kathy I don't know how old you are or if you remember an amazing story of ancestry called roots it was the best selling book with the international Acclaim it was also a miniseries in the United States with the same. The trouble with that story was that it was later I found to be a hoax who is it Arthur Haley was the author from that mistaken it ended up that the not only was this not a story about his ancestors it wasn't even a true story. I am not making this up and this is not something that you know is a racist propaganda this is just a fact and of course no one would attack him on that he might have even admitted it from that mistake. Come out I don't know four or five years ago or let's go back 6 years and all the I would have believed it because it was coming from 60 minutes but seeing how 60 minutes have got so much wrong over the last 6 years literally spread lies said that they didn't know they were lies but never made any retractions and the basic political climate and the crazy CRT series and wulk ISM I don't believe this at all so as I've heard I've been listening cuz I'm blind to come in after common starting wow this is so amazing what this is amazing well sometimes things that are that amazing need to be looked into an orphan or not that true so I don't feel the need to research this in any great way I'm sure if somebody would dug into the paperwork other than 60 minutes and was able to verify all this I I believe it then but as it stands now I don't believe it I'm not trying to really change your mind but just trying to say sometimes stories of usually great importance are even true I.e roots and maybe this story. And I haven't heard anyone in the comments seem to say that how much better things have gotten it as far as the people of color minorities who have improved their lot. In a million years could I never ever as hard as I work before I went blind as hard as my family works could have ever dreamed of buying a place like that apparently they will blessed with the opportunities to reap and enjoy the American dream doesn't matter what color they are and we're able to purchase such a piece of property. I am one of the I am a person who is ethnicity is the most hatist in the country and no I'm not a Asian no I'm not letting you know and no I'm not black I am Jewish and right now in modern day America 60% of all reported hate crimes are against the Jewish people the Jewish people make up only 3% of the population now if you figure that out that's insane hatred and it's aimed at not the above I mentioned but Jews and yeah where's the outcry where's the support for my people and it's not just in America in in the world today the increase in violent hate crimes against Jews worldwide is that an all-time high it's not just breaking records for the last 20 years or 30 years it's not an all-time high nobody's out there defending me and my people nobody's out there trying to make this known to the country in the world but hey life isn't always fair and life I or none of the people I know who share my ethnicity are standing on the front step of their state local governments or our own government the federal government asking for reparations asking for free housing asking for free education asking for a loans to be cancel or asking for anything else that is not given to us because we feel that we've been of the object of unfinished which we have been. You know when my father was younger he remembered the his family looking for apartments and the signs on the property literally said no dogs no Jews no color so yeah you know anything that we get we get cuz we earned it and that's how it should be across the board you know I don't think any this meant too many people that can say that the whole family's will literally tortured and then executed and experimented on in the numbers that my people have just 80 years ago and it's not a crutch that we use it's a matter of fact that we excel in everything disproportionately which is another reason I think why people hate us it's called jealousy anyway sincerely about the blind bedroom guitarist I wish you health I wish you happiness and I wish you the American dream whatever that dream is to you as long as you're not stepping on anyone else's toes LOL which I do all the time is a blind person sincerely Bob the blind bedroom guitars

[@bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742]

@AncestryDOTcom first of all none of them were enslaved we haven't had slavery like that for what $140 years or so 130 years since it was abolished yep it took time to get everything straightened out that's for sure that wasn't cool but no nobody living today it doesn't matter how many of their ancestors were enslaved orange slaved that's just ridiculous just like in the 30s and 40s and Germany when they wiped out two thirds of my people that that doesn't mean I'm a holocaust survivor with that I'm dead or that I experienced it I mean it was generations ago and slavery in America was even older than that so yeah I don't get it sincerely Bob the blind bedroom guitars

[@augustcleavitt]

I think that the ancestors would be very happy to see their progeny happy and free and owning the property where they can all gather in happiness and unity and enjoy each other’s company and never be driven apart unless they choose to be.

[@MrsLolaLou]

What a remarkable story. The crazy thing is, that house was a source of pain for their ancestors a long time ago, now it brings that same family together, but this time…together in joy. ❤️

[@nikereebokpuma3406]

A source of pain? Most of the slaves from when slavery was happening like this...The slaves lived better than we do now.

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

@@nikereebokpuma3406 You live in an uninsulated, tiny building with no running water, no electricity, and no indoor plumbing? Do you make your own clothes and have to walk everywhere you need to go? I’ll bet your medical care is far better than theirs was, too. Please, spare us the crap of how they lived better. 🙄

[@suemalone5394]

@@nikereebokpuma3406what planet do you live on?

[@sparkle3000]

God is good all the time. We're next.

[@sparkle3000]

​​@@nikereebokpuma3406 ? What?! 🤡

[@ejc1692]

I appreciate how this news anchor refers to our ancestors as "enslaved people" because they were indeed human beings and not created for slavery. Language matters. Thank you for the respect.

[@endevant6032]

I agree

[@robsmith9093]

Great observation. She did an amazing job on this story.

[@AKumar528]

True but that's not how white people thought before 20th century. They used both Bible and science to describe the dark skinned as non humans. Seriously

[@robsmith9093]

@@AKumar528Thanks for sharing obvious information.

[@nicholasstarcher3460]

Language matters? Too bad, the truth doesn't matter. European ancestors without excption didn't capture salves. Slaves were captured and sold by Africans.

[@scottstangeland2878]

I am so jealous of their family's love - it is a treasure to see the love they show for each other - and talk about Karma!!!!!!

[@MayAllYourStarsAlign]

May their ancestors have peace knowing that their family owns this home now. May they feel so connected to their ancestors too. They deserve that home so much.

[@jhid7284]

I hope they turned

[@latyshal.2286]

Asè 🙏🏾💫

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Amen.

[@bigtimer6074]

They steered this no doubt

[@justmeandthethree]

What if their ancestors wanted their descendents to move to California or New York so they could write and star in a sitcom about a family of cops who share a painful secret? And, what if that secret was that they all suffered from IBS with oily discarge? If that were the case those ancestors would be pretty, pretty disappointed. Discuss.

[@cynthiawhite4958]

My family was able to trace our roots back to the plantation in the Columbia, South Carolina area. We were able to visit the site which contained the enslaved cemetery of our ancestors. We gathered on the property and paid homage to those who paved the way for us. It was emotional for us as it is for this family. We captured our family history in a book published in 2019.

[@sdavismay10]

So happy for you and your family. What a blessing from the Lord

[@loreneedwards6215]

Cynthia where can we find that book?

[@tonyadotson1221]

I want to do this but I don't know where to begin. How did you start?

[@cynthiawhite4958]

@@tonyadotson1221 start by talking to or recording the family elders. Much of our history is anecdotally passed down. My family was blessed in that we had a family member who got bitten by the genealogy bug and did 20+ years of research. As an author, I finally agreed we needed to capture and preserve as much of our history as possible. It was daunting but our book was published in 2019.

[@DandyBeingTandi]

@@cynthiawhite4958 i would love to read it!

[@braidsfordayss]

The fact that lady was alive at the same time as a relative who had been through slavery really put it into perspective how recent slavery is…

[@lisetteem588]

slavery still happens.. and it has happened a long time, blacks selling blacks, blacks selling whites, whites selling whites and blacks..

[@demi3115]

Recent? Yes, it's pretty recent as it is still happening in the US (Prisons, anyone?) and in other countries in the world.

[@samjanney645]

@@demi3115 in prisons?

[@lisetteem588]

@@onyxphantom6762 yes, considering in my parents native NL, you get counselling for taking drugs and in the US you get to work for $1 a day..

[@TrophyCircleTee]

Yes it’s in the 13th amendment

[@DouglasClay-y7l]

What a beautiful family & an amazing story. I’m so happy they found their connection to the past. Love & happiness from Dublin 🇮🇪

[@Pinkettification]

The Ancestral healing that has happened for this family is incredible. What an incredible story ❤️

[@user-be6ec3dc4t]

I don’t believe the word healing in this case! and I cant imagine the pain and misery of salves life’s only they know! It is one the most horrific crime against humanity that committed from one humans to the others because of skin color

[@mariacristinamerlan7278]

To what's is from coming whole life goin'on sad

[@mariacristinamerlan7278]

To what's is from coming whole life goin'on sad

[@mariacristinamerlan7278]

Maybe 😏 a little husle living rules an endepending cool and break more time long work to fun .and barres love story?

[@cdybft9050]

Slaves in North America were treated better than most people on the planet at that time.

[@bnunya8540]

Fred Miller is a pretty remarkable man. A veteran(thank you for your service Mr. Miller), who buys a large home because he wanted to be able to accommodate his family get-togethers, and, upon discovering said home was a plantation on which his ancestors were enslaved, he becomes determined to restore the property and graves of his ancestors and to open the land to anyone who wishes to learn and gain knowledge from the property’s history. What a wonderful man. Sending love and wishes of everlasting happiness to him and his family ❤️

[@riadrost7021]

Wonderful story to tell... Awesome!

[@nbrown123able]

This defines the word AMAZING!

[@leonlanier]

Yes! Please go to sirwolfdogglanier-french.com to view the trailer!

[@andydubula2486]

I'm overwhelmed with emotion. The ancestors wanted to be found.

[@healer1627]

Maybe they are the ancestors come back to heal the land ❣️

[@shirleyadams8977]

This is an amazing story, and overwhelming wow I’m so glad they were able to purchase this property, Their ancestors grew up and lived on the property, The Cemetery is what got me no names or engraving wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾Jesus

[@thereserogers8113]

Yes I believe they were calling them to buy it

[@jeffplawrentz269]

I agree--this was meant to be.

[@kimmie1957]

Omg I’m crying & to know what they endured back then

[@lunabell-black]

This video made me stream tears almost constantly. It is so powerful. Fred, you're very unlikely to ever see this comment, but your ancestors are with you during your family gatherings. I just know this. You are bringing real life and happiness on a land that has suffered unbelievable hardships, and I just know how proud your ancestors are of you and your wonderful family.

[@nolagirl7082]

His ancestors would be so proud if they had known one day their descendants would own the property

[@MrPaxio]

and the master by now has enough capital to retire on mars with elon.

[@yt.personal.identification]

@@MrPaxio The master's descendants are the neighbours.

[@prst99]

@@yt.personal.identification maybe not. The Thompson’s claimed ownership in the 1910s. So the neighbors were not the plantation family.

[@prst99]

@@MrPaxio Hah, knowing how family fortunes usually dwindle to nothing much, the white Miller descendants are probably just normal working folk.

[@yt.personal.identification]

@@prst99 Good point

[@kathleensmith8365]

I love this story. Who better deserves to walk that land than this family? As others have said, the ancestors could not have dreamed this. The memory of all those who worked that land are in good hands now. I hope this house and land stay in the Miller family.

[@sandrasymonds8210]

Totally in agreement...almost unbelievable if it were'nt for the fact that the incredible union this beautiful family shares today started right where they now are now...I cannot see it any other way...this strong sense of family defied all physical limitations and became a driving force that finally united them spiritually ... it surpassed all boundaries...God Bless this family...

[@Frenchblue8]

@@sandrasymonds8210 Amen! Maybe the biggest Amen I have ever said aloud! And it's not even my family, of course, but you cannot help but share their joy in the absolute astonishing wonder of it all!

[@Myrnateatro]

For generations to come 😀🌻❤

[@AngelLuisEspada1970]

☺️

[@francesstoughton8189]

Absolutely loved this unforgettable story. I pray for this family and future generations to come. May this story be an inspiration for other African Americans to research and document their family history and leave a trail for others to follow. God bless everyone.

[@roclark5246]

Fred you said “I’m gonna fix.” You made me cry. Thanks for buying the house. Thanks to your family!!! I’m Inspired !!

[@paulinemuthena6545]

😅Omg this was so hard to watch.Glad they were able to find some of their roots through this house.Wow .

[@catherinepoloynis]

That part really got me too.

[@javabum5584]

It’s amazing. I grew up literally a few miles from this house, passed it hundreds of times, and never knew the history. I love the story of this family going from enslaved there to owning it. I don’t think Hollywood could tell a better story (but they should tell this one).

[@spankbuda7466]

I'm going to keep saying this about black females that they are keeping this racism up year after year. Why would this black women be that interested in this "scary house" that the family knew that the owners family were owners of their family that the one homosexual cousin family member works for the plantation owner son? Why didn't this family do this type of research before buying this house? Did the sister only wanted help from the brother to buy that house so that she could live in it? I don't believe not one of these black women were married.

[@yolandajones3013]

I agree 💯

[@nicolejohnson3989]

Amen!

[@kimjackels-barbella5009]

That would make such a Great movie♥️♥️

[@TheVoiceInYourHeadd]

Slavery is actually coming back. Very soon actually.

[@brightbleu]

I've never watched a 60 minutes episode more than once except for this one. Truly powerful, there's no doubt the Miller's ancestors were cheering this beautiful family to finally close the circle. Their story deserves to be a documentary, it's so important.

[@angieg3624]

I agree, this should be a documentary. Incredible.

[@ValerieFlores12]

I agree

[@navidhendrix]

I agree

[@jumsaesiaw6890]

The same, I rarely watch 60 Minutes before, but this story made me even subscribed, I’m an Asian but this story made my eyes swell up, beautiful story but painful at the same time 🙏

[@abinabraham4732]

I am an Indian, I also agree that this is important and should be preserved. History should not be forgotten no matter how painful or terrible 😔

[@Imnotlostimexploring]

This is truly an amazing story of resilience! The history in that area and the homes on the property are both sad and also amazing. The fact that this family had suffered greatly in past and now shines today in happiness is truly touching!

[@92spice18]

I can tell Fred and his family are impeccable people with good hearts. I am so happy for their vindication over what was done to their ancestors. I am also grateful for the people along the way that made the purchase possible. Idk if I could be brave enough to stand on the land that my ancestors suffered on. I would probably weep and mourn and never return. I’m in tears just watching this episode. I hope the Miller family keeps this property for ever!

[@adventure_quester]

We welcome now the millers to come over back to africa and trace their real origin

[@pattii55]

Oh, sad for the past yes, but I see it as a great triumph for the family. What a great story, not exactly revenge, but something like it in conquering the past way. I can't imagine the ancestors being more proud of them.

[@AprilW-ls6bd]

Some day the new owner will be a ancestor to another generation. I hope they keep the house in the family for generations to come. It would be nice if a good movie was made about this !

[@simoneu.nathaus7292]

I think they do their ancestors so proud !! 🙏🥳

[@ripnlips9671]

I bet you their ancestors never would have thought in any time in this world would their family be able to buy the house they were enslaved on. Such an amazing story. And I really wish the Miller family the best!

[@thomasbrunn3988]

well stupid is as stupid does

[@kenj.8897]

Pretty cool story , the family did well

[@karenholt8441]

Ditto! God bless this family.

[@justmeandthethree]

@@karenholt8441 And, Karen, God bless you for bestowing God's blessing upon them.

[@juditharsenault2131]

Of course they saw a good future for their descendants. That's why they didn't talk about slavery.

[@SpirituallySpoken722]

My tears fell when he said that he "hugged the tree." "The tree was there when my ancestors were." My goodness.

[@nicoleshaundra8677]

Powerful! I got chills. Our ancestors are speaking! They want they stories told

[@Lahst]

Absolutely the same.

[@cs21uncc]

This is why we need to keep history alive. Certain group of people are trying to erase black history and we can not allow this to happen. As a former history teacher I would not even know how to teach history anymore without being charged as teaching CRT...Race, civil rights, discrimination, ect has been a fundamental part of the history of the US. Like it or not.

[@deshaydariondavisjackson3328]

Hey the tree is what got me this is the same thing that happen in the movie it was the tree omg omg omg

[@monkeylegs4033]

Oh me too, it was so very emotional.

[@leannebraden8711]

For this property to go from slavery to now being a place to come together as a family, to celebrate, is quite amazing, and victorious! I hope this family can rest easy knowing that they can now watch over their ancestral burying ground, and know that “this” is a triumph … something to hold dear to them. God bless this family. And hopefully everyone that visits, will treat this family and property with the utmost respect. Great story!

[@thesubzero61]

At the age of 46 I can say this was one of the best stories ever told in my life Congrats to the Miller family. Very emotion

[@kevingronemeier6954]

Likewise. Went straight to my heart.

[@teeshabest3421]

I can say the same 😔

[@user-lp8on7qm5x]

For those of us who don't have a large or close knit family, this story made me feel a part of the Miller family. Thank you so much for sharing your joy and love of family with the rest of the world. "Hug a Tree "

[@CybershamanX]

Same here! 😀 You could just feel the love pouring out of every one of them. And such noble STRENGTH, too! 😎💪☮️🌈

[@laurice8056]

@@CybershamanX yes, “Hug your Family Tree!”🤗💕

[@CybershamanX]

@@laurice8056 🤗

[@Damngoodchicken_]

contact them. they seem very nice and friendly like they treat their friends like family too. just bring a cake lol

[@assfkhhf7514]

Hugging the tree was so profound.The ancestors will be rejoicing in heaven to have such a beautiful close family. ♥️

[@anthonymarquez2035]

I myself live on a farm in Cynthiana Kentucky. I have recently learned that my 8 acres that I own was gifted to Samuel McMillan from Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia. A 10,000 acre land grant and I own 8 acres of that. I continue to look to learn the history of my property. I often wonder who played under The old black walnut trees next to my house. My family is enjoying our property and our friends also. Great story 60 minutes! ❤️👍

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

We are their heaven. They are around and helping us

[@DEBSCRAFTINGROOM]

I want to hug this tree 😢

[@jynne93able]

I cried at that moment!

[@newsense8]

Yeah, that's when I lost it

[@nykeiii]

This journalist did a great job. I love this story.

[@ezzb]

I cried when he talk about hugging the tree.. and the rocks on the ground marking the buried bodies, which don't even got names.. like they were nothing..just those rocks, laying there on the exact same spot over a 100 years.. it hit me hard. Finally they will be honored and remembered

[@evilkidd1876]

💯❤️ yeah definitely hit hard.

[@dancingcloudlew4311]

You said, the rocks don't have names. I believe they do have names. God's word states, and I'll paraphrase:...I'll make the rocks cry out...God has placed a soul in the Rocks!

[@heximancer28]

When I was a kid in Washington, wandering in the woods found some old graves marked with just a big rock and a wooden cross. It was pretty sad.

[@lyndayates7533]

Isn't that some thing?! To touch the trees your ancestors touched? Amazing!

[@Blackdiamond514]

anonymously departed but famously found! So inspiring

[@Lynn11663]

Wonderful and meant to be. Being a Genealogist, this made me cry. Happy and sad at the same time. I lived in Pitt. County for 25 yrs and know the area where the home is located. I myself, have ancestors from Pitt. Co. and some were indeed slaves. It stirs all the emotions when you can put the puzzle together so precisely. Best of luck to the Miller family for the future and your ancestors are very proud of all you have accomplished. Keep them alive for future generations.

[@michaelrispulo3377]

Well said Amen.

[@andredupuis5461]

@@michaelrispulo3377 I second that Amen 🙏🏿

[@rwilson7197]

Made me cry too. Bittersweet - imagine hugging that tree. 💟💕💟

[@Babararoot55]

@@michaelrispulo3377 💕

[@tinawalker5335]

The interviewer deserves a lot of credit for being so tasteful, empathetic, and genuine. She asked great questions and seemed truly interested.

[@redflamearrow7113]

She seemed interested because she sincerely was. This was a fascinating story.

[@JeffCook2u2]

Excellent

[@Awdal_State]

Agreed but as I mentioned earlier a black interviewer could have been better in this regard .

[@AtenaCosmo82]

What a powerful and touching story. I am just tearing down for the Miller family. I hope you bring rest and peace to your ancestors. I’m sure they will watch over your home and protect you. Thank you for sharing your story, and I look forward to learning more about your non-profit and the plans to teach the real history of the US to the newer generations.

[@diamondthomas7275]

The end has me in tears, this family turned a place of torment and pain into a place for family, a reclaiming of their history. I am beyond touched 💙

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

Has there been some details 🤔 there was agony & and torment, or are you just saying there was.

[@mark46428]

i wonder if they are going to plant more tobacco

[@Forevermy3k]

⁠​⁠@@jessiemacgregor1357- You’re joking right?? A plantation with no torment or agony never existed. They were all filled with pain, torment and agony. Please advise of one “peaceful and happy” plantation where slaves lived….

[@SaffiyaKhan-gj4wk]

What a beautiful house

[@mirika888]

I don´t know how to express it but this was the most profound thing I ever seen, a family healing through generations, just wow.

[@georginataylor3802]

A great omen to have Ancestry shadow healing and no longer foreshadowing future generations. Just amazing!

[@Frenchblue8]

Wonderfully expressed, both of you above me here

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless them! Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who believes in him and follows his commandants! Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

[@MogotsiT01]

@@Call_Upon_YAH What does Jesus gotta do with the slaves who suffered here....?

[@20FreeWill]

@@Call_Upon_YAH commandments

[@MJ-bz3fw]

I hope Fred gets his property registered as a historic site like my Cousin did for the Plantation where my family's ancestors were enslaved on. Blessings to him and his family!!

[@johngeoger5446]

Hello friend, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy ,and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now

[@candyjamaican]

YOur cousin? Id love to hear that story too. wow

[@GailGreen-ui1bm]

What a beautiful. God bless Fred and his family. My father was a crew chef in the Airforce. We lost him two years ago. So thank you for your service Fred

[@GailGreen-ui1bm]

Story

[@RaleighLink]

Beautiful story, I hope that house has many happy memories moving forward and it’s not always known for its dark past.

[@SandyWolf-]

The dark past is just as important as the future! After the shooting this weekend at the grocery store makes you question,what have we learned? In 200 years it makes no sense to still look at the color of skin, we are all Gods children! God bless the souls on this property may they find peace now 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alphaj9]

@Scooby Doo how about the Natives? They were nearly wiped out but here they are. Is that also just a fable?

[@Teddy_Graham]

It’ll always be known as a sex trafficking home draped in racist bigotry. Their Ancestors rolling over in their grave!

[@danboyd2725]

@Scooby Doo👈😢❄️. "DERP!"

[@ed.bedstuy217]

@Scooby Doo ..Looking past your obvious ignorance of history, did you forget to take your meds today??..

[@JoshDisher]

This is one of the greatest American success stories I have ever seen or heard about. I can only imagine the chills that family gets when just walking around that farm thinking!

[@sebastianb.1926]

American success story - well said. Couldn't have happened anywhere else.

[@volunteersatwork7360]

Dear friend I thank you for your words. Keep the message going soon it will be Human instead of color. Peace ✌️✌️

[@debbieappelhans9055]

@@volunteersatwork7360 I don't understand what you're saying about being human soon ??? they've always been human beings just sad that their masters in the past they were considered livestock's , people can be so cruel back then here we are today 2022 we are all family and one way or another God bless them all that was house meant to be it's faith I believe

[@melindasaddler559]

There are many stories like this. Just haven't been told...

[@maryannrozzell4247]

@@debbieappelhans9055 "back then"?? What happened in Buffalo last week.!! We are not past all the cruelty>

[@grimhoneybee]

“We have to do something about this. And I will. I’m gonna fix it.” had me bawling my eyes out. This is such a bittersweet story. If there is a life after this one, I know his ancestors are so proud of him.

[@apg4068]

This needs to become a movie!!

[@dspirit444]

The cemetery piece just broke me...no headstone, just a piece of stone like they were nobody. The ancestors brought them back in redemption. We reclaim our past and acknowledge those that suffered so we could live today. Thank you, thank you, thank you😢

[@1990758]

When I watch stories like this it just breaks my heart. Especially when some black people today say when we were slaves you have no idea what it must have been like. Nobody living today was ever asleep not your mother or your grandmother.

[@noon4545]

Thank god the previous owners knew where it was

[@aero8750]

Yeah,,,that cemetery part😢😢

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

They thought of slaves as property and nothing more.

[@terreciakennedy3265]

Not shocking or sad. Just our history in this country. At least they were buried. No head stone doesn't matter as much as long as you know where they are. You can mark it with anything. Some were not buried. They were left for the wind to ravish and the crows to pluck. Think about how sad that was. And still today we like to pretend it wasn't that bad.

[@BellTunnel]

It’s so nice to have a story of a black family’s success. We need more of these.

[@WilliamBTCWallace]

The new press Secretary for the president is black. Oh and the Vice President of the most powerful country in the world. There you go 👍

[@otallono]

LeBron, Michael Jordan, tiger woods, Floyd Mayweather to name a few of *the first ever* billionaires in sports, all black.. or millions of other successful black people, countless actors and athletes, entrepreneurs. Growing up as a kid I remember black people starred in tons of their own tv shows and often were the most successful. No one in America knows what oppression is, it's all a lie and political propaganda to divide us.

[@otallono]

@@WilliamBTCWallace the current president is black, serving third term. Unless people really believe Joe, who never knows were he is and is never fully awake, is really running anything.

[@MrRedneckcrazy]

Ice cube iced tea Barack Obama Al roker Kevin Hart Shaquille O'Neal Michael Jackson Michael Jordan the list goes on plenty of black people have had success.

[@MrRanch-fc2pe]

….there’s a million.

[@janicelee9774]

When he said "I'm going to fix it!" Made me cry while he was standing in the cemetery! His ancestors are rejoicing they have been found.

[@tuknchuk]

The crazy thing is... I’ve heard of so many charities throughout my life... for causes that are even dear to my heart... go fund me campaigns, etc. but, I’ve never had that feeling that if there is some way that I could get involved and help and send them money, I would do it immediately. This story is different... This is truly stirring and worth supporting... they could set up several avenues for healing. I hope they do.

[@lisagast4616]

No I can just see his ancestors cheering in the background you know our family finally got to buy this place times have changed for the good

[@gregjackson5426]

You 'cried'? Really? Must be emotionally unbalanced.

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@gregjackson5426 I cried too. So what? Unlike you I'm not an insecure man who mocks people for being touched by this emotional story.

[@gregjackson5426]

@@TimmyTurner421 With a name like 'Timmy' I'm sure you cry a lot.

[@ploopydiper]

It’s so amazing that they can bring joy and peace to what was once a place of despair for their ancestors who I know are smiling down on them. Cheers to this happy and complete family ❤️

[@JohnSpeakman-v8w]

I was first stationed with Fred Miller at Oran AB South Korea, and have worked many years with him at Travis AFB, CA. Awesome to see he is doing well and has bought such a beautiful home. Best of luck, John Speakman

[@WalkinChristum]

Good for him, such an amazing man and what a family he has!

[@radleysmith7528]

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\klaus \\\\\\\\swarb is not happy

[@nancyhoward7005]

Amen 🙏

[@luzgo78]

So happy for them. 😊

[@indigoastrealaluna2808]

It was no coincidence that this beautiful family came to own this property, to connect on a soul level, to heal past and present. I could feel the energy of this family and it brought me to tears as they sang in the house, full of pure love. 💫

[@elatomala1976]

Their are no coincidences.

[@jenniferhagan6695]

Same

[@tag7592]

Yes indeed!

[@lizperrella666]

This is a beautiful story. Very touching. I loved the comment about how it made her feel like they'd "come full circle". I hope they hold to their committmentvto make it a place of learning and healing.

[@pmwyy]

She looks AMAZING for someone who is almost 90! And looks to be in good physical and mental health too!

[@fadkabari8554]

Being positive having loving relationships doing physical activity and eating less will do wonders for the mind and the body.

[@L.Spencer]

I love her outfits, especially the purple one.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

My grandmother turned 100 in November of 2021. Aside from her knees giving her some trouble, she's still going strong. She even swears she can still drive : 0

[@Surfercurtis]

Leslie Stahl is 90? Wow

[@hoppermantis7615]

Adrenochrome....

[@newmoonsyzygy]

I can almost hear one of the female ancestors, maybe Violet, saying’ “ That’ll be my house someday.” And being immediately shushed. It didn’t come to her personally , but it’s now owned by her descendants, and I think that’s truly wonderful. It was slow, but it’s still her house. I hope it stays in their family a long time. 🎉🍾😁

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

I basically had a similar thought, you expressed it so beautifully.

[@kammyr4082]

@Hawk of Facts more enslaved were Americans. Mind you slavery lasted 250 yrs. That's like me missing Africa.....being born in America and never stepping foot in Africa. How would I miss something I never experienced? Please go read a damn BOOK!

[@maraitetiarahi9327]

The first people to be brought over as slaves were Taino and from Haiti..not all black people were direct descendants from Africa. There were even black people in “America” before slavery. Many native Americans were indeed - black.

[@maraitetiarahi9327]

Maybe y’all should both put down the books that were written by Europeans lol

[@theCosmicQueen]

@Hawk of Facts The point is that nobody was brought from africa after something like 1810. it became illegal to import slaves. so all slaves born after then were born in the Americas, and most of the ones before that date. In fact, the USA started a colony in Liberia, which was populated by former slaves who wanted to return to africa. They were given ship' s passage to there. But they only operated that return to africa for a few years i think. THAT is how the country of Liberia was founded.

[@soloflight75]

This story touched my heart as much as it breaks it. I attended Highschool only 13.5 miles from this Plantation. More power to the Miller family and my best wishes.

[@lydiaonatunde6094]

I am -

[@rishlight]

Wow, what an amazing story. Broke my heart to see the list of numbers and the stones unmarked where they were buried. Even until they died they were not treated as human beings.. But I’m happy for Fred’s family to get that full circle moment, their ancestors must be beaming looking down on them ❤

[@marakahl]

i was so overwhelmed by the fact that a home the man didnt even want not only gave his life purpose but history and a very bright future. what an amazing story

[@MizzAugust7]

Im not sure how you figure he didnt want it, when he put a cash bid in on it. HE asked his sister-- "Should we put in a bid for it?" Maybe you need to listen - again.

[@lizetteshort486]

He also said he did not want it.. that he tried to Cabosh the sale.. you should listen better yourself.

[@sonyarice7716]

He already had bright future, he's a civil engineer for the military, that's why he was able to put in a CASH offer.

[@angieg3624]

I understand what you are saying, he said himself he didn’t want to purchase this place necessarily (of course he didn’t know yet the history..) and part of their future being able to learn more, show more to anyone who wants to learn, as he said at the end. Incredible story, only way I know how to say it.

[@Rayofsunshine0423]

@@MizzAugust7he clearly said, he tried to mess up the deal because he didn’t want it.

[@jeremy.thejeweler]

Imagine going back all those years and telling the people enslaved on that plantation that one day their descendants will own that house and that land. I know we still have a long way to go in this country, but what a beautiful thought, and what a beautiful glimmer of hope.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Yes, their descendants.

[@davidwillis8623]

They probably already knew 💯

[@calvinringo3886]

I was thinking the same thing

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Yes indeed

[@ZidaneSteiner]

Only Democrats owned slaves

[@STmgmt]

Sometimes in life there are NO accidents. The ancestors called and wanted them home. I see it as a redemptive story. Such an incredible story.

[@marybarry2230]

Agree. I don't believe in coincidences! Somehow maybe in a more spiritual realm this was meant to happen!

[@PickledPepperz]

Yes!!!

[@k.esperanza2390]

Yes indeed!

[@alethiawilliams8755]

Yes

[@IfonlyIwassmaller]

Well said

[@gogagiju4620]

SUCH A SPIRITUAL STORY...

[@GVbroker2]

I'm a genealogist and I love history. This family is so lucky to be able to touch their ancestors' lives so closely. This brought me to tears.

[@raynawalker4891]

I wonder if DNA could still be pulled from the old bones? And give many of us more clues.

[@Brandon-sk5lq]

Since there are so many genealogical sites out there, what would you say would be the best, to invest in? I'd love to know more about my family! :)

[@sunshine42dd]

Hi. Do you work independently? I would love to hire help for my family tree.

[@goombapizza6335]

I'm crying too. It's overwhelming. To be able to reclaim your history, find your ancestors' graves, be able to look up and tell them, "See how we came up? We own the big house now."

[@bouchecaldwell1360]

Someone righteous requested long ago that their offspring will OWN said property. It may be the one who purchased it or the sister perhaps. Regardless, Reincarnation is real too😊

[@greatgolfer23]

After my wife and I finished wiping our tears she said the most beautiful thing: Picture Violet Miller praying from her quarters looking into the windows of the big house asking the Lord that one day her descendants would be looking out the window and enjoying what Nathaniel and his family were. Violet, that has now become a reality, blessings to the Millers and their descendants

[@marlohowell6647]

My thought was similar -- what if God promised to Violet that one day her ancestors would own the very place where she and her husband and (at least one) child were enslaved, similar to the promise He made to Abraham?

[@franciscaallotey912]

I was thinking same

[@chaoswitch1974]

of course, I had her same thought.

[@marlivanriper2551]

Goosebumps ❤

[@miaw.9751]

Profound ❤️‍🔥

[@buggy4cars]

This was one of the best 60 Minutes pieces my wife and I have ever seen. What a wonderful family you have. God bless you all. Enjoy new family discoveries every day. I look forward to hearing more about your story and the restoration of your property.

[@silverbackgorilla1425]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing and historic and about family and learning and loving each other. God bless this family always and I'm very happy for this family just amazing

[@dorothydiver8383]

Tk

[@silverbackgorilla1425]

Yes..I agree and I'm very happy for the family

[@ABW5662]

It's important to know one's origins. It completes you. Thanks for presenting this lovely story to us.

[@charlotte092689]

"I am my ancestors' wildest dream" - to imagine Violet and David dreaming of their family owning that house one day...it really takes your breath away

[@anyascelticcreations]

I wonder if they ever did. If so, I hope they can see their family now. 💖

[@AlleineDragonfyre]

very powerful!

[@akonoadom]

Our ancestors think we are a bunch of punks. We definitely aren’t their wildest dreams

[@nancyhoward7005]

Exactly 💯

[@samanth.]

@@AlleineDragonfyre how do you know?

[@devinharwood6010]

I got goosebumps when he talked about hugging the tree and all those ancestors that came before him that had been in that very spot. I could’ve done with another two hours of this story. Absolutely remarkable and uplifting.

[@1princessann]

When I visited Rome Italy I stretched as far as I could to touch one of the columns at the arena thinking that some Romans probably touched the same spot!

[@tonysmith7632]

So true!

[@elatomala1976]

Their actually what I refer to as God bumps. Such a beautiful true story to see during these days. May God bless protect and guide us all as we walk through this valley of darkness I pray Amen Read your Bible Revelations tells you everything.

[@kim_fd8938]

Think how bad they was treated had to deal with Karens and Kens

[@urbanhabuki8091]

They think they are clever; nothing but PWT and trailer park indwelling.

[@williamarnold9744]

It's good that Fred Miller was able to buy the property; these people will preserve the history better than anyone else possibly could.

[@jimbarrofficial]

Amazing, only 200K+ for this entire property. I would have though $2M for a place with this kind of lineage.

[@redhen689]

@@jimbarrofficial That's rural Virginia....

[@tiwandasingletary2701]

This is so rightfully right on so many levels. If you contribute to this plantation, you should own it. Powerful!

[@jillionairess]

This is one of the greatest stories I’ve ever heard. Really very moving. Just wow.

[@chrisa3249]

Me as well

[@kayetaylor5551]

Absolutely amazing ❤️ when those people told us they felt like they now know who they are....that hurt ...hit hard..these stories need to be told. ..all people need to have families researched... people need to heal

[@victorhopper6774]

every family has a story with many roots

[@tonysmith7632]

Absolutely!

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Amen! Amazing

[@LittleSkin18]

That ending got me. From what was once a dark place to now surrounded by family, past and present, singing joyfully..I'm so happy for them ❤

[@GeorgeAmsterdam]

Yes, longer life expectancy and western luxury. You are welcome.

[@tombimashri8149]

the last will be first

[@crisnyrio]

Amazing story!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cassandrahepp6445]

I feel like this story came full circle. They're ancestors never would have dreamed that their descendants would own the plantation they were enslaved at. Both tragic and beautiful. I'm so happy they embraced the house and the history and appreciated the depth of its meaning. What an amazing story and amazing family.

[@LifesAdventures555]

@ Cassandra No, the circle is not complete yet, but it is coming!!

[@cassandrahepp6445]

@PieceOfToast I have no doubt. Good parents always want better for their babies than they had for themselves. I've been a mom less than 2 months but Ive been praying for this little one since the day I found out he existed.

[@pamelaj.betz-baron2420]

@benjamin ollis: Yes, some did. ...and today Candace Owens, Clarence Thomas, Ben Carson, etc. exist. What's your point?

[@briana.g.7412]

@benjamin ollis I've known that blacks owned slaves themselves as long as I've known of slavery. I'm curious to know what is the significance of that to you.

[@briana.g.7412]

@benjamin ollis Well I won't disagree with that. I'm particularly concerned about those who feel that the uncovering of all of the details concerning slavery in some way promotes anger, hatred or extremism. I'm convinced that a more in depth knowledge of slavery and its history in this country would have the opposite effect. It promotes healing, harmony, and progression. Im my experience, those who inject the fact that blacks had slaves too often feel as if their particular culture is being attacked somehow with the information.

[@trishc135]

This gives me shivers. This is amazing about a family that has truly come full circle. What a wonderful gift.

[@the_freebeard]

This is one of the most beautiful stories 60 Minutes has ever done. Huge thanks to the Miller family for letting their story be known.

[@Sarah-zv9ug]

Absolutely

[@kmoon33]

Agreed.. it’s too amazing and beautiful of a story to not be shared.

[@bobbyboo22_]

True 60 min os ussually garbage Especially the ones with the politicans

[@Bre_Creatively]

This is what full circle looks like! Their family was MEANT to go back there, but for ownership this time! Congratulations! I love this so much!!!

[@parrisestatessouthernhomec3246]

My family gave our plantation to the littlejohns “black” family here in union sc back in 1968 because their family was Buried there however back in the early days blacks couldn’t be buried with the perfect funeral so most of the time the white family house wife would leave her riches to the slaves family

[@HollyScar]

Generational curse broken ! 🫰

[@rondifrankel]

This is fascinating! I hope this family finds peace with their history. Not easy, but their owning the house where their ancestors were enslaved is a perfect example of historical justice.

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Yes, I agree 👍🏾💯

[@dianebannister4591]

It was wonderful that Fred bought that house where there was so much history regarding his family.

[@sherrymanning1116]

@Baba Gandu you are horrible how dare u be so rude this hate needs to stop u need to grow up or this world is gonna end !!!!!!

[@jackyblevins8724]

Yes it is Historical justice

[@tatriceshipp9139]

How is this justice he bought a house with his own money. This is nothing to be proud of.

[@stephaniesutton9714]

This is a vision i have for any of the families I am kin to no matter the surnames. This is amazing! And inspiring!

[@nicoleb5773]

The fact that the sister called the house “the scary house”.. it’s a reminder that DNA has memory.

[@MilkshakeSnake360]

Absolutely

[@Realness4sho]

💯💯💯💯✅💜

[@LisaBrown-wy9hi]

So true! Your words here were beautiful and thought-provoking, and gave me chills.

[@joanbelmont5450]

Yep, literally!!! I thought the same 😳

[@ktaber317]

I have said that many times...

[@kimkerley4218]

I’m a Tuscarora Indian and I know the feeling of wanting our story told! It all happened right here on our land so much evil was done to us peaceful people!!!

[@denisejohnson2747]

The history of the true aboriginal people brown dark skin people has never been told

[@shenetheawardlow1033]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@erikarobinson3557]

Yes it was

[@RailLIIFRH_Tweveixteen]

@@denisejohnson2747 you are completely correct👌🏾

[@tommycofield7434]

❤️💯💪🏾

[@brandyg5639]

When he was standing in the cemetery and said “and I will, I’m gonna fix it.” Pure determination and I love it. God bless this family! What an amazing story and I thank the Millers for sharing it.

[@haplessasshole9615]

That was one intense cocktail of emotions in his voice, wasn't it? I heard anger, grief, conviction that he will accomplish that goal, and a splash of joy that, as the owner of that land, he finally had control over the bones of his ancestors.

[@joew7328]

This is so meaningful and touching when he said he gonna fix this, I feel that he will give each and every one of them a real proper burial, and hopefully they can collect dna to find out who is who, I am so happy that he found his home where his ancestors lived, I'm sure he will learn more as time goes on, what a amazing story, God bless this whole family 🙌

[@vivianfoster702]

Makes you believe it was no accident. His ancestors chose him to buy this house and "fix it".

[@orionemperor5319]

Inshallah may Allah make it easy for them. His conviction to fix the cemetary is amazing. It is great to know your roots and bring a sense of pride aswell. I am glad to have detail of my ancestor for 8 generation from my time period. My great great grandfather bought the ancestral home at the time of Mughal dynasty in India before the British colonised our land. It brings intense joy that my ancestors lived with dignity and were upstanding people. He should feel proud of his achievements and bring honour to his ancestors. He is just a mere instrument to fulfil the will of God. May Allah bring goodness and happiness for his family. Amin.

[@haplessasshole9615]

@@vivianfoster702 And he bought it against his will, yet! Did everything he could to spike the deal. I think God can be quite a jokester.

[@wmedinaful]

This is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes that this beautiful family now own the house and plantation where their ancestors were once enslaved. This is a miracle 🙏

[@Shifterwizard]

Imagine going back in time and telling those slaves that their descendants would not only be free, but own the plantation. Can't think of a more fitting example of how much things have changed.

[@tyrastarrweaver]

That’s amazing!! imagine how many of our ancestors are in similar places not getting any recognition 🥺 that makes me sad

[@nanananananananana00]

@Stimulus Check we’ve come a really long way but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still issues we can work on.

[@Departing_Beloved]

@Stimulus Check Grow up. That's the solution.

[@sherrywrst2058]

God definitely had his hands on this. Absolute Poetic Justice!

[@Departing_Beloved]

@@sherrywrst2058 People got nothing better to do, pretty much. Take it with a grain of salt.

[@RecoverArt_Ivan]

This story was so moving. What a full circle moment. God bless all of them.

[@please.665]

Memory is passed through DNA. DNA called him to get what ancestors worked for.

[@Pattys1967]

I agree 100%

[@TesserId]

There needs to be a memorial service for the forgotten people at the grave site with no names. That's that part that brought tears to my eyes.

[@theresamorris6206]

@@TesserId I so agree ! An celebrations for such strong souls who managed to some how call their family home like this. Talk about incredible.

[@SmokeyKeitaTEACH]

@Serapis Christos The God's are plural

[@WDunbar]

The Fact That This Family Owns This House, And Their Ancestor Couldn’t Even Step A Foot On The Porch Is Just So Amazing… What A Blessing, I Hope They Find Out As Much As Possible About Their History… Bless This Family…

[@newjohns110]

I agree, great story.. I'm glad they shared it..

[@dexterjones8172]

That means that their family owned the house first before what is known as reconstruction. The pillages

[@agonzgonzalez7748]

Why are all the first letters of your words capitalized, it makes this incredibly hard to read.

[@realdeal8303]

@@agonzgonzalez7748 what could possibly be wrong with your eyes 👀

[@gregsmith938]

That Family has lighter skin then Africans. They couldn't step on the porch but they must have got in the beds somehow.

[@preciouspearl487]

Love this!...making ancestors proud! Beautiful story told... We need more like this..! Let's claim properties back.. Let's set our ancestors' souls free..

[@CarolynsRVLife]

What an amazing story. I can't even imagine the roller coaster of emotions this family has felt through this whole process. I went through a whole spectrum of emotions just watching. Thank you Miller family for sharing your journey with us. And yes, we need to teach slavery in schools. ALL of it.

[@1990758]

I'm watching it now on KZbin I miss most of it this past Sunday 60 min.

[@NicoEl119]

Yea...Make sure they dont forget the part where Democrats were the Party of Slavery. Ask my Ancestors.

[@Figgatella]

@@NicoEl119 It was a different party back then. Philosophies have flipped. What was blue has now become red and vice versa.

[@yogamatt443]

If there was one bit of advice I could offer, it would be don’t believe the STORIES on TV.

[@dutchielane]

Including their own people sold them. Still happening today.

[@MindiiSimii]

One day, years ago, one of those ancestors may have laid awake at night and wished that a day would come that their family would overcome and someday own that plantation - and they sure did! God Bless this beautiful family!

[@ChillyChav]

One day? Shoot probably everyday. # manifestation

[@empress8486]

She did

[@morganus62]

This needs to be made in to a movie for tv, the story was tearful, I really enjoyed the way 60 mins told the story and the way the family found themselves and now own the very place of their beginning.

[@creamcitysista1970]

i highly agree 100%. This HAS to be told.

[@lindatellier8686]

Yes!!!! A movie based on the history with some pieced together backstory would be amazing. This family is inspiring in many ways. I was already touched by the way these people wanted to bring family together. Their love for family is what moved mountains to literally bridge the family's past and present. And... I suspect it's future as well.

[@1006kathleen]

Definitely needs to be made a movie of what a beautiful tear flowing movie .👍💞

[@LilBoPeep777]

Yes I agree with the idea that this story should become a movie. Its a rare true story that has an incredible happy ending.

[@morganus62]

@April_Spring2015 I would have never known that, shame on me! Now if you will go back and read what I wrote one more time, no where in there did I say this was the family's origin. Under slavery is where their family started, looks like great grandma / grandpa were married and had their first child under slavery, now I would say that is still interesting even though as you said it was not their origin/culture/language but I still disagree with you and the history part.

[@amandakamara7631]

This is a full circle moment. Amazing story!!

[@dajw7540]

This story was both poignant and thrilling. Lovely to see a plantation house owned by the descendants of those who could only dream of such a thing. The graveyard find of their ancestors was awesome. I’d love to see a follow up of how they fixed it up. God bless that beautiful family.

[@mlr4524]

The pieces were slowly coming into place, with many disparate individuals doing their part over time. The ancestors waited for the right descendant to bring it all together.....and he did, almost begrudgingly and clearly unwittingly. And then they found the cemetery, and really brought things full circle. Absolute chills. I'm sure this will bring healing to many, rippling beyond the extended family. Thank you for covering this story.

[@rosahacketts1668]

The ancestors? No. It was God's perfect timing.

[@loveinthematrix]

Your comment is very insightful

[@loveinthematrix]

@@rosahacketts1668 If any of the ancestors were tapped into God then it was a mutual pull lolol

[@islandgurl4927]

@@loveinthematrix Ancestors are dead though. Though we can honor their memory of the terrible slavery they had to live through.

[@Momofukudoodoowindu]

@@rosahacketts1668 amen

[@catherianneanna4170]

I can't stop crying. These are my ancestors too even though my parents hail from Louisiana plantations. I am thankful for the Miller family giving us part of our history back. It's time to start my journey of the Jones clan. I am expecting the impossible to become possible. Thanks 60 Minutes.

[@rcair123]

Praise God this wonderful story needs to be told again and again. Such a wonderful family!

[@kevinmiller2210]

We are distant cousins

[@neenab2]

Heeeyy, Jones clan here!

[@priscillarobb647]

@@rcair123 I even cried watching this last Sunday even though I am Asian.

[@twintkda]

Miller Family in the house! #wespreadout

[@guardingheroes]

Make it a history site. Blessings to the family and the old owners. Thank you for sharing

[@HollyCranfan]

I’m so happy this family was able to own this home that had their families history. Sad as it is, they have prevailed

[@marysutton9460]

I am touched and moved by this wonderful story. I am especially envious of all of the love and friendship shared by the Miller family. My family, like many others are too consumed by pettiness to appreciate the love they have thrown away, and my true family history is buried behind a viel of lies and pretenses. I rejoice for your hard won history.

[@coolgirlfrozenfeet]

They’ve made it something joyous instead of dark and dismal.

[@geraldbennett7035]

prevailed against what?

[@richardhenry7943]

@@marysutton9460 hello

[@MixtapeVibes]

@@marysutton9460 I felt like you were telling my family history, shamefully... I've heard of families like in the video, what a blessing, you always have someone tight and trustworthy to have your back... I mean, look at everyone's participation, solving a prevailing fate💞💗❣ Most of my family have drowned themselves in pettiness- to save my dignity and sensitive soul, I have chosen to distance myself from the painful drama... trust me, I attempted relationships until I got stung by their obsession over talking super negative about other members of my family, usually the ones I do have a positive relationship with... an unfortunate reality,, indeed🤔🙄😒💔 I wish I had a tight family, like the amazing Miller's!!! And, WOW, what an amazing story!😟😤😢🤔🧐😇🙃💞❣