Melissa McCarthy Reacts to Family History in Finding Your Roots | Ancestry

In this clip from PBS' Finding Your Roots, Melissa McCarthy enlists the help of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to reconnect her with her Scottish roots. Start Your Ancestry Family Tree:
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00:00 Introduction
0:20 Melissa McCarthy’s real last name revealed
2:26 Melissa McCarthy finds out hidden family story
3:18 Melissa McCarthy shocked by Irish roots

[@AncestryUS]

Wait... Melissa McCarthy is really Melissa Carty?? Have you found a surname change in your family tree? Let us know!

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Yes. Fouts was changed from Pfautz. I was shook with I learned that. 😂

[@watchfighting571]

@@rebeccaspratling2865 pfautz is what, german? french maybe?

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

@@watchfighting571 German yes.

[@cathytyra2442]

Yes, Wampfler to Wampler

[@hgiambra4945]

My Dad showed me a a book when I was 14 or 15. I had to sit and be very careful of the book. At the beginning I read an account that said: Great Grandmother McCarthy decided to move the family to America but she missed the boat. Which was a good thing as the USS Virginia was never heard from again. The next passage read that she was now in America. At the time, 50 years ago, I didn't understand that someone wrote that information. The book continued with marriage and birth information. I do not remember reading much and giving the book back to my Dad. Sadly, that book and the family Bible went missing. My sister told me there was a family Bible. I may have seen it at the same time as the other book which was slim and tan. I'm not really sure. However, seeing the Melissa McCarthy KZbin video brought back this memory. My parents died in 2008. Cannot help but wonder about the name changes that often occurred when entering the US and find it interesting that Melissa's grandfather changed his.

[@annwood6812]

Her grandfather would be astounded to hear that he had a granddaughter who would be known throughout the world for her comedic talents. In the moving pictures. It's cool to think that we might be the ancestor to someone who does something extraordinary. Of course, being a good ordinary person is quite an accomplishment too.

[@AncestryUS]

Well said, Ann! Thanks so much for watching. We are glad you enjoyed the clip!

[@kaiaswrld]

Right!! He came to America so that he and his future kids didn’t have to work so hard and kill themselves working like his dad did (and likely his mom after he passed away bc a 1 pay check household was probably ROUGH with 7 children especially bc women didn’t really get that many jobs or high paying jobs back then compared to men) and his future generations of grandchildren are award winning actors!!! That is something to be proud of honestly.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Ann Wood: great comment! One of the best. I wish Dr.Gates would have ordinary on his program, too.

[@mlss1229]

I would categorize this comment and state that we’re all extraordinary unique human beings to be descendants from the hard working class of ancestors who literally worked themselves to their untimely death for survival

[@mothusimahloko8294]

You

[@stacywilson4790]

Dr Gates is such an awesome host !! They could not have chose a better host !!😇

[@marsukarhu9477]

Right! He's great! I could listen to him for hours.

[@warringtonfaust1088]

It is too bad that his courtesy does not extend to police attempting to assist him.

[@stacywilson4790]

@@marsukarhu9477 Me to ,He has such soothing comforting voice ! 😇

[@angelgoddess1981]

Completely agree!!

[@juancana457]

Articulate, intelligent host ministering to a bombast.

[@ewechoober3355]

l always assumed she had Irish ancestry anyway with the name McCarthy, as I didn't know her grandfather was originally a Carty but the Scots and Irish were so interconnected and lots of Scots have Irish origins and vice versa. She is a great actress, I like her a lot

[@RF-us4yw]

Did you even watch the clip?

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

@@RF-us4yw They clearly DID watch the clip, which shows that her great-grandfather moved from Ireland to Scotland in search of work. The question is, did YOU actually watch the clip?

[@katydid5354]

Pure Scots have a totally different religion to the Irish thanks to the Scottish referendum of 1560. Marriage to a Catholic was frowned upon by most Scots.

[@acemanington]

Gaelic tribes from Ulster poulated Scotland thousands of years ago, their ancestors were known as Picts to the Romans. The native tribes in Britain were called Wodes after their God Woden ( Odin in Norse ), their ancestors are the Welsh. The native peoples of Ireland and Britain have been interacting for thousands of years.

[@fenellainnis7216]

Mc names are mostly Scottish in origin with some coming from Ireland too

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, Stacy. Thanks for your comment. We also think he is a great host. His work has helped many people.

[@bonnyc392]

I wish that I was famous and could get help to trace a couple of my brick walls.

[@justanothergoy5900]

@@bonnyc392us average folk arent important enough lol

[@bonnyc392]

@@justanothergoy5900 Canadian though but we were originally American prior to 1787.

[@justanothergoy5900]

@@bonnyc392 doesnt matter where youre from, we all have the same red blood flowing through our veins. We all come from the same creator

[@alfreddunn03]

She has the most beautiful eyes.

[@rr7firefly]

I love what a thoughtful person Melissa is shown to be. Far more intelligent and sensible than many of the characters she portrays. Although in two movies "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" and "Saint Vincent" she played women who were hardly comedic.

[@theresamay9481]

Love Finding Your Roots and all people's histories. All of them absolutely fascinating.

[@patriciajrs46]

@Mostknown unknown Some people just have to be mean.

[@christinefigari9805]

I do too! Such a cool show! I would love to find out about my great-great grandfather. Apparently he fled Scotland and changed our surname when he arrived in the states. I didn’t know until I was 40 that my last name isn’t what I always knew it to be, or that our entire family knew it to be. I just wish I knew more. ❤ 🙏

[@dianetheisen8664]

Me, too. But I would love to see just how far back they can go. And not just stop at great grandparents.

[@mairwyncurtis2102]

Having done the Census last night, I shared this story with my eldest son to explain the importance of the Census

[@katiepetersen4929]

These are such amazing stories. You know, I'm from the USA, but now live in Europe as a language instructor and my students always ask me about DNA tests and why we Americans are so intrigued by them, and I explain that they know exactly where they are from, for generations upon generations. However, people who live in the USA are mostly descendants from other nations around the world, which can leave us longing to know a deeper knowledge of our roots, and where we came from. It's an amazing connection to learn. I would love to know more about where my family bloodline came from and piece together their stories. 🥰

[@TenTenJ]

And many western Europeans have abandoned their cultures for the sake of being modern, yet there should be a balance.

[@2009framat]

" they know exactly where they are from, for generations upon generations" very few ones in Germany at least.

[@josefinagarza241]

I would love to know my roots, probably couldn't afford 😢

[@misskate8828]

@@2009framat Europeans have this mindset that if you're white in a European country it must mean your ancestors came from said country. It's actually quite far from the truth, especially after the 20th century.

[@2009framat]

@@misskate8828 This sounds more like an US-american mindset of the mindset of Europeans. Over-simplifying and putting the focus on "black & white" and because of that actually quite far from the truth. There was a reason I mentioned Germany and not for instance Portugal or Norway. Germany had (and has) much more borders than some countries in the south or north. But americans have the tendency to transport their mindsets to other countries and ignore difference between the countries in Europe or Africa - only thinking in terms of Europe, or Africa

[@agl5132]

I have always loved her, she brings such joy to people. Scottish history can be brutal with regard to working conditions. I was born in Scotland and have lived here for the past 5yrs while doing a lot of research regarding family. My family also left Ireland during the famine This is all my maternal history. We moved to the states when I was a child and my father's history is African American and so much more. We are so very diverse and such amazing information is added every day with ancestry updates.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing your own family story with us, AGL! We hope that you continue to make meaningful discoveries through your research!

[@cht2162]

Trumpf loves her too.

[@helenbradford2569]

I freaking knew it. She has Irish DNA. And also Scotland. But my Irish friends are so funny and strong. And I am happy they have been a part if my life.

[@chadpisarski7504]

You know what would be a good series tracking down family members of people who invented things & they don’t even know that they did

[@roxyj3182]

Yesss!!

[@rebeccar1036]

This show would be more interesting if they mixed in some common folk with the celebrities…. Everyone has a story…

[@olyvoyl9382]

Am I the only one who disagrees? I have no interest in "ordinary" people. I like all the celebrities who are subject to these searches.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for your feedback, Rebecca. We actually don't exclusively cast celebrities in all of our projects. For any of our members interested in sharing their journey with they can check out the link attached below, where they can submit their story so it can be taken in to consideration. Thanks for dropping by! Link: ancestrysubmissions.com/stories

[@rebeccar1036]

@@AncestryUS Great to know, thank you for the link.

[@AncestryUS]

You're welcome!

[@jmhh3690]

@@AncestryUS boo , put the. On yt

[@peekaboo5709]

A very beautiful discovery. I'm glad she was able to come peace to her family search. This is pretty cool :)

[@cappyjones]

I don't have the words to explain how much I love her. 😍🥰

[@Edmund._.Dantes]

She seems to have a great personality

[@amykernan7594]

Mmm. The trolling is common with these posts. Not special. Just wasteful.

[@LS-kg6my]

I love this man. He has opened the window into American history, and our souls in the most compassionate way.

[@deborahholland7274]

Such an emotional thing to find who you truly are and where you started. We are so bound to each other and to the past..

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing this lovely sentiment with us, Deborah. We couldn't agree more! ❤️

[@itsjustmyname2479]

you're white. your people will pay for blacks in america that can only go so far back

[@freddytw206]

@@itsjustmyname2479 I don't know what you mean. Can you explain to me what you are saying. Thankyou. 💜

[@purplespeckledappleeater8738]

Changing his name might have been intentional or not. Many Americans had their names changed by the government either to make the spelling easier or because the clerk couldn't spell the name and sometimes as a form of dominance and assimilation/Anglicization. This channel is great. Many people see history as one big, long continuous story and it's absolutely the opposite. It's so many stories that built communities and cultures and societies and nations.

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you so much for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed the clip. Have a great day! 😊

[@charlestemple634]

I've been doing family history for almost 60 years now and have encountered a lot of misspellings in government records. I've seen the family name of one ancestral branch spelled SIX (!) different ways.

[@amandaleilah5617]

my grandmother's maiden name was Carty from Tullamore in co.offaly here in Ireland. Carty is a real irish name 💚

[@monsieurbogosse]

I would love to see more of this Melissa in her acting. I know she has a lot of goofy roles which she nails, but I see an attempt in her career to shift to more serious roles and to me these roles were also kind of infused by an underlying goof in mimic and tone. The Melissa in this clip is so real and genuine and also her body language is so mesmerizing. Keep up the good work M!

[@MareMeyer]

I knew she was Irish!!!! She looks it. Welcome to my people, Melissa

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, Troy. We're so excited to hear that you love Finding Your Roots. Thanks for letting us know how much you've enjoyed Ancestry. It's so great to learn about our ancestors and their stories. Your grandfather sounds like a bit of an adventurer!

[@karlenedavies6655]

I just love this show. Makes you feel all warm and cosy inside

[@AncestryUS]

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this clip Karlene! 😃

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Melissa is one of the best of these. Such a perceptive, kind person. And yet also a famous celebrity. Wow. I guess that happens, too.

[@lorenbayer3992]

I love that woman! And I love him! I could binge watch all day!!!

[@AncestryUS]

We're so glad you enjoyed this snippet, Loren! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@mlhawkins8342]

I love the connections that give her such grounding. This made me find my own family history!

[@roserea3156]

It's an awesome feeling. Mom's family came from everywhere.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing, Rose! It can be incredibly rewarding to learn more about your family history and we hope you've enjoyed finding out more about yours with the help of Ancestry! 😊

[@wandaborgerding1564]

I love watching your show. I have a real confusing family history. Stories my dad told don’t line up with the truth. If I was rich I’d have someone research this for me. My dad’s been gone for 27 years and I miss him so much. My mom has dementia and she remembers things about my dad’s family and sort of blurts it out and I don’t know if it’s true or not. My dad was born in Ireland in 1911.

[@AncestryUS]

We're so glad you like the show, Wanda! If you'd like to get started on your family history, we'd recommend checking out the following guide: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Getting-Started-Lesson-1-Starting-Your-Tree We wish you the very best of luck on your journey of discovery!

[@liamloughman4967]

I’m a genealogist. Ill find out about your family and I won’t charge you. Send me on all you have. Liam Loughman Ireland.

[@user-464]

Such a great show. So professionally done. Wonderful host. Very interesting stories.

[@loraribera9152]

Kiddos to this right here. Hope this continues for a longtime. Beautiful, interesting, and informative all wrapped up in a bow with Dr. Gates. Couldn't be more fulfilling. TY 😌

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you so much for these wonderful words, Lora - we're delighted you enjoyed the clip! ❤️🌱

[@anitaw1580]

hello, I am from Germany and have been working on my family tree for about 15 years now ... ancestry was such a big help to come this far .... thanks so much ...

[@AncestryUS]

You are so very welcome.

[@chrisjuliette]

I got ancestry and saw old pictures of my dad in high school. I didn't know he was on the chess club xD I even got to see him when he was 14. I also learned he went to Hawaii when he was 5 and that his mothers middle name was constance. I then learned that my great grandfather was in both world war one and two

[@AncestryUS]

What wonderful discoveries Chris Juliette, we're so happy to hear that you were able to make them through Ancestry. Thanks so much for stopping by, we hope you enjoyed the video!

[@1002CL]

Love this show, watch it every week. Fascinating and heartbreaking discoveries..

[@jamesdonlan]

Melissa McCarthy is my absolute favourite actress. Loved her in Misery, which is also my favourite romantic comedy.

[@erincaitlin1655]

Spy !! Brulliant and hilarious movie ...

[@MasterSluggyKornNuts]

I'm late here but that's Kathy Bates in the movie Misery 33 years ago.

[@dawn-mariehudson8377]

I need to do this ! What a wonderful gift to people.

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for sharing!

[@loredelore7286]

McCarthy is originally a County Cork name and clan specifically from the Macroom area. Their castle still stands outside the town and I understand it is open to the public.

[@johnpatrick5307]

Yes, Blarney castle. But she is actually a Carty!

[@johnthompson932]

My great grandfather worked in a similar place in Scotland in the blast furnaces - lived until 89! Felt a link with Melissa

[@AncestryUS]

We appreciate you sharing this with us, John. ❤️

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Love Melissa she is so funny ,and lovely what a beautiful discovery I'm glad she able find peace with her family history this is pretty cool ,and fascinating.

[@offseason9856]

I dont know this woman but she is beautiful, and has a look in her eyes that look at a history

[@katherinetutschek4757]

I love her, she's a comedic actor.

[@seanmcguire7974]

She's pretty funny. Actor/ comedian

[@CreativeBlue]

@@katherinetutschek4757 Yes, Melissa McCarthy is a (fantastic) actor who has done mostly comedy but serious roles too (ex. Can you ever forgive me). I absolutely adore her.

[@marysilvergirl6025]

She is delightfully Irish. I love her.

[@sandyparkes4027]

Come visit ireland 🇮🇪 🤗 😊 love from Dublin Ireland 🇨🇮 🇮🇪 ❤️ 💕

[@bob9136]

That must've been one of the few people to add the Mc instead of dropping it.

[@percys9427]

I remember when Peter , from 'Family Guy' , found out he was part black ! Great episode !

[@sharon4008]

Dr Gates is awesome. Explains history with compassion. He is the best possible host for this show.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback, Sharon! We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed the show. Have a wonderful day! 😊

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tabithahoward6621]

I always wanted to find out my family's history. I did find out my grandma was a singer in a bar I believe in the 1950's. So cool. And my grandpa meet her there. I don't know about my other grandparents because I don't know where to look for them

[@peacenow4456]

LOVE Melissa!! Love you gal!

[@adele865]

Love how her name was originally Carty. My Carty's also changed their surname to McCarthy, most of the family ended up going to the USA with my ancestors mum after the father must have died. Mine was the only sibling to come to Australia. I totally get what she means with keeping everyone together, the diaspora sent our ancestors in all directions

[@EMMYK1916]

Mac, or Mc means "son of "in Irish, Scots is very similar language as an Irish person I'd imagine the same translation applies.

[@cisium1184]

They say he changed his name, but it's quite possible somebody changed it for him. That happened a lot.

[@cocolyndon4604]

My mother's husband's name is McCarty, which was probably changed also. His father was biracial and he looks biracial. Of course black people took on the surname of their owners. Maybe my siblings are directly related to Melissa's great grandfather.

[@terracelady]

Would love to find out about my grandmother who was born and adopted in Italy

[@vickywitton1008]

I love Melissa, she is so lovely and so funny!

[@matthewdavidlandberg91588]

Dr Henry Louis Gates Jr, thank you for being one of thee most informative host, genealogist and professors.

[@joanhaughton3391]

Amen to that but can we just add in..... thank you, Sir, for your style and impeccable image. I know of no other presenter or media personality who can wear suits the way Dr Gates can - the tailoring (and pattern cutting) is outstanding. Always a pleasure to see and hear you.

[@tiffanyc8307]

I keep missing this show I tune in on pbs Tuesday @7pm

[@darleenhickson3718]

Great show!

[@jop7672]

I love her and my heart feels very big hearing this- I'm Scottish

[@AncestryUS]

Hi Jo, it's great to see that you are enjoying Finding Your Roots. We appreciate you watching.

[@jklynb]

I so wish I could get this kind of help. I’d be so blessed !

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for watching, juli loo! We do hope you enjoyed the clip. Please don't hesitate to apply for upcoming castings for Ancestry TV shows, if that's of interest! You'll be able to achieve this through the link attached below. We hope this helps a little, and we wish you all the best in your research moving forward! 😊 Link: ancestrysubmissions.com/stories

[@genesis8550]

I love this Lady!! 🥰🥰✨✨✨💕💕

[@lightscameratamara]

She looks so amazing. So pretty!

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for your comment. We wish you all the best in your search and hope you find the answers to your questions!

[@big.brained.creature]

Very cool! I also like your vids! I’m glad she got to learn more!

[@AncestryUS]

We appreciate you sharing this lovely feedback with us, Evelyn. We're so glad you are enjoying these snippets of the show! 😊

[@big.brained.creature]

@@AncestryUS anytime!

[@barbaraeggleston6858]

An amazing story about her life history

[@PMS1950]

Such a talented actor and comedian and a warm person.

[@AncestryUS]

We couldn't agree more, Phil! We hope you enjoyed this clip!

[@lindasimmons2082]

I love this program! Great!!

[@deborahjacobs3735]

I could listen to Dr. Gates for hours. He is a great host for this show. I look forward to every Tuesday at 8 o'clock when it's on channel 48 in Cincinnati

[@AncestryUS]

We're so delighted you enjoy the show, Deborah! What's been your favorite episode so far? 😊🔍

[@JohnDoe-mi9pn]

Melissa's grandfather likely didn't change his name to McCarthy, he probably change it back to McCarthy. Originally the name was likely always McCarthy (Mac Cárthaigh in Irish), but many people dropped the "Mc" or the "O" from their name to make it sound more anglicized. Ireland was colonized by England at that time and people would have a better chance of employment if their name didn't sound Irish.

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

Love it when you can see the history ....

[@rhysmccarthy1933]

This is fun to watch

[@mikefigueroa903]

I love these stories. I was orphaned at 7 and didnt know anything about my mothers side or father until i did ancestry.

[@SuperTekZone]

This was quite a revelation. Since Melissa's surname is of Irish origin, I had assumed her ancestry was Irish all the way back. She even looks a bit Irish. I wouldn't have imagined that she had a Scots ancestor who changed his name from Carty to McCarthy. There is a McCarty surname that originates in County Cork. And McCarthy is not an uncommon surname in Scotland, particularly in Glasgow, where many Irish have settled over the last two centuries.

[@katelewis536]

Most of glasgow is Irish.

[@icemanire5467]

Carty and McCarthy originate from the same Irish name "Mac Cárthaigh". It's most like he changed it back to McCarthy.

[@kristofferhellstrom]

I love Melissa. One of my favourite actors!

[@AncestryUS]

Great to hear!

[@melissareid640]

Wonderful News for Melissa McCarthy and her family. 💝💝🙏🙏💝💝

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoyed the clip, Melissa! 😊

[@cannyexplorer5357]

In four weeks I will be visiting my paternal fathers Scottish roots in Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland. Scottish records are very helpful. So looking forward to seeing the beautiful area.

[@AncestryUS]

We hope you enjoy your trip!

[@dustyking8851]

I have a map of Ireland that shows where certain families are from. Not everyone, but like that map showed there were tribes or septs like Scottish clans. We found out our tribe in western Ireland in Connaught.

[@johnpatrick5307]

@@hashking7370 KIng is also an Irish name.

[@johnpatrick5307]

@@hashking7370 Ye Dope, the Irish were made to change their names.

[@AncestryUS]

Great idea!

[@bellab8639]

Could you imagine one day you’re just minding your business in scotland, and Melissa McCarthy shows up on your doorstep and is like “Hey! Turns out we’re family!” 🤣

[@dianetheisen8664]

I would love to see the whole episode.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for watching Finding Your Roots, Diane. We feel privileged to be able to share these clips and hope they can also inspire viewers within their own research. You can learn more about this endlessly fascinating show and see how to watch available full episodes via the PBS website: www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots. Hope this is helpful!

[@patriciajrs46]

I agree about Dr. Gates. He seems like such a cool person.

[@heatherwind]

As much as I love these short glimpses, is there a link for where we can see the full episodes?

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, we are happy that you are enjoying the clips. You can watch full episodes by heading over to the PBS website.

[@jonathancineus6424]

😳 Who else has watched more than one of those clips today? I keep saying “just one more”!

[@AncestryUS]

We can't get enough of them too, Jonathan! Learning about our favorite talent's family histories is so fascinating.

[@janicelawson6997]

I would love to do this one day. I know I'm related to Wiley Post who flew the plane Will Rogers died in. I always thought he was a cousin but my Aunt did an ancestry thing and I think he's an uncle instead. I really wish I could find out more.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for sharing that, Janice! That would be pretty interesting to learn more about. Have you ever tried building out your tree on our site, or seeing if getting your aunt to share her tree with you? You can build trees for free with any information you already know, and you can also view any trees shared with you. We'll link some more information below if you'd like to learn more. Have a great day! 😊 Link: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Getting-Started-Lesson-1-Starting-Your-Tree

[@janicelawson6997]

@@AncestryUS she did at the time. It was on her phone. I had mentioned it and she somehow found out more. I think we share the same grandfather. So Wiley is her great uncle so I guess he's my great great uncle. My late dad was born in 1939 (my Aunt's older brother and only sibling) and Mr. Post died in 1935.

[@bigstevie1690]

Fist time I've seen one of these that originated 5 miles from my house here in Scotland

[@AndySaenz924]

She’s so adorable, I love her.

[@lucienneleal]

Please, enable subtitles for other languages! Especially the portuguese from Brazil ! Thais os a great Program! Good to see! Thanks ;)

[@sayhi2kojo1]

Wish I’d marry her.. she’s a sweet thing. Would hug her everytime

[@kimweidner7351]

Awwwww, so sweet to say.

[@kt5570]

She is adorable

[@sayhi2kojo1]

@@kt5570 dude she’s everything

[@walmartian348]

❤ My grandfather was a McCarty and most of out family dropped the Mc and just went with Carty. So hello 👋 long lost Carty clan from SW Va!

[@pamfelts2982]

@Stacey Wilson I agree, great host!

[@hillbillydeluxe27]

I grew up with people named Carty. The grandfather was right off the boat from Ireland.

[@MsLee-ot1js]

I love her....

[@edwardswessonjr1241]

I love her too.

[@cindypowel7517]

Pr person payed to say this lol

[@zmiarta666]

I have similiar situation, my grandfather was 1 yo when the WW2 started. I only know that his father was a German soldier and he died probably near Brno in Czech Rep. I always want to know is he really died or escape abroad and what was his roots

[@DarkWillUser]

I love that term. "Human Community".

[@flaviopitanga65]

Wow❤

[@user-dl6dr5ho3n]

How can I watch all the seasons

[@72mossy]

In Ireland people from County Roscommon are known as Rossies, just a nickname, Melissa is now a Rossie

[@LuBlossoming1984]

Dr. Gates is a national treasure. Good man!!

[@AncestryUS]

We couldn't agree more, LuAnn! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

[@LuBlossoming1984]

@@AncestryUS Thanks for the great work that you all do at Ancestry.

[@robertlee3]

Love your suits! Who's your tailor?

[@CalipsoSarah]

There are no extremes of heat in Scotland, but there are definitelly extremes of cold.

[@pennymitchell8523]

I looked up Melissa when researching my family. I had Brennan's from Dublin who moved to NY in the 1850s. Two sisters married two brothers McCarthy from Cork. When I found out the name change knew we weren't related 😮

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your research with us, Penny!

[@kkmkkm-jj7wc]

Is there a way for me to watch the whole story?

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, we are happy to see that you are interested in the show. Like Donna mentioned you can watch full episodes on PBS for times you can check your local listings.

[@sherigraham6035]

Wish I could afford to have his help in searching my tree.