The Story Of An Indentured Servant In The New World

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For years, Carol has been researching and mastering her live performances of fictional character Maggie Delaney, an I Irish indentured servant who gains passage to the new world, only to lose her family in the process. Townsends is proud to present the telling of this story.
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[@bobbyforce1957]

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[@whatzupLizzy]

Dear Mr Townsend, You have transcended the origins of your channel into something much bigger and more important. I have been a Patreon for some time but will increase my sponsorship to match the quality of the content we have all come to value from your programming. Thank you for sharing content otherwise not available to so many of us.

[@mambojambo7306]

You should try making traditional northern irish soda bread

[@farmeroak]

Is there a way we can just donate to Carol to support her efforts? She's is absolutely incredible.

[@sk8terboi10003]

That was one of the most powerful things I ever watched

[@GoulashJosh]

I'm not saying sir, I'm just telling em' dat.

[@talosheeg]

My new response to everything

[@notsure6187]

not sayin....... just tellin

[@cassandralewis8804]

I didn't know you can say something without saying it. I love that. It's my go to for now on.

[@toekafrank6998]

😂😂😂😓

[@jamestown8398]

"Now Maggie I want you to tell her about him. She must understand that he is just such a man. Tell her. Tell it all."

[@roselynncovington9611]

Carol is such a good actress. Her performance is BBC or PBS quality. Amazing!

[@Yarncandybycherie]

This is heartwrenching. It touches me, as a multiracial person with slavery and indentured servitude in my ancestral bloodline. It is awful that real people had to ensure this type of life. As much as we don't like to hear these accounts brought to life the awareness needs to be shared and these stories of these lost lives need to be appreciated. It is sad that there were so many people that believed they had the right to own a person and treat them in such a way. People like Maggie and others made it possible for us in the world today. Thank you for bringing Maggie and her story to life.

[@themonkytits]

Quality better than most actress dont limite her lol

[@salvatorem1959]

@@Yarncandybycherie yes . It is sad and aggravating, anger inducing, that people could think they had the right to treat human beings as property. Those choices by those men all those years back are still affecting the relationships between races today . I wish I could see a civilization where slavery never existed and white , black, brown, always got along and truly treated each other as brother and sister . Ir would be a beautiful thing . Be well . And thank you for your comment

[@winterblackdraoi9031]

I'm Irish, a historian, and a reenactor. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for bringing to life what you cannot experience from a book.

[@rogerhaynes2661]

We no longer need to go to a theater to see superb acting. Keep up the great work. It's changing the world.

[@sheilam4964]

Carol has created a Masterpiece. A story from history long over due.

[@christopherstalter449]

I started this video and 40 min. into it, i realized that the entire family; silently gathered behind me and had been watching and listening to this woman. From the 8 year old to 18 year old, and the wife. All 7 of them, and not a word was spoken, no fussing, just intense listening... When the candle was blown out at the end, my oldest girl said "and what do we have to complain about...nothing"......

[@frankjarboe3271]

christopher stalter thank you so much for that comment. Now I have tears in my eyes. Your servant, Parson John

[@christopherstalter449]

Update: oldest daughter told me that she insisted that her history teacher play this for the class today. She also said that they all really enjoyed (as much as you can enjoy this poor womans story) the video. There is something to be said about capturing the attition of a class of freshman.....lol...

[@frankjarboe3271]

@@christopherstalter449 Thanks again.... this is exactly who we love to reach out to. Ask your daughter to tell her entire class that Maggie says hello!

[@lizstroud9029]

Sure

[@ericstalter1917]

funny to see your comment. my middle name is christopher

[@convex242]

Not gonna lie the second she said, "Dia duit." I responded in kind, "Dia is muire duit." And my heart broke for us both as she was told off for speaking it. I understand the historical realism but it still hurt...

[@joshuajacob1025]

As heartbreaking as this tale was, it was performed in a masterful way. Many times I had to stop ,and actually remind myself that this was a reenactment. I cannot fathom the horror and sorrow these people had to endure. Again, I must applaud the two reeanctors on their performance, and thank them for creating a tangible way to experience an often overlooked part of history. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@hazeld2018]

It's a reenactment but this stuff is necessary so its not forgotten.

[@deevila704]

I’m on tears 😞

[@doceansdeepwoo2532]

#impoverishedlivesmatter Let's not forget this happened too!

[@cleoharper1842]

Carol needs her own channel - or at the very least her own theatre. I hope she's paid better than what the usual reenactors are paid. She's just outstanding. Better than Hollywood.

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

Absolutely. It’s truly a measure of quality by how immersed you are within a story

[@PrepperPrincess]

Give this lady an Oscar already!

[@jonw3982]

She definitely deserves it, and he should get the supporting for the time staying in character just sitting there.

[@jons43]

This is so real. This rendition shows that we as "humans" have abused our own for a profit. This is so eye opening.

[@prancingppony]

And they give those fools in Hollywood awards! Absolutely magnificent and heartbreaking. We should all be grateful every single day

[@gregkral4467]

for sure, This Maggie Delaney character was so well done, and unfortunately encompassed so much of the suffering of the indentured.... and imagine, for practically nothing, you could be 'transported' and suffer the same, for nothing. I remember seeing some cartoons as a kid about the Aussie's transported away for nothings..... and they were treated thus as well..... no wonder they have that ingrained toughness.... not only the climate, and the hardships there, but also for the servitude forced upon them..... horrible thing in history, but should never ever be forgotten..... this was a perfect presentation in my view.

[@user-pp7ro3qk2b]

I’m not an emotional man nor a sensitive man , but this woman’s story brought a tear to my eyes . I’m still confused how people can treat others like this , even to this day in many parts of the world this is someone’s story .

[@karlatessitore2484]

Right?!!!! It is appalling isn't it?!!!

[@ZiggyWhiskerz]

This actually had me tearing up a few times. Gosh . They were slaves with a different name. No kind of slavery was ever ok. This performance was so amazing that I could've sworn that I was actually listening to Maggie herself. Bravo!! Applause!!! Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@katybarrett5507]

Carol is an excellent actor. Wow! I'm speechless! Thank you. This is amazing!

[@annasahlstrom6109]

She's a woman of steel. I can't imagine how strong you must have had to be to live through that.

[@DrewSohl]

Anna C. Sahlstrom:She was Irish Steel.We built America.

[@movinon1242]

Read "The Rat Pit" by Patrick MacGill. Which, while it occurs in the early 20th century, illustrates why you could understand why people would consider signing themselves to an indentured service contract. Ireland was worse still when Maggie would have signed her contract...

[@Just_Sara]

To this day I'm still truly surprised this doesn't have more views. Every time I think about watching it I tell myself I'm only going to watch like 10 minutes, but the hour goes by instead, and I'm lucky to have been allowed along for the story. Carol, you have just made these people, long dead and easily forgotten, be alive again just for a while; these people are real through Maggie's story. My heart is broken for our past, for THEIR past.

[@karlatessitore2484]

Amen!!! Shocking!!!!!!!

[@ttowntrekker5174]

Outstanding living history lesson. Not just for those of us of Irish decent, but for all of us who love history.

[@gerib.4093]

This was an absolute pleasure. I have a matriarchal ancestor that was difficult to trace back in 1690s because she came to the colonies list as just cargo. She was an indentured servant.

[@janw1746]

Bless her..💐

[@veryberry39]

"I'll just watch a little before bed." An hour later, and now I feel kind of hollow inside. Which speaks to the beauty of her storytelling, but it's just so sad what we're willing to do to our fellow man.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

For sure

[@dollyperry3020]

Bravo! Bravo! Magnificent! This would make a wonderful series! I would plead with you to do more similarly styled stories!

[@alexandercove1194]

Poverty can always sharpen our vision to what is true and what matters....keep the Faith

[@baylorsailor]

Yes!!

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Please. More like this!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

I am astounded. This was a magnificent performance. I had no idea that indentured servents were treated so poorly. It also intensified how horribly our slavery system must have been. I’ll watch this again, and again. It’s worth it. Thank you for sharing this history.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

There were more indentured Irish in usa then blacks from africa, well before the Irish potato famine.

[@EmilyKinny]

@@pattijesinoski1958 A source would be great, though I know you don't have one. There were almost 4 million black enslaved people in America in 1850, and there was barely over 1 million immigrant Irish at that time. And regardless, the fact that there were "more" of one or the other is completely irrelevant to warrant a comment in the first place, because even one single person of either (or any) ethnicity being so horribly treated is a dark, unforgiveable mark on American history. It's proof that regardless of how horrible Irish people had it, even though *back then* they were seen as inferior, today the color of dark skin is a reason to downplay what millions of people suffered while lighter skinned people are allowed unscrutinized compassion.

[@Marlaina]

@@EmilyKinny How about we feel sympathy for all human suffering regardless of skin color?

[@suebotchie4167]

Heard about soul drivers in high school - mid 1970s - that they were treated awful.

[@lamykaswiccanpodcast]

I wish I could be there in person for when Carol does her pieces. She’s so amazing it’s scary. As Hawaiians, I think we would say she’s got Kupuna/Elders/Ancestors whispering their lives into her ear.

[@gregkral4467]

no doubt eh? I had to watch this twice today. She sure brings that persona to life.

[@tiffany123178]

My heart went out to this family and others just like them. I think of my forefathers who sailed here from other countries. I never realized that they could of gone through this. This woman made this so real to see her heart broken as her children passed or took them to work on other farms. To never see her sons again is heart breaking. God bless them all

[@jmt7472]

Worthy of an Academy Award in every category.

[@karenknopick7528]

This video should be MANDATORY viewing for students studying American History! Amazing story, told by an even more amazing woman! Tears racing down my cheeks.. How did they survive? My heart goes out to all who gave so much, so we could be here, where we are today

[@onegirlarmy4401]

The part about indentured servants running away is why the African trade began to take over. This video could also be called, "When the Irish Weren't White."

[@karlatessitore2484]

I wholeheartedly agree!!!!!!!

[@Albemarle7]

@@onegirlarmy4401 The low priced whites kept dieing too fast, so that was the selling point for the more expensive Africans.

[@SuiLiF]

I'm in tears. Amazing story & acting. Carol, you are genius & you touch my heart. 💞 Thank you & thank you Townsends.

[@willieclark2256]

I was literally crying 3 minutes in!

[@SpiritBear12]

Minister: "Maggie!" Maggie: "Oi'm not sayin Sir, I'm just tellin er that." This was awesome, a great job by all! This really brings light to history.

[@johnsymons667]

I giggled everytime she said that!! Fantastic job!!!

[@lonidilaj6644]

I forgot halfway through that this was a made up character! I was completely sucked in. Eye opening and heart wrenching. Our ancestors were brave beyond comprehension. Thank you so much Carol this was incredible and thank you townsends for featuring her!

[@rubypayton4539]

I am stunned...what a sad story. She told this with such conviction. Only one story out of millions...

[@TheCripeCrew]

No words...I’m sitting here shaking with emotion and can scarcely see thru the tears to write this. When indentured servants are even mentioned in history class it’s treated like it was no big deal.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

I’m with you

[@BuckthornStudios]

Fantastic! So many of us have indentured servants in our ancestry. Thank you for this good story.

[@Martyn2021]

Amazing and beautiful, a living interpretation and embodiment of history.

[@jamiekendall4998]

Just want to add that "Maggie" brought me to tears more than once. Her emotion and acting is top notch. Also her "master" in the background worked very well as comic relief. Can't say it enough. Awesome. Townsend's is the best channel on KZbin!

[@kentuckylady2990]

I am a descendant of a 7 year indenture. He and his brothers were thieves who ended up on a Virginia tobacco plantation. My ancestor and at least one brother served out their sentence. The other disappeared. I hope he made it back to England

[@Briselance]

How many brothers did he have?

[@juliestevens6931]

What a powerful performance!!! I can't think of anything to add other than WOW!!!

[@rebeccah8075]

I'm Irish and I am so incredibly moved by this performance. This chapter of my country's history was brought to life for me here in Maggie's story. What an amazing performance. Thank you for this.

[@Hopeofmen]

The people who came before us endured unfathomable hardship. We are their children.

[@becacine]

An excellent descriptive reenactment of Maggie .

[@jdright1157]

She did a VERY good job!

[@teutonic7113]

She is absolutely amazing. I believed every word truly belonged to her.

[@theresacole3162]

O my goodness how my heart aches for Maggie. If this were a true story, and I’m sure most situations were, I can’t fathom how she endured with no hope left. How Blessed we are to be a free people. She is an excellent actor. She brought to life the ways a bond servant may have made it to the colonies to eventually be free. My people are of Scotch/Irish decent. I’m sure some of my people may have been brought over on a ship, may have been in the belly of the ship also. Makes me appreciate the toughness of a stubborn people.

[@WWG1WWGA]

"If this were a TRUE story"??? fkn ignorant clown.

[@essimathews9056]

@@WWG1WWGA This story was a compilation from court cases as stated by the actress in her interview. Maggie is not so much a "true story" as a representative story. And Theresa said "I'm sure most situations were" so perhaps we needn't call anyone an ignorant clown.

[@weekendmom]

Indentured servitude is a lesser- explored topic that ought to be more thoroughly explored, especially concerning the Irish.

[@marksusskind1260]

"I'm not saying. I'm just saying." linguistic ancestor

[@fartzinwind]

Oh they could and did take that land away. My family went west, homesteaded, took 180 acres of that free land. Held it for a while, until it was hindering the growth of the city, or so we were told when given next to nothing for it. There's a street sign with my family name marking the street we once lived on. There are even still houses standing on that street that were built by my family, some going back to the 1880s. I'm now the 6th generation of my family in my home town. We were here before it was a state, when the land was free, for a while at least.

[@christinetheresa7416]

fartzinwind The elitists who run the world do everything they can to make sure no one gets anything. And the gov't has a history of taking back what was supposedly given. Just like they want us to believe that the oil barons were just regular folk who got lucky and struck that "black gold" when, if you research the genealogy, you find all the family connections to the "black nobility" and the thirteen bloodlines. Basically, they ran off and murdered anyone whose land was discovered to be valuable. All our history has been engineered.

[@Concetta20]

Wow.

[@sheilahughes1014]

Part of my own family came here as an indentured servent. I had no idea it was so hard for many. Fortunetly he not only worked through his service but managed to learn a trade and enough money to buy property. That was prior to the Mayfield so my family has been here a very long time.

[@samspade3227]

Heart wrenching, my own ancestors a family of 5 came from Ireland as indentured servants in 1683. I now have a much better understanding of what they must of went through.

[@stormqueen29]

Dearest Carol, I sit typing this with tears streaming down my cheeks. Completely captivated by your story and the tellin' of it. It breaks my heart, so it does! I'm from Ireland myself, far and away back in my family line. It's entirely possible my own stock was indentured like Maggie. It's hard to imagine what life was like for them back then, all the fears and hopes and grief and pain they endured. But I agree it's important to be tellin' people about it, because sure and if we don't, it's liable to happen again. I've little doubt there are poor souls in this world now, who'd be forced into the same choice if the laws would allow it. And I'm sure there are many and many who cannot endure the tale, some as you say because they want to deny things like this ever happened. And some who have something dark in their past that the tale simply gets to close to and makes them turn away. But it is part of our past. Part of our very lives. And we mustn't deny our past or the people in it, for sure and they are a part of us. Thank you for this wonderful story Carol. And thank you for this wonderful video Jon.

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

I'm not Irish, but I felt it so deep as if it were truly my own! I'm running to order my Ancestry line. I traced my dad's family back to 1740 or 1750, but could go no further! I forget the exact year, but I have it all down in a book I made for him! I believe they came from Ireland! I had the name change several times in my research. The last was believed to be McClanahan, but could not confirm! It stopped near the sea, off the coast of Maryland and Virginia! My brain is addled at the moment from sobbing so! What you say is so correct, you can't forget who and from where you came! Have a truly Blessed day! Off to splash some cold water on my face! LOL!

[@uniquename846]

As good as it is, I've read too many comments from people in Ireland really despising Americans who claim to have anything to do with being Irish.. I makes me not want to have all that much to do with my possible heritage.. why are they so hostile

[@rebeccah8075]

@@uniquename846 I'm Irish and I don't see any reason why I would despise an American who is descendant from my country. On the contrary, I'd be so interested to know if I have any kin in the US. Don't let a few negative Nellies put you off getting in touch with your heritage. 💚

[@sharakate]

A year later, I had to watch this again and I still find myself asking, what happened to Maggie? Was she sold off again? Did she ever find that man to go west with and build a home? Fascinating. I NEED MORE!

[@Chamelionroses]

Thanks for telling different class stories with dignity, and accuracy.

[@admatd1234]

This was beyond amazing! I cried at so many points, especially about the children. How is this not commonly known within history!?! I love Maggie! Please, please, please continue more of these. Encore! Encore! 😍😍😍😍

[@lindajackson8936]

Every person enjoying the freedoms of life in the United States should see this. Thank you for such quality and depth in sharing this amazing re-enactment.

[@dawnlovejoy8917]

So incredibly moving, great acting. Great production.

[@Amy-li5uv]

Wow! Thank you. After this I am going to spend a little time just being quiet.

[@HeartbreakerRelics]

Probably the best "one person" performances I have ever seen! I was captivated from beginning to end. Bravo!

[@kathyhall7583]

This was so heart breaking. I felt like this woman was sitting at my kitchen table telling me her life's story. I wanted to tell her that her hard life and work were done. Can't say anymore, the tears are clouding my vision. Thank you

[@markcaselius5993]

One of the most heart wrenching things I've ever watched and without question the finest piece you guys have ever produced. Bravo!

[@sjerrytone]

My God, this was absolutely brilliant.

[@davidsain2129]

So heartbreaking! They performed so well that I felt as though Maggie was really speaking to me, relating the cruel hardships she & her family endured.

[@1angel0777]

I wept listening to this. Even knowing that it’s a re-enactment, even knowing that I could turn it off and go about my day at any moment if I so chose...my heart was touched. Thank you, Maggie Delaney...thank you

[@tonydevault3844]

If you love History you really need to Watch Carol L. Jarboe​'s portrayal of Maggie Delaney, and 18th Century Indentured Servant. I have known Frank and Carol for several years and love their different portrayals and characters. Most of all when they are just themselves. This is an outstanding Video. Thank you Jon for producing this outstanding video.

[@MalReaver]

This lady put on such a wonderful performance! They both did. I was bawling by the end.

[@cecilyerker]

Human trafficking is the greatest evil in human society and continues to this day, even though indentured servitude is unlawful in the West, it still is one of the most widespread crimes, and slavery is still common in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

[@babyjenks1784]

How could anyone give this video a thumbs down??? I felt like Maggie was talking directly to me through the video. She has truly mastered her craft in story telling and reenacting. She has such a great gift. And I thank her and you for bringing her performance to KZbin for everyone to experience. Please bring more stories like this to us!

[@just-dl]

Would whoever is cutting up onions cut it out? I can't barely the screen! Wow! What an absolute treasure! The tale and the telling. Should be required viewing in every American history class....

[@kimrupp1376]

Wow, wow, wow! As a thespian with a BS in Educational Theatre, I am so impressed with that production! Thank you so much for that. I hope to see more in the future

[@ravenwolf7128]

Dear Carol, your performance is uncanny and I'd vote you an oscar if I had such power. But more important is the gift you give to us: to realize the importance of these often forgotten histories of oppressed people. I pray we find the goodness in ourselves to fight injustice like this, because the evil of greed and cruelty is still with us today. And thank you, Townsends, this is exactly the kind of exploration that makes your channel a cut above the average youtube video. Kudos.

[@griseldis]

😥 what a story! Poor Maggie Delaney. I praise Carol for telling the story of these poor people! Thank you!

[@davidhardwick3816]

I first watched this on KZbin, but then bought the DVD (with the accompanying music CD) so I would always have it. All I can say is Carol Jarboe has created a character and life story that goes straight to your heart (and soul). She is a true treasure and I truly thank Jon Townsend for introducing her to us! Oh, and the music CD is also stellar - and remember, buying the set through the Townsends website also supports Jon's work, maybe you should buy a copy too! 😊

[@confidence1031]

Whoever added the bird sounds was genius for putting video in moment of Maggie telling the story to someone. (And toning down the seriousness of it for people to easier handle.) Great Job!

[@Flatline74]

This is by far the most intense and meaningful KZbin “content” I have ever had the chance to view. Thank you to all involved in creating this for all of us to view and learn from.....

[@sarahkay8436]

Please do not stop doing what you do, I cried so many times during this, throwing Us in a story that I'm sure is true in many ways... Looking at my three babies from 13 to almost 8, looking at my Husband, doing what a Man can do for his Family taking a risk for Freedom or a better life. As We all look at our lives in the States Now, How Lucky we are, how lucky indeed. Give your loved ones hugs, tell them you love them, stand up for what you believe in, for when we do thing's from our heart is when we truly live.

[@sammyjolea5989]

I am speechless with tears rolling down my face. My Irish descendants went through so much and this puts it all into words and feelings and took me to me being right there with her.. Losing her children and her husband. Thank you for this. I honestly will be spending St Patrick's day remembering my heritage and the journey of my ancestors.

[@erica4816]

A good chunk of my family history comes from Irish immigrants back before the revolution. I don't know details apart from the family names yet but I wonder if they have a story at all similar to this. Wonderfully written story, wonderful actress. Thank you for this!

[@wikilcontainments]

I don't know how you pulled off this amazing video. The actors are flawless. The format was original. And Maggie. The actress who portrayed her should be nominated. She held me in the palm of her hand and made me cry. Well done.

[@papayer]

"There's hope from the ocean, but there's none from the grave".

[@soendari]

What a heart wrenching performance this was. I cried twice, when she described losing her children and at the end. Giving a 'like' doesn't even begin to cover my appreciation for this story. It was amazing. I know it's fictional but I'm hoping she made her dreams come true and made herself a home after her indenture ended. Thank you so much for this.

[@pmmac2382]

Amazing story, acting, filming and production. Is there a film venue you can submit this to.....Sundance or similar? The talent and the story should be recognized by the widest audience possible. To all involved thank you so much for creating this.

[@freethinker750]

You have outdone yourself. Such a touching story. Please keep it up.

[@jenniferjohnston4403]

I was captivated by Maggie from beginning to end. Amazing! I would love to see more.

[@employme2]

That was heartfelt and memorable. Thank you God bless

[@shelleynobleart]

Yes! Oh, my god. This was the absolute finest Living History production I can ever imagine. The education it offers is unmatched by anything I know with its reach and richness. Kudos to all involved and please consider making as many stories such as this as could be possible.

[@Tsiri09]

Her story is heartbreaking. She wasn't the only one- she was one of millions.

[@johngalt4698]

Mr.Townsend....Well done👏🏾...The indentured Servant papers was.enlightening ..

[@c.d.8044]

Thank you Carol for a performance that touches heart and soul. Thank you for shining a light on the history of the thousands of indentured servants who came to the colonies. Most were teens and children. There was even a London program that rounded up poor children and shipped them, one-hundred at a time, to southern colonies to work in the tobacco fields.

[@sheilalovesrockett]

Makes feel proud and sad at the same time. I'm grateful to my ancestors who were Irish for their hardships.

[@eman8798]

I just discovered video yesterday and absolutely think it’s amazing what she’s doing. I finished her interview about creating Maggie a few minutes ago and had to come back to this video to rewatch it a second time while I clean. And she is right, the reason I loved this so much was because she brought out the raw emotions, pain, and suffering that history books or teachers don’t touch on. Does anyone know anymore videos like these? I would really love to see more stuff like this. Someone acting out voices and emotions from people who lived way before us. I would love to see other scenarios all around the world, different backgrounds and races. If anyone can help I’d be very thankful

[@Chibihugs]

Magnificent story and acting. I was captivated and heartbroken for Maggie. Her strength and story were the lost stories of so many of our forebearers. Bravo

[@tracym9225]

It is heartbreaking to think that such a story of a human existence is real in any form. Carol is superb and has done the Irish proud. My grandmother came over on the boat through Ellis Island at 16 by herself and by God's grace did not have such a life. I wear my name with pride and Maggie reminds me of why I do. Keep up the good work. It is worth doing and means a lot more than you know.

[@dillonsnyder1172]

Nearly cried at the end. Give this woman an Emmy award.

[@tabikat989]

My heart is so crushed watching this but it makes me grateful for all I have. What a magnificent piece. Thank you for this.

[@dimpleza]

Wow... if a story like that doesn't set one's priorities straight and one is grateful for the life one is able to lead today, I don't know what will... Amazing performance! Thank you very much, I so wish that there will be more to come!

[@adoseofcare]

She is very good! It feels very real. I have done reenactments most of my life. But none first person. Always "interpreting". Dressed in the clothing, pulling a handcart, making candles... explaining how it "was". What the pioneers had done. In the last couple of years I have started to learn more about my ancestors, specifically. Their names, occupations, etc. It makes it more intriguing. I'm a mother, who has had the unfortunate circumstance to hold my baby that had passed away. I thought I was going to cry when she spoke of her baby dying on the ship. She just has the feelings nailed down so well.

[@frankjarboe3271]

Jennie Anderson thank you for your comment.

[@lovemesomeslippers]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@adoseofcare]

@@lovemesomeslippers Thank you.

[@frankjarboe3271]

Carol named the baby in the story after a dear reenacting friend that passed just as the story was being written, and is reminiscent of the loss of my baby sister many years ago. I too am sorry for your loss and the pain this story brought to mind.

[@adoseofcare]

@@frankjarboe3271 Where do you two reenact at? Do you have a regular historical farm that you work at?

[@snocamo154]

I have family from Ireland, too. Going by genealogy records there was a woman in my family who had to become an indentured servant and after watching this video, I pray she didn't have to suffer what Mrs. Delaney did. This video really touched my heart and it's so hard to forget the tales of sorrow and of the cruelties Mrs. Delaney suffered knowing that I have a distant female relative who had to become an indentured servant in order to survive her times.

[@00muinamir]

I've had to put off watching this until now, when I had a quiet hour to spend on it, plus some extra time after to cry because I knew that was coming. This is AMAZING. Kudos to you all for bringing Carol's stellar performance to all of us.

[@trenschellife4513]

Carol is an amazing reeanactor! This story is so moving, I was in tears while watching. Thank you for sharing this!

[@skubytube]

This absolutely broke my heart and had me in tears ... unbelievable acting by this lady. Everyone should hear this.

[@johnnypgood100]

This was truly beautiful and tragic at the same time. I think her story deserves a feature-length screenplay!

[@geoker55]

This makes me so happy. Seeing someone keeping history alive with this level of dedication is just fantastic. I really enjoy these! Thank you SO much... after watching Silla (Brenda Parker) I went back to Mt. Vernon and loved it just that much more.

[@wanderlustjake]

Wow, what a powerful story and moving interpretation. I am so glad you are doing this and sharing this history, people need to see this. THANK YOU for honoring our ancestors whose stories are forgotten. We pre-ordered the DVD and I plan on sharing the link and DVD so others may learn.

[@caroleh8499]

Maggie is spellbinding. Thank you, Townsends!