Tig Notaro Reacts to Family History in Finding Your Roots | Ancestry | Ancestry

[@AncestryUS]

Want more celebrity content? Check out the new season of Who Do You Think You Are? Sundays at 7/6c on NBC or stream on Peacock. visitancestry.com/3Pfkvq5

[@commonsense571]

I don’t know what came over me but when at the end he said to Tig, “Forever. None of this will ever be lost again.” I sort of came apart a bit. In a good way. So happy for her family to have this. ✨

[@LarryRachlin]

Henry Louis Gates is a national treasure.

[@lovingmayberry2000]

Absolutely!!

[@TheStuport]

I'll sign that documentation stating this! Cheers

[@setaside2]

So is Tig Notaro :) this is great meeting of two very remarkable people.

[@SierraRubies]

@@setaside2 Agree. I listen to her funny podcast, "Don't Ask Tig" in the evenings.

[@ahhotep8]

Why? He is just the host of this show. LOLOLOL

[@b-six-twelve]

Bless Henry Louis Gates Jr. Perfect choice to host this show. Love how he keeps it classy but also seems emotionally engaged with guests and their family stories.

[@noraxbeth]

This exact thing happened to my grandfather! During the depression my great grandmother couldn’t afford to live with them once her husband died. She kept in contact every weekend and adopted them as teenagers once she remarried. My grandfathers sister let me know it was more pleasant than it sounds, growing up in an orphanage. They had friends and didn’t feel alone.

[@lesleyg1293]

My grandmother was 1 of 14 children and was sent to live in an orphanage with 2 of her younger siblings. On the weekends, the older siblings would pick her up to visit the rest of the Family. Her mother did eventually get all 3 children back.

[@AncestryUS]

That must have been a trying time for your grandmother's family, LesleyG129! Thank goodness your great grandmother was finally able to bring all of her children together. Thanks for sharing!

[@SouthCountyGal]

There were so many reasons children lost (and still lose) the security of family. In the best situations, children could someday return to safe, loving homes. So many could not.As awful as they could be, those asylums had to be better than the alternative of being able to do nothing for one's babies. My great-grandmother left her 3 daughters behind in Montana when she split from her first husband and went back East. We don't know the nature of their marriage, or whether she left her children willingly. We do know they married in MT when she was 16 and he was 40, and that she returned to her parents in NH to have three of their four babies, one of which died at birth. When her first husband died in 1900, a year or two after they separated, she tried to get custody of her girls. He had been a well-respected founder of the county, and had a lot of fans. Meanwhile, she was living in sin with the man who later became her second husband. My great-grandmother was branded an unfit mother in at least one op-ed in local newspapers. The County Commissioners, bolstered by the ruling by a county judge, denied her custody plea and put the girls into the county home for the poor. Eventually, my great-grandmother's brother gained custody. He was a fine upstanding citizen back East, but more importantly, he was known and respected for his work as a ranch hand in the county. The girls were shipped East to their uncle; he appears to have promptly returned them to their mother, where they were raised with their numerous half-siblings in their stepfather's household.

[@malindarayallen]

I'm not surprised Tig Notaro hadn't looked into her ancestor before. She's notoriously uninterested in famous people. I'm so happy to see her connect with her roots.

[@mj149]

The ancestor did nothing outstanding, that’s why. His tenure as NOLA mayor was prompted by nothing but his race. He had no formal secondary education. I would be unimpressed as well. 😊

[@malindarayallen]

@@mj149 there There are many impressive people who had no formal secondary education. The more she found out about his difficult background the more she appreciated him. Because she is not a snob.

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

@@mj149 Pretty tactless comment.

[@lizlee6290]

@@mj149 He was put in an orphanage, he was a newspaper boy, he was a carpenter. Eventually he was elected mayor of NOLA. He was a self-made man. That's not impressive? As for the race issue - At the time he was mayor (1892-1896), realistically speaking, race was a non-issue. In other words, there's no way a non-white person would run for mayor at that time. Why even bring it up? And speaking of formal secondary education, you are aware that Presidents Lincoln and Truman didn't go to college?

[@karentucker2161]

I don't even know who she is.

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you enjoy the show!

[@estv444]

It would be amazing if They would do these for average people who can’t afford thousands of dollars for researchers. This is amazing. 💜

[@jachammer9138]

Average Joe needs this please Ancestory. I know you know that though.

[@AncestryUS]

Hey! We wanted to get in touch to let you know that we offer quite a number of free features and collections, as well as great research guides between our website as well as right here on our KZbin channel. We'll link some more information below that we hope can help you make the most of our services, even without a membership. Thank you for dropping by so we could provide this insight! Link: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Free-Registered-Guest-Accounts

[@deborahdobbie]

I always cry watching these. It’s so deep. God bless all of our ancestors.

[@AncestryUS]

There are certainly a lot of very moving stories shared, thanks so much for stopping by to watch a few Deborah. 🙂

[@deborahdobbie]

@@AncestryUS I agree! It’s sooo fascinating. Time is such a wild thing and then add our dna into it and wow. I’m mind blown every time. And of course! Thank you guys, I really enjoy what you do. I love how you guys are a little different than the other companies.. you guys do more of the family history and that’s why I chose you guys for my dna kit as well. I was very surprised the things I learned. I had a gg gpa in the civil war. 🤭 Irish brigade no less! 🤯 anyway. Very very cool.

[@regrowthprojects]

tig talked about how little she cares about ancestry in a standup set she did... "Your great great great grandmother was the first woman to ride a bicycle... without a bonnet on."

[@velocitygirl8551]

😂😂😂 yes!!!

[@danmagoo]

What a phony.

[@86sineadw]

@@danmagoo Stand up isn't always accurate of the comedians true feelings on a topic. Sometimes it's a perspective they have observed in someone else. The whole point of comedy is to make people laugh, not to stand up and be 100% truthful of their own perspectives.

[@rrk2801]

I love this show, but our local PBS channel tends to move it around so much I miss it quite frequently.

[@mzhappyfree7688]

My answer to that was to record it so i would not miss it

[@rebeccao8895]

Yeah. I did a search for it and put it on my dvr schedule. Still connected to cable here, though.

[@craigcorson3036]

Don't you hate that about PBS? They should pick a time slot for their programs and stick to them.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Love Dr. Gates. Your life work has brought such dignity to humanity. Much gratitude.

[@AncestryUS]

We're so delighted you enjoy the show and the work of Dr. Gates, Nancy! ❤️🌱

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

@@AncestryUS I work in what I call spiritual epiginetics. I recommend @Ancestry as my choice for ancestry and genetics. I like your ethics

[@AncestryUS]

We're thrilled to hear this, Nancy - thank you so much!

[@SierraRubies]

I love Tig and love this show. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. seems like the perfect host. I teach one section of a WWII/Holocaust class to middle schoolers. I subscribe to the military section to help interested students find family members who served in the war(s). I have used it for my own purposes, too, but have made some mistakes on the family tree(s). One day I will straighten it out, definitely takes time.

[@bethrios2782]

I love, love, love this show

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad to hear it, Beth! Do you have a favorite episode? 🙂

[@AL-fl4jk]

@@AncestryUS mine is Mandy Patinkin 😭

[@Nunov103]

It’s funny how that in one particular moment, towards the end, we can clearly see that she’s getting emotional, but manages to remain calm, but this experience has really affected her, in a good way :)

[@AncestryUS]

Hi there, thanks so much for stopping by. We can of course understand the frustration that can come wit hitting brick walls in your research. We have popped a few links below which have a few tips that may help you to make some headway in your search: support.ancestry.com/s/article/US-Getting-Started-Lesson-5-Search-Tips support.ancestry.com/s/article/Brick-Wall-Solutions We hope this helps!

[@AncestryUS]

Hi hunterrgntr! Finding Your Roots is truly an amazing show. We're thrilled you enjoyed the story of Tig Notaro's ancestor. Hope you're having a fantastic day!

[@9ontime]

@ancestry how do you find adoption records? My GGG grandfather (maybe 4G) was adopted and I can't find anything about him.

[@AncestryUS]

Hey there! Finding adoption records can certainly be tricky. Their availability can depend on the time period and where the adoption took place, as well as if the adoption was private or not. We have a few tips on our website that we'll link below that we hope can assist you: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Finding-Adoption-and-Orphanage-Records Crista Cowan also has a great video here on our KZbin channel on adoption records that we can suggest checking out too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJbQgWOChpmfn80 Thank you for reaching out to us so we could provide these resources. We wish you the very best in your research!

[@LASHULADECHIHUAS]

It would be amazing if They would do these for average people who can’t afford thousands of dollars for researchers. This is amazing. 💜

[@rachelle_banks]

Yes, I agree.

[@terranniet]

Yes, I also agree. My dad was adopted. He, my siblings and I, know nothing about out heritage. My dad has always maintained this.. pull, when it comes to his biological parents. I'd love to fullfil his curiosity before he passes. I have his birth certificate, but not much more. I've researched for years, to no avail.

[@AncestryUS]

Hey there Terra Rae, thanks so much for reaching out. We do appreciate that the search for biological family can be a difficult one. Have you, or your dad already looked in to our DNA test, by any chance? The results can be a great resource for learning more, though it can certainly take some hard work and research. We have some great research guides in case they're of assistance, including here on our KZbin channel. We'll include a video here from Crista Cowan who provides some tips and tricks, that we do hope will help a little. Than you so much for stopping by! We hope you have a great day, and we wish you every success in your search. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raivpaxrp5h6hqc

[@KristineMaitland]

January/February 2024. Finding your roots is doing 3 "regular people ".

[@RandomStranger246]

​@terranniet my Dad was similar. He took a DNA test and found 9 full and part siblings.

[@victorialake9474]

I have never heard of this lady. She is very pretty and has a unique look. She seems like a nice lady. I have a Ancestry kit and will send it in. Can’t wait for my results.

[@AncestryUS]

We look forward to the discoveries you could make when you receive your results, Victoria!

[@Jae..9..]

My great, great, great, great grandfather was a full French fur trapper and married my great x 4 grandmother who was full blooded Lakota. I would love to know more about the French side of my roots, as I know very little about him of the two.

[@elsieanndaniels5040]

I too live this show. I love this guy he is so smart and so good at what he does.

[@patgarcia4664]

Yes, we found out how my husband's grandmother died. (She had a large abdominal tumor, the death records said.) His Dad was only 2 and had older siblings so they were raised by their grandmother. Their Father was an itinerant cowboy so he needed the help.

[@Paul-dn7dj]

This man needs a bigger show lol you can tell how supportive and understanding he is

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for sharing, Paul! Henry is wonderful at what he does in bringing these stories to light. As in the past, PBS will show reruns from past seasons nearly every week. Be sure to tune in Tuesday evenings for more. Have a great day!

[@Neilsowards]

Found slaves. Didnt expect that. I guess my maternal ancestors werent as poor as I always thought. Found on paternal side, the first ancestor to come to the US had lost NINE baby boys in England. I guess he said "I'm getting the heck out of here before I lose any more". Amazing. He did have children after he left England. Thanks Ancestry,

[@AncestryUS]

Hello Neil, we're glad that Ancestry has helped you to learn more about your ancestors and the lives they led. We appreciate you sharing some of your findings with us and wish you the best with your continued research. We know it can often be quite surprising what you discover with further investigation and hope that you're enjoying the process overall. We wish you a great weekend! 🙂

[@SmartStart24]

That was your reaction to learning your ancestors owned enslaved people? Lol

[@lindahenderson3819]

What a lovely person to find in your family! Great story.

[@AncestryUS]

Have you made any fascinating discoveries through Ancestry? Let us know in the comments!

[@TheTonialadd]

I found my great great aunts grave along with her husband’s and children deep in the woods of Arkansas. I also found the graves of their slaves. I put as much information as possible on the website “findagrave” and dropped a gps pin on the website’s maps in case anyone else wants to do some research. ❤️

[@kourtneywebb8870]

I'm a black man. My father passed when I was 8. His mother was was married and had an affair. My grandmothers husband was not his father. I took an Ancestry DNA test and found out my largest ethnicity was European Jewish. With the help of a genealogist, they were able to track my grandfather down. I was able to meet and build a relationship with him before he passed away at 98 years old a couple months ago. He was a WWII vet. Makes me proud.

[@DR.Detroit11]

yes, through the dna match I think I have been able to go all the way back to 1491..there are so many stories to unwrap, I don't know where to begin. in 1500 we are Captains of ships sailing to the new world...we have a family crest and we are close to leadership and trusted....we are landowners and fought in almost every war, even before America was born. Andrew Jackson said my x7 grandfather was the smartest man in the south. We also have a book on that branch of the family. The Writings and times of Moses Fisk -TN I wish I could have my story confirmed and unfolded a bit more. So very rewarding.

[@DR.Detroit11]

@@kourtneywebb8870 so wonderful, I an happy for you.

[@kimweidner7351]

I met my 95 year old father a few falls ago for the first time when I turned half a century. I am adopted and was matched up with my paternal relatives through ancestry dna. I learned that my father was orphaned at 16 years old and had decided to enlist in the Air Force when it was the Air Corp. He is a man of color and I find it fascinating that at 16 he would lie to make his age 18 in order to not only find a way to take care of himself, but also to serve his country when his country didn’t necessarily want to respect people of color. My father served his country for over 20 years and I think that is incredible. I remind myself often that though the journey is perplexing, there is always something to learn through it. I am profoundly grateful for the knowledge that I gained through this process. This story is simply one of many that I have unfolded through my dna with ancestry.

[@irenrodriv]

Great program!

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you think so! Thanks so much for tuning in, Irenee. 😊

[@beverleyarscott8589]

My grandmother was put in a workhouse as a young child with her brother. They were the only ones in their family that were taught to read and write.

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you so much for sharing their story, Beverley! Have you been able to learn much about their lives, or the time they spent in the workhouse? 🌱

[@mirandarae8722]

She's one of my favourite characters in Discovery 🥰

[@AncestryUS]

Thank you for sharing with us!

[@mabelurena8311]

PBS...I'm in love with you!

[@laniharris2038]

I wish they showed full episodes

[@debbieflaherty4846]

The British ones show of their episodes in-full.

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Lani! We're delighted you enjoy the show. Full episodes are available on the PBS website and your local PBS station. Happy searching! 😊🌱

[@bethaniejify]

My grandmother had to put several of her children, including my dad, in an orphanage when her husband died. She eventually was able to get them out.

[@AncestryUS]

It's wonderful that she was able to be reunited with her children - what an incredibly difficult experience that must have been for her. Thank you so much for sharing her story, Bethanie!

[@umaberry]

Very cool!!! I love Tig and Henry so much ❤️

[@AncestryUS]

We couldn't agree more! This show never fails to fascinate no matter who takes part and we're so pleased you enjoyed this short excerpt from the full episode. We hope to see you back here again to check out our next video. ❤️

[@taopanda98]

Protect Mr.Henry L.Gates!!!! I love this series, Ancestry!!!!! I would love to see more Latine people do their ancestry, because we can be so mixed that we dont know where to be traced😂😆😅 But WONDERFUL SERIES 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@gmg9010]

Love this show just don’t know where to watch it

[@sheilacoulton775]

It is on PBS channel

[@gmg9010]

@@sheilacoulton775 ok thanks

[@JerkWarlord]

Amazon Prime

[@Hondodawg]

If you donate to PBS, you have access to the PBS Passport App. which has this show and many more great shows.

[@phillykiki7320]

PBS. And some on your local website of pbs

[@hunterrgntr]

One of my favorite shows.

[@ChristaFree]

I wish you'd do a series on the orphanage trains. There was something like over 200,000 children, or more that went on those trains all over America.

[@patriciamcneilly9748]

My brother participated in a project in the suburb of Lake Bluff IL, which was filmed to show this, the trains(Chicago area), my brother "played" the conductor, local children played the kids. But their reactions to bring sent off into the unknown on these trains were unrehearsed and highly emotional, teary. My brother kept reassuring the kids, that it was just history and pretend. Itc8s on other countries too when parents are poor to have their kids stay in an orphanage, two men I dated were such children. Heartwrenching

[@LoriFoster]

People grew up so quick a few generations ago!

[@Suze147]

My favorite show!

[@AncestryUS]

We're delighted to hear this, Livvy - thanks so much for tuning in!

[@kellystinydreamsbus]

Such a huge Tig fan!!

[@AncestryUS]

Hello Kelly. This video is certainly a must for any fan of Tig! ❤️ We hope you found learning a little about Tig's heritage interesting. You can check out how and when you can watch full episodes of this popular show here www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots . Enjoy and thanks for paying us a visit. 🌳

[@susancaleca4796]

Hi, I curious, do you hand pick the ppl you do shows about or do they come to yout producers??

[@andrewoladokun4377]

This is just amazing!!!!

[@AncestryUS]

We're delighted that you enjoyed this, Andrew, we hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

I agree. He is a national treasure.

[@AncestryUS]

We have a great article that has some great tips on ways to get past that brick wall in your research. You can access that here: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Brick-Wall-Solutions

[@ATDTK]

Being from New Orleans I would love to see what was left on the cutting room floor.

[@KyleWyman89]

I wish these videos were longer!!

[@AncestryUS]

We're glad you're enjoying the videos, Kyle! If you're interested in seeing more of the episodes, you can find them in full on the PBS website. You would be best to check on the PBS website as access to episodes varies from state to state. You can find this here: www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/. Enjoy! 😊

[@teelurizzo8542]

I guess i might be naive, but I often find a bit baffling that folk who discover they or their parents were adopted orphans never have the curiosity to do a now possible DNA test and discover their biological line of descent. Just for curiosity's sake.

[@ttm1795]

I love Tig

[@tasniaislam3951]

I’m curious to know about the host’s ancestry roots

[@seemasukhdeo4292]

Are these full episodes? No right where can i watch the full episode?

[@AncestryUS]

Hey there, Seema, you can find full episodes of the show on your local PBS station or you can try this link online here: www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/. We hope this will help. Enjoy! 😊

[@cornellwaters9089]

📶 Thank You!

[@denisemcdougal6445]

This is so interesting

[@nosirrahm]

I wish it was this easy to find out my history info. 😞 I have sooo many questions.

[@isetthem]

Hey tig, remember when luis ck backed your TV show and you turned your back to him.

[@Val-de-luna]

Amo estes vídeos!

[@AncestryUS]

Si, nosotros tambien. Son increibles, no?

[@biancahackett5604]

How can I find my family history if I am from the Caribbean

[@Crossword131]

Tig is an outrageously talented comedian who has nothing near the proper amount of fame/exposure/respect her work deserves.

[@EMVelez]

“Outrageously talented” is an outrageous overstatement

[@Crossword131]

@@EMVelez you clearly don't know her work

[@EMVelez]

@@Crossword131 I absolutely do. Her tv show, stand up, and podcast. Even read her memoir. Tig is a cool person. She doesn’t make me laugh though.

[@Crossword131]

@@EMVelez you don't share her background. I do.

[@EMVelez]

@@Crossword131 you know absolutely nothing about me…but okay, weird internet stranger.

[@reneebradley2601]

Wow! This was sad to see this! A very happy outcome! Because he became a mayor though!🙏🏾😇

[@AncestryUS]

Hi, John. While we do not offer assistance with personal research we can help send you tips on how to best locate this information. We have a great article designed to help break down walls within your research, you can access that here: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Brick-Wall-Solutions

[@Drcragory]

Has anybody checked the roots, of the guy who checks people's roots?

[@mlebrooks]

Some cultures consider you an orphan when your father dies even if your Mom is alive.

[@thevorias]

Years of misogyny that led to the fact that women had no power socioeconomic status couldn’t even change their name they can buy property they couldn’t vote and they weren’t even entered into registers registers

[@lisaknox4257]

I do my own research, have over 7,200 on my tree. I've as always thought it would be nice if, occasionally, Dr. Gates would do trees for the non famous.

[@AncestryUS]

That's an impressive tree with quite a few hefty branches, Lisa! 🌳 Congratulations on making such extensive progress and for sharing your thoughts on how to broaden access to Dr Gates amazing expertise. We wish you nothing but our very best in your ongoing research. ❤️

[@samanthaboyd3404]

lol just finished watching star trek discovery lol

[@karinacontreras9906]

I wish I knew more about my ancestors

[@AncestryUS]

Hey Karina! We know that feeling and are always right here to provide you with information on how to launch your own research or provide advice on how to overcome a challenge. Please never hesitate to contact us here or via our support center should you have a specific query for our team support.ancestry.com/s/ . We wish you all our very best.❤️

[@sammysahagun6928]

The thumbnail makes it look like an SNL skit

[@zackabee5498]

How can you not know about your ancestors?

[@EMVelez]

Not everyone bothers to do the research or pass down the stories. Why is that difficult to comprehend?

[@denisemcdougal6445]

I wish he could do my family

[@johnlmoore75638]

How much does it cost to get his help

[@RandomStranger246]

Thousands. My Dad was adpoted and one of his biological sisters hired a professional geneaologist to track down her family history and any living relatives. It was quite expensive, but of 9 siblings she brought 5 of them together after over 60 years. My Dad's brother had been looking for him for over 30 years. Now they all talk almost every day.

[@johnlmoore75638]

@@RandomStranger246 much appreciated. I do genealogy but I'm stuck on ancestor

[@rachelle_banks]

Super cool.

[@AncestryUS]

We're so glad you enjoyed this, Ra'Chelle, thanks for stopping by! 😊

[@rachelle_banks]

@@AncestryUS Absolutely. These clips and the documentation of these experiences are not only interesting but very important. I hope to do it for my grandfather soon.

[@AncestryUS]

We're so thrilled to hear that, Ra'Chelle, we really hope that you and your family will enjoy this process of your continued research. We're always delighted to see how this can impact our members and we're so grateful for you sharing this. Have a wonderful day! 🌳

[@davidhoj]

i wish I could afford the in depth research on my geneology

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks so much for stopping by, David! We hate to see financial constraints be a barrier to the exciting world of family history research, and so have made many thousands of records available for free in perpetuity through our free index, which can be accessed with just a free Ancestry account. We'll link the free index here for your convenience: www.ancestry.com/search/categories/freeindexacom/ We hope this is helpful to you, and wish you the best of luck in your research!

[@Neilsowards]

Try Family Search. I have used it for years. All free

[@davidhoj]

@@Neilsowards I shall Ty Also need info on sealed adoption records for my dad

[@AncestryUS]

👍

[@0351nick-ch8ee]

Who??

[@pankajkusanale93]

I feel she and Tom cruise are related 😁

[@EMVelez]

They look nothing alike

[@pvyll777]

Trig: "I love loyalty". Ironic coming from her after she threw the guy who helped give her a break--Louise CK--under the bus. 🤣

[@sush139]

Is she related to Tom Cruise or not ? If Bernie and Larry can be distant cousins then I have hope for Tig and Tom.

[@EMVelez]

Doubt it

[@superamanda]

People were having way too many kids!

[@cannyexplorer5357]

They did not have the medical advantages we have today. Also in some countries any type of birth control was banned as it is today

[@mommaras7880]

Hi

[@levison7935]

Sadly child mortality was much higher so many didn’t survive to adulthood.

[@rfreitas3298]

Nice history... buy her reaction was really blunt

[@no_peace]

They preferred to run orphanages and separate families rather than give money and resources to destitute families

[@KnightsAndDarths]

Tough little kid in an orphanage grows up to be mayor of the goddamn city, how about that :)

[@RoulinBrooks]

So her great grandfather spent some years in an orphanage. Not exactly earth shattering information.

[@EMVelez]

The fact that he became mayor of New Orleans was the bigger revelation. How did you not catch that? 🙄

[@mjade1673]

🙄foreboding

[@ThePurleflower]

Who is this person? Why does u tube recommend this when I ask for uk stuff. What’s the point of the filters? 😤😠😡🤬

[@wilmetteentwistle9242]

She's just lazy. If I knew I had a relative that was a public figure at one time the information is there and easy to find. It's harder if you had a unknown relative.

[@Anja-hm8vs]

I think it's funny many off those guys are having white ancestors

[@producerlinda7109]

😢

[@jameshurst6344]

How are you doing?😊

[@deeplyblue7299]

Tig i know you are married but i find myself attracted to you

[@abby__7867]

Having multiple kids and sending them to orphanages….negligence

[@EMVelez]

Birth control wasn’t a thing back then 🙄

[@AncestryUS]

Do you have a story to tell about your family history? Let us know for a chance to be featured in an upcoming video! ancestrysubmissions.com/stories?ancid=26dnzaq0r6&o_xid=107343&o_lid=107343&o_sch=Social+Media+Natural

[@CodyChromeBand]

I thought this was supposed to be celebrities?

[@uncleorev]

Stop trying to make Tig Notaro happen. Nobody's buying it

[@SilverSingingMethod]

Who is this person and who cares?

[@pierresursock6000]

Lol she's obviously not interested it's so cringe

[@staceycoates1418]

I've seen some of her shows. She actually is very intrested.

[@ntl5983]

If she wasn't interested she wouldn't be there.

[@alphabettical1]

Nah she just sounds like that when she talks

[@Abstract852]

It's just how she is, even in comedy she's very dry.

[@telectronix1368]

Or she wasn't into the presenter's trying "so what do you think? are you upset yet? let's describe it in a (the producers hope) more emotion stirring way.....are you upset now?" shtick.

[@ms.farmgirl]

I have NO CLUE who this person even is, to have any kind of lineage of any importance. What kind of a comedian can she be if the majority of the world never heard of her. LMAO

[@aflyingfig]

She is hysterical and a well respected comedian.

[@pambourgoin]

Actually it might only just be you who doesn’t know who she is. She was just in a recent film called army of the dead. And she’s actually very funny

[@carolinegooder7091]

She is also amazing on Star Trek: Discovery. I LOVE rag to riches stories for her kids.

[@-davidolivares]

I’ve seen her for years on talk shows, comic stand up shows, etc. Project much?

[@AncestryUS]

Thanks for stopping by to check out this latest episode all. We just love this show and can't wait to see who Henry will be exploring the past with next. If you would like to see when full episodes are available then check out the PBS website www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots. Enjoy the rest of the day! 🌳

[@AncestryUS]

👍

[@AncestryUS]

👍