Viewers Like Us: Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery

[@MsNeech-cy7df]

I love every episode but I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 viewers that were picked. Their stories, the emotion, and appreciation for the mysteries that were solved were really touching.

[@jemie24]

Loved that they invited 3 non celebrities. Hopefully they can do that next season 😁

[@tammygilmer1228]

I'd love to have Dr. Gates research my family tree...I have a great many questions about a few of my relatives...🇨🇦

[@jemie24]

@@tammygilmer1228 same here 🇵🇭

[@brendagrant9382]

Yes indeed.

[@zovalentine7305]

Dr. Gates is an international treasure, filling in all the mysteries and "gaps" with family facts ❤ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@brendagrant9382]

They have all these award shows on TV. He should be nominated for the NAACP award or any other award! He needs to be recognized. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Debbie-s6u]

This is simply marvelous! I recall saying to myself, about 3 or 4 seasons ago, I wonder if Dr. Gates would ever do non celebrities? How do you get picked ? I've always wanted to have this done, especially learning more about my father's side of the family. Maybe he'll consider doing a whole season of non celebrities. Good job Dr. Gates!

[@DeniseEverett-e8u]

I missed the original airing of this episode so I am glad I got to see this. Love the show!

[@CharleneCTX]

Our local PBS station is on the two-weeks-later schedule. So I won't see it for a while yet.

[@susanne9602]

If Americans were 1/100th as kind and forgiving as Ms Willis, this would be a much better America!

[@tammygilmer1228]

Amen!! ❤

[@mjones3569]

If people learned how to control their emotions and not put their hands on other people this world be a much better place!

[@brendagrant9382]

This was a good show last nite. I wish he could do mines!

[@zovalentine7305]

Me too. I wonder if he has a recommended list of key points & places for research on our own 🤔

[@CBrown9758]

Apply Brenda That is all u must do at first start applying until they say yes or no and even if there is a no continue until u get a complete yes and find yourself on the program.😉

[@brendagrant9382]

@@CBrown9758 How do I supply for the show?

[@zovalentine7305]

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all of thy getting get understanding 😇 Proverbs 4:7

[@divadidi12345]

Amazing!

[@johnmclean9382]

They need to expand this show to other countries. Do non-celebrities' stories as the bulk of the show.

[@cassandramcknight2416]

Curious to know if you have ever used the extensive list of slaves in your research. [The name of the list escapes me at this moment.]

[@ParadiseLoading]

Do you mean the records from the Freedmens’ Bureau?

[@daisy9910]

I've done both Ancestry DNA and MyHeritage DNA tests. So far, I've only found my second cousin. It seems no one I am closely related to has taken a test.

[@helenhunter4540]

Daisy9910. I bet over time you'll get more and more matches. It can be a slow process.

[@daisy9910]

@@helenhunter4540 we shall see. I'm whiter than Caspar the friendly ghost, and I have discovered I am 20% North African. 😅

[@comealongcomealong4480]

@@daisy9910 I believe some of the ethnic peoples from North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean, can be quite a mix of looks and coloring. I guess because of the thousands of years of trade, war, and inter-breeding. (What is now modern day Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya.) Such interesting ancestry!!

[@daisy9910]

@@comealongcomealong4480 it's very interesting. The Normans had a good go down there too. :)

[@erykahhoney588]

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[@truthbtold3177]

Pick me please

[@CBrown9758]

Henry Louis Gates U are phenomenal. You are truly what people say, you are an international treasure. I will forever adore you. U addressed the wants and needs of people like us, you are a phenomenal man! I love you, and I adore you. Please stay with us forever. I know that's much too much to ask, but I never want to lose you. To the Ancestry staff behind the scenes doing so much tedious, mind-numbing work, just know i know because I am looking for my family at this moment and i know the work u do. One could definitely say U are the force behind the scenes doing what U do, thank U! It is tedious work this staff does and now I know exactly why the fee is so costly for genealogists and how you guys may feel at the end😢 of the day after all that work, and this team of people has a schedule, so appreciated. To everyone involved just know U bring peace of mind, U bring excitement, joy, and resolution, U answer the question even when it cannot be the complete answer wanted; there is an answer, and I thank you for doing that!😘🥰Much love to U all and all that U do.😘🍾🥂⭐️🌟💫✨🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶💯☝️

[@erykahhoney588]

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