I’ve been watching these stories for years can you please help me find my roots in Georgia

When I was about 3 years old, my paternal grandfather Charlie died. We went to St. Louis, MO for the funeral. At a house there, several family members I didn’t know were there. I remember seeing this very old woman in a wheelchair. Someone told me she was grandma Sudoff. I didn’t know who that was but she was next to my grandmother and my father. I looked at my dad and tried to picture him as a child next to my grandma who was his mother. Then I tried to picture her as a child next to the old woman in the wheelchair because I figured she must be my grandma’s mother. Growing up I’d heard a story that my paternal grandfather’s mother was a divorced woman named Flugal with children who married my great grandfather and he adopted her children under his name. Otherwise, we’d be Flugals. A couple of years ago, I was poking around in Ancestry and discovered that my grandfather was born in Michigan! I always thought he was from Missouri. I found out that his mother’s name was Carrie Rabidue from Canada and they lived in Port Huron, Michigan. I discovered that she was a witness to her brother’s marriage and at that time her last name was Flugal! Then, her whole family immigrated to Michigan. My great grandfather was born in 1850 and immigrated from England and not Scotland as I had been told. Great grandmother, Carrie had 3 children including my grandfather, Charlie. I’d never heard about his brother or sister. My great grandfather served in the Spanish American war and became a Sargent. They moved to St. Louis around 1900 (census) and he died in 1901. I found his grave in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. I continued poking around to find out what happened to Carrie. Around 1910 she married a widower named Sudhoff! So, the old woman in the wheelchair I met as a small child was my great grandmother! My grandpa’s mother! She was born in 1871. I haven’t found anything that supports that my grandpa was a Flugal. Only that he was born in Michigan in 1889 to my great grandfather and grandmother.

My daughter and I traveled to Visby Götland Sweden this last November. It was for her studies, but we knew our Swedish family had emigrated from there to the US in the late 19th century, but didn't know many specifics. We found our way to Riksarkivet and, among the things they were able to fill in was an address of their last Swedish home before coming to the US. We had walked through the old medieval town a dozen times from our hotel to the town square without knowing we were repeatedly passing my family's house. Seeing a place my great-grandparents and 2nd great-grandparents lived added to the sense of "home" we felt just being there. Oh, and the house is a quaint little bar now.

I have found the first of my name to come here to Canada (before it was called that!) my ancestors was from Germany and came to Canada via mercenary army called Hesse hanau! So amazing! I have the name of his parents but cannot find the rest in Germany… I would LOVE to know the rest!! Btw I love your show so amazing and brings out true and deep emotions! Thank you!❤️

I've made it to my 11 grandparents on my dad's side and I'm almost on the 10th for my mom's

Amazing story

That is an amazing story so moving. I know you are very proud of your shared path ❤

Beautiful

Amazing

Wonderful story

Good point

They say our past loved ones can push us to do things. I’m sure her ancestors nudged that one… knowing how wonderful their granddaughter would be in the role

Fact is often stranger than Fiction.

She's a fine actress; however, there is but ONE Juliette, and she is the stunninly beautiful Olivia Hussey.

@@allesmogliche6795 Both were good, but I prefer the 1990's one with Claire Danes. That's my generation, X.

Especially in protuding cheekbone.

@@bramantyoprahoro7284 And chin.

That sounds like a fantastic idea

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AMEN 🙏

Placing stories and real situations to the names that you may have heard for so long is moving and can be life changing. What else have you learned, Lucy?

@@AncestryUS my mom used to say there was a Matilde on her dads side but it was a male. I was like what. Well my great-great-great grandfather was Matilde Argumedo. Mom also said we were related to the infamous Benjamin Argrumedo a military leader in the Mexican civil war from the state of Coahuila. Turns out he is one of my great grandfathers brothers son. I also found out that although my grandparents had their first child in 1914, they were not married until 1927. By then my grandmother had at least 9 children. My grandfather also had a first wife who had five children. The story was that she died falling off a roof. Well I found out last year through ancestry that she did not die until June 1927. My grandparents were married in September 1927. My mom was the only living child but at least I got to tell her before she passed away in September 2022. My grandfather had 15 children. My mom was the youngest. I’ve learned more than I can ever write here.

I once did some consulting work for his office. When I showed up for meetings, I came dressed like a $300/hour consultant, which I had been. They'd rush me off to a side room so guests couldn't see me. When I was hidden in his office, I wasn't allowed to touch the furniture, they'd have a meltdown if I so much as put a hand on a chair. (Seriously, screaming and yelling at me, an adult, about who did I think I was to touch the furniture.) Then they'd try to nickel and dime me for everything. I finally quit when they demanded I do $10,000 worth of work in a week for $1000 and that in the process I had to hook up some ancient software they loved to the web (which probably couldn't be done). Despite that I had been accepting short deadlines and low pay for previous projects, they said I was just trying to rob them and either I didn't know what I was talking about or I was lying. I'd had enough and left, wishing them good luck at finding someone who could do what they wanted at the price they were willing to pay. Absolutely everyone working there was a woman. I am a white man. I never met Prof. Gates, but the whole experience left a sour taste in my mouth.

Seriously, try and not be so easily impressed by the privileged in our society. They pay a whole team of people not on camera to do the actual work and NOT get the notoriety. Gates is just a mouth piece.

@@tmf866 Sounds about right from these types.

Can you explain more about this? I never heard of this concept but it is very interesting.

I agree. We share a lot of traits with our ancestors, character and determination being some of them. It’s almost like we’re working towards the same things and we have parallel stories, but for some of these people, women in particular, life got in the way of pursuing their dreams or it simply wasn’t the norm back then. These stories are empowering because whenever we feel defeated, we can look back at how our ancestors succeeded in times of difficulty.

Cellular memories are real, and are carried to subsequent generations in every fiber of one’s being.

Hi Steve! Thanks for stopping by! We agree, it is quite emotional watching each story on the show! We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! We hope you enjoyed this clip! Have you done any research into your own family history?

We're so glad you enjoyed this episode of "Finding Your Roots." These can be very interesting and moving as we can see. We hope you enjoy other episodes of "Finding Your Roots."

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If you've never watched the American series starring Claire Danes, Homeland, watch it now! She's brilliant and its about the best thing I've ever watched on tv! Makes you think a bit too!!

We're glad you think so, Walter! Thanks for sharing!

Get on as many DNA registries as possible. Some of them allow you to upload your DNA profile to their database.

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If you tested on Ancestry then start putting your DNA matches into colour coded groups as provided by Ancestry.

@@nickyl8980 wow, you're trying to correct people for using the correct spelling?

@Nicky L I appreciated your comments :)

Me too

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Indeed and strong 💪🏽

The current season, it is the episode that came out this week. Episode 2.

Aaand you confirmed my earlier statement re: your douchery. Typical!

Try testing your DNA.

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Se pueden activar los subtítulos en español, en el botón superior, dentro del vídeo parte derecha, se parece al símbolo de configuración.

@@cynjomo yo lo activo, pero me salen las frases en inglés, donde pone CC

@@tomasolivaresrivero1283 Es a un lado de CC, hay un botón que parece "tuerca", ahí se activa , después aparece Subtítulos, también se activa, luego aparece traducción automática se activa y por último se activa español, a mí me aparece al principio de la lista, espero te aparezca, saludos.

It's fantastic to see that you've found Claire's story a rewarding watch, Gabrielle! It's hard not to be intrigued by this incredible show especially as each person's story is so unique. Make sure to check out our highlights reel from the latest season 10 of the series here if you're keen to dive into more historical insights: www.ancestry.com/c/finding-your-roots?o_iid=133758&o_lid=133758&o_sch=Web+Property. Enjoy and please visit us again anytime! 🌳

Hi Carol! We're glad you enjoy them! The full episodes can be watched on PBS if you'd like to see more! Have a lovely day!

We're glad you enjoyed this episode, Christopher! Thanks for sharing with us! Have you done any research into your own roots?