I have been searching for my Irish family for 30 years, not having much luck, have DNA results that lead nowhere, only a few very, very distant cousins.

Our family has never known what became of our 3X great grandmother, who was a slave, owned by our 3X great grandfather in British Guiana in the 1820s up until 1834 when he died. Their child, was raised by him, and then following his death, educated by the church there. She was given an academic and musical education. We have all of that (except our 2X great grandmother's photo), and how she went to England, and the British Surgeon she married...and all the facts thereafter (including photos), but our 3X great grandmother is lost to history. All we have is her name, spelled phonetically in a document, because she was named after the ship that transported her from Africa. In his Will, he freed her, but after that...nothing. I think she had other children who found their way to the US, because when I had my DNA done by Ancestry, a few showed up on the east coast of the US. It's just haunting that we can't find out what happened to her, because it would be like we were bringing her home to family.

I am in the process of finding out more about my grandmother’s father. I never heard anything about him. He was dead when I was born. We have traced my grandfathers family back to the 1600’s. I am going further back with his family too. Family Geneology is so fascinating to me.

I no nothing of my Grandfather's family on my dad's side. I'm hoping to know who I'm Related to but I've heard a mystery about my Grandmother's family on my dad's side that were Related to Reba McEntire cause she was from Oklahoma and my Grandmother was also from Oklahoma so I don't know

my Dad's Dad knew almost nothing about his side except they were Swedish. He didnt even know his grandparent's names

Immigration only makes sense when a country needs people and needs specific skills, even if that is just manual labour. Back-in-the-day as America was growing, it needed almost unfettered immigration. But that is NOT the case anymore, and uncontrolled influxes of hundreds of thousands of people pery year is now only a burden to the State! Just because people CAN get a better life in the US compared to their home country does NOT mean that they should be allowed to simply move to any country they want to! There are too many simpleton do-gooders who NEVER think about the sociological and economic impact of unregulated immigration!

@@unclefatbloke687 MAGA 🇺🇸

Native Americans are the only true ""Americans". All the rest of us are immigrants by definition. We would serve ourselves well by remembering that.

A legal immigrant can easily make it in this country. At this historical time, the southern border is open with plenty of nefarious push behind it. Unregistered immigrants are a big issue. This administration has completely violated our rights and ignored our constitution. This would not be happening if it were not financially profitable. Someone is making a mint off drug smuggling and human trafficking in many forms.

No one complains about immigrants coming to the USA. We complain about illegal immigrants that jump the border. In fact, legal immigrants complain about illegal immigrants.

Yeah I do like Nathan as well from The Lion King and The Producers

Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scot and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy From 6B for playing Teddy Dimas.

@@williamfairchild7439 Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scot and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy From 6B for playing Teddy Dimas.

I do too. I saw him in a play on broadway, he stole the show. 🇺🇸💙

I'm also happy for Nathan finding more information about his ancestors

We're happy to hear that you enjoy watching these clips and seeing Dr Gates share these stories each episode Taylor, thanks so much for stopping by!

Hi Lars, thanks for stopping by. We are glad to see that you enjoyed this video.

I’m glad you found comfort somewhere and I hope you’re in a better place now 💕

Good choice!

You chose wisely.

Thanks guys, well, I'm good now, I became a Doctor, I'm fully accepted my sexuality, and I still love Nathan Lane, I would love to say thanks to him

@@arcticrow1825 Wow, a doctor. Thank you for all that all of you in medicine do!

Some did…

well, ireland is doing better than the usa tho....so...they didnt find a better life

Hi Jan, thanks for stopping by. We are happy to see that you enjoyed this video. We hope it inspires you to dive deeper into your family history.

They do eventually put them on DVD. I live in Australia and have purchased about 6 DVDs so far.

@@carokat1111 That's great, but I can't afford them. Hence needing to watch them on You Tube regular. Contrary to popular belief, most people are poor.

This is such an incredible show (though it's clearly more than a show). Honestly, how is this not the most popular thing on every channel? Everyone who puts these together (even once) is legit amazing. You are difference makers and masters of historical corrections. I hope you win every Emmy.

I agree. A show on public television ought to be more public!

Never gonna happen. Its already on free tv. PBS. An antenna is all thats needed.

@Bobbie LaVanway - "The Birdcage" being one.

He was an awesome meerkat

There's one Mouse Hunt...Christopher Walken as the exterminator... must watch,too cute and funny.

They borrowed money for the passage.

the local landlords paid to get them off their property so they wouldn't have to look after them during the famine years.

Predominantly Scottish people as part of ulster plantations removed Irish from theiir land and homes …

You and I may have relatives, or at least neighbors, in common -- my maternal great-grandparents also immigrated from Co. Kerry in the late 1800s, met and married in Chicago (South Side) where I still have a lot of family members (actually, one great-aunt married a Lynch!). A pretty common story, it seems!

Thank you for your comment, arcadia. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this episode. It really helps you learn about a person. We loved watching him learn about his family.

What a fun connection, Claire! It's always exciting to hear a familiar name, even if there isn't a relation! Thanks for sharing with us!

I had a great boss whose last name is Falvey. He is genuinely kind but a precise boss. He would tell you what he needed and trusted you would get that done. I admired that.

It was people very like todays GOP who were behind that treatment of the Irish Catholics, they too feared being "replaced"!

The main cause was "consumption" (TB). And the Irish were fleeing the potato famine, and when they could save up enough money for passage (in steerage but nonetheless), they would leave for America. The ships manifests can be found online. Note that they were not called Famine Ships, but yes there were mNy who escaped the famine abord ships. But there were also many other nationalities than Irish. All came for different reasons. "Send us your hungry and your poor," called Lady Liberty...!

They were called coffin ships for a reason

@@karlabritfeld7104 what is so funny? Irish is still spoken in West Kerry as a first language in households there. Irish national schools started as early as 1830s, a lot earlier than other countries. Old Irish was first written in the Roman alphabet before the beginning of the 7th century which makes Irish the oldest written vernacular language north of the Alps. The officials in registration offices would not take the trouble to spell a name in Irish and would ask them to make a mark. I am just making the point that in this case, a mark does not always mean illiteracy.

It’s on the PBS app

how about when he leans against the tree and talks about a football game?

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The Birdcage was brilliant!!!

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will will uncover how you fail to pay compensation for those who do your surveys 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

Hakuna matata

I know I am not a celebrity to be a part of your program, but the question of my maternal grandfather’s side.. ( Yes, the Brady family) as to whether Lindsey Anderson Brady’s ancestors were Irish or Scottish.. is still a mystery in our family. We have had family members go to both Countries to discover and it seems we’re no closer.

And on top of paying rent to foreign landlords for their own land many we're forced to pay tithes (10% of gross income) to the foreign church as well...not their own. during the penal code days.. plus, they were not allowed to receive any education or speak their own language

That's so true, Linda! Each episode can be a bit of a roller coaster of emotions as we learn of the highs and lows experienced by past generations. The look on a persons face when a long held family history mystery is solved is priceless and never gets old! Thanks for stopping by to comment and make sure to call on us if you ever require our assistance. We'd also recommend checking out this season 9 highlights video too if you've yet to do so: www.ancestry.com/c/finding-your-roots. Have a great weekend! 🌳

30 rock?

Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scot and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy From 6B for playing Teddy Dimas.

Sez who, that Nathan Lane is underrated?!

@@jeannerogers7085 Hollywood. And Nathan himself.

We're so glad you've enjoyed them, Alejandra! Thanks for taking the time to share with us! Are you interested in learning more about your family tree? The article below will address what you can expect from Ancestry. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'd be happy to help! support.ancestry.com/s/article/Why-Use-Ancestry

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing with us.

He also played Max in The Producers on Broadway, in London and in the 2005 film version

Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scot and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy From 6B for playing Teddy Dimas.

Thanks so much for watching!

So do we, Ferne! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! Are you interested in learning more about your family tree? The article below will address what you can expect from Ancestry. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'd be happy to help! support.ancestry.com/s/article/Why-Use-Ancestry

No but Patty's and Cathy were, had they known I'm sure they would have embraced Nathan too!

That's fascinating, Dawn. Your ancestor's went through very sad and tragic moments. Learning about your family roots can be a bittersweet journey for sure so thank you for sharing a bit about your family history!

@@AncestryUS thanks for responding! I'm very lucky to know most of my family history, at least four of the emigration stories from the Penn family from Britian or the side from Ireland going back to 1100AD and those who fled American revolution and the potatoe famine all to Canada and feel so much sympathy for those who don't have that connection and so happy for those who find their own ancestry. You all do such great work 💙 thank you!

Patrick Duffy or bobby Ewing is part of a series of Irish heritage coming soon sponsored by bord failte

Especially since they started to put the catholic church in it’s place.

Dr Gates shows us week after week that our survival and success today is often based on the huge sacrifices of those who came before us regardless of color. I acknowledge that black people didn’t come to America by choice and enslavement is horrific. For many poor Irish, staying in Ireland was horrific and most likely a death sentence. The “dream” of these starving, white, people was to escape severe depravation in order to survive and hopefully thrive. A Jewish person might say that horrific events are quite colorblind.

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We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this video Kathy, thanks so much for stopping by!

Thanks so much for watching, Nathan. We do appreciate your interest in researching with Ancestry. We don't have any discounts on our memberships or DNA test right now, but we are grateful for the opportunity to let you know that we do actually have sales throughout the year. You'll be able to keep an eye out for these directly on our website, and on our social media channels too, like on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. you can also sign up to receive emails from us with the steps linked below, so you can be informed of future offers, whether they be site-wide sales or personalized discounts. Link: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Signing-up-for-Promotional-Emails-from-Ancestry While we don't have any discounts at the moment, we do have a lot of free features, and record collections too! If you'd like to check these out, you can learn more here: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Free-Registered-Guest-Accounts We hope this information is helpful to you, and we wish you a lovely weekend too!

We're glad you enjoyed the clip! 🙂

Thanks for getting in touch, Peter. We're glad to hear that you have already done some basic research into your own family history. Finding Irish records can certainly be challenging owing to the fire at the Public Record Office in Dublin during the Civil War but many records remain. For this reason, we look primarily to church records for information on Irish ancestors before this time. Looking with a name and approximate date is a great starting place. We'd recommend using our Card Catalog to narrow down our collections by location as well as the closest decade. We recommend looking at the Irish dog license records and Griffiths valuation records to make up for the lack of census records. You might also find irishgenealogy.ie useful for finding some civil records. We have popped some more information on using the Card Catalogue here for you: support.ancestry.com/s/article/Using-the-Card-Catalog?language=en_US. This article contains some useful advice on searching Irish records: support.ancestry.co.uk/s/article/UK-Finding-Irish-Records. We hope this might be helpful should you ever wish to carry out some further research.

@@AncestryUS Thanks for posting that. Still no info about my third great grandmother, I don't think we'll ever know more than her name and county she was from.

Thanks for reaching out to us. We're sorry to hear that you're having issues finding information on your third great grandmother. Are you struggling to find Irish records too? If so, we hope the tips and advice we posted above might help you too.

Britain ruled Ireland then - they were lucky they were assisted. And America just copied Britain in its treatment.

Could they have known each other already?He could have been a British soldier in Donegal, or she might have gone to England for work for a time. What time period would this have been?