The New World
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
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S7 E7 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
Maria Hinojosa’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Railway CEO
S7 E7 - 1m 16s
Maria Hinojosa learns that her great-great grandfather was one of the four notable investors for a railway in Spain, titling him as CEO.
Maria Hinojosa Discovers Her Ancestor Founded a City
S7 E7 - 2m 23s
Maria Hinojosa learns that her 11th great-grandfather was listed as the founder of Monterey, Mexico.
Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow
S7 E7 - 55s
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals that he and John Lithgow are DNA cousins.
Imprisoned Puritan Great-Grandfather
S7 E7 - 1m 28s
John Lithgow discovers that his Puritan great-grandfather was arrested at 17-years old for his religious beliefs.
John Lithgow’s Family Fled The Dominican Republic
S7 E7 - 1m 54s
John Lithgow discovers that his great great grandfather was on the front line of the war against Spanish troops.
John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal
S7 E7 - 1m 1s
John Lithgow discovers he is DNA cousins with actor Clint Eastwood on this week’s episode of Finding Your Roots.
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