Finding Your Roots
David Sedaris' Patriot Ancestor
Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 2m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
David Sedaris discovers his maternal 4th Great-Grandfather, a Revolutionary War soldier.
Professor Gates introduces David Sedaris to his his maternal 4th Great-Grandfather, a Revolutionary War soldier wounded in the Battle of Saratoga.
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Finding Your Roots
David Sedaris' Patriot Ancestor
Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 2m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
Professor Gates introduces David Sedaris to his his maternal 4th Great-Grandfather, a Revolutionary War soldier wounded in the Battle of Saratoga.
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