Vanessa Williams | Season 2 Episode 1 | Full Episode | Who Do You Think You Are (U.S.)

In the Season Premiere, multifaceted performer VANESSA WILLIAMS explores the roots of her trailblazing descendants. As someone who has made history on her own, Vanessa Williams (Desperate Housewives) sets out on a journey to find out if her ancestors were also trailblazers. Her search leads her to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. and to South Carolina where she finds ancestral ties to the Civil War's Union Army. She also heads to the South and discovers an ancestor who was an educator in a time when many African-American southerners did not have the opportunity to receive an education.

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Who Do You Think You Are (U.S.) - Season 2 Episode 1 - Vanessa Williams
This inspiring and informative reality series takes viewers on a personal journey into the pasts of well-known celebrities, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover the stories that lie at the heart of their family histories. The show's first season features actress Meera Syal, television host Jeremy Clarkson, wildlife expert Bill Oddie, journalist Moira Stuart, magazine editor Ian Hislop, comedian Vic Reeves, comedian David Baddiel, singer Lesley Garrett, actress Sue Johnston and actress Amanda Redman.

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In each episode, one of Britain's best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors. Subscribe now and click on the bell 🔔 to get notifications every time we upload a new video!

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00:00 - Introduction to Vanessa Williams and her family background
01:36 - Visiting her father's grave and starting the ancestral search
03:32 - Discovering her great-great-grandfather, David Carl, a Civil War soldier
04:49 - Uncovering David Carl's enlistment and land purchase
07:33 - Learning about David Carl's interracial marriage and free birth
09:35 - Finding a tintype photo of David Carl and his military service
13:58 - Exploring David Carl's combat experience in South Carolina
17:45 - Seeking information on the Williams side of the family
20:25 - Discovering her great-great-grandfather, William A. Fields, a teacher
23:29 - Unveiling William A. Fields' role as a pioneering African-American legislator
24:51 - Learning about the challenges faced by black legislators and their fate
29:01 - Understanding the systemic suppression of black voters in Tennessee
32:00 - Finding William A. Fields' obituary and his respected community role
35:59 - Reflecting on her ancestors' legacies and sharing discoveries with family