What an absolutely wonderful and moving tribute not only to the efforts of Captain Ross but also to the indomitable strength of the men and women who toiled his land. Names of men, women, and children whom we shall never know.
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 I wish all white people understood about reparations... I don't understand evil. I don't understand people being fearful and hateful. I see people trying to deny the past and the present reality! All I can say is, who knew, a nation built on the genocide of one people and the brutal enslavement of another would be so evil? 🤔 It's easy to see how we got here...👹👿😈👺
@@miapdx503 Even I as black man, don't fully understand about reparations. Will they be paid by the American government from tax dollars, or by the descendants of the 5% of white people (plus those of the few black and native people) who owned slaves?
Knowledge is powers! Power with purpose...unstoppable! They wanted to keep us ignorant.... Because of their own ignorance.. Fear of reprisal for their horrid deeds! That is why thy continue to this day to keeps us down......the only difference is some of us choose to remain asleep, uneducated, sell out, uncle toms, and niggas!
Hayden H - What is your point? Are you trying to help with the problem or point fingers? We have got to stop blaming OR demonizing groups of people and start being part of the solution. Don’t fall for the divisive agendas.
you probably dont care but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I would love any help you can offer me!
Wow. My entire family......my mom and dad, and both sets of grandparents and great grandparents are all from Jefferson County, Mississippi. Growing up as a little girl, I always heard about this plantation. And I have always been curious about it, but I never got a chance to visit. I now live in New Orleans. But I must find out more about this plantation the next time that I go back home.
Hey how are you? i see your last name is Coleman, I bet we are related. My entire family is from Fayette and many still live there. My great grandmother was Margaret Coleman and she married Garrett Wolfe. I live in Baton Rouge. I'm researching this plantation because I believe my mother is a descendant.
To anyone hoping to learn more, there is a book called, ‘Mississippi In Africa,’ written by Alan Huffman. He tells the story and also details his journey to Liberia in hopes of learning more about the fate of those who were enslaved. I won’t spoil it, but it’s an incredibly interesting read.
Very well done. Thank you very much for this documentary about my family. I am a descendant of Issac Ross. I have never been to the plantation but plan on visiting it soon. Captain Issac Ross was a great man but there's a certain member of the family that is very disappointing. Thank you Jerry.
Thank you Jerry so much. I never knew of all this history in such detail. I am from the UK. What a difference that kind man made to so many lives, shame that all his family members were not the same. In the end though he helped so many. God Bless him for his charity and kindness to others.
It has always amazed me over my 76 years to see how the same families can have so many different and opposing views greed in most cases seems to win out in most cases .Great story Jerry I can see a TV series here that no one would watch but that will probably be made.
I'm black and at age 72 never heard this story. I bet nobody from Mississippi knows this. I have some friends from Liberia who came over a decade ago as refugees.
Patricia Jones I learned of this after reading The House at Sugar Beach, which then lead me to read Mississippi In Africa. The a House at Sugar Beach is about a descendant who grew up in Liberia & eventually immigrated to America. The other is a more complete history of the Issac Ross story & those of the people enslaved. You’re left with questions either way, but reading MIA first, while it is written by a white man, he does a good job at laying out the facts & even travels to Liberia in hopes of learning more about what happened to the people who went back. I’d highly recommend the read. He started it all because his friend is a Ross descendant & if I recall correctly, he was gifted an original piano by his friend’s mother. It dated back to Captain Ross & he was curious & ended up writing a book. I love history-especially history that appears to have been largely forgotten.
I loved this. I’ve long been fascinated by this story but have been unable to find much information. I wish the house would be restored. I’d love to see more of it. Thank you for putting this together.
Jerry, that was so uplifting and wonderful. Good news for a change. Please do more of these. You can make a difference. I will pass this link on to others who would not as I have otherwise had a clue as to those who were humane when they didn't have to be. Bless you, for your efforts. ~Oregon Coast
Humane? Lmbo - they kept them as slaves, and even in Africa they owed. But wait the slaves were taught how to read and write so that's humane and great job slave owners. Really?
This is a remarkable story, and one which I had never heard of till now. You are a gifted, natural story teller, your beautiful narration keeps the listener's attention whilst your editing furnishes further details. Thank you for creating this wonderful series, and for informing us of long hidden histories. How utterly terrible that former, freed slaves themselves chose to become slave owners once back in Africa! That they of all people chose to perpetrate that evil horror on other Africans makes them even more despicable than their counterparts.
Dearest Mr. Skinner, Thank you so much for this Magnificent documentary about The Most exceptional Captain Ross. You are a Great Historian. God Bless You.
Thank you SO much! I've had a hard day@work& wanted something to watch that's interesting, relaxing& soothing. Well, this hits the Spot!😄❤ Thanks Jerry!
Fascinating. I never dreamed Liberia was the invention of previous Mississippi slaves. And that Mr Ross had no idea what was in the heart of his grandson.
Liberia was neither the invention of Mississippi slaves or US President James Monroe. The ACS (American Colonization Society) which Monroe and 3 other former presidents were members. The society headquarter was in NJ, where it was formed but has branches I Maryland, Georgia, Virginia, the Carolinas, Mississippi, etc. In fact, the Maryland society formed their own republic called the Republic of Maryland in 1853 but in 1854 they were forced to to become part of Liberia. The settlement of Mississippi in Africa was a very small part of the story of Liberia. Monrovia was named after Monroe because of the endowment he made to the ACS. Jehudi Ashmun the White governor of the settlement chose the name. Other places and streets in Liberia are named for members of the ACS. It is commonly said that Liberia was founded by Freed American slaves, no, it was founded for freed slaves by prominent White Americans. It also later became a safe haven which the British Navy would take recaptured Africans who were removed from ships on the Atlantic making their journey to the Americas after 1837. I am part Liberian and a scholar of Liberian history. If anyone is interested in the story of the slaves in this documentary, read the book "Mississippi in Africa". But of course, the tale of a rebel who did unspeakable things is more tantalizing.
@@coleeason6007 so very true but as you can tell people will keep pushing that out of Africa lie since we are waking up and realizing that the Americas is our homeland WE WERE SHIPPED AWAY FROM OUR HOME
Imagine thinking your sweet grandson will carry on your last wish but instead he's just a giant piece of shit liar decades and decades after you're dead?
Jerry, I had a chance to go into the old plantation home that was still standing and I was very surprised to see just how well built and just home large this house was. It is a lot bigger than pictures will show. Me and a few friends were leasing some of the property that goes with the plantation for a hunting camp and the caretaker showed us around. It's right in the middle of the woods now but you can still make out some of the roads and other features of the land there. There is an old graveyard about 3 miles from this house and the old graveyard has gone into almost complete disarray. Some of the graves there go way back into the 1700s. The rumor or conventional thinking is that this graveyard was a slave graveyard. I believe that to be true because there are several graves that were well made and some that were not as well made but they were all proper graves. Somehow I believe that when some of the slaves died they were given proper Christian burials like it should have been done. There are a lot of old family graveyards scattered all over the south especially the deep south like here in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. I know where a lot of them are and most have been forgotten and abandoned over the years. But you will always find one or two that are still being cared for even today.
A truly fascinating slice of real life, in some of the very toughest and most complicated of times. An outstanding addition to the 'Skinner Oeuvre; Jerry! Thanks!
Either slavery is a crime against humanity or it is not. There is no good form of slavery, none! Be weary of people who believe that there is a benign form of slavery, and ask why they want to keep that door open.
Vernon Blyden oh god bro did he say that? I’m Italian and Lithuanian you bet your ass slavery consumed my ancestors, oh wait I forgot only Jewish, and African Americans can claim that plight. Pick up a history book and not just the one constructed by Rockefeller’s people at chic university a 100 years ago. you might realize that most of us have similar ancestry.
@@LtJackboot : I agree. Jerry's delivery is more of the story teller than a history lesson. Jerry makes factual history sound like a good yarn. They are both very much worth the time to watch.
Thank you so much for sharing this very important history about the first time the American Colonization Society attempted to remove Black indigenous Americans from our Homeland. Very very good info provided. Great presentation. 💙
Wow what a great story. Mississippi has alot of good & bad history. I grew up not far from there. My Parents are buried about 80+ miles north of there in Eudora AR. Great Job and Thank you Mr. Jerry
Most don't know are want to know about the South paying 80%of all the income the federal government was getting. Lincoln wrote each Southern governor telling them if they come back to the union. And keep paying the tarraifs and the new one . He would make sure they could keep the slaves forever.
This is the first time I have heard this story. I am amazed and sadden. True, unvarnished American history is so important to us all. The truth will set you free. Thank you Jerry.
Thank you, for your work! Your voice gives a nostalgic tone to the stories. I think our youth today underestimate the power of our elders stories. It brings peace to my spirit when elders speak.
That is history , that was never taught or talked about , Thank You Jerry , a job well done 👍
Thank you ever so much..your talent is incredible and so welcome. I thirst for knowledge..and you continually quench my thirst.
What an absolutely wonderful and moving tribute not only to the efforts of Captain Ross but also to the indomitable strength of the men and women who toiled his land. Names of men, women, and children whom we shall never know.
Love your documentaries,that was sad tale of betrayal!
Yes it was. I think about all the black people I know with the last name Ross...and it makes me sad. I'm sure they know their history.
@@miapdx503 I know a few Ross' also
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 I wish all white people understood about reparations... I don't understand evil. I don't understand people being fearful and hateful. I see people trying to deny the past and the present reality! All I can say is, who knew, a nation built on the genocide of one people and the brutal enslavement of another would be so evil? 🤔 It's easy to see how we got here...👹👿😈👺
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 Diana...?
@@miapdx503 Even I as black man, don't fully understand about reparations. Will they be paid by the American government from tax dollars, or by the descendants of the 5% of white people (plus those of the few black and native people) who owned slaves?
Wow; a huge chunk of history never told in school.
No kidding...wait there's more!
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Knowledge is powers! Power with purpose...unstoppable! They wanted to keep us ignorant.... Because of their own ignorance.. Fear of reprisal for their horrid deeds! That is why thy continue to this day to keeps us down......the only difference is some of us choose to remain asleep, uneducated, sell out, uncle toms, and niggas!
So true I agree with you 💯💯 💯
Huh, I can remember learning about Liberia in school. Not so much about the Ross family, though.
Nicely done! It really is too bad, that so many people don't understand the subtleties of history.
Exactly
You exactly right.. so many don't understand
INDEED
Hayden H - What is your point? Are you trying to help with the problem or point fingers? We have got to stop blaming OR demonizing groups of people and start being part of the solution. Don’t fall for the divisive agendas.
you probably dont care but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I somehow forgot my password. I would love any help you can offer me!
Wow. My entire family......my mom and dad, and both sets of grandparents and great grandparents are all from Jefferson County, Mississippi. Growing up as a little girl, I always heard about this plantation. And I have always been curious about it, but I never got a chance to visit. I now live in New Orleans. But I must find out more about this plantation the next time that I go back home.
Do you know of Lambert or Holland Mississippi
Hey how are you? i see your last name is Coleman, I bet we are related. My entire family is from Fayette and many still live there. My great grandmother was Margaret Coleman and she married Garrett Wolfe. I live in Baton Rouge. I'm researching this plantation because I believe my mother is a descendant.
@Angel Banks. There is a Hollandale, mississippi which was the old plantation of the Holland family.
To anyone hoping to learn more, there is a book called, ‘Mississippi In Africa,’ written by Alan Huffman. He tells the story and also details his journey to Liberia in hopes of learning more about the fate of those who were enslaved. I won’t spoil it, but it’s an incredibly interesting read.
thank you
Yep.. I’m reading that book now… my last name is mentioned 😮
Thanks for mentioning the book. It's always disappointing when people use the information without citing the source.
That was great. Thank you for a glimpse of some of our unknown American history!
Tremendous insight into the connection of Liberia and Mississippi, very much appreciated thank you Jerry
From Melbourne .... 🦘 🇦🇺
So many moving personal histories are out there that were lost to time. I am so grateful for the ones like this that are preserved for posterity.
Jerry thank you so much for sharing this great history. You are absolutely amazing. ✨✨
I'm amazed on how Jerry was able to get the pics and infos to make this video.
There’s hundreds of pics online
You're always so respectful and factual, even if the facts are sad or tragic. You gloss over nothing. Thank you
Very well done. Thank you very much for this documentary about my family. I am a descendant of Issac Ross. I have never been to the plantation but plan on visiting it soon. Captain Issac Ross was a great man but there's a certain member of the family that is very disappointing. Thank you Jerry.
I did not know this piece of history. Well done as always
Thanks Jerry
Very interesting, Jerry, I didn’t know any of this. Thanks for another great video.
I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you for continuing to share these with us!
Thank you Jerry so much. I never knew of all this history in such detail. I am from the UK. What a difference that kind man made to so many lives, shame that all his family members were not the same. In the end though he helped so many. God Bless him for his charity and kindness to others.
It has always amazed me over my 76 years to see how the same families can have so many different and opposing views greed in most cases seems to win out in most cases .Great story Jerry I can see a TV series here that no one would watch but that will probably be made.
Jerry, thank you. That was most intriguing.
I'm black and at age 72 never heard this story. I bet nobody from Mississippi knows this. I have some friends from Liberia who came over a decade ago as refugees.
Patricia Jones I learned of this after reading The House at Sugar Beach, which then lead me to read Mississippi In Africa. The a
House at Sugar Beach is about a descendant who grew up in Liberia & eventually immigrated to America. The other is a more complete history of the Issac Ross story & those of the people enslaved. You’re left with questions either way, but reading MIA first, while it is written by a white man, he does a good job at laying out the facts & even travels to Liberia in hopes of learning more about what happened to the people who went back. I’d highly recommend the read. He started it all because his friend is a Ross descendant & if I recall correctly, he was gifted an original piano by his friend’s mother. It dated back to Captain Ross & he was curious & ended up writing a book. I love history-especially history that appears to have been largely forgotten.
I was born and raised in Mississippi and this is the first time I've ever heard this.
Patricia Jones im just pick up on it a couple of years ago But yeah Greenville has a sister city in Liberia, I’m from Greenville
So grateful for such beautiful real life story telling . God bless you Jerry Skinner
Thank you Mr. Skinner, and yes thank Mrs. Skinner as well.💖
I loved this. I’ve long been fascinated by this story but have been unable to find much information. I wish the house would be restored. I’d love to see more of it. Thank you for putting this together.
It's really too bad we didn't hear about these kinds of stories in history.. Thank-you for this information..🤓
The Schools Did Not Won't To Teach It To Us.
I found your channel through my husband. You do amazing work on your videos. I always look forward to seeing a new one. Love your channel.
Jerry does amazing work. My favorite is on Sequoyah and Belle Starr. Lol. I'm from Oklahoma
Thank you Sharon. Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 yes, thanks for all you do!
Your husbands a very smart man lol:)
Jerry, that was so uplifting and wonderful. Good news for a change. Please do more of these. You can make a difference. I will pass this link on to others who would not as I have otherwise had a clue as to those who were humane when they didn't have to be. Bless you, for your efforts. ~Oregon Coast
Humane? Lmbo - they kept them as slaves, and even in Africa they owed. But wait the slaves were taught how to read and write so that's humane and great job slave owners. Really?
This is a remarkable story, and one which I had never heard of till now.
You are a gifted, natural story teller, your beautiful narration keeps the listener's attention whilst your editing furnishes further details.
Thank you for creating this wonderful series, and for informing us of long hidden histories.
How utterly terrible that former, freed slaves themselves chose to become slave owners once back in Africa!
That they of all people chose to perpetrate that evil horror on other Africans makes them even more despicable than their counterparts.
👁️ FLOATERS>> THIS & MANY MORE STORIES &, DOCUMENTARIES ON HISTORY CHANNEL.
Dearest Mr. Skinner, Thank you so much for this Magnificent documentary about The Most exceptional Captain Ross. You are a Great Historian. God Bless You.
Lol, so you think a slave owner was exceptional?
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 These Folk are ridiculous.
Very good. That was as good a story as Gone with Wind Jerry. Loved it.
Another interesting documentary. Thankyou!
Thank you for another very interesting video Mr. Skinner
Good and bad part of our life but I can't stand with heartless ones. Amazing story, thanks Mr.
Interesting historical video. Thanks for your efforts putting it together and for sharing.
Great video Jerry I've never heard the story very interesting thank you for sharing
I just love your cometary.
Great story. Thank you !
Great information and perfect narration as per usual, great job Sir...
This is a wonderful video. I've never heard of this story before and it is a very interesting one.
Thank you SO much! I've had a hard day@work& wanted something to watch that's interesting, relaxing& soothing. Well, this hits the Spot!😄❤ Thanks Jerry!
@Frankie Raman thanks! That's my scrappy boy😄
Fascinating. I never dreamed Liberia was the invention of previous Mississippi slaves. And that Mr Ross had no idea what was in the heart of his grandson.
@Justin Ethnostate He said, " I don't eats chitlin's, I eats chillin's.
Liberia was neither the invention of Mississippi slaves or US President James Monroe. The ACS (American Colonization Society) which Monroe and 3 other former presidents were members. The society headquarter was in NJ, where it was formed but has branches I Maryland, Georgia, Virginia, the Carolinas, Mississippi, etc. In fact, the Maryland society formed their own republic called the Republic of Maryland in 1853 but in 1854 they were forced to to become part of Liberia. The settlement of Mississippi in Africa was a very small part of the story of Liberia. Monrovia was named after Monroe because of the endowment he made to the ACS. Jehudi Ashmun the White governor of the settlement chose the name. Other places and streets in Liberia are named for members of the ACS. It is commonly said that Liberia was founded by Freed American slaves, no, it was founded for freed slaves by prominent White Americans. It also later became a safe haven which the British Navy would take recaptured Africans who were removed from ships on the Atlantic making their journey to the Americas after 1837. I am part Liberian and a scholar of Liberian history.
If anyone is interested in the story of the slaves in this documentary, read the book "Mississippi in Africa". But of course, the tale of a rebel who did unspeakable things is more tantalizing.
@@coleeason6007 so very true but as you can tell people will keep pushing that out of Africa lie since we are waking up and realizing that the Americas is our homeland WE WERE SHIPPED AWAY FROM OUR HOME
@@cuntrywestern9044 true story
What a truly remarkable man. Ahead of his time. Heartwarming history.
Thank You Sir Love your stories
God Bless...
What a sad story, thanks to the rotten grandson who caused so much misery by fighting what his kind grandfather wanted.
So sad!
@KELLI2L2 absolutely!
Rebecca...He had LOTS of help!
Rebecca Gable if the grandfather really wanted to free them he would have and should have done it himself!
Imagine thinking your sweet grandson will carry on your last wish but instead he's just a giant piece of shit liar decades and decades after you're dead?
Thanks for sharing this information I love your posts, you make leaning fun and enjoyable.
Looking forward to seeing your next video.
Jerry, I had a chance to go into the old plantation home that was still standing and I was very surprised to see just how well built and just home large this house was. It is a lot bigger than pictures will show. Me and a few friends were leasing some of the property that goes with the plantation for a hunting camp and the caretaker showed us around. It's right in the middle of the woods now but you can still make out some of the roads and other features of the land there. There is an old graveyard about 3 miles from this house and the old graveyard has gone into almost complete disarray. Some of the graves there go way back into the 1700s. The rumor or conventional thinking is that this graveyard was a slave graveyard. I believe that to be true because there are several graves that were well made and some that were not as well made but they were all proper graves. Somehow I believe that when some of the slaves died they were given proper Christian burials like it should have been done. There are a lot of old family graveyards scattered all over the south especially the deep south like here in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. I know where a lot of them are and most have been forgotten and abandoned over the years. But you will always find one or two that are still being cared for even today.
TBull Cajunbreadmaker this is fascinating to me. I’d love to know more about that as well!
Did any of those graves have names on them?
Thanks Jerry always good videos.
I always appreciate the time and work you put into these videos Jerry.
Mr. Jerry you are the best!!.Very informative. ... well done! Thanks. 💋💋💖💖
A truly fascinating slice of real life, in some of the very toughest and most complicated of times. An outstanding addition to the 'Skinner Oeuvre; Jerry! Thanks!
I live in Mississippi and have never heard this. Thanks, Great history lesson.
THANKS AGAIN!LOVE YOU'RE WORK JERRY!👍🙏
What a wonderful documentary! It covered.a part of history I was not aware of.
Brother Jerry another great video
I like and enjoy your Docu’s a lot! Thank u for making them.
Either slavery is a crime against humanity or it is not. There is no good form of slavery, none! Be weary of people who believe that there is a benign form of slavery, and ask why they want to keep that door open.
Shindler had a good form of slavery.
The Bible speaks of slaves.....It has been a common practice since the beginning....
Vernon Blyden I agree with everything you say, however, I see this more a piece of history than a claim of a benign form of slavery.
Vernon Blyden oh god bro did he say that? I’m Italian and Lithuanian you bet your ass slavery consumed my ancestors, oh wait I forgot only Jewish, and African Americans can claim that plight. Pick up a history book and not just the one constructed by Rockefeller’s people at chic university a 100 years ago. you might realize that most of us have similar ancestry.
Slavery bad . Freedom good. Stunning insight.
Great video! You always do a remarkable job.
Wow, Jerry, this was a another good one. Amazing story of respect and hope, and betrayal ..
I live in Mississippi and I didn’t know all this about the Plantation! Thank you!
Nice Video as always.
You never cease to amaze. This documentary gives "The History Guy" a good run for the money. Awesome history lesson. Thank you.
I like Jerry's voice and delivery better
@@LtJackboot : I agree. Jerry's delivery is more of the story teller than a history lesson. Jerry makes factual history sound like a good yarn. They are both very much worth the time to watch.
An excellent story, a man with a conscience and a heart of gold. God Bless Captain Ross.
Another great video. Thank you Jerry!
Another true and amazing story of American History.
Brother Daymond
Another great video..love your channel & all your videos. Absolutely love your story telling.
Thanks for sharing this & all your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing this very important history about the first time the American Colonization Society attempted to remove Black indigenous Americans from our Homeland.
Very very good info provided. Great presentation. 💙
😮😃😄
Thank you for sharing thus story. My parents/grands/uncles/aunts taught us many of these events including Israel Hill in VA & NJ.
Outstanding video, thanks!!
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into researching and narrating your documentaries. They're very interesting and informative.
Great Video...thanks for posting...bet it would make a good movie.
Always Good, Thank you for these Great uploads.
I too enjoy your documentary style and the amount of detail you add to bring the histories alive.
Wow what a great story. Mississippi has alot of good & bad history. I grew up not far from there.
My Parents are buried about 80+ miles north of there in Eudora AR.
Great Job and Thank you Mr. Jerry
Thank you for uploding this video....i like your documentrys every time.
Lincoln had the same ideal about sending some back to Africa. The rest to be sent to South America.
Reed H Ryals True! Most people don’t know that.
Most don't know are want to know about the South paying 80%of all the income the federal government was getting. Lincoln wrote each Southern governor telling them if they come back to the union. And keep paying the tarraifs and the new one . He would make sure they could keep the slaves forever.
Central America.
Lincoln let what happened to the Native Americans
@@maggiemae7749 that was before lincoln
Another good one Jerry ! Thanks.
❤️ Great video! Love your voice. I could listen to it forever.
Thank you for sharing with us Jerry it was wonderful :)
Thanks for posting! Job well done👏🏽
Wonderful and interesting as always!
A true genuine humanitarian during dangerous times
Another great video!
Love this video. Thank you.
This is the first time I have heard this story. I am amazed and sadden. True, unvarnished American history is so important to us all. The truth will set you free. Thank you Jerry.
Excellent video, thank you so much! What an interesting piece of history!
This was a lovely story. Thank you
i enjoyed this video so much...
Wonderful work as usual..
I love your Documentarys
thank`s jerry another trip into the past well done !
Thanks for sharing this video
Love your channel!
Really enjoy watching your videos have learned alot from them
Thank you, for your work! Your voice gives a nostalgic tone to the stories. I think our youth today underestimate the power of our elders stories. It brings peace to my spirit when elders speak.
Absolutely!
That was a very interesting story, thanks for sharing.
Interesting. Thanks 4 sharing.
Excellent work. Thank you. This story would have made a great movie, had it been done correctly.
Always the best from you Mr. Skinner. Thank you.
Another excellent video, well done.