Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024
  • An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family’s past.
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Комментарии • 27 тыс.

  • @60minutes
    @60minutes  2 года назад +1153

    Go behind the scenes of this 60 Minutes story here: ruclips.net/video/xaQkl1xd6uI/видео.html

    • @marleneberbick5005
      @marleneberbick5005 2 года назад +135

      This is an amazing story... The Hand of the Living GOD 🙏

    • @gorettimanikuzwe1361
      @gorettimanikuzwe1361 2 года назад +18

      M

    • @karenmcroberts5592
      @karenmcroberts5592 2 года назад +64

      Truly beautiful the whole story. Thank you for telling us the story of your family. Enjoy!

    • @moonshoes11
      @moonshoes11 2 года назад +51

      This was the sort of story I needed to hear.
      Peace.

    • @josephpfalzgraf4213
      @josephpfalzgraf4213 2 года назад +1

      Don't you remember what she said to Trump about that the Democrats didn't spy on him but now we know the truth they did spy on him and Hillary Clinton tried to say that he was involved with Russia we now know that was a lie and they're in court right now convicting these people of trying to destroy our great president and she is one of them and what have she got to say about that lady she's a leftist she's in favor of the democratic party how can you even watch her show after what she's done you ought to be ashamed she's great friends with the Democrats and Joe Biden and she's one of the elite that wanted to destroy our country quit watching this woman show quit watching 60 minutes especially if they have her on there he tried to make our great president out to be a liar and I've heard some horrible things about her I don't know if they're true but I wouldn't doubt it

  • @lindarivera8375
    @lindarivera8375 2 года назад +14919

    I wonder how their ancestors would’ve felt if someone would’ve told them someday your family will own this place. I love this incredible story.

    • @pandarue
      @pandarue 2 года назад +352

      I imagine it would've been hard to believe, but equally as hard not to feel some semblance of h of hope 💜

    • @nancyjones247
      @nancyjones247 2 года назад +653

      I have a feeling that one of those ancestors prayed and asked the Lord, "God please let one of my descendents be able to own this place!" God has a way of making all things right!😊

    • @wolfe8421
      @wolfe8421 2 года назад +277

      I bet they are just looking down on them with beeming pride.

    • @danbuysallhouses
      @danbuysallhouses 2 года назад +102

      that’s the same thing I said, could you imagine how they might have felt? At that time it was a crazy idea

    • @reekz1568
      @reekz1568 2 года назад +97

      I’m sure it was said at least once or thought of by someone in his distant family. You know, like just standing there and think one day my family will own something like this.

  • @tammyolson1332
    @tammyolson1332 2 года назад +2251

    Can you imagine their ancestors saying one day we're going to own this place? I'm so glad they have found comfort . They have definitely brought happiness to their ancestors souls.

    • @trawlins396
      @trawlins396 2 года назад +14

      It's BS. We all should have houses!!

    • @wilmabates6967
      @wilmabates6967 2 года назад

      Their ancestors probably owned the property in the first place. We all know that Roots was a made up story to separate indigenous people from their land.

    • @tammyolson1332
      @tammyolson1332 2 года назад +43

      @@wilmabates6967 what are you talking about? Did you miss that part in history class?

    • @eyeseayew189
      @eyeseayew189 2 года назад +12

      @@trawlins396 for free? 🤣 Gtfoh

    • @nv8227
      @nv8227 2 года назад +36

      @@eyeseayew189 IMO, absolutely for free. There is ZERO need for money in our world. More are realizing this and the more that happens the better it will get.

  • @mariasea6751
    @mariasea6751 Год назад +2468

    He doesn't even realize it but he is breaking a multitude of generational curses and doing right by his ancestors blessing peace and joy be with this family always.

    • @christianweatherbroadcasting
      @christianweatherbroadcasting 8 месяцев назад +18

      Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
      John 3:16
      Romans 3:23❤😊❤

    • @jerryestrada5586
      @jerryestrada5586 8 месяцев назад +10

      No such thing as curses.

    • @Peaceful-v8t
      @Peaceful-v8t 7 месяцев назад +1

      How?

    • @WhiteHairRules-cu6yr
      @WhiteHairRules-cu6yr 7 месяцев назад +6

      It does not work like that lol

    • @catherinepoloynis
      @catherinepoloynis 7 месяцев назад

      Amen

  • @catherinepoloynis
    @catherinepoloynis 7 месяцев назад +666

    "I'm gonna fix it." Such a powerful and moving story.

    • @TheLockhartPerspective
      @TheLockhartPerspective 5 месяцев назад +1

      You're right; a "STORY" indeed...

    • @shirlebug
      @shirlebug 3 месяца назад +4

      I wish I could see it after they fix the cemetery.

  • @909sensual
    @909sensual Год назад +1786

    IT’S NOT EVEN MY FAMILY BUT IM SO PROUD THAT YOUR FAMILY GETS A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT- especially with your mom the oldest living matriarch gets to see this moment before she closes her eyes. Thank you Lord! So many tears and prayers by the ppl generations before.
    Then to actually have your relatives bodies on the property- Your family is literally “ whole” . Your ancestors are literally watching over you

    • @BlackberryTitties
      @BlackberryTitties Год назад +44

      It’s my Family. I will be visiting in June. With a bunch of my Family.

    • @emilycannon5192
      @emilycannon5192 Год назад +29

      It’s a take back moment for the family! That’s amazing! If someone could have told the ancestors one day, despite all of this terror, your family will OWN this house & this property, could you imagine the hope they would have? That was all God at that moment reminds me of the Bible verse “Look, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will bring you back to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
      ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭15‬ ‭CSB‬‬

    • @LifeIsBetterWithLove
      @LifeIsBetterWithLove Год назад +5

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @starrlara2599
      @starrlara2599 Год назад +13

      I’m so incredibly happy for this family!

    • @GenesisGarden-l9s
      @GenesisGarden-l9s Год назад

      They would have thanked GOD they were slaves in America instead of Africa! There are black African now that would sell their soul to be in America! I would gladly trade 100 spoiled reparation black Americans for one freedom loving African!

  • @karenfrazier1269
    @karenfrazier1269 2 года назад +2318

    I think about 150 years ago on that plantation, an enslaved person said “I am going to own this place one day, or one of my family will”. And they truly believed it.

    • @johngeoger5446
      @johngeoger5446 2 года назад +8

      Hello friend, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy ,and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now

    • @sugat9012
      @sugat9012 2 года назад +52

      Absolutely spoke it into existence 💯💯💯

    • @Norwegianization
      @Norwegianization 2 года назад +41

      I bet God said when that person was saddened with his life in slavery, " you don't know anything yet. Truly your descendants will inherit the earth"

    • @aprilswales8866
      @aprilswales8866 2 года назад +1

      💜

    • @santaclaus3077
      @santaclaus3077 2 года назад +23

      I bet they said they want to get as far away as possible from that house rather than own it

  • @mikkaluu8031
    @mikkaluu8031 2 года назад +7656

    It didn’t hit me until the whole family was shown celebrating together in that house… I went straight into tears 😭 . In a place where their family probably didn’t even get the opportunity to go inside unless it was to serve, be violated or beaten to nearly their deaths….. To their descendants living, owning and communing within that same home .. A miracle.

    • @ncubesays
      @ncubesays 2 года назад +267

      Same!! Started bawling my eyes out at that too. Way too poignant and yet incredibly profound.

    • @samsonian9468
      @samsonian9468 2 года назад +415

      Somehow, someway, their ancestors planted the right seeds-- seeds of faith and love through their suffering and brokeness; it blessed their family roots, the results being this large family gathering together in joy and unity. So rewarding!

    • @rubytuesday5567
      @rubytuesday5567 2 года назад +240

      The man needing to hug the tree, and the headstones stones on the land is what shook me.

    • @sirenloud
      @sirenloud 2 года назад +31

      Me too

    • @ciku-ciku7194
      @ciku-ciku7194 2 года назад +25

      @@samsonian9468 well put 👌👌

  • @DirtyLifeLove
    @DirtyLifeLove 8 месяцев назад +210

    220k for a fully furnished house on 10 acres? Damn… a steal

    • @helpme100
      @helpme100 8 месяцев назад

      Was even less in the past

    • @leelur3595
      @leelur3595 2 месяца назад +4

      Exactly!!

    • @colbycarter5625
      @colbycarter5625 2 месяца назад +4

      It’s because there ain’t much going on Pittslyvania County to justify a high cost. I love closer enough to Pittslyvania county

    • @LisaReisinger-p4w
      @LisaReisinger-p4w Месяц назад +21

      I think it has more to do with the fact that it was just meant to be! Almost like it was put in motion from the ancestors themselves.

    • @kaykartel2749
      @kaykartel2749 16 дней назад

      Not really, back then that was a regular price

  • @MrsLolaLou
    @MrsLolaLou Год назад +595

    What a remarkable story. The crazy thing is, that house was a source of pain for their ancestors a long time ago, now it brings that same family together, but this time…together in joy. ❤️

    • @nikereebokpuma3406
      @nikereebokpuma3406 Год назад +3

      A source of pain? Most of the slaves from when slavery was happening like this...The slaves lived better than we do now.

    • @LowEarthOrbitPilot
      @LowEarthOrbitPilot Год назад +33

      @@nikereebokpuma3406
      You live in an uninsulated, tiny building with no running water, no electricity, and no indoor plumbing? Do you make your own clothes and have to walk everywhere you need to go? I’ll bet your medical care is far better than theirs was, too. Please, spare us the crap of how they lived better. 🙄

    • @suemalone5394
      @suemalone5394 11 месяцев назад +13

      @@nikereebokpuma3406what planet do you live on?

    • @sparkle3000
      @sparkle3000 11 месяцев назад +3

      God is good all the time.
      We're next.

    • @sparkle3000
      @sparkle3000 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​​@@nikereebokpuma3406 ? What?! 🤡

  • @TheAlchemistDavid
    @TheAlchemistDavid 2 года назад +928

    “Hugging the tree” gives me chills. I know one of the ancestors touched and probably leaned on the tree for strength & support. 😭

    • @ViktoriousDead
      @ViktoriousDead 2 года назад +13

      Or they didn’t

    • @maryannrussum1796
      @maryannrussum1796 2 года назад +79

      I hugged a tree that was 600 yrs old in Mexico. I felt something powerful I can't explain. I'm sure he did too. That tree saw a LOT in its lifetime.

    • @MansSuperPower
      @MansSuperPower 2 года назад +6

      @@maryannrussum1796
      Nice. Thanks for sharing. I know the feeling of how empowering that is. I’ve hugged my old trees to date and I can tell you that the experience has left soemthing with me that I may not be able to put into words. It just feels like I am part of the tree and vice versa or that I am one with it and that we somehow understand each other energetically.

    • @MansSuperPower
      @MansSuperPower 2 года назад +13

      @@ViktoriousDead
      You can be the advocate of that side of the argument. I’ll be on the side that maybe they did. You’re fine.

    • @BerryJam123
      @BerryJam123 2 года назад +4

      So beautiful 🤧

  • @ejc1692
    @ejc1692 2 года назад +1061

    I appreciate how this news anchor refers to our ancestors as "enslaved people" because they were indeed human beings and not created for slavery. Language matters. Thank you for the respect.

    • @endevant6032
      @endevant6032 2 года назад +22

      I agree

    • @robsmith9093
      @robsmith9093 2 года назад +62

      Great observation. She did an amazing job on this story.

    • @AKumar528
      @AKumar528 2 года назад

      True but that's not how white people thought before 20th century. They used both Bible and science to describe the dark skinned as non humans. Seriously

    • @robsmith9093
      @robsmith9093 2 года назад +4

      @@AKumar528Thanks for sharing obvious information.

    • @nicholasstarcher3460
      @nicholasstarcher3460 2 года назад

      Language matters? Too bad, the truth doesn't matter. European ancestors without excption didn't capture salves. Slaves were captured and sold by Africans.

  • @michinaein
    @michinaein 6 месяцев назад +336

    As an archaeologist, I would recommend doing a sonar sweep of the cemetery to get a clear understanding of how many graves you have there.

    • @qll8840
      @qll8840 2 месяца назад +3

      You paying 🧐

    • @michinaein
      @michinaein 2 месяца назад +43

      @@qll8840 That's not how archaeology works. You work with organizations that apply for federal grants to pay.

    • @allangibson8494
      @allangibson8494 Месяц назад +6

      Ground penetrating radar beats sonar. Soil conductivity surveys would show disturbances too.

    • @michinaein
      @michinaein Месяц назад

      @@allangibson8494 Yes, if you have access to this, absolutely.

    • @MochaQueen5
      @MochaQueen5 Месяц назад +1

      We are the slaves themselves. Ezekiel's dry bones.

  • @braidsfordayss
    @braidsfordayss 2 года назад +1526

    The fact that lady was alive at the same time as a relative who had been through slavery really put it into perspective how recent slavery is…

    • @lisetteem588
      @lisetteem588 2 года назад

      slavery still happens.. and it has happened a long time, blacks selling blacks, blacks selling whites, whites selling whites and blacks..

    • @demi3115
      @demi3115 2 года назад +65

      Recent? Yes, it's pretty recent as it is still happening in the US (Prisons, anyone?) and in other countries in the world.

    • @samjanney645
      @samjanney645 2 года назад +11

      @@demi3115 in prisons?

    • @lisetteem588
      @lisetteem588 2 года назад +25

      @@onyxphantom6762 yes, considering in my parents native NL, you get counselling for taking drugs and in the US you get to work for $1 a day..

    • @TrophyCircleTee
      @TrophyCircleTee 2 года назад +20

      Yes it’s in the 13th amendment

  • @cynthiawhite4958
    @cynthiawhite4958 2 года назад +991

    My family was able to trace our roots back to the plantation in the Columbia, South Carolina area. We were able to visit the site which contained the enslaved cemetery of our ancestors. We gathered on the property and paid homage to those who paved the way for us. It was emotional for us as it is for this family. We captured our family history in a book published in 2019.

    • @sdavismay10
      @sdavismay10 2 года назад +18

      So happy for you and your family. What a blessing from the Lord

    • @loreneedwards6215
      @loreneedwards6215 2 года назад +22

      Cynthia where can we find that book?

    • @tonyadotson1221
      @tonyadotson1221 2 года назад +9

      I want to do this but I don't know where to begin. How did you start?

    • @cynthiawhite4958
      @cynthiawhite4958 2 года назад +33

      @@tonyadotson1221 start by talking to or recording the family elders. Much of our history is anecdotally passed down. My family was blessed in that we had a family member who got bitten by the genealogy bug and did 20+ years of research. As an author, I finally agreed we needed to capture and preserve as much of our history as possible. It was daunting but our book was published in 2019.

    • @DandyBeingTandi
      @DandyBeingTandi 2 года назад +4

      @@cynthiawhite4958 i would love to read it!

  • @LoveAlways1002
    @LoveAlways1002 11 месяцев назад +1404

    His conversation with the tree
    🙏🏼💕😭💕😭💕😭🙏🏼
    "You were here while my ancestors were here"
    I would've been a bucket of tears being interviewed 😭😭😭😭 This was so sad and triumphant at the same time!!!

    • @ShaiLysk
      @ShaiLysk 10 месяцев назад +3

      That tree is probably only from 1920 or so.

    • @bitchykins
      @bitchykins 9 месяцев назад +20

      @@ShaiLyskWell, Captain Pees-in-the-Punchbowl, it gets its nutrients from the ground and _that_ was there when his ancestors were. So by the transitive property, leave the poor guy alone.

    • @leovhs1
      @leovhs1 7 месяцев назад +25

      @@ShaiLysk The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100-300 years, but some species can live for much longer or shorter periods.

    • @RobertoCalifornica
      @RobertoCalifornica 6 месяцев назад

      That tree wasn't there. This is a bunch of BS designed to keep you hating Trumpand wipepo.

    • @cherylcomparato6200
      @cherylcomparato6200 4 месяца назад +2

      Right, so true. I loved this story. Amazing what God is still doing for His children ❤️

  • @nykeiii
    @nykeiii 2 месяца назад +19

    This journalist did a great job. I love this story.

  • @Lizs1231
    @Lizs1231 2 года назад +2934

    This made me cry my family is Native American and we can’t find our history. I’m so happy this family found some of there history ❤️

    • @EllBeeCUSoon
      @EllBeeCUSoon 2 года назад +277

      @Liz many of us Black Americans can’t find ourstory either. It was wiped out by the oppressors.

    • @Lizs1231
      @Lizs1231 2 года назад +30

      @@EllBeeCUSoon 😒

    • @kalkidanhailu8563
      @kalkidanhailu8563 2 года назад +79

      @@EllBeeCUSoon it would have helped if the parents talked

    • @johanconradie2120
      @johanconradie2120 2 года назад +58

      russ give back ukraine: england give back ireland: canada and usa give back now!!! THE TIME HAS COME TO GIVE BACK NOW!

    • @tinar.a.3542
      @tinar.a.3542 2 года назад +45

      My paternal grandmother was supposedly Native American. My dad can barely recall her, she passed when he was 5. His father wasn’t around until he was 12 and didn’t speak of her. But, to try and speak to his older sister (my aunt) about my grandmother, she would give hardly any information. She didn’t want to talk to me too much about her or her family. The conversation always dried up after what names she knew. I can tell you, my dad and his siblings didn’t have social security numbers until they applied for them as adults. My oldest aunt allowed my grandfather “help” her get her social security card. When she received it, she said, “My name isn’t even (I’ll use a fake name) Mariah!, it’s Queenie!!” I realized “Uh, no.. grandpa just did what he always does.. Something he shouldn’t have!!” 🙄🙄

  • @kathymiller9329
    @kathymiller9329 2 года назад +629

    This is the BEST ancestry story ever!!! I cannot express how happy this makes me. I believe your ancestors are there celebrating every time the family is in that house. Full circle, the way it should be.

    • @Crystal__Clear
      @Crystal__Clear 2 года назад +23

      Totally. They may well have guided him to it

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +9

      Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless them!
      Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who believes in him and follows his commandants!
      Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

    • @bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742
      @bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742 2 года назад +1

      Hey Kathy I don't know how old you are or if you remember an amazing story of ancestry called roots it was the best selling book with the international Acclaim it was also a miniseries in the United States with the same. The trouble with that story was that it was later I found to be a hoax who is it Arthur Haley was the author from that mistaken it ended up that the not only was this not a story about his ancestors it wasn't even a true story. I am not making this up and this is not something that you know is a racist propaganda this is just a fact and of course no one would attack him on that he might have even admitted it from that mistake. Come out I don't know four or five years ago or let's go back 6 years and all the I would have believed it because it was coming from 60 minutes but seeing how 60 minutes have got so much wrong over the last 6 years literally spread lies said that they didn't know they were lies but never made any retractions and the basic political climate and the crazy CRT series and wulk ISM I don't believe this at all so as I've heard I've been listening cuz I'm blind to come in after common starting wow this is so amazing what this is amazing well sometimes things that are that amazing need to be looked into an orphan or not that true so I don't feel the need to research this in any great way I'm sure if somebody would dug into the paperwork other than 60 minutes and was able to verify all this I I believe it then but as it stands now I don't believe it I'm not trying to really change your mind but just trying to say sometimes stories of usually great importance are even true I.e roots and maybe this story. And I haven't heard anyone in the comments seem to say that how much better things have gotten it as far as the people of color minorities who have improved their lot. In a million years could I never ever as hard as I work before I went blind as hard as my family works could have ever dreamed of buying a place like that apparently they will blessed with the opportunities to reap and enjoy the American dream doesn't matter what color they are and we're able to purchase such a piece of property. I am one of the I am a person who is ethnicity is the most hatist in the country and no I'm not a Asian no I'm not letting you know and no I'm not black I am Jewish and right now in modern day America 60% of all reported hate crimes are against the Jewish people the Jewish people make up only 3% of the population now if you figure that out that's insane hatred and it's aimed at not the above I mentioned but Jews and yeah where's the outcry where's the support for my people and it's not just in America in in the world today the increase in violent hate crimes against Jews worldwide is that an all-time high it's not just breaking records for the last 20 years or 30 years it's not an all-time high nobody's out there defending me and my people nobody's out there trying to make this known to the country in the world but hey life isn't always fair and life I or none of the people I know who share my ethnicity are standing on the front step of their state local governments or our own government the federal government asking for reparations asking for free housing asking for free education asking for a loans to be cancel or asking for anything else that is not given to us because we feel that we've been of the object of unfinished which we have been. You know when my father was younger he remembered the his family looking for apartments and the signs on the property literally said no dogs no Jews no color so yeah you know anything that we get we get cuz we earned it and that's how it should be across the board you know I don't think any this meant too many people that can say that the whole family's will literally tortured and then executed and experimented on in the numbers that my people have just 80 years ago and it's not a crutch that we use it's a matter of fact that we excel in everything disproportionately which is another reason I think why people hate us it's called jealousy anyway sincerely about the blind bedroom guitarist I wish you health I wish you happiness and I wish you the American dream whatever that dream is to you as long as you're not stepping on anyone else's toes LOL which I do all the time is a blind person sincerely Bob the blind bedroom guitars

    • @bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742
      @bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742 2 года назад

      @AncestryDOTcom first of all none of them were enslaved we haven't had slavery like that for what $140 years or so 130 years since it was abolished yep it took time to get everything straightened out that's for sure that wasn't cool but no nobody living today it doesn't matter how many of their ancestors were enslaved orange slaved that's just ridiculous just like in the 30s and 40s and Germany when they wiped out two thirds of my people that that doesn't mean I'm a holocaust survivor with that I'm dead or that I experienced it I mean it was generations ago and slavery in America was even older than that so yeah I don't get it sincerely Bob the blind bedroom guitars

    • @augustcleavitt
      @augustcleavitt 2 года назад

      I think that the ancestors would be very happy to see their progeny happy and free and owning the property where they can all gather in happiness and unity and enjoy each other’s company and never be driven apart unless they choose to be.

  • @MayAllYourStarsAlign
    @MayAllYourStarsAlign 2 года назад +994

    May their ancestors have peace knowing that their family owns this home now. May they feel so connected to their ancestors too. They deserve that home so much.

    • @jhid7284
      @jhid7284 2 года назад

      I hope they turned

    • @latyshal.2286
      @latyshal.2286 2 года назад +9

      Asè 🙏🏾💫

    • @rebeccaspratling2865
      @rebeccaspratling2865 2 года назад +9

      Amen.

    • @bigtimer6074
      @bigtimer6074 2 года назад +7

      They steered this no doubt

    • @justmeandthethree
      @justmeandthethree 2 года назад

      What if their ancestors wanted their descendents to move to California or New York so they could write and star in a sitcom about a family of cops who share a painful secret? And, what if that secret was that they all suffered from IBS with oily discarge? If that were the case those ancestors would be pretty, pretty disappointed. Discuss.

  • @leannebraden8711
    @leannebraden8711 5 месяцев назад +19

    For this property to go from slavery to now being a place to come together as a family, to celebrate, is quite amazing, and victorious! I hope this family can rest easy knowing that they can now watch over their ancestral burying ground, and know that “this” is a triumph … something to hold dear to them.
    God bless this family.
    And hopefully everyone that visits, will treat this family and property with the utmost respect.
    Great story!

  • @andydubula2486
    @andydubula2486 2 года назад +811

    I'm overwhelmed with emotion. The ancestors wanted to be found.

    • @healer1627
      @healer1627 2 года назад +35

      Maybe they are the ancestors come back to heal the land ❣️

    • @shirleyadams8977
      @shirleyadams8977 2 года назад +17

      This is an amazing story, and overwhelming wow I’m so glad they were able to purchase this property, Their ancestors grew up and lived on the property, The Cemetery is what got me no names or engraving wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾Jesus

    • @thereserogers8113
      @thereserogers8113 2 года назад +18

      Yes I believe they were calling them to buy it

    • @jeffplawrentz269
      @jeffplawrentz269 2 года назад +18

      I agree--this was meant to be.

    • @kimmie1957
      @kimmie1957 2 года назад +11

      Omg I’m crying & to know what they endured back then

  • @javabum5584
    @javabum5584 2 года назад +550

    It’s amazing. I grew up literally a few miles from this house, passed it hundreds of times, and never knew the history. I love the story of this family going from enslaved there to owning it. I don’t think Hollywood could tell a better story (but they should tell this one).

    • @spankbuda7466
      @spankbuda7466 2 года назад

      I'm going to keep saying this about black females that they are keeping this racism up year after year. Why would this black women be that interested in this "scary house" that the family knew that the owners family were owners of their family that the one homosexual cousin family member works for the plantation owner son? Why didn't this family do this type of research before buying this house? Did the sister only wanted help from the brother to buy that house so that she could live in it? I don't believe not one of these black women were married.

    • @yolandajones3013
      @yolandajones3013 2 года назад +3

      I agree 💯

    • @nicolejohnson3989
      @nicolejohnson3989 2 года назад +3

      Amen!

    • @kimjackels-barbella5009
      @kimjackels-barbella5009 2 года назад +5

      That would make such a Great movie♥️♥️

    • @TheVoiceInYourHeadd
      @TheVoiceInYourHeadd 2 года назад

      Slavery is actually coming back. Very soon actually.

  • @SpirituallySpoken722
    @SpirituallySpoken722 2 года назад +612

    My tears fell when he said that he "hugged the tree." "The tree was there when my ancestors were." My goodness.

    • @nicoleshaundra8677
      @nicoleshaundra8677 2 года назад +24

      Powerful! I got chills. Our ancestors are speaking! They want they stories told

    • @Lahst
      @Lahst 2 года назад +4

      Absolutely the same.

    • @cs21uncc
      @cs21uncc 2 года назад

      This is why we need to keep history alive. Certain group of people are trying to erase black history and we can not allow this to happen. As a former history teacher I would not even know how to teach history anymore without being charged as teaching CRT...Race, civil rights, discrimination, ect has been a fundamental part of the history of the US. Like it or not.

    • @deshaydariondavisjackson3328
      @deshaydariondavisjackson3328 2 года назад +4

      Hey the tree is what got me this is the same thing that happen in the movie it was the tree omg omg omg

    • @monkeylegs4033
      @monkeylegs4033 2 года назад +1

      Oh me too, it was so very emotional.

  • @lunabell-black
    @lunabell-black 6 месяцев назад +18

    This video made me stream tears almost constantly. It is so powerful.
    Fred, you're very unlikely to ever see this comment, but your ancestors are with you during your family gatherings. I just know this. You are bringing real life and happiness on a land that has suffered unbelievable hardships, and I just know how proud your ancestors are of you and your wonderful family.

  • @BellTunnel
    @BellTunnel 2 года назад +617

    It’s so nice to have a story of a black family’s success. We need more of these.

    • @WilliamBTCWallace
      @WilliamBTCWallace 2 года назад +13

      The new press Secretary for the president is black. Oh and the Vice President of the most powerful country in the world. There you go 👍

    • @otallono
      @otallono 2 года назад

      LeBron, Michael Jordan, tiger woods, Floyd Mayweather to name a few of *the first ever* billionaires in sports, all black.. or millions of other successful black people, countless actors and athletes, entrepreneurs. Growing up as a kid I remember black people starred in tons of their own tv shows and often were the most successful. No one in America knows what oppression is, it's all a lie and political propaganda to divide us.

    • @otallono
      @otallono 2 года назад

      @@WilliamBTCWallace the current president is black, serving third term. Unless people really believe Joe, who never knows were he is and is never fully awake, is really running anything.

    • @MrRedneckcrazy
      @MrRedneckcrazy 2 года назад +16

      Ice cube iced tea Barack Obama Al roker Kevin Hart Shaquille O'Neal Michael Jackson Michael Jordan the list goes on plenty of black people have had success.

    • @MrRanch-fc2pe
      @MrRanch-fc2pe 2 года назад +21

      ….there’s a million.

  • @assfkhhf7514
    @assfkhhf7514 2 года назад +351

    Hugging the tree was so profound.The ancestors will be rejoicing in heaven to have such a beautiful close family. ♥️

    • @anthonymarquez2035
      @anthonymarquez2035 2 года назад +4

      I myself live on a farm in Cynthiana Kentucky. I have recently learned that my 8 acres that I own was gifted to Samuel McMillan from Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia. A 10,000 acre land grant and I own 8 acres of that. I continue to look to learn the history of my property. I often wonder who played under The old black walnut trees next to my house. My family is enjoying our property and our friends also. Great story 60 minutes! ❤️👍

    • @Mrs.Robinsons
      @Mrs.Robinsons 2 года назад +2

      We are their heaven. They are around and helping us

    • @DEBSCRAFTINGROOM
      @DEBSCRAFTINGROOM 2 года назад +1

      I want to hug this tree 😢

    • @jynne93able
      @jynne93able 2 года назад +2

      I cried at that moment!

    • @newsense8
      @newsense8 2 года назад

      Yeah, that's when I lost it

  • @tinawalker5335
    @tinawalker5335 2 года назад +224

    The interviewer deserves a lot of credit for being so tasteful, empathetic, and genuine. She asked great questions and seemed truly interested.

    • @redflamearrow7113
      @redflamearrow7113 2 года назад +20

      She seemed interested because she sincerely was. This was a fascinating story.

    • @JeffCook2u2
      @JeffCook2u2 2 года назад +5

      Excellent

    • @Awdal_State
      @Awdal_State 2 месяца назад +3

      Agreed but as I mentioned earlier a black interviewer could have been better in this regard .

    • @kingsittystudios2400
      @kingsittystudios2400 21 день назад +1

      @@Awdal_State yes, it's one thing to cover a story, quite another to be directly affected by the story, as would be an ADOS reporter.

  • @ABW5662
    @ABW5662 8 месяцев назад +4

    It's important to know one's origins. It completes you. Thanks for presenting this lovely story to us.

  • @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288
    @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 2 года назад +279

    Standing in the anonymous burial ground: "We've got to do something about this." "And I will. I'm going to fix this." Just takes your breath away.

    • @barbeonline351
      @barbeonline351 2 года назад +14

      I can foresee the neighbor subplatting so the graveyard can be reconnected to the Miller's property.

    • @vintageVids
      @vintageVids 2 года назад +11

      I started crying when he said that 😭

    • @loriannrichardson7644
      @loriannrichardson7644 2 года назад +4

      Yeah, that really got to me too.

  • @brightbleu
    @brightbleu Год назад +433

    I've never watched a 60 minutes episode more than once except for this one. Truly powerful, there's no doubt the Miller's ancestors were cheering this beautiful family to finally close the circle. Their story deserves to be a documentary, it's so important.

    • @angieg3624
      @angieg3624 Год назад +17

      I agree, this should be a documentary. Incredible.

    • @ValerieFlores12
      @ValerieFlores12 Год назад +11

      I agree

    • @navidhendrix
      @navidhendrix 11 месяцев назад +5

      I agree

    • @jumsaesiaw6890
      @jumsaesiaw6890 10 месяцев назад +6

      The same, I rarely watch 60 Minutes before, but this story made me even subscribed, I’m an Asian but this story made my eyes swell up, beautiful story but painful at the same time 🙏

    • @abinabraham4732
      @abinabraham4732 10 месяцев назад +7

      I am an Indian, I also agree that this is important and should be preserved. History should not be forgotten no matter how painful or terrible 😔

  • @mirika888
    @mirika888 2 года назад +1314

    I don´t know how to express it but this was the most profound thing I ever seen, a family healing through generations, just wow.

    • @georginataylor3802
      @georginataylor3802 2 года назад +31

      A great omen to have Ancestry shadow healing and no longer foreshadowing future generations. Just amazing!

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 2 года назад +11

      Wonderfully expressed, both of you above me here

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +15

      Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless them!
      Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who believes in him and follows his commandants!
      Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

    • @MogotsiT01
      @MogotsiT01 2 года назад +17

      @@Call_Upon_YAH What does Jesus gotta do with the slaves who suffered here....?

    • @20FreeWill
      @20FreeWill 2 года назад

      @@Call_Upon_YAH commandments

  • @apg4068
    @apg4068 6 месяцев назад +27

    This needs to become a movie!!

  • @bnunya8540
    @bnunya8540 2 года назад +528

    Fred Miller is a pretty remarkable man. A veteran(thank you for your service Mr. Miller), who buys a large home because he wanted to be able to accommodate his family get-togethers, and, upon discovering said home was a plantation on which his ancestors were enslaved, he becomes determined to restore the property and graves of his ancestors and to open the land to anyone who wishes to learn and gain knowledge from the property’s history. What a wonderful man. Sending love and wishes of everlasting happiness to him and his family ❤️

    • @riadrost7021
      @riadrost7021 2 года назад +5

      Wonderful story to tell... Awesome!

    • @nbrown123able
      @nbrown123able 2 года назад +2

      This defines the word AMAZING!

    • @leonlanier
      @leonlanier Год назад

      Yes! Please go to sirwolfdogglanier-french.com to view the trailer!

  • @charlotte092689
    @charlotte092689 2 года назад +469

    "I am my ancestors' wildest dream" - to imagine Violet and David dreaming of their family owning that house one day...it really takes your breath away

    • @anyascelticcreations
      @anyascelticcreations 2 года назад +2

      I wonder if they ever did. If so, I hope they can see their family now. 💖

    • @AlleineDragonfyre
      @AlleineDragonfyre 2 года назад +2

      very powerful!

    • @akonoadom
      @akonoadom 2 года назад +1

      Our ancestors think we are a bunch of punks. We definitely aren’t their wildest dreams

    • @nancyhoward7005
      @nancyhoward7005 2 года назад

      Exactly 💯

    • @samanth.
      @samanth. 2 года назад +1

      @@AlleineDragonfyre how do you know?

  • @Lynn11663
    @Lynn11663 2 года назад +452

    Wonderful and meant to be. Being a Genealogist, this made me cry. Happy and sad at the same time. I lived in Pitt. County for 25 yrs and know the area where the home is located. I myself, have ancestors from Pitt. Co. and some were indeed slaves. It stirs all the emotions when you can put the puzzle together so precisely. Best of luck to the Miller family for the future and your ancestors are very proud of all you have accomplished. Keep them alive for future generations.

    • @michaelrispulo3377
      @michaelrispulo3377 2 года назад +11

      Well said Amen.

    • @andredupuis5461
      @andredupuis5461 2 года назад +4

      @@michaelrispulo3377 I second that Amen 🙏🏿

    • @rwilson7197
      @rwilson7197 2 года назад +8

      Made me cry too. Bittersweet - imagine hugging that tree. 💟💕💟

    • @Babararoot55
      @Babararoot55 2 года назад +1

      @@michaelrispulo3377 💕

  • @user-lp8on7qm5x
    @user-lp8on7qm5x 2 года назад +315

    For those of us who don't have a large or close knit family, this story made me feel a part of the Miller family. Thank you so much for sharing your joy and love of family with the rest of the world. "Hug a Tree "

    • @CybershamanX
      @CybershamanX 2 года назад +6

      Same here! 😀 You could just feel the love pouring out of every one of them. And such noble STRENGTH, too! 😎💪☮️🌈

    • @laurice8056
      @laurice8056 2 года назад +2

      @@CybershamanX yes, “Hug your Family Tree!”🤗💕

    • @CybershamanX
      @CybershamanX 2 года назад

      @@laurice8056 🤗

    • @Damngoodchicken_
      @Damngoodchicken_ 2 года назад +2

      contact them. they seem very nice and friendly like they treat their friends like family too. just bring a cake lol

  • @92spice18
    @92spice18 11 месяцев назад +438

    I can tell Fred and his family are impeccable people with good hearts. I am so happy for their vindication over what was done to their ancestors. I am also grateful for the people along the way that made the purchase possible. Idk if I could be brave enough to stand on the land that my ancestors suffered on. I would probably weep and mourn and never return. I’m in tears just watching this episode. I hope the Miller family keeps this property for ever!

    • @adventure_quester
      @adventure_quester 10 месяцев назад

      We welcome now the millers to come over back to africa and trace their real origin

    • @pattii55
      @pattii55 10 месяцев назад +17

      Oh, sad for the past yes, but I see it as a great triumph for the family. What a great story, not exactly revenge, but something like it in conquering the past way. I can't imagine the ancestors being more proud of them.

    • @AprilW-ls6bd
      @AprilW-ls6bd 9 месяцев назад +8

      Some day the new owner will be a ancestor to another generation. I hope they keep the house in the family for generations to come. It would be nice if a good movie was made about this !

    • @simoneu.nathaus7292
      @simoneu.nathaus7292 6 месяцев назад +1

      I think they do their ancestors so proud !! 🙏🥳

  • @nolagirl7082
    @nolagirl7082 2 года назад +852

    His ancestors would be so proud if they had known one day their descendants would own the property

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio 2 года назад +15

      and the master by now has enough capital to retire on mars with elon.

    • @yt.personal.identification
      @yt.personal.identification 2 года назад +33

      @@MrPaxio The master's descendants are the neighbours.

    • @prst99
      @prst99 2 года назад +33

      @@yt.personal.identification maybe not. The Thompson’s claimed ownership in the 1910s. So the neighbors were not the plantation family.

    • @prst99
      @prst99 2 года назад

      @@MrPaxio Hah, knowing how family fortunes usually dwindle to nothing much, the white Miller descendants are probably just normal working folk.

    • @yt.personal.identification
      @yt.personal.identification 2 года назад +5

      @@prst99 Good point

  • @gogagiju4620
    @gogagiju4620 8 месяцев назад +13

    SUCH A SPIRITUAL STORY...

  • @kathleensmith8365
    @kathleensmith8365 2 года назад +3644

    I love this story. Who better deserves to walk that land than this family? As others have said, the ancestors could not have dreamed this. The memory of all those who worked that land are in good hands now. I hope this house and land stay in the Miller family.

    • @sandrasymonds8210
      @sandrasymonds8210 2 года назад +122

      Totally in agreement...almost unbelievable if it were'nt for the fact that the incredible union this beautiful family shares today started right where they now are now...I cannot see it any other way...this strong sense of family defied all physical limitations and became a driving force that finally united them spiritually ... it surpassed all boundaries...God Bless this family...

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 2 года назад +73

      @@sandrasymonds8210 Amen! Maybe the biggest Amen I have ever said aloud! And it's not even my family, of course, but you cannot help but share their joy in the absolute astonishing wonder of it all!

    • @Myrnateatro
      @Myrnateatro 2 года назад +55

      For generations to come 😀🌻❤

    • @AngelLuisEspada1970
      @AngelLuisEspada1970 2 года назад +13

      ☺️

    • @francesstoughton8189
      @francesstoughton8189 2 года назад +49

      Absolutely loved this unforgettable story. I pray for this family and future generations to come. May this story be an inspiration for other African Americans to research and document their family history and leave a trail for others to follow. God bless everyone.

  • @MJ-bz3fw
    @MJ-bz3fw 2 года назад +396

    I hope Fred gets his property registered as a historic site like my Cousin did for the Plantation where my family's ancestors were enslaved on. Blessings to him and his family!!

    • @johngeoger5446
      @johngeoger5446 2 года назад +2

      Hello friend, How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy ,and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now

    • @candyjamaican
      @candyjamaican 2 года назад +7

      YOur cousin? Id love to hear that story too. wow

    • @mirandagoldstine8548
      @mirandagoldstine8548 25 дней назад

      Really? Your cousin got a plantation registered as a historic site? Can you tell me a bit about the site? I work at a historic house museum that is a heritage site in Tennessee. My boss has been working on telling the story of those who were enslaved at the place (the Mabry-Hazen House) and he has built up a good relationship with the local African American heritage center. We get along really well and ironically we have ancestors who fought on the warring sides during the Civil War: for me the Union side and for my boss the Confederates.

  • @Bre_Creatively
    @Bre_Creatively 2 года назад +141

    This is what full circle looks like! Their family was MEANT to go back there, but for ownership this time! Congratulations! I love this so much!!!

    • @parrisestatessouthernhomec3246
      @parrisestatessouthernhomec3246 2 года назад +1

      My family gave our plantation to the littlejohns “black” family here in union sc back in 1968 because their family was Buried there however back in the early days blacks couldn’t be buried with the perfect funeral so most of the time the white family house wife would leave her riches to the slaves family

    • @HollyScar
      @HollyScar 6 месяцев назад

      Generational curse broken ! 🫰

  • @lizperrella666
    @lizperrella666 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is a beautiful story. Very touching. I loved the comment about how it made her feel like they'd "come full circle". I hope they hold to their committmentvto make it a place of learning and healing.

  • @Pinkettification
    @Pinkettification 2 года назад +985

    The Ancestral healing that has happened for this family is incredible. What an incredible story ❤️

    • @user-be6ec3dc4t
      @user-be6ec3dc4t 2 года назад +12

      I don’t believe the word healing in this case! and I cant imagine the pain and misery of salves life’s only they know! It is one the most horrific crime against humanity that committed from one humans to the others because of skin color

    • @mariacristinamerlan7278
      @mariacristinamerlan7278 2 года назад +1

      To what's is from coming whole life goin'on sad

    • @mariacristinamerlan7278
      @mariacristinamerlan7278 2 года назад

      To what's is from coming whole life goin'on sad

    • @mariacristinamerlan7278
      @mariacristinamerlan7278 2 года назад

      Maybe 😏 a little husle living rules an endepending cool and break more time long work to fun .and barres love story?

    • @cdybft9050
      @cdybft9050 2 года назад

      Slaves in North America were treated better than most people on the planet at that time.

  • @roclark5246
    @roclark5246 11 месяцев назад +335

    Fred you said “I’m gonna fix.” You made me cry. Thanks for buying the house. Thanks to your family!!! I’m Inspired !!

    • @paulinemuthena6545
      @paulinemuthena6545 8 месяцев назад

      😅Omg this was so hard to watch.Glad they were able to find some of their roots through this house.Wow .

    • @catherinepoloynis
      @catherinepoloynis 7 месяцев назад

      That part really got me too.

  • @janicelee9774
    @janicelee9774 2 года назад +377

    When he said "I'm going to fix it!" Made me cry while he was standing in the cemetery! His ancestors are rejoicing they have been found.

    • @tuknchuk
      @tuknchuk 2 года назад +12

      The crazy thing is... I’ve heard of so many charities throughout my life... for causes that are even dear to my heart... go fund me campaigns, etc. but, I’ve never had that feeling that if there is some way that I could get involved and help and send them money, I would do it immediately. This story is different... This is truly stirring and worth supporting... they could set up several avenues for healing. I hope they do.

    • @lisagast4616
      @lisagast4616 2 года назад +9

      No I can just see his ancestors cheering in the background you know our family finally got to buy this place times have changed for the good

    • @gregjackson5426
      @gregjackson5426 2 года назад +1

      You 'cried'? Really? Must be emotionally unbalanced.

    • @TimmyTurner421
      @TimmyTurner421 2 года назад +6

      @@gregjackson5426 I cried too. So what? Unlike you I'm not an insecure man who mocks people for being touched by this emotional story.

    • @gregjackson5426
      @gregjackson5426 2 года назад

      @@TimmyTurner421 With a name like 'Timmy' I'm sure you cry a lot.

  • @GailGreen-ui1bm
    @GailGreen-ui1bm 9 месяцев назад +3

    What a beautiful. God bless Fred and his family. My father was a crew chef in the Airforce. We lost him two years ago. So thank you for your service Fred

  • @ripnlips9671
    @ripnlips9671 2 года назад +1044

    I bet you their ancestors never would have thought in any time in this world would their family be able to buy the house they were enslaved on. Such an amazing story. And I really wish the Miller family the best!

    • @thomasbrunn3988
      @thomasbrunn3988 2 года назад +1

      well stupid is as stupid does

    • @kenj.8897
      @kenj.8897 2 года назад +8

      Pretty cool story , the family did well

    • @karenholt8441
      @karenholt8441 2 года назад +8

      Ditto! God bless this family.

    • @justmeandthethree
      @justmeandthethree 2 года назад +7

      @@karenholt8441 And, Karen, God bless you for bestowing God's blessing upon them.

    • @juditharsenault2131
      @juditharsenault2131 2 года назад +6

      Of course they saw a good future for their descendants. That's why they didn't talk about slavery.

  • @jeremy.thejeweler
    @jeremy.thejeweler 2 года назад +450

    Imagine going back all those years and telling the people enslaved on that plantation that one day their descendants will own that house and that land. I know we still have a long way to go in this country, but what a beautiful thought, and what a beautiful glimmer of hope.

  • @JoshDisher
    @JoshDisher 2 года назад +466

    This is one of the greatest American success stories I have ever seen or heard about.
    I can only imagine the chills that family gets when just walking around that farm thinking!

    • @sebastianb.1926
      @sebastianb.1926 2 года назад +17

      American success story - well said. Couldn't have happened anywhere else.

    • @volunteersatwork7360
      @volunteersatwork7360 2 года назад +8

      Dear friend I thank you for your words. Keep the message going soon it will be Human instead of color. Peace ✌️✌️

    • @debbieappelhans9055
      @debbieappelhans9055 2 года назад +4

      @@volunteersatwork7360 I don't understand what you're saying about being human soon ???
      they've always been human beings just sad that their masters in the past they were considered livestock's , people can be so cruel back then here we are today 2022 we are all family and one way or another God bless them all that was house meant to be it's faith I believe

    • @melindasaddler559
      @melindasaddler559 2 года назад +5

      There are many stories like this.
      Just haven't been told...

    • @maryannrozzell4247
      @maryannrozzell4247 2 года назад +5

      @@debbieappelhans9055 "back then"?? What happened in Buffalo last week.!! We are not past all the cruelty>

  • @rishlight
    @rishlight 8 месяцев назад +4

    Wow, what an amazing story. Broke my heart to see the list of numbers and the stones unmarked where they were buried. Even until they died they were not treated as human beings..
    But I’m happy for Fred’s family to get that full circle moment, their ancestors must be beaming looking down on them ❤

  • @pmwyy
    @pmwyy 2 года назад +289

    She looks AMAZING for someone who is almost 90! And looks to be in good physical and mental health too!

    • @fadkabari8554
      @fadkabari8554 2 года назад +21

      Being positive having loving relationships doing physical activity and eating less will do wonders for the mind and the body.

    • @L.Spencer
      @L.Spencer 2 года назад +10

      I love her outfits, especially the purple one.

    • @dontworrybehappy8080
      @dontworrybehappy8080 2 года назад +14

      My grandmother turned 100 in November of 2021. Aside from her knees giving her some trouble, she's still going strong. She even swears she can still drive : 0

    • @Surfercurtis
      @Surfercurtis 2 года назад +2

      Leslie Stahl is 90? Wow

    • @hoppermantis7615
      @hoppermantis7615 2 года назад +1

      Adrenochrome....

  • @grimhoneybee
    @grimhoneybee 11 месяцев назад +255

    “We have to do something about this. And I will. I’m gonna fix it.” had me bawling my eyes out. This is such a bittersweet story. If there is a life after this one, I know his ancestors are so proud of him.

  • @raisedfromash
    @raisedfromash 2 года назад +249

    Oh my goodness the quote about hugging the tree and thinking “oh my god, you were here when my ancestors were here!” Really got me, that connection ❤ full circle moment

    • @21squared
      @21squared 2 года назад +8

      Odd… my thoughts went to: How many blacks were strapped to that same tree and whipped… and now you’re hugging it.
      How much blood is on that soil?

    • @youmakemelaugh1797
      @youmakemelaugh1797 2 года назад +3

      @@21squaredMy very same thoughts how many were hung there????💔😥😢

    • @williamd1891
      @williamd1891 2 года назад +8

      @@21squared I didn't even think of that horrible aspect. Even though there were probably many atrocities commited under that tree I am sure it also provided refuge against a hot summer sun. So that tree may have provided both pleasure and pain. If only trees could talk.

    • @KNYD
      @KNYD 2 года назад +2

      one of his ancestors might have even planted it.

  • @tiwandasingletary2701
    @tiwandasingletary2701 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is so rightfully right on so many levels. If you contribute to this plantation, you should own it. Powerful!

  • @GVbroker2
    @GVbroker2 2 года назад +286

    I'm a genealogist and I love history. This family is so lucky to be able to touch their ancestors' lives so closely. This brought me to tears.

    • @raynawalker4891
      @raynawalker4891 2 года назад +14

      I wonder if DNA could still be pulled from the old bones? And give many of us more clues.

    • @Brandon-sk5lq
      @Brandon-sk5lq 2 года назад +2

      Since there are so many genealogical sites out there, what would you say would be the best, to invest in? I'd love to know more about my family! :)

    • @sunshine42dd
      @sunshine42dd 2 года назад

      Hi. Do you work independently? I would love to hire help for my family tree.

    • @goombapizza6335
      @goombapizza6335 2 года назад

      I'm crying too. It's overwhelming. To be able to reclaim your history, find your ancestors' graves, be able to look up and tell them, "See how we came up? We own the big house now."

    • @bouchecaldwell1360
      @bouchecaldwell1360 2 года назад

      Someone righteous requested long ago that their offspring will OWN said property. It may be the one who purchased it or the sister perhaps. Regardless, Reincarnation is real too😊

  • @thesubzero61
    @thesubzero61 2 года назад +293

    At the age of 46 I can say this was one of the best stories ever told in my life Congrats to the Miller family. Very emotion

  • @ezzb
    @ezzb 2 года назад +431

    I cried when he talk about hugging the tree.. and the rocks on the ground marking the buried bodies, which don't even got names.. like they were nothing..just those rocks, laying there on the exact same spot over a 100 years.. it hit me hard. Finally they will be honored and remembered

    • @evilkidd1876
      @evilkidd1876 2 года назад +2

      💯❤️ yeah definitely hit hard.

    • @dancingcloudlew4311
      @dancingcloudlew4311 2 года назад +14

      You said, the rocks don't have names. I believe they do have names. God's word states, and I'll paraphrase:...I'll make the rocks cry out...God has placed a soul in the Rocks!

    • @heximancer28
      @heximancer28 2 года назад +6

      When I was a kid in Washington, wandering in the woods found some old graves marked with just a big rock and a wooden cross. It was pretty sad.

    • @lyndayates7533
      @lyndayates7533 2 года назад +7

      Isn't that some thing?! To touch the trees your ancestors touched? Amazing!

    • @Blackdiamond514
      @Blackdiamond514 2 года назад +6

      anonymously departed but famously found! So inspiring

  • @guardingheroes
    @guardingheroes 5 месяцев назад +4

    Make it a history site. Blessings to the family and the old owners. Thank you for sharing

  • @greatgolfer23
    @greatgolfer23 2 года назад +261

    After my wife and I finished wiping our tears she said the most beautiful thing:
    Picture Violet Miller praying from her quarters looking into the windows of the big house asking the Lord that one day her descendants would be looking out the window and enjoying what Nathaniel and his family were.
    Violet, that has now become a reality, blessings to the Millers and their descendants

    • @marlohowell6647
      @marlohowell6647 2 года назад +22

      My thought was similar -- what if God promised to Violet that one day her ancestors would own the very place where she and her husband and (at least one) child were enslaved, similar to the promise He made to Abraham?

    • @franciscaallotey912
      @franciscaallotey912 2 года назад +2

      I was thinking same

    • @chaoswitch1974
      @chaoswitch1974 2 года назад

      of course, I had her same thought.

    • @marlivanriper2551
      @marlivanriper2551 2 года назад +1

      Goosebumps ❤

    • @miaw.9751
      @miaw.9751 2 года назад +1

      Profound ❤️‍🔥

  • @americanwomanFL
    @americanwomanFL 2 года назад +144

    I didn't REALLY cry until Fred said about the cemetery in a very determined tone: "I am going to fix it." And I know he will.

    • @jaythomas3224
      @jaythomas3224 2 года назад +1

      Me as well

    • @mamafractal
      @mamafractal 2 года назад +4

      All the sadness of realizing what their ancestors endured on that land.....turns into an amazing warmth when he says that. He has returned to that land to take care of his ancestors and do right by them. That's such love!

    • @richardclark9950
      @richardclark9950 2 года назад

      I'm so sorry for intruding but I just want us to be friends because you seem like a really cool and kind person

  • @buggy4cars
    @buggy4cars 2 года назад +188

    This was one of the best 60 Minutes pieces my wife and I have ever seen. What a wonderful family you have. God bless you all. Enjoy new family discoveries every day. I look forward to hearing more about your story and the restoration of your property.

    • @silverbackgorilla1425
      @silverbackgorilla1425 2 года назад

      Absolutely beautiful and amazing and historic and about family and learning and loving each other. God bless this family always and I'm very happy for this family just amazing

    • @dorothydiver8383
      @dorothydiver8383 2 года назад

      Tk

    • @silverbackgorilla1425
      @silverbackgorilla1425 2 года назад

      Yes..I agree and I'm very happy for the family

  • @alesiascott5692
    @alesiascott5692 17 дней назад +1

    This this the best story! This is one place I want to visit. From Georgia. Bless you all.

  • @cassandrahepp6445
    @cassandrahepp6445 2 года назад +375

    I feel like this story came full circle. They're ancestors never would have dreamed that their descendants would own the plantation they were enslaved at. Both tragic and beautiful. I'm so happy they embraced the house and the history and appreciated the depth of its meaning. What an amazing story and amazing family.

    • @LifesAdventures555
      @LifesAdventures555 2 года назад +2

      @ Cassandra
      No, the circle is not complete yet, but it is coming!!

    • @cassandrahepp6445
      @cassandrahepp6445 2 года назад +10

      @PieceOfToast I have no doubt. Good parents always want better for their babies than they had for themselves. I've been a mom less than 2 months but Ive been praying for this little one since the day I found out he existed.

    • @pamelaj.betz-baron2420
      @pamelaj.betz-baron2420 2 года назад +3

      @benjamin ollis: Yes, some did. ...and today Candace Owens, Clarence Thomas, Ben Carson, etc. exist. What's your point?

    • @briana.g.7412
      @briana.g.7412 2 года назад +5

      @benjamin ollis I've known that blacks owned slaves themselves as long as I've known of slavery. I'm curious to know what is the significance of that to you.

    • @briana.g.7412
      @briana.g.7412 2 года назад +11

      @benjamin ollis Well I won't disagree with that.
      I'm particularly concerned about those who feel that the uncovering of all of the details concerning slavery in some way promotes anger, hatred or extremism. I'm convinced that a more in depth knowledge of slavery and its history in this country would have the opposite effect. It promotes healing, harmony, and progression.
      Im my experience, those who inject the fact that blacks had slaves too often feel as if their particular culture is being attacked somehow with the information.

  • @marakahl
    @marakahl 2 года назад +229

    i was so overwhelmed by the fact that a home the man didnt even want not only gave his life purpose but history and a very bright future. what an amazing story

    • @MizzAugust7
      @MizzAugust7 2 года назад +1

      Im not sure how you figure he didnt want it, when he put a cash bid in on it. HE asked his sister-- "Should we put in a bid for it?" Maybe you need to listen - again.

    • @lizetteshort486
      @lizetteshort486 2 года назад +15

      He also said he did not want it.. that he tried to Cabosh the sale.. you should listen better yourself.

    • @sonyarice7716
      @sonyarice7716 2 года назад +6

      He already had bright future, he's a civil engineer for the military, that's why he was able to put in a CASH offer.

    • @angieg3624
      @angieg3624 Год назад +3

      I understand what you are saying, he said himself he didn’t want to purchase this place necessarily (of course he didn’t know yet the history..) and part of their future being able to learn more, show more to anyone who wants to learn, as he said at the end. Incredible story, only way I know how to say it.

    • @Rayofsunshine0423
      @Rayofsunshine0423 Год назад +4

      @@MizzAugust7he clearly said, he tried to mess up the deal because he didn’t want it.

  • @nicoleb5773
    @nicoleb5773 2 года назад +2387

    The fact that the sister called the house “the scary house”.. it’s a reminder that DNA has memory.

    • @MilkshakeSnake360
      @MilkshakeSnake360 Год назад +60

      Absolutely

    • @Realness4sho
      @Realness4sho Год назад +22

      💯💯💯💯✅💜

    • @LisaBrown-wy9hi
      @LisaBrown-wy9hi Год назад +70

      So true! Your words here were beautiful and thought-provoking, and gave me chills.

    • @joanbelmont5450
      @joanbelmont5450 Год назад +23

      Yep, literally!!! I thought the same 😳

    • @ktaber317
      @ktaber317 Год назад +20

      I have said that many times...

  • @trishc135
    @trishc135 8 месяцев назад

    This gives me shivers. This is amazing about a family that has truly come full circle. What a wonderful gift.

  • @kimkerley4218
    @kimkerley4218 2 года назад +159

    I’m a Tuscarora Indian and I know the feeling of wanting our story told! It all happened right here on our land so much evil was done to us peaceful people!!!

  • @WalkinChristum
    @WalkinChristum 2 года назад +805

    Good for him, such an amazing man and what a family he has!

    • @radleysmith7528
      @radleysmith7528 2 года назад +1

      \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\klaus \\\\\\\\swarb is not happy

    • @nancyhoward7005
      @nancyhoward7005 2 года назад +1

      Amen 🙏

    • @luzgo78
      @luzgo78 2 года назад

      So happy for them. 😊

  • @williamarnold9744
    @williamarnold9744 2 года назад +301

    It's good that Fred Miller was able to buy the property; these people will preserve the history better than anyone else possibly could.

    • @jimbarrofficial
      @jimbarrofficial 2 года назад +8

      Amazing, only 200K+ for this entire property. I would have though $2M for a place with this kind of lineage.

    • @redhen689
      @redhen689 2 года назад +2

      @@jimbarrofficial That's rural Virginia....

  • @krissynean
    @krissynean 3 месяца назад

    The clip with the whole family singing happy birthday was so touching. They are such a big beautiful family. I love the love they have for one another.

  • @Noreen_Reynoso22
    @Noreen_Reynoso22 2 года назад +425

    This is one beautiful story, but that cemetery scene and the “hugging the tree” part just hit me straight in the heart. 😔

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +12

      Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless them!
      Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who believes in him and follows his commandants!
      Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

    • @MogotsiT01
      @MogotsiT01 2 года назад +11

      @@Call_Upon_YAH What does Jesus gotta do with the slaves who suffered here....?

    • @MogotsiT01
      @MogotsiT01 2 года назад +2

      @Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him Meaning.......?

    • @frantic_mind
      @frantic_mind 2 года назад +5

      Me too!! When he talked about the tree and hugging it, and they showed a shot of it, I was just in pure awe!

    • @printissgraham4930
      @printissgraham4930 2 года назад

      Why us white people did it to them black ⚫and just killed 10 more yesterday

  • @mlr4524
    @mlr4524 2 года назад +330

    The pieces were slowly coming into place, with many disparate individuals doing their part over time. The ancestors waited for the right descendant to bring it all together.....and he did, almost begrudgingly and clearly unwittingly. And then they found the cemetery, and really brought things full circle. Absolute chills. I'm sure this will bring healing to many, rippling beyond the extended family. Thank you for covering this story.

    • @rosahacketts1668
      @rosahacketts1668 2 года назад +9

      The ancestors? No. It was God's perfect timing.

    • @loveinthematrix
      @loveinthematrix 2 года назад +7

      Your comment is very insightful

    • @loveinthematrix
      @loveinthematrix 2 года назад +2

      @@rosahacketts1668 If any of the ancestors were tapped into God then it was a mutual pull lolol

    • @islandgurl4927
      @islandgurl4927 2 года назад +6

      @@loveinthematrix Ancestors are dead though. Though we can honor their memory of the terrible slavery they had to live through.

    • @Momofukudoodoowindu
      @Momofukudoodoowindu 2 года назад +2

      @@rosahacketts1668 amen

  • @JohnSpeakman-v8w
    @JohnSpeakman-v8w 10 месяцев назад +175

    I was first stationed with Fred Miller at Oran AB South Korea, and have worked many years with him at Travis AFB, CA. Awesome to see he is doing well and has bought such a beautiful home. Best of luck, John Speakman

  • @DeniseTerrell-oy5tm
    @DeniseTerrell-oy5tm 6 месяцев назад +1

    Has to be one of my favorite stories ever on this channel! Such a wonderful, full circle story. He was meant to own that place! ❤

  • @rondifrankel
    @rondifrankel 2 года назад +1871

    This is fascinating! I hope this family finds peace with their history. Not easy, but their owning the house where their ancestors were enslaved is a perfect example of historical justice.

    • @RaiRaiBrown
      @RaiRaiBrown 2 года назад +30

      Yes, I agree 👍🏾💯

    • @dianebannister4591
      @dianebannister4591 2 года назад +47

      It was wonderful that Fred bought that house where there was so much history regarding his family.

    • @sherrymanning1116
      @sherrymanning1116 2 года назад

      @Baba Gandu you are horrible how dare u be so rude this hate needs to stop u need to grow up or this world is gonna end !!!!!!

    • @jackyblevins8724
      @jackyblevins8724 2 года назад +37

      Yes it is Historical justice

    • @tatriceshipp9139
      @tatriceshipp9139 2 года назад +52

      How is this justice he bought a house with his own money. This is nothing to be proud of.

  • @jillionairess
    @jillionairess 2 года назад +322

    This is one of the greatest stories I’ve ever heard. Really very moving. Just wow.

    • @chrisa3249
      @chrisa3249 2 года назад +9

      Me as well

    • @kayetaylor5551
      @kayetaylor5551 2 года назад +12

      Absolutely amazing ❤️ when those people told us they felt like they now know who they are....that hurt ...hit hard..these stories need to be told. ..all people need to have families researched... people need to heal

    • @victorhopper6774
      @victorhopper6774 2 года назад +7

      every family has a story with many roots

    • @tonysmith7632
      @tonysmith7632 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely!

    • @noblehillministerprophet8689
      @noblehillministerprophet8689 2 года назад

      Amen! Amazing

  • @JayxJay
    @JayxJay 5 месяцев назад +2

    Brings tears to my eye's when fred says he didn't think he would get the house because he was black. Even in 2024 we got more work to do. As another black man, seeing this purchase was a powerful statement. God bless him and his family journey! 🙏🏾❤️

  • @kathoyer1413
    @kathoyer1413 2 года назад +285

    When she said “I’m not half of a human being anymore; they make me whole” I broke down. To think that anyone ever feels that way shatters my heart. This story leaves me feel both inspired and infuriated. The matter of fact way the conversations take place feel both insensitive and like progress. I just pray that I can always be a part of the healing side of things. Thank you for sharing your story, Miller family!

    • @mistercarousel1872
      @mistercarousel1872 2 года назад +20

      I get what you mean, but it's history, if we don't do our best to tell it in a matter of fact way, we might as well tell mythology, which is what is happening in schools everywhere.

    • @lovemikijackson
      @lovemikijackson 2 года назад +4

      THERE IT IS!

    • @TheLuci915
      @TheLuci915 2 года назад +6

      @@mistercarousel1872 EXACTLY

    • @kmoney9112
      @kmoney9112 2 года назад +18

      Yes us Millers love so hard ! Unconditionally no matter who you are. We welcome everyone. No hate or resentment in our heart!

    • @cynthiahill3426
      @cynthiahill3426 2 года назад +1

      Purely mixed emotions 🛌💕

  • @bencostanzo2062
    @bencostanzo2062 2 года назад +253

    I like to imagine one of his family members during that horrific time saying “we will own this place one day!”

    • @stevesmith1974
      @stevesmith1974 2 года назад +6

      Of course bro I felt that way too

    • @Taylor_mamaof2
      @Taylor_mamaof2 2 года назад +12

      Absolutely. That’s how I would feel about it if that were me and my family. He did it for them. I imagine his ancestors would be so very proud.

    • @markv1974
      @markv1974 2 года назад +2

      Theyre probably related to the original owners.. uhmm they have part white i think

    • @patriciaannfranklyn2221
      @patriciaannfranklyn2221 2 года назад +2

      Slaves are resting in Peace

    • @nataliam5
      @nataliam5 2 года назад +1

      Definitely! Spoke it into existence!

  • @kraftykathy.
    @kraftykathy. 2 года назад +331

    This made me cry…imagine all these years later, after all that suffering from the slaves.., that a black man would own that home that his people were enslaved! It just goes to show that God will make a way! When there seems to be NO way! It’s almost as if he was meant to find his way to that home, I’m so proud that he has that home, what a beautiful story

    • @tanyaflynn4908
      @tanyaflynn4908 2 года назад +6

      Exactly, and now that they're making great family memories together! Truly touching! 🙏❤️ Amazing story!!! God Bless 🙌

    • @BetterMe981
      @BetterMe981 2 года назад +5

      I think that something much more powerful than any god is at work for this family. I don’t mean that to be disrespectful to you. I just have always felt like if there was a god in the first place, slavery would have never happened.

    • @marilynschmidt6400
      @marilynschmidt6400 2 года назад +1

      @@BetterMe981 Who is more powerful than God? Mrs God! Definitely no disrespect here. They both planned it from the beginning this family be rightfully here. Amen 💜🌻

    • @mrdeafa25
      @mrdeafa25 2 года назад

      Are you sure it was your god and not the tooth fairy, Mickey Mouse or any other made-up entity?

    • @PappyNet01
      @PappyNet01 2 года назад

      It would be very ironic if all the landscapers that he hires to maintain this property are "illegal aliens"!

  • @bruceleena2214
    @bruceleena2214 7 месяцев назад +3

    What a strong family. The worst part of US history, didn’t break this family apart. It was almost like their ancestors wanted them to buy the place and know about the truth. Amazing.

  • @STmgmt
    @STmgmt 2 года назад +469

    Sometimes in life there are NO accidents. The ancestors called and wanted them home. I see it as a redemptive story. Such an incredible story.

  • @dspirit444
    @dspirit444 2 года назад +337

    The cemetery piece just broke me...no headstone, just a piece of stone like they were nobody. The ancestors brought them back in redemption. We reclaim our past and acknowledge those that suffered so we could live today. Thank you, thank you, thank you😢

    • @1990758
      @1990758 2 года назад +7

      When I watch stories like this it just breaks my heart. Especially when some black people today say when we were slaves you have no idea what it must have been like. Nobody living today was ever asleep not your mother or your grandmother.

    • @noon4545
      @noon4545 2 года назад +7

      Thank god the previous owners knew where it was

    • @aero8750
      @aero8750 2 года назад +1

      Yeah,,,that cemetery part😢😢

    • @nocturnalrecluse1216
      @nocturnalrecluse1216 2 года назад +7

      They thought of slaves as property and nothing more.

    • @terreciakennedy3265
      @terreciakennedy3265 2 года назад +1

      Not shocking or sad. Just our history in this country. At least they were buried. No head stone doesn't matter as much as long as you know where they are. You can mark it with anything. Some were not buried. They were left for the wind to ravish and the crows to pluck. Think about how sad that was. And still today we like to pretend it wasn't that bad.

  • @kayelucier4118
    @kayelucier4118 2 года назад +854

    I rented a house that turned out to be my grandparents from the 1800s it was built by my grandfather the town was founded by him he ran an underground railroad to help free slaves..my neighbor gave me a book with his story in it and he found a letter of his and a pipe in his house while remodeling..long but very interesting story

    • @h8llo394
      @h8llo394 2 года назад +25

      wow ur grandparents are from 1800 cant believe it

    • @Genz-bloomer
      @Genz-bloomer Год назад +30

      😂 people really be saying anything to get some likes

    • @h8llo394
      @h8llo394 Год назад +19

      @@Genz-bloomer do the math its 223 years ago its imposibole too have a grandparent living in 1800

    • @joycemccarty1411
      @joycemccarty1411 Год назад +24

      @@h8llo394 my grandfather was born in 1897 and my dad as odd as it seems was born 1900 ... my dad was 20 year's older than my mom.

    • @h8llo394
      @h8llo394 Год назад +3

      @@joycemccarty1411 ?? Still 97 years after 1800

  • @dasiariley6637
    @dasiariley6637 3 месяца назад

    I love the feeling of emotion and respect from the interviewer. She knew this was a great story that needed to be told. Our ancestors truly have a way of giving miniature details of their lives. I’m glad this family was able to make them proud.

  • @RecoverArt_Ivan
    @RecoverArt_Ivan 2 года назад +374

    This story was so moving. What a full circle moment. God bless all of them.

    • @please.665
      @please.665 2 года назад +10

      Memory is passed through DNA.
      DNA called him to get what ancestors worked for.

    • @Pattys1967
      @Pattys1967 2 года назад +5

      I agree 100%

    • @TesserId
      @TesserId 2 года назад +9

      There needs to be a memorial service for the forgotten people at the grave site with no names. That's that part that brought tears to my eyes.

    • @theresamorris6206
      @theresamorris6206 2 года назад +2

      @@TesserId
      I so agree !
      An celebrations for such strong souls who managed to some how call their family home like this. Talk about incredible.

    • @SmokeyKeitaTEACH
      @SmokeyKeitaTEACH 2 года назад

      @Serapis Christos
      The God's are plural

  • @diamondthomas7275
    @diamondthomas7275 Год назад +408

    The end has me in tears, this family turned a place of torment and pain into a place for family, a reclaiming of their history. I am beyond touched 💙

    • @jessiemacgregor1357
      @jessiemacgregor1357 11 месяцев назад +4

      Has there been some details 🤔 there was agony & and torment, or are you just saying there was.

    • @mark46428
      @mark46428 10 месяцев назад +1

      i wonder if they are going to plant more tobacco

    • @Forevermy3k
      @Forevermy3k 9 месяцев назад +7

      ⁠​⁠@@jessiemacgregor1357- You’re joking right?? A plantation with no torment or agony never existed. They were all filled with pain, torment and agony. Please advise of one “peaceful and happy” plantation where slaves lived….

    • @SaffiyaKhan-gj4wk
      @SaffiyaKhan-gj4wk 8 месяцев назад

      What a beautiful house

  • @WDunbar
    @WDunbar 2 года назад +655

    The Fact That This Family Owns This House, And Their Ancestor Couldn’t Even Step A Foot On The Porch Is Just So Amazing… What A Blessing, I Hope They Find Out As Much As Possible About Their History… Bless This Family…

    • @newjohns110
      @newjohns110 2 года назад +8

      I agree, great story.. I'm glad they shared it..

    • @dexterjones8172
      @dexterjones8172 2 года назад +2

      That means that their family owned the house first before what is known as reconstruction. The pillages

    • @agonzgonzalez7748
      @agonzgonzalez7748 2 года назад +8

      Why are all the first letters of your words capitalized, it makes this incredibly hard to read.

    • @realdeal8303
      @realdeal8303 2 года назад +4

      @@agonzgonzalez7748 what could possibly be wrong with your eyes 👀

    • @gregsmith938
      @gregsmith938 2 года назад +1

      That Family has lighter skin then Africans. They couldn't step on the porch but they must have got in the beds somehow.

  • @preciouspearl487
    @preciouspearl487 5 месяцев назад +2

    Love this!...making ancestors proud! Beautiful story told... We need more like this..! Let's claim properties back.. Let's set our ancestors' souls free..

  • @CarolynsRVLife
    @CarolynsRVLife 2 года назад +5331

    What an amazing story. I can't even imagine the roller coaster of emotions this family has felt through this whole process. I went through a whole spectrum of emotions just watching. Thank you Miller family for sharing your journey with us. And yes, we need to teach slavery in schools. ALL of it.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 2 года назад +29

      I'm watching it now on RUclips I miss most of it this past Sunday 60 min.

    • @NicoEl119
      @NicoEl119 2 года назад +77

      Yea...Make sure they dont forget the part where Democrats were the Party of Slavery. Ask my Ancestors.

    • @Figgatella
      @Figgatella 2 года назад +98

      @@NicoEl119 It was a different party back then. Philosophies have flipped. What was blue has now become red and vice versa.

    • @yogamatt443
      @yogamatt443 2 года назад +63

      If there was one bit of advice I could offer, it would be don’t believe the STORIES on TV.

    • @dutchielane
      @dutchielane 2 года назад +76

      Including their own people sold them. Still happening today.

  • @HollyCranfan
    @HollyCranfan 2 года назад +407

    I’m so happy this family was able to own this home that had their families history. Sad as it is, they have prevailed

    • @marysutton9460
      @marysutton9460 2 года назад +6

      I am touched and moved by this wonderful story. I am especially envious of all of the love and friendship shared by the Miller family. My family, like many others are too consumed by pettiness to appreciate the love they have thrown away, and my true family history is buried behind a viel of lies and pretenses. I rejoice for your hard won history.

    • @coolgirlfrozenfeet
      @coolgirlfrozenfeet 2 года назад +5

      They’ve made it something joyous instead of dark and dismal.

    • @geraldbennett7035
      @geraldbennett7035 2 года назад

      prevailed against what?

    • @richardhenry7943
      @richardhenry7943 2 года назад

      @@marysutton9460 hello

    • @MixtapeVibes
      @MixtapeVibes 2 года назад

      @@marysutton9460 I felt like you were telling my family history, shamefully... I've
      heard of families like in the video, what a blessing, you always have someone tight and trustworthy to have your back... I mean, look at everyone's participation, solving a prevailing fate💞💗❣
      Most of my family have drowned themselves in pettiness- to save my dignity and sensitive soul, I have chosen to distance myself from the painful drama... trust me, I attempted relationships until I got stung by their obsession over talking super negative about other members of my family, usually the ones I do have a positive relationship with... an unfortunate reality,, indeed🤔🙄😒💔
      I wish I had a tight family, like the amazing Miller's!!!
      And, WOW, what an amazing story!😟😤😢🤔🧐😇🙃💞❣

  • @fugithegreat
    @fugithegreat 2 года назад +243

    I wish that those enslaved ancestors could have known that one day their many descendants would not only be free, but the owners of that very property. What an amazing story!

    • @elatomala1976
      @elatomala1976 2 года назад +20

      Their spirits are with them always guiding and protecting them. They are all at peace bonding and watching the LOVE of their families lives.

    • @jsccrna1744
      @jsccrna1744 2 года назад +11

      Depending on your beliefs, maybe they know now.

    • @Chet_Brinkley
      @Chet_Brinkley 2 года назад +6

      I have a feeling that they do.

    • @TheDarkDresser
      @TheDarkDresser 2 года назад +4

      @@elatomala1976
      As a Christian, I believe what the Bible says about the dead which is that they (good and bad) will go back to dust in the grave until they're resurrected to be judged. I look forward to seeing my ancestors in the coming resurrection. If I die before then, I have faith that I will be resurrected to a peaceful earth, along with billions of others who have died.
      Genesis 3:19
      “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
      Ecclesiastes 9:5
      “For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing,..."
      Psalms 146:4
      “His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.”
      The Bible says that there will be (future tense) a resurrection, so the dead are in the grave until then.
      Acts 24:15
      “And have hope toward God,... that there shall be a resurrection of the dead
      Daniel 12:2
      “And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake..."
      John 5:28
      “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,..."
      John 5:29
      “And shall come forth;..."

    • @elatomala1976
      @elatomala1976 2 года назад +1

      @@TheDarkDresser I'm a Catholic and from having near death experiences I have my own thoughts. I also, pray to many Saints that I consider my spiritual friends and Guardian Angel's. I also, do my Rosary to Mary mother of God. She too hears our prayers to save the children of the world. May God bless protect and guide us all as we walk through this valley of darkness I pray Amen Read your Bible Revelations tells you everything. Have a blessed day. The trinity to me is that our body turns to dust, our souls go to heaven, and our spirits stay to protect those we've left behind and it can return to the soul in the blink of an eye.

  • @drinksnnonsense954
    @drinksnnonsense954 5 месяцев назад +2

    I was raised by my great grandmother and grandmother. This is true in my family we did not ask questions about slavery . Roots really open my eyes to slavery and what I learned in books.

  • @indigoastrealaluna2808
    @indigoastrealaluna2808 2 года назад +172

    It was no coincidence that this beautiful family came to own this property, to connect on a soul level, to heal past and present. I could feel the energy of this family and it brought me to tears as they sang in the house, full of pure love. 💫

  • @devinharwood6010
    @devinharwood6010 2 года назад +709

    I got goosebumps when he talked about hugging the tree and all those ancestors that came before him that had been in that very spot. I could’ve done with another two hours of this story. Absolutely remarkable and uplifting.

    • @1princessann
      @1princessann 2 года назад +23

      When I visited Rome Italy I stretched as far as I could to touch one of the columns at the arena thinking that some Romans probably touched the same spot!

    • @tonysmith7632
      @tonysmith7632 2 года назад +7

      So true!

    • @elatomala1976
      @elatomala1976 2 года назад +10

      Their actually what I refer to as God bumps. Such a beautiful true story to see during these days. May God bless protect and guide us all as we walk through this valley of darkness I pray Amen Read your Bible Revelations tells you everything.

    • @kim_fd8938
      @kim_fd8938 2 года назад +12

      Think how bad they was treated had to deal with Karens and Kens

    • @urbanhabuki8091
      @urbanhabuki8091 2 года назад

      They think they are clever; nothing but PWT and trailer park indwelling.

  • @RaleighLink
    @RaleighLink 2 года назад +2532

    Beautiful story, I hope that house has many happy memories moving forward and it’s not always known for its dark past.

    • @SandyWolf-
      @SandyWolf- 2 года назад +132

      The dark past is just as important as the future! After the shooting this weekend at the grocery store makes you question,what have we learned? In 200 years it makes no sense to still look at the color of skin, we are all Gods children! God bless the souls on this property may they find peace now 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @alphaj9
      @alphaj9 2 года назад +159

      @Scooby Doo how about the Natives? They were nearly wiped out but here they are. Is that also just a fable?

    • @Teddy_Graham
      @Teddy_Graham 2 года назад

      It’ll always be known as a sex trafficking home draped in racist bigotry. Their Ancestors rolling over in their grave!

    • @danboyd2725
      @danboyd2725 2 года назад +52

      @Scooby Doo👈😢❄️. "DERP!"

    • @ed.bedstuy217
      @ed.bedstuy217 2 года назад

      @Scooby Doo ..Looking past your obvious ignorance of history, did you forget to take your meds today??..

  • @Derhek
    @Derhek 5 месяцев назад +1

    This was left me in tears, such a powerful story! History has to be told and we all long to know our roots. Their ancestors would be so proud

  • @adorabellaperfecta3513
    @adorabellaperfecta3513 2 года назад +345

    This is such a beautiful story. This is truly events coming full circle as well and couldn’t have happened to more lovely people.

    • @RaiRaiBrown
      @RaiRaiBrown 2 года назад +9

      Full circle indeed.

    • @iainherridge6253
      @iainherridge6253 2 года назад +2

      True dat!

    • @angiecoers6255
      @angiecoers6255 2 года назад +5

      Painful history can be healing if you allow it. So, happy for you and proud you found your home.

    • @canadianintheukbrian
      @canadianintheukbrian 2 года назад +3

      indeed amazing story that food is making me hungry lovely family lovely people

    • @samuelrosslee408
      @samuelrosslee408 2 года назад +2

      If they’d gotten the house for free THEN it would be a “beautiful story.” Nothing short of reparations is “beautiful” about slavery.