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Episode 3

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The Laughlin family discover how their 19th-century ancestors lived. Here, they find out about a famous American ancestor and are reunited with a forgotten brnach of the family.

The Laughlins final step back into their family history begins in 1718, and presenter Gavin Andrews reveals a direct link to a famous ancestor known in America as the Moses of the Ulster-Scots. Three hundred years ago their ancestor led an Ulster-Scots community to America. It was one of the earliest and most celebrated mass emigrations in modern times and the Laughlins are completely unaware of the central role played by one of their family. Gavin takes grandfather Alan and his son Ainsley on an American road trip to find out what life was like for the early Ulster-Scots settlers, before visiting the community that their ancestor founded. While they do that, the rest of the family look into the early life of their ancestor. The programme culminates in a surprise party where the Laughlins get to meet an American branch of the family.

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Last on

Sat 10 Aug 2019 19:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gavin Andrews
Producer Richard Weller
Director Richard Weller
Executive Producer David Cumming
Producer Waddell Media

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Oct 2018 19:30
  • Sat 20 Oct 2018 18:30
  • Sat 10 Aug 2019 19:30