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In conjunction with Black History Month, Ancestry.com released the largest collection of African-American family history records available online. After reviewing the collection with Daily News reporter Austin Fenner, he offered to approach Rev. Sharpton, whom he has covered for years, to see if he would be interested in discovering more about his family history. The Reverend agreed to participate.
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With Ancestry.co.uk starting your family history couldn't be easier. As the UK's largest family history website, you'll have access to millions of records as well as great tree and family history site building features.
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"If you look closely at the lives of these men, there's one common and uniquely undeniable American thread -- the rags to riches story," said Megan Smolenyak, Chief Family Historian for Ancestry.com. "Each experience shows a rise to prominence within just one generation. Yet, the combined contributions of these and other Scottish-American entrepreneurs continue to change America, from cars to pop culture."
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"Everyone has their unique family story -- not all our immigrant ancestors came to America on board a ship," said Megan Smolenyak, Chief Family Historian for Ancestry.com. "This collection represents a significant opportunity for people whose ancestors had Canadian roots or entered the country via Canada to trace their footsteps back in time."
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