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# Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/extras/jesse-williams-discovers-the-story-of-an-enslaved-ancestor/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:11:31.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T14:28:41.000Z
- Description: Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Finding Your Roots, #ZZZ_Show_855aaf88-37bb-4949-872a-c4646a613145, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_a858d112-b9e5-406a-98a3-aad128a6394c, #extra

Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual, tracing connections to Samuel Hadley's estate and the cultivation of cotton. Despite geographical proximity to ancestral lands, the emotional impact of visiting evokes a profound sense of connection and reflection.