How much do you know about your roots? Many of us have legends in our families about being related to famous people, but it's hard sometimes to know just where the truth lies. Nikki Overcash decided to find out about a tale that had been passed down in her family, rumors have it she's a descendent of the pirate known as Blackbeard. She did so by reaching out to the PBS program called Genealogy Roadshow. It's a spin-off of Antiques Roadshow and delves into people's pasts with scrupulous research. Overcash is a Springfield resident and professor at UIS. She joined us to talk about the experience:
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Local Lady Digs For Family Roots On PBS Program
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Nikki Overcash on the Genealogy Roadshow
A still from the PBS program
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Inez & Billy Overcash
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Lila Moore & Billy Overcash
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William Moore Overcash
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William Lee Overcash
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