Black Americans can now trace their genealogy using a groundbreaking study.

– Crystal Emory's tumultuous upbringing due to family issues and interracial marriage.

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– Orphanage stay during childhood sparked her curiosity about her family history.

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– She embarked on genealogy journey to uncover her roots.

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– Limited knowledge about Black grandparents, prompting her to gather family stories.

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– Collaboration with Smithsonian Institution and a historical society in Maryland.

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– Traced her ancestry to Catoctin Furnace, an ironworking village from late 1700s to early 1900s.

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– Uncovered ties to Robert Patterson, a free Black landowner in the 19th century.

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– Crystal Emory's tumultuous upbringing due to family issues and interracial marriage.

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Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Film: Everything You Need to Know

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