Roots in the Wild West
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Did your great grandfather wear a sheriff’s badge or own a saloon? Dig into your roots in the Wild West.
Aired: 05/17/16
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Clip: Season 3 | 27s
Did your great grandfather wear a sheriff’s badge or own a saloon? Dig into your roots in the Wild West.
Aired: 05/17/16
Rating: TV-PG
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