Shaquan McDowell is a graduate of history, former MTV contributor, and New York Times feature, who has been exploring genealogy for over 12 years. He now has turned his efforts toward taking an investigative look at common people and the common histories that make each of them who they are. Join Shaquan as The Genealogical Gentleman

<p>Elizabeth Scott was born in 1810, Walnut Grove, South Carolina. She was a free woman of color and head of household, an unlikely position to be in. This is her story.&nbsp;</p>

Elizabeth Scott was born in 1810, Walnut Grove, South Carolina. She was a free woman of color and head of household, an unlikely position to be in. This is her story.&nbsp;

An Unlikely Head of Household - Free People of Color

<p>Join Shaquan McDowell, as he helps everyday people, learn about their own fascinating family histories.</p>

Join Shaquan McDowell, as he helps everyday people, learn about their own fascinating family histories.