Reflections on John S. Williams
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Descendant Susan Burnore talks about learning the history of her great-grandfather.
Descendant Susan Burnore talks with her cousin Kate about learning the history of her great-grandfather John S. Williams.
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Reflections on John S. Williams
Clip: Season 1 | 4m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Descendant Susan Burnore talks with her cousin Kate about learning the history of her great-grandfather John S. Williams.
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