article_snippet.sent: US genealogist Debra Fleming told the Sun: 'There are lots of farmers in the family.
article_snippet.sent: Slavery didn't end in New Jersey until 1846.'
article_snippet.sent: After an exhaustive search of my ancestry for "Finding Your Roots," it was discovered that one of my distant relatives was an owner of slaves.
article_snippet.sent: I am glad that the story, however indirectly, will contribute to that discussion.
article_snippet.sent: While I don't like that the guy is an ancestor, I am happy that aspect of our country's history is being talked about.