Solomon Northup's Descendants
Vera Williams, Justin Gilliam, and Clayton Adams spoke about their ancestor Solomon Northup and the Oscar nominated movie based on his story, 12 Years a Slave. This event took place the Armed Forces Retirement Home, which also sponsored the event.
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Clayton Adams Descendant
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Justin Gilliam Descendant
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Vera Williams Descendant
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