Kelsey Grammer was featured on TLC’s “Who Do You Think You Are” a series that documents celebrities discovering their genealogical roots. Grammer learned about his ancestors’ journey west on the Oregon Trail.
I was on a mission to discover a side of my Grandmother's past that was never known to me. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I think of Genevieve and I envision her as a young woman, a little wild and possibly rebellious. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I see a whirlwind romance with Ellis and a sad end to their marriage. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I thank them both for having loved and lived and for bringing a child into the world named Evangeline. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
Evangeline, my grandmother; a little wild herself, but strong and gritty, tough as nails yet deeply vulnerable and a little sad. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
My grandmother, I adored her and remember some of her best lines: "I've seen me some big towns and I've heard me some big talk.” #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
Another line-"Somebody should give that kid a good swift kick in the pants and I'm just the girl who can do it!" I did love her so. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
Ellis was obviously a deeply flawed young man who also suffered great loss in his life. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
Ellis’ path was not easy and he could not summon the courage to fight his disease. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
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I was impressed with the family's bravery and pioneer spirit–the losses they suffered and the triumph of fulfilling a dream. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I was incredibly moved by the bulk of suffering that the pioneer people endured with little fanfare and no self-pity. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
My heart went out to them all. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I loved standing on Joseph's land. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
Gam did them proud and the Dimmicks proud and the Geddes family. I hope that I have done them proud as well. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I am proud to number them among my ancestors. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
I will tell their story to my children and grandchildren that they may be honored by generations to come. #WDYTYA
— Kelsey Grammer (@KelseyGrammer) August 21, 2014
A very American story.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct typos in the headline and the text. Kelsey Grammer’s name was mistakenly autocorrected to “Grammar.” We apologize for the error.
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