Mrs. Obama Unveils Her Roots

 

Mrs. Obama, like most African Americans who are descendants of slaves, had no exacting information in regards to her ancestral lineage.  With advances in geneaology, many people curious about their family history have been able to piece together the puzzle.  Information has shown that Mrs. Obama is a descendant of both slaves and slave masters, something that is true for very many African Americans.  The complex relationships that ultimately brought about her existence streamed from the plantation to the White House....what an amazing journey.  Check out these links to the interactive family tree and the historical documents to find out more information about the first lady and beautifully convoluted family history.Family Tree of First Lady Michelle Obama; Paper Trail to the White House