The Darkest Secret Hidden in Lionel Richie’s Family Tree | Who Do You Think You Are USA

Summary by Krater

Lionel Richie discovers the family history of his great-grandfather, J.L. Brown, an editor of the Knights of Wise Men and a civil rights pioneer in Tennessee.

From the video

Answers: What is the family history of Lionel Richie's great-grandfather J.L. Brown?

• family history research
• genealogy in Nashville and Chattanooga
• Knights of Wise Men
• J.L. Brown history
• civil rights history

What it concludes

• Lionel Richie's great-grandfather J.L. Brown was the editor of the Knights of Wise Men and a prominent civil rights figure.
• J.L. Brown was born into slavery to his owner, Dr. Morgan Brown, and was later freed along with his mother Mariah in a will from 1839.
• J.L. Brown's mother Mariah was provided two years of schooling and a cabin in Dr. Morgan Brown's will.