Former President Jimmy Carter and Motown founder Berry Gordy share a fascinating connection through a common ancestor, a white plantation owner named James Thomas Gordy.
Carter's genealogy reveals that Berry Gordy Jr. is directly descended from James Thomas Gordy, who fathered a child with a woman enslaved on his plantation.
Carter's son Jeff compiled a detailed account of their family history, solidifying the connection between the former president and the music mogul.
Both families have acknowledged this surprising lineage, revealing an intersection of American history that includes elements of both slavery and musical innovation.
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