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Thomas and Susannah Western were born into slavery in Virginia. Upon getting their freedom, they decided to head west in search of a better life.

In 1864 Thomas and Susannah Western bought their first 80 acres of Farm in Iowa and later bought another 80 acres.

My conversation with Todd Western III about his family history.

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