Harold Wiley Jr., a descendent of George Caldwell, talks about his family, their connection to the Rosedale plantation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and his lifetime work discovering his family genealogy. [All times approximate]. [02:30] Mr. Wiley explains how he first started hearing about his family's connection to Rosedale from his grandfather when he was a child in New York City. His grandfather told him that his great-great-great-grandfather was Nat, [the first blacksmith on the Rosedale plantation], and that Nat was buried in a white cemetery. [06:25] He discusses how as a young adult in 1963 he took a significant trip with his uncle Ed to North Carolina to visit his extended family for the first time. Following this visit he heard stories of how his grandfather and his uncle Ed would go to the plantation in Charlotte where George [Caldwell] worked and that George stayed with his daughter Sarah [Caldwell Knox] who lived on Tryon Road [North Tryon Street]. However, it was not until years later when he was able to access his uncle Ed's address book, that he discovered that his extended family included the name Caldwell, and was able to connect with his relative Robert Caldwell for the first time. [11:40] Mr. Wiley describes his first visit to Rosedale in the 1990s, and his meeting there with local historian Carol Tripp. He describes how he shared a significant story with Ms.Tripp that was told to him by his grandfather about his enslaved ancestor, Cherry, who syrupticiously smoked pipes in the house: a story that was also told by the descendents of white plantation owner Dr. Caldwell. Following this, Mr. Wiley visited Rosedale frequently and connected with his Caldwell family members for reunions there on a number of occasions. [14:20] He relates how he first got a photograph of his great-great-grandfather, George Caldwell, from his aunt Ruth, and discusses his search for George's possible burial location. [25:30] Discussion about the parentage of George Caldwell, who was of mixed race. [34:00] Discussion of his grandmother Sarah Caldwell Knox. [39:50] Discussion of his extensive collection of family photographs. [46:00] Discussion of Mr. Wiley's uncle Fred who was a plasterer and painter. [53:00] Continued discussion of extended family members, including the Caldwells, the Klutz's, the Hendersons, the Johnsons, and the Harkeys. [1:09:00] Discussion about Mr. Wiley's aunt Ruth, who had an extraordinary and reliable memory. [1:16:48] Discussion about Mr. Wiley's DNA testing with 23andMe. [1:25:41] Discussion about churches in Northern Mecklenburg County that family members may have attended. ​​[1:32:25] Discussion of the home where George lived with his daughter Sarah on North Tryon St. and family relationships between Mr. Wiley's family and Dr. Caldwell's descendants. [1:39:36] Discussion of Mr. Wiley's life, including his childhood in Harlem, Corona in Queens, and West Yaphank on Long Island, before returning to Corona. Discussion of Mr. Wiley's military career in the Air Force where he served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, returning to bases in Virginia and Arkansas after the war. Discussion of Mr. Wiley's work as a planner and scheduler for nuclear power submarines at Newport News shipyard. Description of how Mr. Wiley met his wife and their family life together. [1:54:50] Continuing discussion of various family members, speculation about George's burial place, and the burial places of other family members. [2:18:07] For the final part of the interview, Mr. Wiley talks about family photographs and describes family members in the pictures.