Freedmen’s Bureau Records: A Genealogist’s Guide
Freedmen’s Bureau records are more accessible now than ever, online at sites like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch. Learn what you can uncover in them.
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Overcoming Challenges in African American Genealogy Research — An Interview with Shamele Jordon
In this episode, Family Tree University instructor Shamele Jordon joins us to discuss challenges in African American genealogy research and how family historians can overcome them. Plus we explore websites for French genealogy records, newspaper research and a new online storytelling tool.
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8 Steps for Tracing Enslaved Ancestors Using Slave Schedules
Follow these steps for using 1850 and 1860 slave schedules to trace your slave ancestors.
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Charleston’s IAAM Museum Tells the Stories of People and Places Premium
The new International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston tells the stories of people and places shaped by the international slave trade, as well as offers visitors new opportunities to connect with their African-American ancestors.
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How to Find Slave Schedules and Share the Information in Them
Use slave schedules to find your enslaved ancestors. These tips will show you how—plus what to do if you learn your ancestor owned slaves.
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Case Study: Research Clues from Understanding Slavery Law
The free “Slavery in America and the World” digital library at Hein Online has surpassed a million pages. Here's one example of how understanding slavery law can reveal clues for your genealogy research.
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6 Digital Records Projects to Help Trace Enslaved Ancestors Premium
June 19 commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Texas. Trace your ancestors back so you can share their untold stories.
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How to Trace African American Ancestry Through Oral History
Oral history plays an important part in African American genealogy research. Learn how to use the stories passed down to uncover records and find your family history.
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Trace Your African American Ancestry Free eBook
Ready to start discovering your African American family history? Download this 40-page ebook, packed with 6 articles of search strategies.
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5 African American Genealogy Research Tips
Slavery isn't a dead end for African Americans researching their family trees. Learn how to get past that brick wall with these six keys to African American genealogy success.
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