8 Steps for Tracing Slave Ancestors
Follow these steps for using 1850 and 1860 slave schedules to trace your slave ancestors.
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Shaped by the Slave Trade: Charleston’s IAAM Museum Tells the Stories of People and Places
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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Now What: Handling information about Slaves and Slaveholders
David Fryxell offers some tips about handling documents and information relevant to those with enslaved ancestors for those descended from the slave owners.
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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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8 Genealogy Websites to Help Trace Slave Ancestors
June 19 commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Texas. Trace your ancestors back so you can share their untold stories.
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25 Genealogy Search Strategies to Trace Your African-American Ancestry
Ready to start discovering your African-American family history? Download this 40-page E-book, packed with 6 articles of search strategies.
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From Runaways to Reunions
Researching family members who were enslaved can be tricky. Search old newspapers for these 3 kinds of articles unique to your African-American ancestors.
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A Brief History of Kwanzaa
Created in 1966, Kwanzaa celebrated its 50th year last December. This year, take some time to learn about the history and traditions behind this week long holiday!
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Best African-American Genealogy Websites of 2016
Discover the best 2016 genealogy websites for researching your African-American ancestry.
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The Great Migration Population Shift
A look at cities' shifting populations during the African-American Great Migration of 1910-1940.
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Researching African-American Ancestors During the Great Migration to Northern Cities
Were your African-American ancestors part of the massive 20th-century Great Migration to Northern cities? We’ll show you the best records for retracing their steps.
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Best Websites for Finding African American Ancestry of 2015
These resources are great for researching African-American heritage. Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy 1719-1820 Powerful search tools let you scour this database of 100,000 Louisiana slaves by plantation. It represents the results of 15 years of research by Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, professor emerita of history at Rutgers University.  ...
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