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Remembering the GU272: The Georgetown Slave Sale

Author: Sunny Jane Morton February 8, 2019 updated on February 7, 2019
Georgetown made headlines in 2015 when it was revealed that Jesuits from the university sold slaves to finance the university. Today, descendants of these "GU272" seek answers...
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Case Study: Researching a Slave Ancestor

Kenyatta D. Berry February 8, 2010 updated on August 18, 2017
George Dwelle, the third-great-grandfather of my law school friend, sparked my interest in genealogy. My classmate was named after his ancestor, a prominent pastor of...
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Search Interviews With 2,300 Former Slaves

Allison Dolan August 20, 2008 updated on August 18, 2017

Search the Library of Congress' free collection of 2,300 slave narratives.

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Railroad maps can provide valuable contextual information about your ancestor and his community.

Document Detective: Understanding Railroad Maps

Andrew Koch February 16, 2019 updated on February 14, 2019
Railroad maps can provide useful, interesting information about your ancestors and their communities. Here are eight tips for using them.
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DNA Fact or Science Fiction? 6 Myths Explained

Diahan Southard February 16, 2019 updated on February 15, 2019
There is a lot of misinformation and half-truths floating around about taking a DNA test. Before you spit or swab, discover the truth behind 6 common genetic genealogy myths...
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5 Essential Facts to Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors

5 Essential Facts to Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Diana Crisman Smith February 15, 2019 updated on February 13, 2019
Before you start researching overseas, gather these five important facts about your Scandinavian ancestors.
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