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''[[United States|United | ''[[United States|United State[[Category:African American Records]]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn[[Category:African American Records]]] [[United States Census|U.S. Censu[[Category:African American Records]]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn[[Category:African American Records]]] [[African American Research|African American Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn[[Category:African American Records]]] [[African_American_Census|Censu[[Category:African American Records]]]'' | ||
{{Click|Image:AA_ORP.png|African American Online Genealogy Records|left}}In [[United States Census|Census | {{Click|Image:AA_ORP.png|African American Online Genealogy Records|left}}In [[United States Census|Census record[[Category:African American Records]]], from 1790-1840, only names of the head of household were provided, along with the number of slaves and "free persons of color." In 1850 and 1860, the Federal government took a supplemental slave census, giving the slave owner's name, and the number of slaves by gender, age, and a designation of black or mulatto. The names of all free blacks were included in the 1850 and 1860 census. Beginning in 1870, the census listed the names of all African Americans.<br><br> | ||
Local Census and County Records State census records, school census records, town census records, deeds, bills of sale, marriage records, county will books and probate records sometimes lists names of slaves, and other genealogy information. <br> | Local Census and County Records State census records, school census records, town census records, deeds, bills of sale, marriage records, county will books and probate records sometimes lists names of slaves, and other genealogy information. <br> | ||
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Christine's Genealogy Website's census links for African-Americans: | Christine's Genealogy Website's census links for African-Americans: | ||
*[http://ccharity.com/contents/censusresearch.htm http://ccharity.com/contents/censusresearch. | *[http://ccharity.com/contents/censusresearch.htm http://ccharity.com/contents/censusresearch.ht[[Category:African American Records]] | ||
Linda Ball's Ebony Ethnics site: | Linda Ball's Ebony Ethnics site: | ||
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About.com's list of links for African-American research: | About.com's list of links for African-American research: | ||
*[http://genealogy.about.com/hobbies/genealogy/msubafrica.htm http://genealogy.about.com/hobbies/genealogy/<br>msubafrica. | *[http://genealogy.about.com/hobbies/genealogy/msubafrica.htm http://genealogy.about.com/hobbies/genealogy/<br>msubafrica.ht[[Category:African American Records]] | ||
Cyndi's List of African American genealogy resources: | Cyndi's List of African American genealogy resources: | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/african.htm http://www.CyndisList.com/african. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/african.htm http://www.CyndisList.com/african.ht[[Category:African American Records]] | ||
Researching Your African-American Roots by Christine Sievers: | Researching Your African-American Roots by Christine Sievers: | ||
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'''Slave Narratives.''' For autobiographical sketches of former slaves see: | '''Slave Narratives.''' For autobiographical sketches of former slaves see: | ||
:*University of North Carolina's free site ''[http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/ North American Slave | :*University of North Carolina's free site ''[http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/ North American Slave Narrative[[Category:African American Records]]''. | ||
:*Library of Congress' free site indexes 2,300 slave narratives in ''[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/snhtml/snhome.html Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' | :*Library of Congress' free site indexes 2,300 slave narratives in ''[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/snhtml/snhome.html Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Projec[[Category:African American Records]]''. | ||
:*Ancestry.com's ($) subscription site indexes 3,500 slave narratives in ''[http://www.ancestry.com/search/DB.aspx?dbid=4342 Slave | :*Ancestry.com's ($) subscription site indexes 3,500 slave narratives in ''[http://www.ancestry.com/search/DB.aspx?dbid=4342 Slave Narrative[[Category:African American Records]]'', or for free at selected libraries in ''[http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/DB.aspx?dbid=4342 Slave Narrative[[Category:African American Records]]''. | ||
Another useful website with links to the census by state: | Another useful website with links to the census by state: | ||
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This resource can be accessed at the Family History Library and many family history centers (ask for help to find where the fiche are kept). | This resource can be accessed at the Family History Library and many family history centers (ask for help to find where the fiche are kept). | ||
Another index can be accessed at [http://www.genealogy.com www.genealogy. | Another index can be accessed at [http://www.genealogy.com www.genealogy.co[[Category:African American Records]]. Use this index to find heads of households for all states and links to the 1870 census images. The site charges a fee ($). | ||
'''1880 Census Indexes''' | '''1880 Census Indexes''' | ||
The 1880 U.S. Census includes names, dates, and places for nearly 6 million African Americans. The 1880 U.S. census index can be accessed at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch. | The 1880 U.S. Census includes names, dates, and places for nearly 6 million African Americans. The 1880 U.S. census index can be accessed at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.or[[Category:African American Records]]. This is the best index to the 1880 census. Use this index to: | ||
*Find almost anyone listed in the 1880 census (It lists all members of the household.) | *Find almost anyone listed in the 1880 census (It lists all members of the household.) | ||
*Locate ancestors when you do not know their state of residence (This index covers the entire United States; most indexes cover one state only.) | *Locate ancestors when you do not know their state of residence (This index covers the entire United States; most indexes cover one state only.) | ||
There is a CD-ROM version of the 1880 census index that can be ordered by calling the Church distribution center at 801-240-2800. It can also be accessed by going to [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch. | There is a CD-ROM version of the 1880 census index that can be ordered by calling the Church distribution center at 801-240-2800. It can also be accessed by going to [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.or[[Category:African American Records]] and clicking '''Order/Download Products'''. You can then print it from your personal computer. | ||
'''1900-1930 Census Indexes''' | '''1900-1930 Census Indexes''' | ||
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=== Converting a Surname to a Soundex Code === | === Converting a Surname to a Soundex Code === | ||
There is an online name converter on the Internet. This is the quickest way to convert a surname to a Soundex code. Go to [http://www.bradandkathy.com www.bradandkathy. | There is an online name converter on the Internet. This is the quickest way to convert a surname to a Soundex code. Go to [http://www.bradandkathy.com www.bradandkathy.co[[Category:African American Records]]. Click '''Genealogy''', and then click '''Yet Another Soundex Converter'''. | ||
'''Steps To Do It Yourself''' | '''Steps To Do It Yourself''' | ||
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#In the FamilySearch Catalog, click '''Place Search''' and type the state where your ancestor lived. | #In the FamilySearch Catalog, click '''Place Search''' and type the state where your ancestor lived. | ||
#On the Place Search Results screen, click the state. | #On the Place Search Results screen, click the state. | ||
#From the list, click the census year you want: '''[ | #From the list, click the census year you want: '''[stat[[Category:African American Records]] - Census - [yea[[Category:African American Records]].''' | ||
#On the Topic Details screen, click the title you want. | #On the Topic Details screen, click the title you want. | ||
#On the Title Details screen, click '''View Film Notes'''. Scroll to your ancestor's Soundex code (found on the left side of the screen) and write down the microfilm number (found on the right side of the screen). | #On the Title Details screen, click '''View Film Notes'''. Scroll to your ancestor's Soundex code (found on the left side of the screen) and write down the microfilm number (found on the right side of the screen). | ||
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#Use the '''Place Search'''. | #Use the '''Place Search'''. | ||
#On the Place Search Results screen, click the state. | #On the Place Search Results screen, click the state. | ||
#From the list, click on '''[ | #From the list, click on '''[stat[[Category:African American Records]] - Census - 1910'''. | ||
#On the Topic Details screen, click the title. | #On the Topic Details screen, click the title. | ||
#On the Title Details screen, click '''View Film Notes'''. | #On the Title Details screen, click '''View Film Notes'''. | ||
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{{African American|African American}} | {{African American|African American}} | ||
[[Category:African_Americans| | [[Category:African_Americans|Censu[[Category:African American Records]]] [[Category:African_American_Record[[Category:African American Records]]] | ||