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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library | African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and through [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]. | ||
===Research Guides and Source Lists=== | ===Research Guides and Source Lists=== | ||
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*[[African American Research]] FamilySearch list of records, databases, indexing projects, presentations and other guides. | *[[African American Research]] FamilySearch list of records, databases, indexing projects, presentations and other guides. | ||
*Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40331192 Finding a Place Called Home: An African American Guide to Genealogical and Historical Identity]'' (New York: Random House, 1999)(FS Library book 973 F2wd). This book explains the basic as well as complex research techniques required for African-American research. | *Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40331192 Finding a Place Called Home: An African American Guide to Genealogical and Historical Identity]'' (New York: Random House, 1999)(FS Library book 973 F2wd). This book explains the basic as well as complex research techniques required for African-American research. | ||
*Marie Taylor, '' | *Marie Taylor, ''FamilySearch Library bibliography of African-American sources : as of 1994'' (Salt Lake City: FamilySearch Library, 1994)(FS Library book 973 F23tm). This book lists 3,320 African American sources, including Canadian records. It also includes articles from historical and genealogical periodicals. | ||
*Also, African-Americans with Native American ancestry should check African-Cherokee Connections (CD-ROM 2928 in the | *Also, African-Americans with Native American ancestry should check African-Cherokee Connections (CD-ROM 2928 in the FamilySearch Library). | ||
The following records can help determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by slave owner. | The following records can help determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by slave owner. | ||
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