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:*Burkett, Randall. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23047573 Black Biographical Dictionaries 1790–1950: Cumulative Index]'' | :*Burkett, Randall. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23047573 Black Biographical Dictionaries 1790–1950: Cumulative Index]'' | ||
For information about [[Melungeons]], tri-racial families, African Americans with Native American ancestry, and Free People of Color see the Taylor bibliography, pages 54–56. <br> | For information about [[FamilySearch Wiki : Melungeons]], tri-racial families, African Americans with Native American ancestry, and Free People of Color see the Taylor bibliography, pages 54–56. <br> | ||
The following records can help you determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by a slaveholder. | The following records can help you determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by a slaveholder. | ||
:*[[United States Census|Federal censuses, 1790–1860]]. Any ancestor listed in the federal population schedule was free. | :*[[FamilySearch Wiki : United States Census|Federal censuses, 1790–1860]]. Any ancestor listed in the federal population schedule was free. | ||
:*Local government registers of Free Persons of Color. Formerly enslaved individuals had to register with the local government to prove their freedom. | :*Local government registers of Free Persons of Color. Formerly enslaved individuals had to register with the local government to prove their freedom. | ||
:*Local court, land, and probate records. The lives of free African Americans were still closely regulated by law and custom. | :*Local court, land, and probate records. The lives of free African Americans were still closely regulated by law and custom. | ||