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Quick Guide to African American Records (view source)
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1. Study the life and records of the slave owner and his family. Your ancestor’s life was inseparably connected with the slave owner. Your ancestor will be listed in records of the slave owner’s property. 2. Look for the slave owner’s name in: | 1. Study the life and records of the slave owner and his family. Your ancestor’s life was inseparably connected with the slave owner. Your ancestor will be listed in records of the slave owner’s property. 2. Look for the slave owner’s name in: | ||
*Federal census schedules, 1850 and 1860. Slave schedules give the age and sex of each slave. For information on using slave schedules, see: [ | *Federal census schedules, 1850 and 1860. Slave schedules give the age and sex of each slave. For information on using slave schedules, see: [[learn/wiki/en/United_States_Census_Slave_Schedule,_1850_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|United States Census Slave Schedule, 1850 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*The 1850 and 1860 federal census mortality schedules. These give the names of slaves who died and the names of the slave owners. | *The 1850 and 1860 federal census mortality schedules. These give the names of slaves who died and the names of the slave owners. | ||
*Tax records. These list slaves and their monetary value. | *Tax records. These list slaves and their monetary value. | ||
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1863 The Emancipation Proclamation frees only slaves in states in rebellion against the Union. | 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation frees only slaves in states in rebellion against the Union. | ||
1865 Last slaves in America freed on 19 June. | 1865 Last slaves in America freed on 19 June. | ||
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