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For more detailed information on records and research African American ancestors, see: | For more detailed information on records and research African American ancestors, see: | ||
*''African American Genealogy: a Bibliography and Guide to Sources | *Curt Bryan Witcher, ''African American Genealogy: a Bibliography and Guide to Sources'' (Fort Wayne, Ind.: Round Tower Books, 2000). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44635792 WorldCat entry]. | ||
*''Black Genesis: a Resource Book for African-American Genealogy, 2nd ed | *James M. Rose, and Alice Eichholz, ''Black Genesis: a Resource Book for African-American Genealogy, 2nd ed.'' (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub., 2003).[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52132698 WorldCat entry]. | ||
*''Family Pride: the Complete Guide to Tracing African-American Genealogy | *Donna Beasley, ''Family Pride: the Complete Guide to Tracing African-American Genealogy'' (New York: Macmillan USA, ©1997). [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35280690 WorldCat entry]. | ||
*The Newberry Library, [ | *The Newberry Library, [http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/afamer.html African American Genealogy] lists how-to guides, and other sources for African American research. | ||
*Access Genealogy (aggregator site) [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/african/southcarolina/index.htm South Carolina African American Genealogy] dozens of links to Internet sites which may or may not list African Americans in South Carolina. About 1/3 federal census links, about 1/3 national level African American sites. | *Access Genealogy (aggregator site) [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/african/southcarolina/index.htm South Carolina African American Genealogy] dozens of links to Internet sites which may or may not list African Americans in South Carolina. About 1/3 federal census links, about 1/3 national level African American sites. | ||
=== Bibliography === | ==== Bibliography ==== | ||
*Davis, Lenwood G. ''The Black Family in the United States'': A Selected Biblioography of annotated books, articles, and dissertations on Black Families in America ''' | *Davis, Lenwood G. ''The Black Family in the United States'': A Selected Biblioography of annotated books, articles, and dissertations on Black Families in America '''FHL 973 F2da ''' | ||
*Davis, Lenwood G. ''Blacks in the American Armed Forces, 1776-1983''. A Bibliography ''' | *Davis, Lenwood G. ''Blacks in the American Armed Forces, 1776-1983''. A Bibliography '''FHL 973 F23dL''' | ||
*Lawson, Sandra M. ''Generations Past'': A Selected List of Sources for Afro-American Genealogical Research Library of Congress Washington 1988. ''' | *Lawson, Sandra M. ''Generations Past'': A Selected List of Sources for Afro-American Genealogical Research Library of Congress Washington 1988. '''FHL 973 F2law''' | ||
*Redford, Dorothy Spruill. ''Somerset Homecoming: Recovering a Lost Heritage.'' (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2000). ISBN: 0807848433 9780807848432. Although the author's ancestors lived in North Carolina, the research principles for finding | *Redford, Dorothy Spruill. ''Somerset Homecoming: Recovering a Lost Heritage.'' (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2000). ISBN: 0807848433 9780807848432. Although the author's ancestors lived in North Carolina, the research principles for finding slave ancestors can be applied to any state.<br> | ||
Many presentations from the recent AAHGS (Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) conference will soon be freely available for video streaming and downloading. These include the following: | Many presentations from the recent AAHGS (Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) conference will soon be freely available for video streaming and downloading. These include the following: | ||
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*Howard Dodson, Chief, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library<br>Presentation: To be announced | *Howard Dodson, Chief, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library<br>Presentation: To be announced | ||
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United States 
African American Research For Further Reading
For more detailed information on records and research African American ancestors, see:
- Curt Bryan Witcher, African American Genealogy: a Bibliography and Guide to Sources (Fort Wayne, Ind.: Round Tower Books, 2000). WorldCat entry.
- James M. Rose, and Alice Eichholz, Black Genesis: a Resource Book for African-American Genealogy, 2nd ed. (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub., 2003).WorldCat entry.
- Donna Beasley, Family Pride: the Complete Guide to Tracing African-American Genealogy (New York: Macmillan USA, ©1997). WorldCat entry.
- The Newberry Library, African American Genealogy lists how-to guides, and other sources for African American research.
- Access Genealogy (aggregator site) South Carolina African American Genealogy dozens of links to Internet sites which may or may not list African Americans in South Carolina. About 1/3 federal census links, about 1/3 national level African American sites.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Davis, Lenwood G. The Black Family in the United States: A Selected Biblioography of annotated books, articles, and dissertations on Black Families in America FHL 973 F2da
- Davis, Lenwood G. Blacks in the American Armed Forces, 1776-1983. A Bibliography FHL 973 F23dL
- Lawson, Sandra M. Generations Past: A Selected List of Sources for Afro-American Genealogical Research Library of Congress Washington 1988. FHL 973 F2law
- Redford, Dorothy Spruill. Somerset Homecoming: Recovering a Lost Heritage. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2000). ISBN: 0807848433 9780807848432. Although the author's ancestors lived in North Carolina, the research principles for finding slave ancestors can be applied to any state.
Many presentations from the recent AAHGS (Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) conference will soon be freely available for video streaming and downloading. These include the following:
- Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr., Author and Professor of American History, University of Washington
Presentation: Roots West: African American History in the Trans-Mississippi West - Mary Hill, Author and accredited genealogist for Southern and Eastern States
Presentation: Finding Records of Your Ancestors: 1870 to Present - Beth Wilson, Reference librarian for land records, African-American genealogy, and documentation research
Presentation: Trails Back: Tracing Ancestors in Slavery through Census, Probate, and Land Research - Dr. Spencer Crew, Director of the National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.
Presentation: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Activities and Accomplishments - Angela Walton Raji, Author and avid African–Native American genealogist (See also African Roots Podcast)
Presentation: Beyond the Dawes Rolls: Black Indian Ancestry East of the Mississippi - Adele Marcum, Professional genealogist and content specialist
Presentation: Where Should I Start? Beginning Research on Ancestry.com - Howard Dodson, Chief, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library
Presentation: To be announced