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'''I. Use important parts of FamilySearch.org to find African American ancestors.''' | '''I. Use important parts of FamilySearch.org to find African American ancestors.''' | ||
:A. Use the online FamilySearch Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch], click [https://www.familysearch.org/ | :A. Use the online FamilySearch Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org], click [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog ''FamilySearch Catalog'']. | ||
::1. Use ''Place Search'' to find records of towns, counties, or states. | ::1. Use ''Place Search'' to find records of towns, counties, or states. | ||
:::a. Explain how to use the topic '''Minorities''' with the ''Place Search''. | :::a. Explain how to use the topic '''Minorities''' with the ''Place Search''. | ||
:::b. Explain how to use the topic '''Slavery and | :::b. Explain how to use the topic '''Slavery and bondage''' with the ''Place Search''. | ||
::2. Use ''Surname Search'' to find family histories. | ::2. Use ''Surname Search'' to find family histories. | ||
::3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, & Call Number'' searches are used. | ::3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, & Call Number'' searches are used. | ||
::4. Use the ''Subject Search'' with phrases like African Americans, Blacks, and Slaves. | ::4. Use the ''Subject Search'' with phrases like African Americans, Blacks, and Slaves. | ||
:C. Explain the value and find the African American (1) ''Quick Guide'' and (2) ''Part A'' on the Internet. Open [[Main Page|Wiki.FamilySearch]], Type in African American | :B. Explain the value and find (1) the United States Research Wiki article, (2) Search this Wiki for the state, or nation you need and notice the topics listed. | ||
:C. Explain the value and find the African American (1) ''Quick Guide'' and (2) ''Part A'' on the Internet. Open [[Main Page|Wiki.FamilySearch]], Type in African American and select the page of the state you are searching . | |||
:D. Use the {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}} and send for Social Security card application papers. | :D. Use the {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}} and send for Social Security card application papers. | ||
'''II. Use online census indexes to find African American ancestors.''' | '''II. Use online census indexes to find African American ancestors.''' | ||
:A. Use online census indexes and make census image prints | :A. Use online census indexes and make census image prints [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] | ||
:B. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438024 1870 census] | :B. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1438024 1870 census] to find candidates for former slave owners (Quick Guide p. 4) | ||
'''III. Use Reconstruction era online sources to find African American ancestors.''' | '''III. Use Reconstruction era online sources to find African American ancestors.''' | ||
:A. Find and use Freedman’s Savings and Trust Records. | :A. Find and use Freedman’s Savings and Trust Records. [[African American Freedmen's Bureau Records]] | ||
:B. | |||
:B. Find and use Freedman’s Bureau records online and at the Family History Library. http://www.freedmensbureau.com/ | |||
:C. Find the Southern Claims Commission Records Internet site and describe how to use them. http://www.slcl.org/content/researching-southern-claims-commission-records-steps-finding-approved-claim | |||
:D. Find and use Access Genealogy. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/african/ | |||
'''IV. Use military online sources to find African American ancestors.''' | '''IV. Use military online sources to find African American ancestors.''' | ||
:A. | :A. Find records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm | ||
:B | :B. Find African Americans in the online World War I Draft Registration records. www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3172&o_xid=0039413404&o_lid=0039413404&o_xt=31936496 | ||
'''V. Use Google to find vital records offices, and funeral homes.''' | '''V. Use Google to find vital records offices, and funeral homes.''' | ||
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At the end of class each student will be able to:[edit | edit source]
I. Use important parts of FamilySearch.org to find African American ancestors.
- A. Use the online FamilySearch Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open www.FamilySearch.org, click FamilySearch Catalog.
- 1. Use Place Search to find records of towns, counties, or states.
- a. Explain how to use the topic Minorities with the Place Search.
- b. Explain how to use the topic Slavery and bondage with the Place Search.
- 2. Use Surname Search to find family histories.
- 3. Explain how the Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, & Call Number searches are used.
- 4. Use the Subject Search with phrases like African Americans, Blacks, and Slaves.
- 1. Use Place Search to find records of towns, counties, or states.
- B. Explain the value and find (1) the United States Research Wiki article, (2) Search this Wiki for the state, or nation you need and notice the topics listed.
- C. Explain the value and find the African American (1) Quick Guide and (2) Part A on the Internet. Open Wiki.FamilySearch, Type in African American and select the page of the state you are searching .
- D. Use the Social Security Death Index and send for Social Security card application papers.
II. Use online census indexes to find African American ancestors.
- A. Use online census indexes and make census image prints Ancestry
- B. Use the 1870 census to find candidates for former slave owners (Quick Guide p. 4)
III. Use Reconstruction era online sources to find African American ancestors.
- A. Find and use Freedman’s Savings and Trust Records. African American Freedmen's Bureau Records
- B. Find and use Freedman’s Bureau records online and at the Family History Library. http://www.freedmensbureau.com/
- C. Find the Southern Claims Commission Records Internet site and describe how to use them. http://www.slcl.org/content/researching-southern-claims-commission-records-steps-finding-approved-claim
- D. Find and use Access Genealogy. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/african/
IV. Use military online sources to find African American ancestors.
- A. Find records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm
- B. Find African Americans in the online World War I Draft Registration records. www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3172&o_xid=0039413404&o_lid=0039413404&o_xt=31936496
V. Use Google to find vital records offices, and funeral homes.
- A. Find addresses and telephone numbers of vital records offices on the Internet.
- B. Find vital record birth, marriage, or death indexes on the Internet.
- C. Find addresses and telephone numbers of funeral homes on the Internet.
- D. Find cemetery or funeral home record indexes on the Internet.