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===At the end of class each student will be able to:===
'''At the end of class each student will be able to:'''


'''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, &amp; deaths. Open [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch], click [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog ''FamilySearch Catalog''].  
:A. Use the online FHL Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, &amp; deaths. Open [http://www.familysearch.org www.FamilySearch.org], click ''Family History Library 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 Bondage''' 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.  
::2. Use ''Surname Search'' to find family histories.  
::3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, &amp; Call Number'' searches are used.  
::3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, &amp; Call Number'' searches are used.  
::4. Use the ''Subject Search'' with phrases like African Americans, Blacks, and Slaves. 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.
::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, and select the page of the state you are searching.
: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.  
:D. Use the {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}} and send for Social Security card application papers.
:C. Explain the value and find the African American (1) ''Quick Guide'' and (2) ''Part A'' on the Internet. Open [http://www.familysearch.org www.FamilySearch.org], click Search, click Research Helps, click Sorted by Document Type, click Resource Guide, and select the two African American guides.
:D. Explain what [[Family History Library Internet Favorites|FHL Internet Favorites]] are. Use “Minorities” and “Slavery and Bondage” folders in FHL Internet Favorites.  
:E. Use the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=ssdi/search_ssdi.asp&clear_form=true 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 at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]  
:A. Use online census indexes and make census image prints [[Www.ancestry.com|www.ancestry.com]]  
:B. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438024 1870 census] at FamilySearch to find candidates for former slaveholders (Quick Guide p. 4)
:B. Use the [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=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. For more information, see [[African American Freedmen's Bureau Records]].
:A. Find and use Freedman’s Savings and Trust Records online. [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=1417695 http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=1417695]<br>
:B. [https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/freedmens-bureau The Freedman’s Bureau] at National Archives, African American Heritage describes these records and where to access them online.
:B. Find and use Freedman’s Bureau records online and at the Family History Library. http://www.freedmensbureau.com/
:C. [https://www.slcl.org/research-learn/genealogy/american-civil-war/southern-claims-commission-records Southern Claims Commission Records] at St. Louis County Library.
:C. Find the Southern Claims Commission Records Internet site and describe how to use them. http://www.slcl.org/branches/hq/sc/scc/steps.htm
: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. [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Soldiers and Sailors Database] at National Park Service can help locate records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War.  
:A. Find records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War. http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/  
:B. [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3172/ U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918] at Ancestry. Find African Americans in the online World War I Draft Registration records.  
:B. Find African Americans in the online World War I Draft Registration records. www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3172&amp;o_xid=0039413404&amp;o_lid=0039413404&amp;o_xt=31936496


'''V. Use Google to find vital records offices, and funeral homes.'''  
'''V. Use FHL Favorites or Google to find vital records offices, and funeral homes.'''  


:A. Find addresses and telephone numbers of vital records offices on the Internet.  
:A. Find addresses and telephone numbers of vital records offices on the Internet.  
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United States  > African American Research  > Internet Sources

At the end of class each student will be able to:

I. Use important parts of FamilySearch.org to find African American ancestors.

A. Use the online FHL Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open www.FamilySearch.org, click Family History Library 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.
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 www.FamilySearch.org, click Search, click Research Helps, click Sorted by Document Type, click Resource Guide, and select the two African American guides.
D. Explain what FHL Internet Favorites are. Use “Minorities” and “Slavery and Bondage” folders in FHL Internet Favorites.
E. 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 www.ancestry.com
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 online. http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=1417695
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/branches/hq/sc/scc/steps.htm
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. http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/
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 FHL Favorites or 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.