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| FS_URL_11 = [[African American Archives and Libraries]] | | FS_URL_11 = [[African American Archives and Libraries]] | ||
| FS_URL_12 = [[African American Freedman's Savings and Trust Company Records]] | | FS_URL_12 = [[African American Freedman's Savings and Trust Company Records]] | ||
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| DFNL = [[United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of Freedmen's Complaints Digital Folder Number List|Digital Folder Number List]] | |||
| RW_URL_01 = [http://mappingthefreedmensbureau.com/maps/ Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau] | | RW_URL_01 = [http://mappingthefreedmensbureau.com/maps/ Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1997/summer/freedmens-bureau-records.html NARA Freedmen's Bureau Records: An Overview] | | RW_URL_02 = [http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1997/summer/freedmens-bureau-records.html NARA Freedmen's Bureau Records: An Overview] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection consist of index & images of registers of complaints and other records related to civil rights complaints. The complaints consisted of problems which freedmen brought to the Bureau's attention. Many registers give the names of freedmen and the nature of the complaint, but others give only a synopsis of the case without names. | |||
To locate additional information on the indexed collections in this publication see the coverage table section and related coverage table link located in this article under the heading Collection Content. The links in the state column will direct you to the browse collection landing page. | To locate additional information on the indexed collections in this publication see the coverage table section and related coverage table link located in this article under the heading Collection Content. The links in the state column will direct you to the browse collection landing page. | ||
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The Bureau functioned as an agency of the War Department from approximately June 1865 until December 1868. In 1872, the functions of the Bureau were transferred to the Freedmen’s Branch of the Adjutant General’s Office. The Bureau assisted over one million African Americans, including many of the nearly four million emancipated slaves, which was over 25% of the population of former slaves in America. | The Bureau functioned as an agency of the War Department from approximately June 1865 until December 1868. In 1872, the functions of the Bureau were transferred to the Freedmen’s Branch of the Adjutant General’s Office. The Bureau assisted over one million African Americans, including many of the nearly four million emancipated slaves, which was over 25% of the population of former slaves in America. | ||
The records identify those who sought help from the Bureau at the end of the Civil War. Most supplicants were freed slaves, some of which were military veterans. In addition, a few veterans who were not African Americans also sought help from the Bureau. Freedmen’s Bureau records are usually reliable, because the records were supplied through first-person correspondence or the recording of a marriage. | The records identify those who sought help from the Bureau at the end of the Civil War. Most supplicants were freed slaves, some of which were military veterans. In addition, a few veterans who were not African Americans also sought help from the Bureau. Freedmen’s Bureau records are usually reliable, because the records were supplied through first-person correspondence or the recording of a marriage. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | |||
=== National Museum of African American History & Culture === | |||
The museum is working with the Smithsonian Transcription Center and volunteers to transcribe the records of the Bureau. | |||
*[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/freedmens-bureau-records Freedmen's Bureau Transcription Project.] | |||
*[https://nmaahc.si.edu/about-freedmens-bureau-database-records About The Freedmen's Bureau Database Records] | |||
*[https://transcription.si.edu/node/92 FREEDMEN'S BUREAU ABBREVIATIONS, STAFF ROSTERS, AND STYLE SHEETS] | |||
*[https://transcription.si.edu/browse?filter=owner%3A16 Freedmen's Bureau - Browse Projects] | |||
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=== Index and Image Visibility === | |||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
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Image:South Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Complaints, 1866 007492041 00166.jpg|1866 Requests for Restitution | Image:South Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Complaints, 1866 007492041 00166.jpg|1866 Requests for Restitution | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Digital Folder Number List === | === Digital Folder Number List === | ||
{{DFNL_List | {{DFNL_List | page = [[United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of Freedmen's Complaints Digital Folder Number List]] }} | ||
| page = [[United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of Freedmen's Complaints Digital Folder Number List]] }} | |||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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*Locate your ancestor in the 1870 Census. Most local Bureau activities ended (except from claims and education) in December 1868. | *Locate your ancestor in the 1870 Census. Most local Bureau activities ended (except from claims and education) in December 1868. | ||
*Check the records of the local field office in the area(s) where you believe your ancestor lived between June 1865 and December 1868. | *Check the records of the local field office in the area(s) where you believe your ancestor lived between June 1865 and December 1868. | ||
*Determine, if possible, the name of the former owner. The 1860 Slave Schedule may be helpful. Also consider searching the 1860 and 1870 | *Determine, if possible, the name of the former owner. The 1860 Slave Schedule may be helpful. Also consider searching the 1860 and 1870 Agriculture Schedules. | ||
*The Bureau created many different types of records. Review the record types in the Collection Content section in this article. | *The Bureau created many different types of records. Review the record types in the Collection Content section in this article. | ||
*While searching Bureau records remember to search other records of the local government, including marriage and court records and especially the 1867 or later voter registrations. | *While searching Bureau records remember to search other records of the local government, including marriage and court records and especially the 1867 or later voter registrations. | ||
*Consider ancestors who may have been employed as a civilian agent or served as local agent while still in the military. Look for statewide rosters of bureau personnel in the records of Assistant Commissioners and the Field Office Personnel | *Consider ancestors who may have been employed as a civilian agent or served as local agent while still in the military. Look for statewide rosters of bureau personnel in the records of Assistant Commissioners and the Field Office Personnel table for the state. Others may have worked with aid associations or taught school supported by aid associations in the north. | ||
* Freedmen would have determined what their name would be and may have changed it multiple times. | *Freedmen would have determined what their name would be and may have changed it multiple times. | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2492627 }} | {{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2492627 }} | ||
=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
{{DFNL View | {{DFNL View |page = [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States,_Freedmen's_Bureau,_Records_of_Freedmen's_Complaints_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] | ||
|page = [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States,_Freedmen's_Bureau,_Records_of_Freedmen's_Complaints_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] | |||
|CID = 2492627 }} | |CID = 2492627 }} | ||
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog {{FSC|2492627|item|disp=United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of Freedmen's Complaints, 1865-1872}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
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===I Found the Person I was Looking For, What Now?=== | ===I Found the Person I was Looking For, What Now?=== | ||
*Add any new information to your records | *Add any new information to your records | ||
*Use the information found to search for the family in | *Use the information found to search for the family in census, church, land and probate records, and additional state and county records | ||
*If available, check the image for additional information | |||
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family | |||
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=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name | ||
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*Former slaves may have had used multiple names or changed their names until they decided upon one particular name. Search all possible names along with variations or spellings of their known names | *Former slaves may have had used multiple names or changed their names until they decided upon one particular name. Search all possible names along with variations or spellings of their known names | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you | The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | ||
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]] | * [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]] | ||
* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== Other FamilySearch Collections == | |||
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. | |||
=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
* | *{{FSC|829837|item|disp=Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''Finding a place called home : a guide to African-American genealogy and historical identity'' New York, New York : Random House, c1999 FS Library 973 F2wd}} See chapter 8 | ||
* | *{{FSC|722504|item|disp= Paula K. Byers, ed. ''African American genealogical sourcebook'' New York, New York : Gale Research, c1995 FS Library 973 F27afg}} See pages 68-98 The Freedmen's Bureau | ||
*{{FSC|4440734|item|disp=George R. Bentley, ''A history of the Freedmen's Bureau.'' Reprint. Philadelphia, PA : University of Pennsylvania, 1955. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016 FS Library Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016. FS Library 973.714 F875b}} | |||
*{{FSC|3416545|item|disp=edited by Richard Zuczek, ''Encyclopedia of the Reconstruction Era.'' 2 volumes. Westport, Connecticut : Greenwood Press, ©2006 FS Library 973 N26z }} | |||
=== FamilySearch Historical Records === | === FamilySearch Historical Records === | ||
*{{RecordSearch|2431126|United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Commissioner, 1865-1872}} | *{{RecordSearch|2431126|United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Commissioner, 1865-1872}} | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1417695|United States, Freedman's Bank Records, 1865-1874}} | *{{RecordSearch|1417695|United States, Freedman's Bank Records, 1865-1874}} | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1438024|United States Census, 1870}} | *{{RecordSearch|1438024|United States Census, 1870}} | ||
=== FamilySearch Digital Library === | === FamilySearch Digital Library === | ||
* | *{{FSC|702586|item|disp=Elaine Everly, Willna Pacheli, comp. ''Preliminary inventory of the records of the field offices of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands : record group 105.'' 3 vols. Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Service, 1973.}} | ||
* | *{{FSC|2021516|item|disp=''Officers' manual : Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.'' (Washington, 1866)}} | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
{{ | {{Collection citation}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
[[Category:NARA_Freedmen's_Bureau Records]][[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | [[Category:NARA_Freedmen's_Bureau Records]][[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]] | ||
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