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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 FHL Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open [http://www.familysearch.org www.FamilySearch.org], click ''Family History Library Catalog''.  
{{Block indent|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/search/catalog ''FamilySearch Catalog'']. }}
::1. Use ''Place Search'' to find records of towns, counties, or states.  
{{Block indent|1. Use ''Place Search'' to find records of towns, counties, or states. |2}}
:::a. Explain how to use the topic '''Minorities''' with the ''Place Search''.  
{{Block indent|a. Explain how to use the topic '''Minorities''' with the ''Place Search''. |3}}
:::b. Explain how to use the topic '''Slavery and bondage''' with the ''Place Search''.
{{Block indent|b. Explain how to use the topic '''Slavery and Bondage''' with the ''Place Search''. |3}}
::2. Use ''Surname Search'' to find family histories.  
{{Block indent|2. Use ''Surname Search'' to find family histories. |2}}
::3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, & Call Number'' searches are used.  
{{Block indent|3. Explain how the ''Keyword, Title, Film/Fiche, Author, & Call Number'' searches are used. |2}}
::4. Use the ''Subject Search'' with phrases like African Americans, Blacks, and Slaves.
{{Block indent|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.|2}}
: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.  
{{Block indent|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.}}
: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.  
{{Block indent|D. Use the {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}} and send for Social Security card application papers.}}
: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 [[Www.ancestry.com|www.ancestry.com]]
{{Block indent|A. Use online census indexes and make census image prints at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] }}
: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)
{{Block indent|B. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438024 1870 census] at FamilySearch to find candidates for former slaveholders (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 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>
{{Block indent|A. Find and use Freedman’s Savings and Trust Records. For more information, see [[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/
{{Block indent|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.}}
: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
{{Block indent|C. [https://www.slcl.org/research-learn/genealogy/american-civil-war/southern-claims-commission-records Southern Claims Commission Records] at St. Louis County Library.}}
: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. Find records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War. http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/  
{{Block indent|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. }}
: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
{{Block indent|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. }}


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


:A. Find addresses and telephone numbers of vital records offices on the Internet.  
{{Block indent|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.  
{{Block indent|B. Find vital record birth, marriage, or death indexes on the Internet. }}
:C. Find addresses and telephone numbers of funeral homes on the Internet.  
{{Block indent|C. Find addresses and telephone numbers of funeral homes on the Internet. }}
:D. Find cemetery or funeral home record indexes on the Internet.
{{Block indent|D. Find cemetery or funeral home record indexes on the Internet.}}


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Latest revision as of 02:30, 19 August 2025

African American Genealogy Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Original Records
Compiled Sources
Background Information
Finding Aids

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 FamilySearch Catalog Place Search to find sources, especially births, marriages, & deaths. Open FamilySearch, 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. 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 at Ancestry
B. Use the 1870 census at FamilySearch to find candidates for former slaveholders (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. For more information, see African American Freedmen's Bureau Records.
B. The Freedman’s Bureau at National Archives, African American Heritage describes these records and where to access them online.
C. Southern Claims Commission Records at St. Louis County Library.

IV. Use military online sources to find African American ancestors.

A. Soldiers and Sailors Database at National Park Service can help locate records of African Americans who served in the American Civil War.
B. U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918 at Ancestry. Find African Americans in the online World War I Draft Registration records.

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.
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