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This collection corresponds with the following NARA microfilm publications, Alabama, M809; Arkansas, M979; District of Columbia, M1055; Florida, M1869; Georgia, M798; Louisiana, M1027; Mississippi, M826; North Carolina M843; South Carolina, M869; Tennessee, M999; Texas, M821; Virginia, M1048. | This collection corresponds with the following NARA microfilm publications, Alabama, M809; Arkansas, M979; District of Columbia, M1055; Florida, M1869; Georgia, M798; Louisiana, M1027; Mississippi, M826; North Carolina M843; South Carolina, M869; Tennessee, M999; Texas, M821; Virginia, M1048. | ||
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|title=United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Assistant Commissioner, 1865-1872 | |||
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|title=North Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Assistant Commissioner Records, 1862-1870 | |||
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== Collection Content == | |||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery caption="United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Will (page 1) DGS 7677396_410.jpg|Will (page 1) | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Will (page 2) DGS 7677396_411.jpg|Will (page 2) | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Oath of Amnesty DGS 7677396_839.jpg|Oath of Amnesty | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Stores (Supplies) Received DGS 7677396_762.jpg|Stores (Supplies) Received | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Letter DGS 7677396_64.jpg|Letter | |||
Image:United States, Freedmen's Bureau Records of Assistant Commissioner (14-1398) Account Statement DGS 7677396_573.jpg|Account Statement | |||
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National Archives Pamphlets | National Archives Pamphlets | ||
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* Tallahassee, Roll 15, Records Relating to Court Trials; Register of Freedmen Issued Rations | * Tallahassee, Roll 15, Records Relating to Court Trials; Register of Freedmen Issued Rations | ||
==What Can this Record Tell Me?== | |||
The records usually include: | |||
*Name of the freedman | *Name of the freedman | ||
*Name of the freedman’s former owner | *Name of the freedman’s former owner | ||
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'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1803698/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Roll Number-Contents" which takes you to the images. | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1803698/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "NARA Roll Number-Contents" which takes you to the images. | ||
==What Do I Do Next?== | |||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
==I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?== | ===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?=== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example use the place of residence, age, and other information for each person to search for the individuals in census records and other types of records. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example use the place of residence, age, and other information for each person to search for the individuals in census records and other types of records. | ||
=== | === I Can't Find Who 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. | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | *Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | ||
*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. | |||
== General Information About Freedmen's Bureau Records == | == General Information About Freedmen's Bureau Records == | ||
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