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African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the Family History Library and through www.FamilySearch.org. | African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the Family History Library and through www.FamilySearch.org. | ||
There are two research guides for [[Quick Guide to African American Records|Afro-American Research – Quick Guide African American Records and Finding Records of your Ancestors African Americans 1870 to present.]] | There are two research guides for [[Quick Guide to African American Records|Afro-American Research – Quick Guide African American Records and Finding Records of your Ancestors African Americans 1870 to present.]] Both are part of this web site. | ||
There is also a special web page on FamilySearch.org that can be viewed for general information. | There is also a special web page on FamilySearch.org that can be viewed for general information. | ||
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The following records can help determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by slave owner. | The following records can help determine if an ancestor was born free or freed by slave owner. | ||
For records of the Underground Railroad, go to: [http://www.freedomcenter.org/freedomstations/ www.freedomcenter.org/freedomstations/] | For records of the Underground Railroad, go to: [http://www.freedomcenter.org/freedomstations/ www.freedomcenter.org/freedomstations/] and [http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/j1.html www.nationalgeographic.com/features/99/railroad/j1.html]. | ||
To make a slave connection, you must first identify the slave owner, and then study the owner’s records for clues to family information. About 15 percent of former slaves took their last slave owner’s surname. Sources for identifying the slave owner include Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations From the Revolution Through the Civil War : Series A through N (film nos. 1,534,196 through 1,534,236), and military records at: | To make a slave connection, you must first identify the slave owner, and then study the owner’s records for clues to family information. About 15 percent of former slaves took their last slave owner’s surname. Sources for identifying the slave owner include Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations From the Revolution Through the Civil War : Series A through N (film nos. 1,534,196 through 1,534,236), and military records at: | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/sg/ht_list.html www.familysearch.org/sg/ht_list.html] | [http://www.familysearch.org/sg/ht_list.html www.familysearch.org/sg/ht_list.html] and | ||
[http://www.aagsnc.org/genlinks/Military_Resources www.aagsnc.org/genlinks/Military_Resources] | [http://www.aagsnc.org/genlinks/Military_Resources www.aagsnc.org/genlinks/Military_Resources] | ||
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Black Genealogy: How To Begin by James D. Walker (book 973 F26w), | Black Genealogy: How To Begin by James D. Walker (book 973 F26w), | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*,0,0&title=Black+Roots:+A+Beginner's+Guide+to+Tracing+the+African-American+Family+Tree&pretitle=Black+Roots:+A+Beginner's+Guide+to+Tracing+the+African-American+Family+Tree Black roots : a beginners guide to tracing the African American family tree] | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*,0,0&title=Black+Roots:+A+Beginner's+Guide+to+Tracing+the+African-American+Family+Tree&pretitle=Black+Roots:+A+Beginner's+Guide+to+Tracing+the+African-American+Family+Tree Black roots : a beginners guide to tracing the African American family tree] Burroughs, Tony 973 D27 bt FHL US/Can books | ||
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