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In [[United States Census|Census records]], from 1790-1840, only names of the head of household were provided, along with the number of slaves and "free persons of color." In 1850 and 1860, the Federal government took a supplemental slave census, giving the slave owner's name, and the number of slaves by gender, age, and a designation of black or mulatto. The names of all free blacks were included in the 1850 and 1860 census. Beginning in 1870, the census listed the names of all African Americans. | In [[United States Census|Census records]], from 1790-1840, only names of the head of household were provided, along with the number of slaves and "free persons of color." In 1850 and 1860, the Federal government took a supplemental slave census, giving the slave owner's name, and the number of slaves by gender, age, and a designation of black or mulatto. The names of all free blacks were included in the 1850 and 1860 census. Beginning in 1870, the census listed the names of all African Americans. | ||
*[https://www.archives.gov/files/research/census/african-american/census-1790-1930.pdf '''More information about African Americans in the United States Census'''] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/143454? Debra L. Newman, comp. ''List of free black heads of families in the first census of the United States, 1790.''Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Service, 1981. Digital Images] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/143454? Debra L. Newman, comp. ''List of free black heads of families in the first census of the United States, 1790.''Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Service, 1981. Digital Images] | ||
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African-American genealogical research can be challenging, especially after you hit the brick wall of the 1870 census. There are, however, more and more ways to get over that wall and more resources to learn the techniques for doing so. | African-American genealogical research can be challenging, especially after you hit the brick wall of the 1870 census. There are, however, more and more ways to get over that wall and more resources to learn the techniques for doing so. | ||
Included here are some of the best the Internet has to offer, as well as some searchable census sites of particular interest for African-Americans: | Included here are some of the best the Internet has to offer, as well as some searchable census sites of particular interest for African-Americans: | ||
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*[https://www.thoughtco.com/african-american-history-4133344] | *[https://www.thoughtco.com/african-american-history-4133344] | ||
Researching Your African-American Roots by Christine Sievers: | Researching Your African-American Roots by Christine Sievers: | ||
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