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African American biographies are available at the | African American biographies are available at the FamilySearch Library. [[United States Biographies|Biographies]] provide useful genealogical information such as an individual’s birth date and place (including foreign birthplaces where applicable); family members; occupation and education; and social, political, and religious affiliation. They may also contain a physical description of the person, his or her previous residences, and immigration information. Biographies are the product of family knowledge or previous research compiled about early settlers and prominent citizens of the state, county, or town. Many lesser-known individuals may have biographical sketches written about them in local histories.<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[African American Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div><br> | ||
You will find many biographies in the biographical sections of statewide, regional, and county histories. | You will find many biographies in the biographical sections of statewide, regional, and county histories. | ||
The following resources are available at the | The following resources are available at the FamilySearch Library: | ||
*''Homespun Heroines and Other Women of Distinction'', Hallie Q. Brown, New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1988 (FS Library book 973 D3hom). [[Image:{{SlaveNarrative}}]] | *''Homespun Heroines and Other Women of Distinction'', Hallie Q. Brown, New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1988 (FS Library book 973 D3hom). [[Image:{{SlaveNarrative}}]] | ||
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