This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
Citizenship in the Community: Part 1 Sept 1 2016 Jeff Clark
These are the slides used in the presentation given on September 1, 2016 in the Trinity Presbyterian Church Scout Hut for the Pheonix District Citizenship in the Community merit badge class
Slavery was first introduced to the Americas by the Spanish after Columbus' discovery, as enslaved indigenous people began dying off. In 1619, the first recorded African slaves arrived in the Jamestown settlement, consisting of only 20 people. Initially, indentured servitude was used as the main labor force in the colonies. However, after Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 which involved former indentured servants, plantation owners began replacing indentured servants with slaves, seeing it as a more profitable long-term investment. As the slave population grew, slave revolts increased, leading plantation owners to implement stricter slave codes and laws to control the slave population.
Slavery began in America in 1619 when the first Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia by Dutch traders who had seized them from a Spanish ship. Over the next few centuries, slavery grew significantly as slave ships transported Africans to America against their will to be sold at auctions and forced to work on plantations under inhumane conditions. Slaves faced brutal punishments if they disobeyed and had no rights. The Underground Railroad and abolitionists worked to help escaped slaves reach freedom. Ultimately, the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 led to the end of slavery with Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
This presentation provides a general history of American slavery (with greater emphasis on its development than on its antebellum incarnation) to give students some understanding of the institution. It is the fourth in a series of presentations designed for college students in a seminar on The Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will spend more time engaging antebellum slavery (the slavery that is more familiar to most Americans) in class.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire, including British North America (Canada). For Canadians, it was a war of survival to prevent being conquered by the United States. Although the U.S. population vastly outnumbered Canadians, General Isaac Brock and Shawnee chief Tecumseh helped the smaller Canadian forces defeat the U.S. invasions through deception and strategic victories. While the war ended in a stalemate, it ensured Canada's independence from the U.S. and established it as a separate nation.
There are two main paths to U.S. citizenship - birthright citizenship and naturalization. The naturalization process involves meeting eligibility criteria like continuous residency for 5 years, good moral character, and passing tests of English and civics knowledge. Exceptions to the testing requirements exist for some elderly or disabled applicants. Filing paperwork, fingerprinting, an interview, and oath ceremony are also part of the administrative naturalization process administered by USCIS.
The document summarizes two important events in African American history - the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln that freed slaves in Confederate states, and the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. It provides historical context for both events, including the struggles that led to them, key people involved, and their lasting impacts in advancing civil rights and equality.
The Progressive Era in America saw widespread reforms in the early 20th century to address issues like workers' rights, women's and children's rights, economic issues, and the environment. Reformers sought to (1) protect social welfare, (2) promote moral improvement, (3) create economic reform, and (4) foster efficiency. Notable progressive presidents included Theodore Roosevelt, who broke up trusts and conserved natural resources, and Woodrow Wilson, who strengthened antitrust laws and established the Federal Trade Commission. However, the movement failed to significantly advance civil rights for African Americans.
Citizenship in the Community: Part 1 Sept 1 2016 Jeff Clark
These are the slides used in the presentation given on September 1, 2016 in the Trinity Presbyterian Church Scout Hut for the Pheonix District Citizenship in the Community merit badge class
Slavery was first introduced to the Americas by the Spanish after Columbus' discovery, as enslaved indigenous people began dying off. In 1619, the first recorded African slaves arrived in the Jamestown settlement, consisting of only 20 people. Initially, indentured servitude was used as the main labor force in the colonies. However, after Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 which involved former indentured servants, plantation owners began replacing indentured servants with slaves, seeing it as a more profitable long-term investment. As the slave population grew, slave revolts increased, leading plantation owners to implement stricter slave codes and laws to control the slave population.
Slavery began in America in 1619 when the first Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia by Dutch traders who had seized them from a Spanish ship. Over the next few centuries, slavery grew significantly as slave ships transported Africans to America against their will to be sold at auctions and forced to work on plantations under inhumane conditions. Slaves faced brutal punishments if they disobeyed and had no rights. The Underground Railroad and abolitionists worked to help escaped slaves reach freedom. Ultimately, the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 led to the end of slavery with Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
This presentation provides a general history of American slavery (with greater emphasis on its development than on its antebellum incarnation) to give students some understanding of the institution. It is the fourth in a series of presentations designed for college students in a seminar on The Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will spend more time engaging antebellum slavery (the slavery that is more familiar to most Americans) in class.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire, including British North America (Canada). For Canadians, it was a war of survival to prevent being conquered by the United States. Although the U.S. population vastly outnumbered Canadians, General Isaac Brock and Shawnee chief Tecumseh helped the smaller Canadian forces defeat the U.S. invasions through deception and strategic victories. While the war ended in a stalemate, it ensured Canada's independence from the U.S. and established it as a separate nation.
There are two main paths to U.S. citizenship - birthright citizenship and naturalization. The naturalization process involves meeting eligibility criteria like continuous residency for 5 years, good moral character, and passing tests of English and civics knowledge. Exceptions to the testing requirements exist for some elderly or disabled applicants. Filing paperwork, fingerprinting, an interview, and oath ceremony are also part of the administrative naturalization process administered by USCIS.
The document summarizes two important events in African American history - the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln that freed slaves in Confederate states, and the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. It provides historical context for both events, including the struggles that led to them, key people involved, and their lasting impacts in advancing civil rights and equality.
The Progressive Era in America saw widespread reforms in the early 20th century to address issues like workers' rights, women's and children's rights, economic issues, and the environment. Reformers sought to (1) protect social welfare, (2) promote moral improvement, (3) create economic reform, and (4) foster efficiency. Notable progressive presidents included Theodore Roosevelt, who broke up trusts and conserved natural resources, and Woodrow Wilson, who strengthened antitrust laws and established the Federal Trade Commission. However, the movement failed to significantly advance civil rights for African Americans.
Women and the vote - Other countries' influencemrmarr
Several countries that were part of the British Empire, including New Zealand, Australia, and some areas of Canada, granted women the right to vote before Britain did in 1918. British suffragettes were aware of and inspired by campaigns for women's suffrage in other countries. Emmeline Pankhurst traveled to the US to raise funds for the British suffrage movement, while Kate Shepherd of New Zealand met with British suffrage leaders to discuss campaign strategies. However, the influence of other countries on Britain's decision was limited, as many countries granted women's suffrage later, and Britain imposed age restrictions not seen elsewhere.
Reconstruction unit lesson 4 - jim crow laws - power pointGAMagnolia
The document discusses the end of Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow laws in the Southern United States. After Reconstruction ended in 1877, the federal troops withdrew from the South and the Freedmen's Bureau was shut down. Without these protections, racist Southern states passed Jim Crow laws that segregated public spaces and denied African Americans their civil and political rights, such as requiring poll taxes to vote. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan used violence and intimidation to enforce racial segregation and prevent African Americans from exercising their rights.
Covers key info for Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Mason, as well as VA Declaration of Rights and VA Statute for Religious Freedom. Also includes info on the expansion of VA's agricultural base after the Revolutionary War.
The 2nd Continental Congress met in May 1775 in Philadelphia to govern the colonies and deal with Great Britain, as the colonies needed leadership after clashes began. It established the Continental Army under George Washington to better train colonial soldiers against the British, and took on roles like running the postal service and printing money. While some delegates still hoped to remain with Britain, others like John Adams pushed for independence, though an Olive Branch Petition to peacefully resolve taxes instead provoked more conflict.
The document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in a Canadian citizenship information session, including rights and responsibilities of citizenship, the history and peoples of Canada, and modern Canada. The session will discuss the rights Canadians have according to sources like the Magna Carta and Canadian Charter, as well as responsibilities like obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries. It will also cover the Aboriginal, French, British, and immigrant groups that make up Canada's population, and give a brief history of European exploration and settlement in Canada from the Vikings to Jacques Cartier.
Who We Are Canada’s History Modern Canada Page 14
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Black History Month is observed each February to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It began as Negro History Week in 1926, proposed by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to honor black history and contributions. Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. It was later expanded to a full month. The presentation discussed important abolitionists, civil rights leaders, inventors, scientists, athletes and shared the history of the presenter's family dating back to slavery and the post-Civil War period.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MUST READ!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
This is a slide show, lasting around 20-25 minutes if gone through continuously. Contains things about Nelson Mandela and his part in the South African Apartheid, Carter G. Woodson (founder of Black History Month) and Martin Luther King Jr. and how he helped the USA earn equality in the country. The clip for the I have a Dream speech will be at the bottom of this description.
Best for RE lessons, but can also be helpful in History Lessons. Furthermore, it can be used as a basis of biography writing in English. But can be used freely!
To play the speech, you'll have to go to the very start of the presentation, turn up the volume and press the play button at the bar where the left and right controls are. Listen, keep listening. And I'm sorry about this whole thing. I'll remove it soon and put in a hyperlink leading to another presentation, I promise this one will have the words. But for now, you'll have to stick with this. Sorry!
Thanks anyway!
The document summarizes key aspects of antebellum culture and reform movements in the United States leading up to the Civil War. It discusses the political and theological divisions between the North and South. It also outlines several major social reform movements of the period including temperance, public education, and women's rights. Women played a prominent role in these reform efforts and in advocating for the abolition of slavery. The document also describes forms of resistance employed by enslaved people against the institution of slavery.
The civil rights movement gained momentum after WWII with Truman desegregating the military and FDR banning discrimination. The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling declared segregation unconstitutional, though southern states resisted. Key events in the 1950s-60s included the Montgomery Bus Boycott led by MLK, sit-ins by students, and the March on Washington where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. The 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act were passed after violent protests in Birmingham and elsewhere.
The document provides information about censorship during World War 1 and instructions for writing a censored letter from the trenches. Soldiers' letters home had to be censored by officers to remove any details about military plans, locations, conditions, or casualties that could help the enemy or undermine morale. The goal was to protect secrets, control public opinion, and maintain support for the war by only allowing positive news to be reported. Students are asked to write a censored letter based on life in the trenches and then practice censoring a classmate's sample letter.
Citizen in the Nation Merit Badge Troop 26 July 2013Hillary Jones
This document outlines the requirements and activities for Scouts to earn the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, including explaining citizenship, discussing important founding documents, choosing a historic speech, learning about the three branches of government, and writing a letter to an elected official about a national issue. Scouts are encouraged to have fun while learning about their duties and privileges as American citizens.
The Progressive Era saw reforms that expanded the role of the government in addressing social problems. Muckrakers highlighted issues through investigative journalism, influencing new laws around food safety and workers' rights. Reformers also aimed to make government more democratic and efficient, including by establishing non-partisan city management and tools for direct public participation like initiatives, referendums, and recalls. The era saw debates around trusts, tariffs, and monetary policy that impacted elections and split the Republican Party.
The founding fathers solved the problems created by the Articles of Confederation by holding the Constitutional Convention in 1787. They realized the Articles could not be fixed and a new government was needed. There were disagreements over representation in Congress, leading to the Virginia Plan which favored large states and population-based representation, and the New Jersey Plan which favored small states and equal representation. The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with the Senate based on equal representation and the House based on population.
Between 1801 and 1861, the United States underwent vast territorial expansion and settlement through exploration, acquisition of new lands, and westward migration of Americans. Key events included the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, annexation of Texas, Oregon, and California, and the Gold Rush. Transportation innovations like steamboats and railroads facilitated westward movement. Native Americans resisted loss of their lands and were eventually forced onto reservations.
The Reconstruction of the South summarizes the period after the Civil War when the United States sought to reintegrate the Confederate states and protect the rights of freed slaves. It describes the competing plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Radical Republicans to rebuild the South. Ultimately, Reconstruction ended in 1877 with the Compromise that withdrew federal troops and oversight from the South.
Apush keys to unit 6 gilded age politicsSandra Waters
The document discusses Gilded Age politics in the United States from the 1870s to the 1890s. Both major political parties, the Republicans and Democrats, supported business interests and a limited role for government. There was little distinction between the parties on issues. Voter turnout remained high, but political campaigns focused more on entertainment than issues. Factions emerged within the parties, such as the Stalwarts who supported patronage, and the Half-Breeds who favored civil service reform. National issues of the time included debates around currency, tariffs, immigration policy, and regulating industry.
The document provides information about the United States of America, including its capital (Washington D.C.), currency (US dollar), main religion (Christianity), and some key facts. It asks the reader to name 5 states, 5 cities, and US presidents. It then discusses American history from Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492 to important figures like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Neil Armstrong. The document also briefly outlines food and popular sports in the USA like American football, baseball, and basketball.
The document outlines key events in the American Civil Rights Movement from the Reconstruction Era to the 1960s. It discusses pivotal court cases like Plessy v. Ferguson, which legalized segregation, and Brown v. Board of Education, which overturned it. Major nonviolent protests led by Martin Luther King Jr. and organizations like the SCLC, SNCC, and CORE are also summarized, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and March on Washington. The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 are noted as important victories for the movement.
Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to askNicole Wedemeyer Miller
This presentation provides librarians with an overview of how to help genealogists in their research. It discusses that genealogists can be intimidating for librarians due to the open-ended nature of their questions. However, the presentation provides tips for librarians to gain a basic understanding of genealogical sources and processes. It also offers guidance on how to structure reference interviews to best assist genealogists and identify the resources needed to answer their questions. Finally, the presentation provides ideas for programming that libraries can offer to attract and instruct genealogists in using available research materials and tools.
Beginning African American Family History ResearchThom Reed
Danielle Batson, AG®, MLS, presented this information at the AAHGS Utah Chapter research series on February 28, 2015. This presentation focuses on African American research from 1865 (after the Civil War) to the present. Danielle teaches, to be successful in locating your ancestors back to slavery, you must first locate any and all records for your ancestor and each of their family members (parents, siblings, etc.). Verification of information and finding additional clues on other family members’ records are essential in identifying your ancestors correctly. It will also help in determining possible slave owners.
Women and the vote - Other countries' influencemrmarr
Several countries that were part of the British Empire, including New Zealand, Australia, and some areas of Canada, granted women the right to vote before Britain did in 1918. British suffragettes were aware of and inspired by campaigns for women's suffrage in other countries. Emmeline Pankhurst traveled to the US to raise funds for the British suffrage movement, while Kate Shepherd of New Zealand met with British suffrage leaders to discuss campaign strategies. However, the influence of other countries on Britain's decision was limited, as many countries granted women's suffrage later, and Britain imposed age restrictions not seen elsewhere.
Reconstruction unit lesson 4 - jim crow laws - power pointGAMagnolia
The document discusses the end of Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow laws in the Southern United States. After Reconstruction ended in 1877, the federal troops withdrew from the South and the Freedmen's Bureau was shut down. Without these protections, racist Southern states passed Jim Crow laws that segregated public spaces and denied African Americans their civil and political rights, such as requiring poll taxes to vote. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan used violence and intimidation to enforce racial segregation and prevent African Americans from exercising their rights.
Covers key info for Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Mason, as well as VA Declaration of Rights and VA Statute for Religious Freedom. Also includes info on the expansion of VA's agricultural base after the Revolutionary War.
The 2nd Continental Congress met in May 1775 in Philadelphia to govern the colonies and deal with Great Britain, as the colonies needed leadership after clashes began. It established the Continental Army under George Washington to better train colonial soldiers against the British, and took on roles like running the postal service and printing money. While some delegates still hoped to remain with Britain, others like John Adams pushed for independence, though an Olive Branch Petition to peacefully resolve taxes instead provoked more conflict.
The document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in a Canadian citizenship information session, including rights and responsibilities of citizenship, the history and peoples of Canada, and modern Canada. The session will discuss the rights Canadians have according to sources like the Magna Carta and Canadian Charter, as well as responsibilities like obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries. It will also cover the Aboriginal, French, British, and immigrant groups that make up Canada's population, and give a brief history of European exploration and settlement in Canada from the Vikings to Jacques Cartier.
Who We Are Canada’s History Modern Canada Page 14
Responsibilities
Study
Guide
Black History Month is observed each February to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It began as Negro History Week in 1926, proposed by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to honor black history and contributions. Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. It was later expanded to a full month. The presentation discussed important abolitionists, civil rights leaders, inventors, scientists, athletes and shared the history of the presenter's family dating back to slavery and the post-Civil War period.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MUST READ!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
This is a slide show, lasting around 20-25 minutes if gone through continuously. Contains things about Nelson Mandela and his part in the South African Apartheid, Carter G. Woodson (founder of Black History Month) and Martin Luther King Jr. and how he helped the USA earn equality in the country. The clip for the I have a Dream speech will be at the bottom of this description.
Best for RE lessons, but can also be helpful in History Lessons. Furthermore, it can be used as a basis of biography writing in English. But can be used freely!
To play the speech, you'll have to go to the very start of the presentation, turn up the volume and press the play button at the bar where the left and right controls are. Listen, keep listening. And I'm sorry about this whole thing. I'll remove it soon and put in a hyperlink leading to another presentation, I promise this one will have the words. But for now, you'll have to stick with this. Sorry!
Thanks anyway!
The document summarizes key aspects of antebellum culture and reform movements in the United States leading up to the Civil War. It discusses the political and theological divisions between the North and South. It also outlines several major social reform movements of the period including temperance, public education, and women's rights. Women played a prominent role in these reform efforts and in advocating for the abolition of slavery. The document also describes forms of resistance employed by enslaved people against the institution of slavery.
The civil rights movement gained momentum after WWII with Truman desegregating the military and FDR banning discrimination. The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling declared segregation unconstitutional, though southern states resisted. Key events in the 1950s-60s included the Montgomery Bus Boycott led by MLK, sit-ins by students, and the March on Washington where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. The 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act were passed after violent protests in Birmingham and elsewhere.
The document provides information about censorship during World War 1 and instructions for writing a censored letter from the trenches. Soldiers' letters home had to be censored by officers to remove any details about military plans, locations, conditions, or casualties that could help the enemy or undermine morale. The goal was to protect secrets, control public opinion, and maintain support for the war by only allowing positive news to be reported. Students are asked to write a censored letter based on life in the trenches and then practice censoring a classmate's sample letter.
Citizen in the Nation Merit Badge Troop 26 July 2013Hillary Jones
This document outlines the requirements and activities for Scouts to earn the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, including explaining citizenship, discussing important founding documents, choosing a historic speech, learning about the three branches of government, and writing a letter to an elected official about a national issue. Scouts are encouraged to have fun while learning about their duties and privileges as American citizens.
The Progressive Era saw reforms that expanded the role of the government in addressing social problems. Muckrakers highlighted issues through investigative journalism, influencing new laws around food safety and workers' rights. Reformers also aimed to make government more democratic and efficient, including by establishing non-partisan city management and tools for direct public participation like initiatives, referendums, and recalls. The era saw debates around trusts, tariffs, and monetary policy that impacted elections and split the Republican Party.
The founding fathers solved the problems created by the Articles of Confederation by holding the Constitutional Convention in 1787. They realized the Articles could not be fixed and a new government was needed. There were disagreements over representation in Congress, leading to the Virginia Plan which favored large states and population-based representation, and the New Jersey Plan which favored small states and equal representation. The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with the Senate based on equal representation and the House based on population.
Between 1801 and 1861, the United States underwent vast territorial expansion and settlement through exploration, acquisition of new lands, and westward migration of Americans. Key events included the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, annexation of Texas, Oregon, and California, and the Gold Rush. Transportation innovations like steamboats and railroads facilitated westward movement. Native Americans resisted loss of their lands and were eventually forced onto reservations.
The Reconstruction of the South summarizes the period after the Civil War when the United States sought to reintegrate the Confederate states and protect the rights of freed slaves. It describes the competing plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Radical Republicans to rebuild the South. Ultimately, Reconstruction ended in 1877 with the Compromise that withdrew federal troops and oversight from the South.
Apush keys to unit 6 gilded age politicsSandra Waters
The document discusses Gilded Age politics in the United States from the 1870s to the 1890s. Both major political parties, the Republicans and Democrats, supported business interests and a limited role for government. There was little distinction between the parties on issues. Voter turnout remained high, but political campaigns focused more on entertainment than issues. Factions emerged within the parties, such as the Stalwarts who supported patronage, and the Half-Breeds who favored civil service reform. National issues of the time included debates around currency, tariffs, immigration policy, and regulating industry.
The document provides information about the United States of America, including its capital (Washington D.C.), currency (US dollar), main religion (Christianity), and some key facts. It asks the reader to name 5 states, 5 cities, and US presidents. It then discusses American history from Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492 to important figures like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Neil Armstrong. The document also briefly outlines food and popular sports in the USA like American football, baseball, and basketball.
The document outlines key events in the American Civil Rights Movement from the Reconstruction Era to the 1960s. It discusses pivotal court cases like Plessy v. Ferguson, which legalized segregation, and Brown v. Board of Education, which overturned it. Major nonviolent protests led by Martin Luther King Jr. and organizations like the SCLC, SNCC, and CORE are also summarized, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and March on Washington. The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 are noted as important victories for the movement.
Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to askNicole Wedemeyer Miller
This presentation provides librarians with an overview of how to help genealogists in their research. It discusses that genealogists can be intimidating for librarians due to the open-ended nature of their questions. However, the presentation provides tips for librarians to gain a basic understanding of genealogical sources and processes. It also offers guidance on how to structure reference interviews to best assist genealogists and identify the resources needed to answer their questions. Finally, the presentation provides ideas for programming that libraries can offer to attract and instruct genealogists in using available research materials and tools.
Beginning African American Family History ResearchThom Reed
Danielle Batson, AG®, MLS, presented this information at the AAHGS Utah Chapter research series on February 28, 2015. This presentation focuses on African American research from 1865 (after the Civil War) to the present. Danielle teaches, to be successful in locating your ancestors back to slavery, you must first locate any and all records for your ancestor and each of their family members (parents, siblings, etc.). Verification of information and finding additional clues on other family members’ records are essential in identifying your ancestors correctly. It will also help in determining possible slave owners.
This document provides guidance for librarians assisting genealogy researchers. It discusses different types of genealogists and questions they may have. It recommends understanding a researcher's skill level and goals. The document also lists important genealogy resources like vital records, census data, maps, and newspapers that librarians can direct researchers to. It emphasizes getting to the core of a researcher's question and not being distracted by unrelated details. Overall, the document aims to help librarians effectively assist genealogy researchers.
This document provides instructions for beginners on how to start researching genealogy and family history. It outlines steps like writing down known family information, speaking to relatives to gather more details, and searching public records and websites. Tips are included on what information to record like full names, dates, and locations. The document cautions against relying on unverified information and encourages setting aside weekly time for research. Resources mentioned include free websites, the FamilySearch Family Tree, libraries, and Family History Centers.
This document provides 15 resources for tracing family ancestry, including interviewing family members, searching family bibles, letters, legal documents, association records, census data, military records, high school yearbooks, immigration records, and the Social Security Death Index. It encourages starting with close family to gather names, addresses, birth/marriage records, military service, property records, and burial information. Online databases and libraries offer access to records that can reveal details about ancestors.
1. Begin your genealogy research by collecting information about yourself and working backwards generation by generation to find information about ancestors. Key information to collect includes full names, dates and locations of birth, marriage, death.
2. To fill in gaps, use additional sources like family bibles, records, stories, photos. Organize research using charts, files, and logging sources. Document sources completely.
3. Resources for further research include vital records, census records, military records held in archives and online. Libraries provide reference materials and local histories. Share findings with family and genealogical societies. Genealogy research is ongoing as more ancestors are discovered.
An overview of the steps of beginning research along with an overview of the latest online resources for genealogy that will help you past a brick wall.
An overview of the steps of beginning research along with an overview of the latest online resources for genealogy that will help you past a brick wall.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research and resources. It defines key genealogy terms like ancestors and descendants. It discusses common motivations for researching family history like learning about medical conditions or validating family stories. The document outlines the basic steps of genealogy research including starting with what is known and collecting records like birth, marriage, death, census, and military documents. It describes popular genealogy software programs and recommends free online sources like Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Rootsweb, WorldGenWeb, FamilySearch.org and local archives. The document emphasizes properly sourcing all information and considering the reliability of online data.
The document discusses sources in genealogy research. It provides definitions of what constitutes a source, including records that directly provide information about an ancestor's life events. Examples are given of source records like census, birth/death certificates, and church records. The document emphasizes the importance of evaluating sources for accuracy by examining the original record rather than just an index, noting all relevant details, asking questions the record raises, and properly filing sources for future reference.
The document discusses what constitutes a source in genealogical research and provides examples of source records. It defines a source as a record that establishes key facts about an ancestor's life. Sources should identify the individual, type of record, location, and key contents to allow other researchers to find the same information. Sample source records listed include census records, marriage records from a city clerk's office, birth certificates, and cemetery records. The document notes discrepancies that can occur between records. It also discusses evaluating sources and lists the most, less, and least accurate record types for genealogical research.
The document discusses what constitutes a source in genealogical research and provides examples of source records. It defines a source as a record that establishes key facts about an ancestor's life. Sources should identify the individual, type of record, location, and key contents to allow other researchers to find the same information. Sample sources discussed include census records, marriage records from a city clerk's office, birth certificates, and cemetery records. The document notes some discrepancies that can occur between different source records for the same individual. It also discusses evaluating sources and lists the most, less, and least accurate types of records.
Just getting started exploring your ancestry? Learn how to find your ancestors and get genealogy research tips to begin your adventure into your family’s past.
Discover whom to talk to, what questions to ask, and where to access the key information that will help you find your long-lost ancestors and trace your family tree.
Before setting out on a road trip, you have to have to plot your course. The same goes for Genealogical research. This class guides attendees on how to analyze records and resources, understanding Murphy’s “So, What?” principle, setting up a timeline, and developing a research plan.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research methods. It discusses where interest in genealogy originated, how to get started with research, common information sources, best practices for recording research findings, pedigree charts, family group records, research logs, and genealogy resources available through the Tewksbury Public Library.
This document provides an overview of various U.S. records that can be used for genealogical research, including probate, land, church, military, and tax records. It discusses where to find these records, both online and through original sources. Specific record types covered include probate court documents, federal land records like homestead and bounty land grants, church records of baptisms and burials, cemetery listings, newspapers, city directories, and military records from the Revolutionary War to World War II. The document emphasizes searching libraries, archives, and websites like Ancestry Library Edition to access digitized historical records.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research for beginners. It defines genealogy as tracing family lineages and histories through records and other sources. The presentation outlines primary sources like birth certificates and secondary sources like history books. It recommends starting research with family members and moving outward, and lists useful record locations like libraries, archives, and websites. Specific online databases and websites for genealogy research are also mentioned.
This document provides an introduction to genealogical research, including getting started, doing homework by identifying known family information and locating documents, useful family and public records, and internet resources. It discusses researching different ethnic groups like American Indians and African Americans. Key tips include starting with the US Census, handling name variations, and viewing original records. Common abbreviations and deciphering old writings are also covered.
This document provides guidance on documenting African American ancestors. It recommends beginning by gathering all existing information on an ancestor and organizing it. It then suggests completing forms like a pedigree chart and family group record and starting a research log and biography. The document outlines many record types that can contain genealogical information and resources for further research assistance, including the FamilySearch Wiki, research forums, and local Family History Centers.
The Library of Virginia houses records dating back to the 1600s that contain the names of millions of African Americans, both slave and free. These names provide access to individual stories from the establishment of slavery until its end in 1865. Petitions were a primary way for legislation to be introduced, and African Americans could petition the General Assembly. Records such as Cohabitation Registers and freedom suits contained genealogical information about slaves and freed families.
This document provides an overview of African American genealogy research basics presented at a workshop. It discusses getting started with research, being organized, common records and resources, challenges, and bringing findings together. Tips include focusing research on one person at a time, citing sources, and joining genealogy groups. Record types explained are census, vital, property, newspapers, and military. Online resources and guides for slave and post-Civil War records are also provided. The workshop emphasized documenting sources and asking questions to overcome challenges in African American genealogy.
The document discusses the Lost Records Localities Digital Collection project at the Library of Virginia. It explains that many Virginia localities, especially those in eastern Virginia, suffered tremendous losses of early records due to the Civil War, with over 20 localities sending records to Richmond for safekeeping. However, records were often damaged by water used to put out courthouse fires, unfavorable storage conditions, natural disasters, and other issues. The project aims to digitize records from localities that experienced a considerable or catastrophic loss of records.
This document provides tips for reading old handwriting from various time periods. It discusses paleography techniques like comparing letters within and across documents to determine meanings. It also covers spelling variations, abbreviations, calendar changes from Julian to Gregorian, and tips for deciphering letters, numbers, terms and phrases. Key points are to start with consonants and fill in vowels, and that spelling was phonetic and varied by region.
The document discusses free online research resources that can be used by those studying family history. It focuses on options available for those who are unable to conduct in-person research due to limitations like pregnancy or lack of financial resources. The author shares their experience as a family history student learning to make the most of free online options when faced with obstacles to traditional research methods.
This document provides an overview of resources for genealogy research beyond basic census and vital records. It outlines other federal schedules, non-federal and foreign censuses, land and survey records, probate documents like wills and inventories, alternative genealogy databases beyond Ancestry, and educational opportunities for advanced genealogists like degrees, certificates, courses, conferences, and accreditation.
The document provides instructions for volunteers indexing genealogical records. It explains that volunteers should type only the information directly from the source and not add outside knowledge. Differences between two volunteers indexing the same record will be arbitrated by a third party to determine the correct information. Volunteers can review arbitration results to see examples of mistakes and improve their own indexing accuracy.
This document provides information about a 2014 family history day program, including the planning committee, class schedule, class descriptions, speaker biographies, and a building layout map. The class schedule includes sessions on topics such as genealogy basics, using census and newspaper records, African American research, genetic genealogy, and technology tools. The document gives brief descriptions of each class including objectives and topics to be covered. Biographies are provided for several of the speakers.
This document provides an overview of resources for genealogical research beyond basic records. It discusses other federal census schedules, non-federal and foreign censuses, land and property records from survey systems, the Bureau of Land Management, and fire insurance maps. It also mentions wills and related records like testate and intestate documents, guardianships, and inventories. The document recommends genealogical resources beyond FamilySearch like GenWeb sites and the National Archives, and paid subscription databases. It concludes with information on educational opportunities in genealogy like degrees, certificates, courses, conferences, and professional accreditation.
The document provides information on several databases and resources for accessing historical newspapers from the United States and abroad, including: 1) 19th Century U.S. Newspapers and African American Newspapers (1827-1860) which contain searchable texts and images of newspapers; 2) America's Historical Newspapers (1690-1922) and Chronicling America which allow full-text searches of newspapers; and 3) The Olden Times and Proquest Historical Newspaper Database which provide access to digitized obituaries and articles from major American newspapers.
Several US Federal census records from 1790-1890 are missing or damaged due to fires and war. The 1790 Virginia census was reconstructed and some Pennsylvania counties are missing. Kentucky records are found in Virginia censuses from 1790-1792. Separate slave schedules were recorded in 1850-1860 without names. Most 1890 records were destroyed by a fire. The Alderman Library has microfilm records and indexes that can help access remaining census information.
This document discusses chancery records and provides examples of the types of information that can be found in them. Chancery records contain various court documents organized by county, including copies of wills, marriage records, death dates, land plats, and depositions from relatives regarding family relationships and disputes over estates. The document provides a sample deposition from 1824 that discusses debts and assistance provided between family members. Chancery records can be accessed through the Library of Virginia, though some are only available onsite.
Genealogists for hundreds of years have relied on records and pedigrees to trace family lines. More than one has run into a brick wall, discovered an error from a prior researcher, or simply had a gut feeling that something wasn’t adding up. Until recently there was no way to help confirm your paper trails or even those hunches you might have had. Now, with affordable DNA testing, many genealogists are discovering this new tool in their kit. Unfortunately, most are not sure what they should do with it. In this lecture you will learn the basics of genetics, how DNA can help you, and the tests available to you.
This document provides an overview of social media and how genealogists can use it. It defines social media as forms of electronic communication used to share information online. The history of social media is discussed, noting the rise of platforms like Compuserve, AOL, Google, and popular social media sites from 2002 onward. Popular social media platforms like blogs, microblogs, social networks, and media sharing sites are described along with examples of how genealogists can use each for collaboration, research, education and more. The document concludes by advising genealogists to use multiple platforms to build connections, ask for help from others, and crowdsource their research through social media.
Legislative petitions from 1776 to 1865 were a primary way for Virginians to express concerns and request legislation from the General Assembly on various issues. The petitions often contain hundreds of signatures and supplementary documents that make them useful for genealogical and historical research. Specifically, petitions related to slavery, free African Americans, and race relations are invaluable primary sources on these topics prior to the Civil War. Examples presented include a petition to import slaves from Maryland, a request for compensation for a slave's Revolutionary War service, and citizens demanding the legislature address their fears about the growing free black population after Nat Turner's revolt.
Jane Webb, a free mixed-race woman, entered into an agreement with Thomas Savage in 1701 where she would serve him for seven years in exchange for allowing her to marry his slave Left. During her servitude, she had three children with Left. After completing her service, Savage refused to free Left or the children, claiming the agreement allowed him to enslave any children Jane had. Over the next 25 years, Jane repeatedly petitioned courts to free her children and husband, but faced racism and Savage concealing documents. Ultimately, none of Jane's family was freed and remained enslaved to Savage.
Petitions to the Virginia General Assembly from 1776 to 1865 were the primary way for citizens to request legislation on various issues like public improvements, military claims, and slavery. These petitions contained hundreds of signatures and provide useful genealogical and historical information. They sometimes included additional documents like maps, deeds, and court records to support the petition. The collection includes petitions from localities with records that were otherwise lost.
2. Welcome
It does not matter who or where in the U. S. you
are researching, you need to know the basics
about genealogy research, records & resources.
Most importantly asking questions, managing
your files and documenting your resources.
This presentation provides the basics to start
researching your family tree highlighting African
American research.
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3. Let’s get
started
What are you looking for?
Basic Tips
Being Organized
Common terms & Resources
Who do you start with
Know your Records &
Resources
Vital Records
Typical African American
Records
Challenges of AfricanAmerican Research
Bringing it all together
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4. What are you looking for?
Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Has someone in your family already completed
some research
Do you have the time? Have you considered the
costs?
$$$$-Costs
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5. Once the genealogy bug bites you, it
will become an all-encompassing
monster. You will become obsessed!
You can’t stop. You will suffer from
the disease called the “genealogy
pox”!
Ref: Black Roots Tony Burroughs, pg.44
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7. If you are not organized
you’ll become frustrated and quit, or
duplicate research you’ve already
done
Ref: Black Roots, Tony Burroughs pg.44
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8. You will become successful in collecting
pieces of paper..
If you do not have a system for
filing, saving, or retrieving.
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9. What goes Out Must come IN
Whether you're writing to a cousin or to a county clerk
three states away, tracking all of your pending
information requests is crucial.
Keep copies of all the letters you send — they act as
records of what you requested when,
Tell the family of your successes or failures…it will
become a recording and you might get some help or
new information.
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10. Tips
When you are researching, Only search one
name/person/surname, if you see other names
that you need to research further, make a note on
a post-it, or add to the to do list- date it.
REMEMBER to cite all the information so you
can return to the right document.
Stick to your to do list, have only one to do listper person/file
Do not try to analyze your information -take it
home to read, sort, & make notes
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12. More tips
Join and participate in a genealogical
society, group…
Attend genealogy training and
conferences (keep a record of your
attendance)
Share your experiences
Ask for help & Set up sharing time
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13. African American Genealogy Group/AAGG
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
(AAHGS)
Central Virginia Genealogical Society/CVGS
Albemarle/Charlottesville Historical Society
Virginia Genealogical Society/VGS
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
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14. More good stuff
Don’t assume anything
Write down the different spellings of the surnames
(Goens/Goins/Goings/Gowins/Gowens/
Gowings)
Ask questions, document, document…
Research the entire family*
Don’t assume all African-Americans have Native American roots
Prove your research, learn about the area you are researching
Chat with those who have done it
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17. Who do you start with? YOU!
Write down your information-Document!
Who is your oldest living family
member?-Call them-Today
Oral History, Photos, and Sharing of
Information
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18. What you need to know about a
person
Full name and nicknames (why nicknames)
Where were they born, what county, city, state
date, where they born in a hospital?
What was going on in the area during the years
you are researching?
What were the parents, names, grandparents, etc,
where they born, type of work they did,
siblings…
Type of work, who are the neighbors, church
affiliations
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19. Know your records & resources
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Vital Stats records: birth, death, marriage,
divorce
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Federal Census & State Census*
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Public records-probate, wills, deeds, tax lists,
personal property list, mortgages, bill of sales
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Media Records-newspaper, Obits, Funeral
notices
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Military Records
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Headstones, cemetery records
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20. • Let’s look at some Vital Statistics
Records and see what information
we will find…get into groups and
view the documents-ask questions
and think of what you can do with
the information you find.
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21. VITAL RECORDS & Resource
Locations
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Birth Records : These documents generally include the individual's name, date
and place of birth; parents' names and residence.
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Marriage Records: This type of record usually includes the date and place of
marriage, names of the bride and bridegroom and their ages, places of residence,
witnesses' names, and occasionally parents' names.
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Death Records: This source of information may include some or all of the
following: name, age, occupation, residence, and names of parents of the
deceased; date, place, and cause of death; date and place of burial; occasionally
date and place of birth.
2/16/08 Taken from BYU online course:
http://ce.byu.edu/courses/pe/999016073004/public/start.htm
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State Archives: generally located in the state capital.
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County Records: usually located in the county seat. There
is always more information in the county courthouses than
has been microfilmed by your local genealogical society.
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If the vital records you seek have not been filmed, write to
the following to find out if the material may be obtained
elsewhere. (or check an online resource)
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City-Town Records: Some cities and towns began keeping
vital records before counties assumed the responsibility. A
letter of inquiry to the town or city clerk may prove
beneficial (or check the county genweb or rootsweb
internet sites)
2/16/08 Taken from
http://ce.byu.edu/courses/pe/999016073004/public/start.htm
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24. Typical African-American
Research Records
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Census Records: 1860 Slave Census & 1850 Slave
Census
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Bibles, Letters, Property Records-Owners, Oral
history
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Wills, Bill of Sale, Obits, Headstones
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References, books, dissertations
What are the challenges you will face?
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25. Challenges
• Records not recorded into public record
• Records destroyed
• Denial-don’t want to know, it’s the past
• Don’t want to share the information
• Received information that is not the truth or
reliable
• You keep looking for people of color
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26. The NOT’s
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Not understanding the GPS concept
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Not aware of FAN principle
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Not using Cluster Research
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Not having a plan
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27. Slave records and where to find
them…
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Recorded property records-Courthouse
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Historical societies, libraries, archives, attic’s
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Look for the plantation owner-who were the
neighbors
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Plantation owner-find out if there is any information
regarding the plantation in local city or county
records, historical society
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Look for plantation owner descendants-maybe they
are looking
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Google “surnames”
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28. Continued…
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Locate others searching the same surname and
areas
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Wills, estate records, manumission (freeing of a
slave) documents, insurance records
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Church and religious affiliation, check library
records, special collections
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National archives-records that pertain to
American Slavery and the International Slave
Trade: (http://www.archives.gov/research/africanamericans/slavery-records.html
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National & State Archives
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Library of Congress (two booklets)
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State Libraries, College Libraries
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Freedman Bureau Records (marriage, savings and
trust company, branch offices)
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Newspapers and Historical Societies
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Join listserv’s (rootsweb, afrigeneas)
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Plantation Records-family holdings
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30. More records to check…
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Emancipation papers (freeing a person from
someone else)
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Slave narratives, families genealogy records
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Plantation records (check out Edward Ball’s
book)
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City and County directories
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Public notices or records, local courthouse and
city hall’s
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Find resources where Slave research has been
successful…
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33. Virginia Slave Records
• http://www.accessgenealogy.com/african/
virginia/
• Limited Slave records in VA collected by P.
A. Miller (by county):
http://home.comcast.net/~p.a.miller/genea
logy/docs/slaverecords/va.htm
• Runaway records-
http://people.uvawise.edu/runaways/
• http://etext.virginia.edu/subjects/runaway
s/1740s.html
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34. Guidebooks listed by
Afrigeneas.com
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Byers, Paula K. African American Genealogical
Sourcebook. Detroit: Gale Research, 1995.
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Redford, Dorothy Spruill. Somerset Homecoming:
Recovering A Lost Heritage. New York: Doubleday, 1988.
(Not a guidebook, but provides step by step what the
research is like.)
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Woodtor, Dee Parmer. Finding A Place Called Home: A
Guide to African-American Genealogy and Historical
Identity. New York: Random House,1999.
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Young, Tommie M. Afro-American Genealogy
Sourcebook. New York: Garland, 1987.
2/15/08 List taken from http://www.afrigeneas.com/guide/guide9.html
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35. Talking Stories, Oral history,
Interviews…
How do you do it?
Use the tools available (Tony’s book, Ancestry.com,
etc)
Document, document, document
Listen, Listen, Listen
Record if you have permission
Know how & and what questions to ask (think about
what you are looking for)
Interview--Oral History Activity..
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36. Bringing it all together
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Tell the story, Tell your story
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Write a timeline and biography
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Share your findings
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38. References
. Black Roots, Beginners Guide to Tracing the
African American Family Tree by Tony
Burroughs
2. How to Trace your African American Roots by
Barbara Thompson Howell
3. The Unpuzzling Your Past Workbook by Emily
Anne Croom
4. BYU Online Genealogy Course
5. Ancestry.com
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