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We CAN Successfully Research Pre-1870 Enslaved & FPOC Ancestors
Tuesday, February 25
We CAN Successfully Research Pre-1870 Enslaved & FPOC Ancestors  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Presenter:  Diane L. Richard
 
Researching and documenting the enslaved (and Free Persons of Color (FPOC)) and their ancestors before the 1870 census can be extremely challenging. But this research is NOT necessarily impossible. Many types of records might and DO mention the enslaved. We’ll discuss a few obvious records and then dive into less explored collections of records where relevant information might be found! Once the Civil War ended, the formerly enslaved and FPOC were usually documented as colored/black/negro regardless of their previous status – be careful of what you presuppose! And don’t assume you won’t/cannot document your pre-1870 enslaved and FPOC ancestors.
 
 
* Please register by 4pm day of meeting
* Please save your passcode and link for ease of entry at start time.
* Presentation starts promptly at 6:30 pm.