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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.



Gravestone Symbolism
Tuesday, March 25
Gravestone Symbolism  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
Presenter:  Robin Simonton
 
Genealogists use gravestone information to document death information, but often a burial marker provides more than biographical information. Gravestones, like any record, should be analyzed, but doing so requires us to think beyond genealogical research. In this presentation, we will explore types of cemeteries, the anatomy of a marker, and the hidden information the marker provides.
 
Join us! Virtual and free.
 
 
* 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.



Tuesday, April 22
Going Postal: Using Postal Records for Your Research  (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
ZOOM
 
Presenter: Cynthia Gage
 
By 1831, 76% of US civilian employees worked for the Postal Service. There were more postal employees than soldiers. Maybe your ancestor was a postmaster, postal clerk, mail carrier, route agent or star contractor. What about a merchant or tavern keeper? This presentation will introduce you to online records for finding information about postal employees and will give ideas how to use postal-related “hints” to further your ancestor’s story, whether a postal employee or not.
 
 
Join us!  Free and Virtual!
 
 
* 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.