Did you miss our Google+ Hangout discussing researching using offline genealogy records? If so, check out the recorded video!
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Did you miss our Google+ Hangout discussing the first five episodes of the PBS genealogy show, Finding Your Roots? If so, check out the recorded video!
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About Isaac Rogers Cherokee Freedmen, U.S.Deputy Marshal, all around bad ass, and my 2x great grandfather. The Timeline ca. 1847 Born enslaved Ike was born enslaved between 1847 and 1853 in the Cherokee Nation (now northeast Oklahoma). He and his mother, Martha May Richardson, were enslaved by Alzira Price May, a Cherokee by Blood and
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Solidify what you learned during episode 81 of BlackProGen LIVE! Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 709 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 22,400+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. In this session, learn tips, tricks, and more to get the most out of your experience researching your ancestors in
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In 1879, at least 40,000 Black people left states along the Mississippi River for Kansas in search of better opportunity following the Civil War. Others traveled as far as Utah or Colorado, with some stopping in St. Louis. Learn the history of the Exodus of 1879, the multitude of states involved, relief organizations records created,
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Do more than show up with a recorder or note pad. Get the most out of interviews by learning how to ask the right questions, what to do with difficult interview subjects, and more. Members at the C.R.E.W. Stan tier get a complimentary copy of The Family History Interview Primer as part of your membership.
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The 1890 U.S. Census is an enigma in the genealogy world. Most of us have spent years hoping and praying that a complete copy will be found somewhere. But, what if you don’t really need it? This session will more than prove that to be the case! Related Content Dawn of a New Decade Series,
The City Archives and Special Collections at the New Orleans Public Library along with the Archdiocese of New Orleans and New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries are hosting a series of webinars beginning Saturday, September 12 at 11am Central time with the theme “Identifying Your Catholic Ancestors.” Sessions that are scheduled include: September 12 – Basics of
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We had an EPIC curation call for next week’s episode and cannot wait to share some overlooked areas of the 1850 and 1860 Census. Most people don’t recognize their value to those who are researching the formerly enslaved. We have A LOT we can glean from them, names mentioned or not. Subscribe and set your
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I’m so excited for us to gather tonight for the latest webinar, Making the Back Story Come Alive. Not registered for it? You can get information on how to do that along with the other webinar happening later on this month here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/register-for-c-r-38622138 In preparation for tonight’s session, think about your favorite types of media
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