This 30+ page mini guide is designed to help you begin your journey into African American genealogy research in a clear, simple, and easy-to-understand format. It breaks down the foundational tools and records you will encounter when starting your research and helps you understand the unique challenges that often come with tracing African American ancestry.
In this guide, we cover key resources such as the 1870 Census (the first census to list formerly enslaved individuals by name), Slave Schedules, Freedmen’s Bureau records, and additional essential documents that can help you build and expand your family tree. You will also gain a better understanding of how to connect records across generations and how to work through gaps in documentation.
This guide is designed to be small, practical, and beginner-friendly, making it ideal for anyone just starting their genealogy journey. It serves as an educational resource to help you understand where to begin, what records to use, and how to approach your research step by step.
All purchases are non-refundable. If you experience any issues with your email delivery link or accessing your guide, please reach out through our contact form and we will be happy to assist you.
This 30+ page mini guide is designed to help you begin your journey into African American genealogy research in a clear, simple, and easy-to-understand format. It breaks down the foundational tools and records you will encounter when starting your research and helps you understand the unique challenges that often come with tracing African American ancestry.
In this guide, we cover key resources such as the 1870 Census (the first census to list formerly enslaved individuals by name), Slave Schedules, Freedmen’s Bureau records, and additional essential documents that can help you build and expand your family tree. You will also gain a better understanding of how to connect records across generations and how to work through gaps in documentation.
This guide is designed to be small, practical, and beginner-friendly, making it ideal for anyone just starting their genealogy journey. It serves as an educational resource to help you understand where to begin, what records to use, and how to approach your research step by step.
All purchases are non-refundable. If you experience any issues with your email delivery link or accessing your guide, please reach out through our contact form and we will be happy to assist you.
