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Category - African-Americans
Why Did Some African-Americans Fight for the Confederacy?
The presence of African American soldiers in the Confederate army is a little known fact of the Civil War. Here are the answers you need to know.
Using Freedmen’s Records in Genealogical Research
The Freedmen’s Bureau records are an invaluable resource for the descendants of formerly enslaved people in the United States. They provide information that isn’t found anywhere else and can bring...
African American Genealogy Research for Beginners
Begin African American genealogy research with family records, census clues, newspapers, and Freedmen’s Bureau resources.
Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your...