Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census

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Black Genealogy: Moving Beyond the 1870 Census

Family & KidsAfrican & Diaspora Culture
When:
September 9, 2026 · 10:00 PM
Where:
Matthews, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC
Source:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Events

Unlock the secrets of African American genealogy with this presentation, navigating the challenges of tracing enslaved or free ancestors. Explore crucial records like slave schedules, free Negro Registries, and cohabitation records. Discover effective strategies using census clues to trace lineage before 1865, empowering you in ancestral exploration. This hybrid program will be available to attend in-person at Matthews Branch Library or online through Zoom. You'll receive the Zoom link via email

Family & KidsAfrican & Diaspora Culture

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