African American Research 101 – Reconstruction Era (Part 2 of 3)
Ari Wilkins
Content
Welcome
1m 8s
Introduction
2m 59s
Sources
5m 27s
Freedmen's Bureau Records
6m 52s
Contraband Camp Records
4m 43s
Military Claims
5m 12s
Military Service Records
8m 38s
City Directories
3m 29s
Challenges
8m 30s
Announcements / prizes
53s
Questions / answers
3m 0s
About this webinar
This lecture will discuss how to get started in African American research. The objective of this presentation will be to research either a free person of color or a formerly enslaved African American and identify the last enslaver. It will introduce Reconstruction Era records such as: The Freedmen’s Bureau records, Freedmen’s Bank Records, Southern Claims Commission records, military records, census records, voter’s registration, newspapers, and vital records. It will also cover methodology for 1870 African American brick wall problems.
About the speaker
Ari Wilkins graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She has been actively researching family history since 1998. Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the...
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Comments (64)
She raised excellent situations to consider when looking at the census record and why one should not assume particular relationships within a residence. I don't think I even considered the possibility that young children were taken in by other families after the war. -- I have attended ALL of the marathon webinars thus far. Not sure how much I am retaining at this point but each one has had great takeaways. Even the Greek session that does not pertain to my family had great correspondence prompts to use.
Well organized. Clearly presented
Best suggestions on where to search that I've encountered yet!
Ari provided an excellent description of her recommended research strategy!
I have watched about 5 of the webinars in the marathon so far, and I plan to watch a few more when the recordings are posted.
very informative.
Awesome Presentation, Awesome Presenter
Lots of good speakers with in depth knowledge and excellent organizational tips for research. The subject matter is also very broad. Thank you so much for putting in great teachers and making this webinar accessible for free to everyone!