Deemed a Runaway - The Black Laws of the North
Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
Content
Introduction
7m 4s
Slavery Timeline
9m 49s
Slavery North and South
3m 13s
Northern Black Laws
7m 15s
Records
12m 26s
Slave Registration
10m 47s
Fugitive Slave Laws
5m 7s
Research Checklist
1m 46s
About this webinar
Slavery's force was felt far north of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Black Laws of northern states created valuable records for tracing African-American families. Learn how understanding this law and its records can be uniquely rewarding for descendants of slaves and slaveowners alike, and of those who were their neighbors and friends.
\nAbout the speaker
A genealogist with a law degree, Judy G. Russell is a lecturer, educator and writer who enjoys helping others understand a wide variety of genealogical issues, including the interplay between genealog...
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