“We Were Supposed To Be Neals:“ Reconstructing an Enslaved Family Using DNA

Renate Yarborough Sanders
Apr 1, 2022
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About this webinar

Using DNA analysis, combined with documentary research and with only one hint of family lore, the presenter has found the family of her enslaved great-grandfather.

About the speaker

Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs: “Into the LIGHT” and “Genea-Related;” and produces a “(Mostly) A...
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  1. CM
    Charlotte Moore
    3 years ago

    Great Presentation!!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next presentation.

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Thanks for checking it out, my friend!

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    Myles B Caggins
    3 years ago

    Great work Renate. I admire your journey to find your DNA relatives and your exemplary research and analysis.\nKin Finder Group, LLC, Myles B Caggins, Jr

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Thanks, Myles!

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    Clarence Braxton
    3 years ago

    Fantastic presentation, Young Lady. I'm so proud.\nClarence

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Thanks, Mr. Braxton! I’m so glad you were able to watch! :)

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    Julie Goyette
    3 years ago

    Extremely inspiring and interesting!

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Thank you!

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    Darlene Sye
    3 years ago

    Renate, I really enjoyed your "We Were Supposed To Be NEALs:" presentation! AWESOME! \nI have used this technique to find my great grandfather and some of his family members as slaves, that was an easy one. I need to add on some of your detail kind of work to dig even deeper on that line and also on other branches of my tree.

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Good luck in your continued research. I also have much more to do!

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    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Please have more webinars about tracing slave heritage.

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    Julie Wilson
    3 years ago

    Great webinar

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      Renate Sanders
      3 years ago

      Thank you. :)

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    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Excellent presentation!

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