The AAHGS Hampton Roads Chapter will meet on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 10 to 12 Noon at the Hampton Public Library on Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA.
"One Slave, Many Owners: Following the Path of My Formerly-Enslaved Ancestor - A Case Study"will be the topic of a talk that will be given by member Renate Yarborough Sanders.
Researching the lives of formerly-enslaved ancestors presents unique challenges. Traveling back in time beyond the 1870 census requires careful study of records of slave owners and records used to monitor the lives of slaves. Sanders will share how she determined her great-grandfather’s status as formerly-enslaved, and how using a combination of hearsay, primary documents, and careful, analytical research skills she established a timeline, uncovering a path of enslavement under four different owners during the first 25 years of her ancestor’s life.
Sanders, a recently retired educator, has been engaged in genealogy research for more than 20 years. She specializes in African-American research, primarily in North Carolina and Virginia, and is a member of numerous genealogical organizations. She is the author of two blogs, "Into the LIGHT," which focuses on her own family history, and "Genea-Related," a platform for presenting a variety of topics of genealogical interest. Sanders is a panelist on the bi-weekly BlackProGen LIVE! online forum for persons researching ancestors of color.
Guests are always Welcome
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