United States, Registers of Free People of Color - FamilySearch Historical Records

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What is in This Collection?
Registers and other types of forms containing records of free people of color for various states in the United States for years 1794-1865. State records may be added as they become available.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Event day, month, year
 * Event place, town and state
 * Surname and given name
 * Gender
 * Birth day, month, and year
 * Birth City, county, state or country

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