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African American Resources

Welcome! Explore our collection of classes and content created and selected especially for African American audiences by FamilySearch.

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AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy

John Mark Peter-Brown

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Finding Living African Relatives Through DNA and Ancestral Storytelling

Jon James Olomo

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De duur van de video is 59:51
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De duur van de video is 20:46
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De duur van de video is 53:24
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America 250 Series: Spanish, African and International Ancestor’s Contributions to the American Revolution

Ric Murphy, Donna Michelle Santistevan, Nikki Williams Sebastian

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Learning Sessions

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Virtual Keynote | Ndaba Mandela

Ndaba Thembekile Mandela

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Preserving US Colored Troops’ Stories

Thom Reed, Bernice Alexander Bennett, Brian Sheffey, Donya Williams

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Sessie is gepubliceerd in 2024

Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau: There’s Something for Everyone

Renate Yarborough Sanders

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De duur van de video is 1:00:16
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Find and Connect Your African American Ancestors with FamilySearch

Julia A. Anderson

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The Homestead Act and Southern Black Homesteaders

Jessica Korgie, Bernice Alexander Bennett

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De duur van de video is 1:00:44

Learn the Basics of FamilySearch

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Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

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FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.