Finding Milly: Tracing enslaved ancestors using Experimental Search
Researching hard-to-find ancestors in old wills and deeds records can be daunting. Learn how AI-powered Experimental Search by FamilySearch revolutionizes the process, making research easier, faster, and more confident. Join me as I share firsthand experiences and insights into unraveling the life of my enslaved ancestor, Milly, demonstrating the power of innovative search techniques in genealogy.
Syllabus_Finding Milly - Tracing enslaved ancestors using Experimental Search.pdf
Ngaahi Aʻusia Kehé
Researching Enslaved Ancestors
Breaking through the 1870 brick wall to discover more about ancestors prior to the end of slavery can prove challenging. Changing surnames, families ripped apart, and identifying the former enslaver are just a few roadblocks when researching enslaved families. This session will dive deep into creating a research strategy and organizing the records uncovered. Genealogist Meaghan E. H. Siekman will also provide tips for making sense of all the information unearthed in the search and constructing a proof argument when records are limited. Best suited for those with intermediate-advanced genealogical skills.
How I Found an Enslaved Ancestor in My Family Tree
Join Karen Strickland as she takes us through how to find an enslaved ancestor in your family tree. null