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American History & Genealogy Project African-American Research |
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African-American Marriage Database
Slave Narrative of Liza McGhee
Slave Narrative of Isaac Stier
WPA Article on Kisanna Middleton
Obituary of Betsey Cotton (Calcote)
Webmaster's note: African-American Research is extremely difficult because of the lack of historical records before the Civil War. I will post any and all data on this website as often as I find it or it is contributed. While I am aware of what is and is not politically correct today, we are dealing with historical data and all data on this site is transcribed exactly as written and no offense is meant and none should be taken.
Ann Allen Geoghegan, Webmaster
"In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage, to know who we are and where we have come from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning. No matter what our attainments in life, there is still a vacuum, an emptiness, and the most disquieting loneliness." - Alex Haley |
Helpful Links
African American Genealogical Society This is a wonderful site by one of our Franklin County Folk, Denise Griggs!
Christine's Genealogy Website - This place is AWESOME!! Includes searchable databases & much more! Lots of cemeteries from all over the US! If you know of any other good ones, let me know! |
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