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Exploring the Records in a Slave Owning Community - free replay of today's webinar by Bernice Alexander Bennett now available for limited time

January 18, 2023

The recording of Wednesday's webinar by Bernice Alexander Bennett, "Exploring the Records in a Slave Owning Community" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

This session focuses on the thousands of transactions occurring in Edgefield, South Carolina in a County that did not burn, therefore, these records revealed the value placed on a slave in this community. “In the antebellum South, a prime male hand was the overriding measure for determining prices for enslaved workers. Hearty, prime women who were good breeders also had a high market value. Other factors that contributed to the sale price of a slave were gender, age, and skill.”

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 29 minute recording of "Exploring the Records in a Slave Owning Community" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

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Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,907 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,146 pages)
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5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
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Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

How Three Types of DNA and Genealogy Uncovered the Long-Lost Enslaved Father - free replay of today's webinar by Melvin J. Collier now available for limited time

January 06, 2023

The recording of today's webinar by Melvin J. Collier, "How Three Types of DNA and Genealogy Uncovered the Long-Lost Enslaved Father" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

For over 25 years, oral history led Melvin Collier down the wrong road in the search for the father of his great-grandfather, Albert Kennedy (1857-1928) of Leake County, Mississippi. DNA was indeed providing great clues, but he initially attached them to the wrong ancestor. However, more autosomal DNA analysis, Y-DNA evidence, X-chromosome matching, and genealogy research revealed that the oral history had not been entirely true. This put Collier on the right road to discovery. Travel down this exciting genealogical road as Collier shows how DNA and genealogy led him to the identity and the story of his 2X-great grandfather. Ironically, he was born in northern Virginia, where Collier resides now, and was eventually taken to Sugartown, Louisiana during the Civil War. Lots of genealogy and genetic genealogy tips to be gained from this case.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 31 minute recording of "How Three Types of DNA and Genealogy Uncovered the Long-Lost Enslaved Father" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,903 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,145 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
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Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, DNA, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Finding Unknown Descendants of a Freedmen Cemetery - free replay of today's webinar by Char McCargo Bah now available for limited time

December 02, 2022

The recording of today's webinar by Char McCargo Bah, "Finding Unknown Descendants of a Freedmen Cemetery" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

This presentation discusses the methods Char Bah used to locate thousands of descendants of a Civil War Cemetery that had no headstones. This lecture will enhance your research skills in bringing the past to the present; and, your knowledge in the community that these individuals once lived in. The methods in this presentation can be used to locate anyone that you are researching especially deceased individuals of a cemetery.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 28 minute recording of "Finding Unknown Descendants of a Freedmen Cemetery" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,891 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,089 pages)
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5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
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Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Freedom Bound: Escaping Bondage for Life in the North - free replay of today's webinar by Renate Yarborough Sanders now available for limited time

November 04, 2022

The recording of today's webinar by Renate Yarborough Sanders, "Freedom Bound: Escaping Bondage for Life in the North" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Before 1865, free blacks, as well as runaway and emancipated slaves, migrated or escaped to northern states (and Canada), hoping for a “better life” with more opportunities. In this presentation, we explore some of the reasons for this movement and review some of the many helpful records left by these antebellum northern migrants.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 51 minute recording of "Freedom Bound: Escaping Bondage for Life in the North" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,884 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,063 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Older Than Us: The Elders of the Trask 250 - free replay of today's webinar by Nicka Smith now available for limited time

October 28, 2022

The recording of today's webinar by Nicka Smith, "Older Than Us: The Elders of the Trask 250" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

From Sago and Fatima, Randall and Esther, to Moosa and Katy, learn the ancestral story of the Trask 250 from the vantage point of their oldest traceable ancestors. These incredible individuals were born before the founding of the United States, survived the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and count more than 6,000 descendants between them.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour 33 minute recording of "Older Than Us: The Elders of the Trask 250" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,881 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 7,039 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Using the Slave Owner’s Bible Records - free webinar by Char McCargo Bah now online to view for limited time

July 01, 2022

The recording of today's webinar, "Ole Master Record All Us In The Good Book – Using the Slave Owner’s Bible Records" by Char McCargo Bah is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Locating and using former slave owners’ bible records can reveal slave families as well as their birth, ages and deaths. These records are valuable and can predate statewide vital statistic records. In addition, these records can show enslaved persons were listed with their enslaved families.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour and 12 minute recording of "Ole Master Record All Us In The Good Book – Using the Slave Owner’s Bible Records" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,799 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 6,643 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

"We Were Supposed To Be Neals:" Reconstructing an Enslaved Family Using DNA - Free webinar by Renate Yarborough Sanders now online for limited time

April 01, 2022

The recording of today's webinar by Renate Yarborough Sanders, ""We Were Supposed To Be Neals:" Reconstructing an Enslaved Family Using DNA" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Using DNA analysis, combined with documentary research and with only one hint of family lore, the presenter has found the family of her enslaved great-grandfather.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour and 30 minute recording of ""We Were Supposed To Be Neals:" Reconstructing an Enslaved Family Using DNA" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,729 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 6,394 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, DNA, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Register for Friday's African Diaspora webinar: Reconstructing an Enslaved Family Using DNA by Renate Yarborough Sanders

March 31, 2022

Using DNA analysis, combined with documentary research and with only one hint of family lore, the presenter has found the family of her enslaved great-grandfather.

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About the presenter

Renate Yarborough Sanders has been engaged in genealogy research for two decades. She is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, as well as enslavers and free people of color. Renate is the author of two blogs: “Into the LIGHT”, which focuses on her own family history; and, “Genea-Related”, which is a platform for presenting a variety of information of genealogical interest. Renate also produces a “(Mostly) African-American Funeral Programs” online database, in which she publishes vital data extracted from funeral programs. Renate is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the North Carolina Genealogical Society, the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society (AAHGS), the Virtual Genealogical Association, and the Tyrrell County (NC) Genealogical and Historical Society. She is a panelist on BlackProGen LIVE and has recently partnered with Taneya Koonce to produce a summer series of webinars called “Let’s Talk North Carolina Genealogy!” She has published articles in genealogical newsletters, as well as in the Franklin County (NC) Heritage Book (Vol. 1) and is engaged in a number of volunteer activities in the genealogical community. Renate is the Newsletter Editor for the Hampton Roads Chapter of AAHGS, a member of the AAHGS National Editorial Board, and a volunteer photographer for Find-A-Grave. She retired in July 2017 from a 32-year career as elementary educator. Renate enjoys presenting genealogy lectures on a variety of topics but specializes in sharing knowledge and techniques for researching ancestors of color – both pre- and post- Emancipation: free people of color, or enslaved. When possible, presentations are fine-tuned to include information specific to the participants and/or location of her audiences.

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Webinar time

The webinar will be live on Friday, April 1, 2022 at:

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We look forward to seeing you all there!

Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Webinars | Permalink | Comments (0)

Documenting, Organizing, and Analyzing Plantation Slaves - free webinar by Ari Wilkins now online for limited time

March 04, 2022

The recording of today's webinar by Ari Wilkins, "Documenting, Organizing, and Analyzing Plantation Slaves" is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time.

Webinar Description

Keeping track of hundreds of enslaved persons can be an overwhelming task. This lecture will offer suggestions for organizing and analyzing enslaved persons’ information using spreadsheets.

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If you could not make it to the live event or just want to watch it again, the 1 hour and 29 minute recording of "Documenting, Organizing, and Analyzing Plantation Slaves" is now available to view in our webinar library for free for a limited time.

Webinar Memberships/Subscriptions

Webinar Members get:

On-demand access to the entire webinar archives (now 1,717 classes of genealogy education)
On-demand access to the instructor handouts (now 6,278 pages)
On-demand access to the live webinars' chat logs
5% off all products at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com (must be logged in at checkout)
Access to all future recordings for the duration of their membership
Chance for a members-only door prize during each live webinar
Access to register for bonus members-only webinars
Ability to view which webinars you are registered for
Use of the playlist, resume watching, and jump-to features

Introductory pricing:

Annual membership: $49.95/year

Register for our upcoming webinars (free)

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Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American | Permalink | Comments (0)

Treat Yourself to a Genealogy Conference this Saturday

February 20, 2022

Treat Yourself to a Genealogy Conference this Saturday

Join us this Saturday at Legacy Family Tree Webinars for the second of our monthly online genealogy conferences in 2022. In honor of Black History Month the theme for this Saturday is African-American Research. Here’s the class lineup:

Speaker	Title
Nicka Smith	National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief, Bounty and Pension Association (brand new)
Bernice Bennett	Freedmen’s Bureau Labor Contracts
Aaron Dorsey	Grandmama Said – Verifying Oral History
Nicka Smith	Court Records for People of Color Family History Research
Melvin J. Collier	The Second Middle Passage: Following the DNA Trails

About our online genealogy conferences

Each conference will include 5 pre-recorded classes (1 class is brand new, 4 classes are hand-selected and unlocked from the members-only webinar library).

How to Watch

The cost to attend is, well, zero. Viewing all five classes is free. There’s no registration necessary. Just visit www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/Conference and start learning. Even the syllabus is free for the day.

Get ready to learn!

Posted by Geoff Rasmussen in African American, Conference | Permalink | Comments (0)