here are some key resources and tools you can use for your genealogy and ancestry research.

Case Studies, Blogs, and Interview Questions

  1. How I Found Her Name: A case study exploring ways to solve a common genealogy research question – what is this person in my family’s name?
  2. Finding Kin in the Civil War (Part 1) and Finding Kin in the Civil War (Part 2)
  3. Brick Wall Breakthrough
  4. https://reclaimingkin.com/
  5. http://african-nativeamerican.blogspot.com/
  6. https://justthinking130.blogspot.com/
  7. https://www.thoughtco.com/fifty-questions-for-family-history-interviews-1420705
  8. https://familyhistorydaily.com/free-genealogy-resources/family-history-interview-questions/

Genealogy Websites

  1. https://www.familysearch.org/
  2. https://thebpog.org/
  3. https://www.ancestry.com/c/african-american
  4. https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy
  5. African American Gateway – ACPL Genealogy Center
  6. The Genealogy Page •
  7. http://www.afrigeneas.com/
  8. https://cyndislist.com/
  9. Recommendation from a boy scout named Ben: https://www.cruisedirect.com/resources/finding-your-family-ships-passenger-lists
  10. Recommendation from a boy scout named Isaac: https://www.aaastateofplay.com/genealogy-for-kids-building-a-family-tree/

Genealogy Books

  1. Berry, Kenyatta D., The Family Tree Toolkit. New York: Skyhorse Publishing 2018.
  2. Burroughs, Tony. Black Roots: A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001. E185.96 .B94 2001.
  3. Collier, Melvin J. 150 Years Later: Broken Ties Mended. Alexandria, VA: Write Here Publishing, 2011.
  4. Collier, Melvin J. Mississippi to Africa: A Journey of Discovery 2nd edition. Alexandria, VA: Write Here Publishing, 2011.
  5. Smith, Franklin Carter. A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering your African-American Ancestors : how to find and record your unique heritage. Ohio: Betterway Books, 2003. E185.96 .S6514 2003Q.
  6. Smith, Robyn The Best of Reclaiming Kin: Helpful Tips On Researching Your Roots.
  7. Woodtor, Dee Parmer. Finding A Place Called Home, A Guide to African-American Genealogy and Historical Identity. New York: Random House, 1999.

Genealogy Forms

  1. https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Genealogy_Research_Forms
  2. https://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy/resources/family-history-forms
  3. https://www.thoughtco.com/filling-out-genealogical-forms-1421955
  4. https://www.cyndislist.com/charts/research/https://www.familysearch.org/