here are some key resources and tools you can use for your genealogy and ancestry research.
Case Studies, Blogs, and Interview Questions
- 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?
- Finding Kin in the Civil War (Part 1) and Finding Kin in the Civil War (Part 2)
- Brick Wall Breakthrough
- https://reclaimingkin.com/
- http://african-nativeamerican.blogspot.com/
- https://justthinking130.blogspot.com/
- https://www.thoughtco.com/fifty-questions-for-family-history-interviews-1420705
- https://familyhistorydaily.com/free-genealogy-resources/family-history-interview-questions/
Genealogy Websites
- https://www.familysearch.org/
- https://thebpog.org/
- https://www.ancestry.com/c/african-american
- https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy
- African American Gateway – ACPL Genealogy Center
- The Genealogy Page •
- http://www.afrigeneas.com/
- https://cyndislist.com/
- Recommendation from a boy scout named Ben: https://www.cruisedirect.com/resources/finding-your-family-ships-passenger-lists
- Recommendation from a boy scout named Isaac: https://www.aaastateofplay.com/genealogy-for-kids-building-a-family-tree/
Genealogy Books
- Berry, Kenyatta D., The Family Tree Toolkit. New York: Skyhorse Publishing 2018.
- Burroughs, Tony. Black Roots: A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001. E185.96 .B94 2001.
- Collier, Melvin J. 150 Years Later: Broken Ties Mended. Alexandria, VA: Write Here Publishing, 2011.
- Collier, Melvin J. Mississippi to Africa: A Journey of Discovery 2nd edition. Alexandria, VA: Write Here Publishing, 2011.
- 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.
- Smith, Robyn The Best of Reclaiming Kin: Helpful Tips On Researching Your Roots.
- Woodtor, Dee Parmer. Finding A Place Called Home, A Guide to African-American Genealogy and Historical Identity. New York: Random House, 1999.
