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Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots

October 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Chapter 2: Explore Your Route– Finding Black Ancestors

 

Stop into the Muskegon Heights Branch of MADL to explore a different route of genealogical research: finding black ancestors. This presentation by Detroit-based, guest presenter Rozlyn Kelly discusses the unique challenges of African American genealogical research, sharing some of the relevant history and resources available to research. It includes a case study of researching freedom seekers (Underground Railroad), free blacks and enslaved persons.

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Date:
October 18, 2023
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
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2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
2808 Sanford St
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 United States
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Muskegon Area District Library
Hackley Public Library