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.