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.