Establishing the True Identities of “Felix Richards Slaves” – with Amy Bertsch [9 Feb 2023]

This lecture will examine a chancery suit, federal compensation claim, and other records that resulted in the identification of enslaved African Americans in a rare photograph. Discover tips and resources from this case study to advance your family history research.Amy Bertsch is a historian and genealogist specializing in African American and Virginia history. Amy has ... Read more

Black History Month 2023 Genealogy Conference: No Longer Forgotten [11 Feb 2023]

A free virtual conference sponsored by the African American Special Interest Group, Washington DC Family History Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc., State of Maryland and Washington, DC Chapters.Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy will deliver the keynote address, "Descendants of Enslaved Communities of UVA." An avid ... Read more

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