GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: How to Search for Family in the Freedmen's Bureau Records

 

The panel, Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I learn how to search for family in the Freedmen's Bureau Records from Shelley Murphy.

Watch as Shelley walks us through how to find and search through these records that can help families connect with ancestors during the aftermath of the Civil War in many southern states. We learn that these records are often mistaken for records of African Americans, but they include all ethnic groups, from labor contracts to letters and more.

Have you used the Freedmen's Bureau in your research?

We'd love to hear about it.

Links in this episode:

Freedman's Bureau 

https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/freedmens-bureau

Freedmen's Bureau FamilySearch

https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2721171

Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau

https://mappingthefreedmensbureau.com/maps/

Freedmen's Friday

https://thebpog.org/thebpog/

Freedmen Friday

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063649637247

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://ageneaTlogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy on YouTube!

 

Melissa, Laura, and I talk about the wealth of genealogy-related YouTube channels. 

From how to, watching others find family to learning about history, there's something for everyone.

Do you have a favorite?

Share the link!

We'd love to hear from you!

Links in this episode:

Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints  

https://www.youtube.com/@AncestryAimee

DearMYRTLE’s Archive 

https://www.youtube.com/@DearMYRTLEArchive

 Hidden Roots 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7PBQ4ocCF8&list=PLiA4iCHoJPNQb-tE_RP_Hfo9shw577_ql

Nicole Rudolph (@NicoleRudolph)  

https://youtube.com/@NicoleRudolph

Tasting History with Max Miller (@TastingHistory) 

https://www.youtube.com/@TastingHistory 

The History Guide

https://www.youtube.com/@thehistoryguychannel

GenealogyTV-Connie Knox

https://www.youtube.com/@GenealogyTV

Stories That Live in Us-Christa Cowen

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_z95MpwfyDvt5rBwH9QxK1iwRm7Csv2k

GeneaVlogger: Making Family History Come to Life - Jarrett Ross

https://www.youtube.com/@geneavlogger

Forgotten Lines

https://www.youtube.com/@ForgottenLinesPodcast

The Gilder Institute

https://www.youtube.com/@gilderlehrman

Black ProGen Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxZSHLCWry4

Relative Race

https://www.youtube.com/@RelativeRace_BYUtv

Finding Your Roots

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=finding+your+roots+full+episodes

Genealogy Road Show

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=genealogy+roadshow+full+episodes

Who Do You Think You Are? USA

https://www.youtube.com/@wdytyatv

Who Do You Think You Are? UK

https://www.youtube.com/@WhoDoYouThinkYouAre

The Mixed Museum: Britain's 'Brown Babies' of WW2  

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkGkFcoPpoGA6WuERkOT7M8Rh2UBgCOCe&si=h6Vjb5_wXUumlSVk 

SBS Insight (@ SBSInsight)  Uncovering the Truth 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs348akkootx43lIkq26FaAB-0-odZhsa&si=duBe3PbQCnA7nWBD 

Banjay Documentaries:  DNA Family Secrets 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Banjay+Documentaries%3A++DNA+Family+Secrets+

Mudlarking

https://www.youtube.com/@nicolawhitemudlark 

DNA Family Secrets

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyRqK5BQ11x3zgTAj-hVJX5oycy1A_4sx&si=Gkw6VsUe0fz1REMC

Good individual videos that touch on genealogy 

Museum of Lost Memories reunites people with lost photos, videos, and more 

https://youtu.be/x3v580NA6Xc?si=BAwBlio2rc7n-pGM

Mysteries in my Victorian Family Photos: How to Date Fashion History 

https://youtu.be/Dh2NrlWegO4?si=M9-RkdraGo62X6qx 

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy Journeys-Where Are You Going in 2026?

 

Cheri and the panel, Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, and Mary Kircher Roddy, share their 2025 genealogy journeys and hopes for where the road may take them in 2026. 

We would love for our viewers to share too!

We'd love to hear from you!

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

  Thank you so much for watching!

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Helping you climb your family tree,