Rozlyn Kelly, Genealogist and President of the Farmington Genealogical Society Vice President of the Michigan Genealogy Council, joins Cheri and the panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, and Shelley Murphy to talk about her experiences discovering her ancestors through the Slave Narratives, records, and books dealing with Freedom Seekers who made their way to Canada through The Underground Railroad.
Watch as Roz shares her experience of serendipity in finding her ancestor's story of escape and shares resources to help others find theirs.
Links and Books Mentioned:
Dig MI Roots-Rozilyn Kelly
The Underground Railroad-History
Shadow On The Household by Bryan Prince
I've Got A Home in Glory Land by Karolyn Smardz Frost
A Fluid Frontier edited by Karolyn Smardz Frost and Veta Smith Tucker
The Underground Railroad in Michigan by Carol Mull
Dan Earl-Family History Guy
Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories
Shelley Murphey-The Family Tree Girl
Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy
Do you have ancestors who were involved with The Underground Railroad?
We'd love to hear from you!
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