In this episode of GenFriends, Bernice explains how and why the Freedmen's Bureau Records were created, how you can find them, and tips for finding your family in them. Cheri and the panel Melissa Barker, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, and Mary Kircher Roddy share their experiences with researching these documents and get their questions answered about why everyone should take advantage of the family stories contained within.
Watch and learn how you can discover more about your family in these valuable records.
Have you discovered family in the Freedman's Bureau Records?
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Links in This Episode:
Smithsonian-Records of the Field Offices
Smithsonian -Search Results
Freedmen's Bureau Labor Contract Presentation-Bernice Bennett: Legacy Family Tree Webinar
Finding Enslaved Laborers at UGA-Shelley's FB page for Freedmen's Fridays
Contact the Panelists:
Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives
Bernice
Bennett-Geniebroots
Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories
Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy
Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy
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