The Source
The Source

Author: Loretto Dennis Szucs

Publisher: Ancestry Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 1000

ISBN-13: 9781593312770

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Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""

Free Blacks and Mulattos in South Carolina 1850 Census
Free Blacks and Mulattos in South Carolina 1850 Census

Author: Margaret Peckham Motes

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0806350261

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A listing from the 1850 census of approximately 8,160 free blacks and mulattos between the ages of 1 month and 112 years, providing name, age, sex, occupation, color, place of birth, household and dwelling number, and county.

Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina
Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina

Author: Gloria Ramsey Lucas

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780893088583

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"...A comprehensive compilation of records from the Edgefield County Archives pertaining to the purchasing and selling of slaves. The records include estate records, wills, inventories, appraisals, deed transfers, sheriff sales and other miscellaneous records, with approximately 29,000 listings and over 58,000 slave names. Many of the records contain information on gender, age, physical description, occupation and family relationships. The names are listed alphabetically by slave owner." --From press release.

Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920
Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920

Author: William Thorndale

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 0806311886

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Genealogical research in U.S. censuses begins with identifying correct county jurisdictions ??o assist in this identification, the map Guide shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920. On each of the nearly 400 maps the old county lines are superimposed over the modern ones to highlight the boundary changes at ten-year intervals. Accompanying each map are explanations of boundary changes, notes about the census, & tocality finding keys. In addition, there are inset maps which clarify ??erritorial lines, a state-by-state bibliography of sources, & an appendix outlining pitfalls in mapping county boundaries. Finally, there is an index which lists all present day counties, plus nearly all defunct counties or counties later renamed-the most complete list of American counties ever published.

A Guide to Researching African American Ancestors in Laurens County, South Carolina and Selected Finding Aids
A Guide to Researching African American Ancestors in Laurens County, South Carolina and Selected Finding Aids

Author: LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1524523526

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This book was written to aid families with ancestors from Laurens County, South Carolina, to jumpstart their genealogical research. Although the focus is on sources of particular relevance to African Americans, the book also contains information relevant to slave-holding families. Also, the background information at the beginning of each section will be of general interest to those families from South Carolina who are researching their African ancestors. In addition to practical advice born from the authors genealogical research and formal studies, the book includes information and compilations regarding the following topics: Free Persons of Color in Antebellum Laurens Slaves in Will Transcripts (17821860) Legislative Papers (17821866) Comptroller General Tax Return Books (18661868) 1869 SC State Population Census 1860 US Census Slave Schedule and Matching African American Surnames in the 1870 US Census Excerpts of Freedmen Bureau Records Grave Markers at Five African American Churches