The Trifecta: Giving Light to the Lives of the Formerly Enslaved

Nicka Smith
Dec 6, 2024
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About this webinar

Take a deep dive through case studies to learn how Civil War Pensions, the Freedmen’s Bureau, and Probates/Successions come together to reveal the pre-emancipation, post emancipation, and 20th Century lives of the formerly enslaved and their families.

About the speaker

Nicka Smith is more than just a genealogist; she's a storyteller. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate heart, she brings the past to life, one ancestor at a time. Her expertise in African an...
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  1. DC
    Debra Cole
    1 year ago

    Interesting presentation packed with good research tips and history

  2. JM
    Jane A Miller
    1 year ago

    THAT WAS FANTASTIC!!! Nicka's enthusiasm shines through. Absolutely exciting to watch her work the sources. Thank you!

  3. CW
    Clay Wilson
    1 year ago

    I have met and talked to Nicka a number of times and listened to her during several genealogy classes. She has always been informative and open to any questions regardless of how simple the question was. Yes, she needs to publish a book outside of her 800-page family history. Thank you Nicka. Clay Wilson AAGSNC AAGHSC

  4. CT
    Cynthia Taylor
    1 year ago

    Webinar was like time-travel, 160 to 196 years back in time!

  5. LH
    Liz Hunt
    1 year ago

    I loved the stories in this case study. I loved hearing the thought process throughout the journey of uncovering the stories. I appreciated the addition sources that I was not aware of. I'm planning on going back through the Legacy Family Tree library to listen to more from Nicka Smith!

  6. AC
    Aileen Counts
    1 year ago

    The case studies are a perfect way to assist in researching the former enslaved.

  7. EG
    Ellecia Gant
    1 year ago

    Excellent as usual, Question: What are the certificate numbers in the freedmen bureau?

  8. DC
    Dawn Carlile
    1 year ago

    Amazing webinar! Using case studies, Nicka showed us records we might find and how to analyze the information they contain to help find our ancestors, particularly African Americans.

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