Using DNA analysis, combined with documentary research and with only one hint of family lore, the presenter has found the family of her enslaved great-grandfather.
Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs: “Into the LIGHT” and “Genea-Related;” and produces a “(Mostly) African-American Funeral Programs” online databa
Great work Renate. I admire your journey to find your DNA relatives and your exemplary research and analysis.
Kin Finder Group, LLC, Myles B Caggins, Jr
Renate, I really enjoyed your “We Were Supposed To Be NEALs:” presentation! AWESOME!
I have used this technique to find my great grandfather and some of his family members as slaves, that was an easy one. I need to add on some of your detail kind of work to dig even deeper on that line and also on other branches of my tree.
Finding Calvin: Following My Enslaved Ancestor Through Multiple Owners – A Case Study
In this presentation, Renate models the research process of verifying that her great-grandfather was enslaved, and shares the methodology and documents used to document his owners during 25 years of enslavement. Presented as a case study.
In this presentation, Renate models the research process of verifying that her great-grandfather was enslaved, and shares the methodology and documents used to document his owners during 25 years of enslavement. Presented as a case study.
In Their Own Words: Genealogy in the Slave Narratives
Uncovering the genealogy of the formerly enslaved can be challenging; but, sometimes, the information is left in first-hand accounts, commonly known as "Slave Narratives.” From books, to projects set up to learn about life during slavery, researchers can find an abundance of genealogical and other information about enslaved families, their…
Uncovering the genealogy of the formerly enslaved can be challenging; but, sometimes, the information is left in first-hand accounts, commonly known as "Slave Narratives.” From books, to projects set up to learn about life during slavery, researchers can find an abundance of genealogical and other information about enslaved families, their…
Tick Marks and Number Counts: Understanding and Using the Slave Schedules
What exactly are the 1850 and 1860 United States Slave Schedules and what is their value to researchers? A closer look at this enumeration of “slave inhabitants” will streamline interpretation of these records and will help define the do's and don’ts of working with them.
What exactly are the 1850 and 1860 United States Slave Schedules and what is their value to researchers? A closer look at this enumeration of “slave inhabitants” will streamline interpretation of these records and will help define the do's and don’ts of working with them.
From This Day Forward – Documenting Marital Unions of Enslaved and Emancipated Persons
Despite the fact that their marriages were not legally recognized before 1865, enslaved couples were uniting in "quasi-marital" relationships, and were cohabitating as husband and wife, as evidenced by many extant documents created during and after the end of America’s Civil War. In this presentation, we explore examples of documents that provide evidence of these relationships, and sources for finding them.
Despite the fact that their marriages were not legally recognized before 1865, enslaved couples were uniting in "quasi-marital" relationships, and were cohabitating as husband and wife, as evidenced by many extant documents created during and after the end of America’s Civil War. In this presentation, we explore examples of documents that provide evidence of these relationships, and sources for finding them.
Freedom Bound: Escaping Bondage for Life in the North
Before 1865, free blacks, as well as runaway and emancipated slaves, migrated or escaped to northern states (and Canada), hoping for a “better life” with more opportunities. In this presentation, we explore some of the reasons for this movement and review some of the many helpful records left by these antebellum northern migrants.
Before 1865, free blacks, as well as runaway and emancipated slaves, migrated or escaped to northern states (and Canada), hoping for a “better life” with more opportunities. In this presentation, we explore some of the reasons for this movement and review some of the many helpful records left by these antebellum northern migrants.
With slave ancestral research, one is often faced with direct evidence vs. indirect evidence. Many forms of direct evidence that emphatically prove family relationships, birthplaces, and other happenings are often non-existent because slaves were merely considered "property". Some researchers have been very fortunate to find rare pieces of direct evidence…
With slave ancestral research, one is often faced with direct evidence vs. indirect evidence. Many forms of direct evidence that emphatically prove family relationships, birthplaces, and other happenings are often non-existent because slaves were merely considered "property". Some researchers have been very fortunate to find rare pieces of direct evidence…
Full Circle: Tracing the Descendants of a Slaveholding Ancestor
Descendants of former slaveholders come from all walks of life. DNA and renewed interest in family history research continue to unearth this phenomena for thousands of people every day. In this session, learn how to confirm slaveholding ancestors and the tools needed to trace and identify living descendants of their...
Descendants of former slaveholders come from all walks of life. DNA and renewed interest in family history research continue to unearth this phenomena for thousands of people every day. In this session, learn how to confirm slaveholding ancestors and the tools needed to trace and identify living descendants of their...
Analyzing Probate Records of Slaveholders to Identify Enslaved Ancestors
This webinar will provide an overview of the probate process, the genealogical information that can be found in a slaveholding estate, and related records that a probate proceeding may point to.
This webinar will provide an overview of the probate process, the genealogical information that can be found in a slaveholding estate, and related records that a probate proceeding may point to.
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Great Presentation!!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next presentation.
Thanks for checking it out, my friend!
Great work Renate. I admire your journey to find your DNA relatives and your exemplary research and analysis.
Kin Finder Group, LLC, Myles B Caggins, Jr
Thanks, Myles!
Fantastic presentation, Young Lady. I’m so proud.
Clarence
Thanks, Mr. Braxton! I’m so glad you were able to watch! 🙂
Extremely inspiring and interesting!
Thank you!
Renate, I really enjoyed your “We Were Supposed To Be NEALs:” presentation! AWESOME!
I have used this technique to find my great grandfather and some of his family members as slaves, that was an easy one. I need to add on some of your detail kind of work to dig even deeper on that line and also on other branches of my tree.
Good luck in your continued research. I also have much more to do!
Great presentation!
Thanks!
Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing this amazing genealogist with us. Your research and analysis of your findings give hope.
Yes! There’s always hope! 🙂
What a story! I admire her tenacity in doing such extensive research. Inspiring!
Thank you.