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) A...
Great Presentation!!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next presentation.
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Thanks for checking it out, my friend!
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Myles B Caggins
3 years ago
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
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Thanks, Myles!
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Clarence Braxton
3 years ago
Fantastic presentation, Young Lady. I'm so proud. Clarence
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Thanks, Mr. Braxton! I’m so glad you were able to watch! :)
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Julie Goyette
3 years ago
Extremely inspiring and interesting!
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Thank you!
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Darlene Sye
3 years ago
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.
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Good luck in your continued research. I also have much more to do!
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Brenda Fountaine
3 years ago
Great presentation!
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Thanks!
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Jamesetta Hammons
3 years ago
Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing this amazing genealogist with us. Your research and analysis of your findings give hope.
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Renate Sanders
3 years ago
Yes! There's always hope! :)
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Peggy A Kehoe
3 years ago
What a story! I admire her tenacity in doing such extensive research. Inspiring!
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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.