The presentation was OUTSTANDING. I've seen a lot of videos on this subject but yours was the most comprehensive. You provided tons of information and it was presented in a way where it didn't feel crammed into the allotted time. I recently located the slave owner of my 3X great-grandparents. I really got lucky because they kept the slave owner's name who lived nearby. He died before the war ended and my peeps were listed on his inventory. Other lines haven't been so easy. I'm looking forward to exploring some of the resources you provided. Just when you thought there was no where else to look. And you were so right - slavery era research is not for the faint of heart. Thanks for the wonderful teaching tools!
I’m watching this years after you presented it. I’m SOOOO happy that you laid this out step by step. I was getting so discouraged that I haven’t broken past the 1870 brick wall. Your process is fantastic and I will tenaciously follow it. I hope and I’m expectant that I will be able to trace my 2nd great grandparents back to slavery or as FPOC. Every one of them were born prior to 1850 so hopefully I can find them. Thank you. This is such a valuable presentation.
this is a great resource! i've been searching family history on and off about 6 years, getting nowhere. i've been at it again, and decided to find something on YT that may help, and found you. i think this video is a sign of help BECAUSE ... there was a mention of Tobin, Walker and now I am paused on the page about ArchiveGrid, where there is a name Hammond mentioned; all of these mentioned names are part of my family too; so yup, a sign of help! my last name is Hammonds, but it'd be Blue if my father had his father's last name. ok, back to watching your video! :)
This is super helpful! My family tree starts in Bienville Parish with ancestors arriving from South Carolina. Thanks for giving me the push I need to continue searching!
Thank you so much for sharing your insights iis very helpful. As I am looking up ancestors. I have been struggling with the birth years & misplaced names. But you are giving me hope I am on the right path.. I look forward to more helpful vids.
Great information. Really helpful. I cringed though, every time I heard the words slave and slave owners. I’d suggest the much preferred enslaved and enslaver, for future presentations.
The trick is the status! The true identity of those people!!!!! They were prisoners of war by the narrator forefathers and mummies no help for you sweetie 😂
