Webinar Screening Series: Breaking the 1870 Brick Wall
Schedule
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
801 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74401 | Muskogee, OK
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Join us in the Genealogy Department for our next session:Title: Breaking the 1870 Brick Wall: Comprehensive Strategies for Tracing Formerly Enslaved African American Ancestors by Andre Kearns
Time: February 13, 2026, 2:00 PM
Details: Overcoming the 1870 brick wall in African American genealogy is challenging, but possible. This session presents a clear, step-by-step roadmap for tracing formerly enslaved ancestors using the Genealogical Proof Method. Learn how to reconstruct the freedmen generation, identify potential enslavers, and mine enslaver records for hidden ancestral clues. We’ll explore records on Ancestry and FamilySearch, including census and vital records, Freedmen’s Bureau files, cohabitation records, and estate records. If you’re ready to move beyond 1870 and build a fuller picture of your family’s past, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to begin.
Come learn how to uncover your family’s story!
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Research
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