Slave and slaveowner research is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. You need to have intermediate/advanced genealogy skills to do it well. Additionally, there’s the emotional impact of even looking at the documents. After all these years of research, my heart still bleeds every time I see: a will that includes “negro […]
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The Joy of Probate
Probate records hold a wealth of information about our ancestors. But when researching these records, do you just limit yourself to the will and inventory? Do you neglect all of the other documents that are part of the probate process? All parts of the probate process hold potential clues. The Probate Process Estates where a […]