Out of Sight: An Introduction to Unearthing Your African American and Afro-Caribbean Genealogy
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American ancestors. Patience is a virtue for researchers on this journey. The intriguing stories about our ancestors who overcame
huge obstacles to allow us to thrive will surely inspire you as a researcher.
It is a good time to be a researcher of African American genealogy. When I restarted my interest in family genealogy, it was
2007 and the African American genealogical records were limited. Nearly 15 years later, an abundance of materials is available
through government websites, Internet links and private sources that include professional genealogy researchers.
African American genealogy discoveries typically include Native American, European and sometimes, West Indian or Afro-
American. My cousin and genealogy collaborator, Mark Owen, recognized that our family composition fits the typical African
American bloodline. Our family also share a common tortured history as that of our African American and to a lesser extent, Afro-
Caribbean brethren and that is explained in one word: Slavery.
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Out of Sight - Dr. Ann Lineve Wead
OUT OF SIGHT
An Introduction to Unearthing Your African American and Afro-Caribbean Genealogy
By
Dr. Ann Lineve Wead
With
Mark S. Owen MS
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It is not legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited.
This book is dedicated to our collective family. The winding, twisting, inspiring, troubling, confusing, and often rewarding stories from our family have inspired us –
first cousins, maternal side – and we now present our first joint work.
The book is primarily written by Ann with help from Cousin Mark.
Thank you, ancestors and living family for giving us life.
Mark (in memory of Mom Lyla Owen) Owen
and
Ann Lineve (in honor of Lyla’s oldest sister and my Mom, Angeline Owen) Wead
January 20, 2021
Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Part I: Out of Our Gloomy Past
Slavery’s Impact Upon Black Genealogical Research 6
Pre- and Post-Civil War Searches 8
Making the most of Brick Walls
9
Mental, Psychological, Spiritual Walls 10
Find a Way or Make One 15
Treasure Hunts 16
Use What You Got
18
1930 United States Federal Census 34
Questions to get you started with family history interviews 44
Childhood 44
Marriage 44
Parents and Family 45
Holidays and Celebrations 45
Major and Historical Events 45
Part II: The Workbook - The Game Changers in Black Genealogy
Sharing Your Story 46
Top Black Genealogy Sources 48
Other resources 50
Hidden Figures in Your Family – House Hunting 58
Introduction
Thank you for investing in your future by learning tried-and-true techniques that will help to unlock your family’s rich history.
The goal of this e-book is to help you efficiently navigate through the challenging and lengthy genealogy searches for African American ancestors. Patience is a virtue for researchers on this journey. The intriguing stories about our ancestors who overcame huge obstacles to allow us to thrive will surely inspire you as a researcher.
It is a good time to be a researcher of African American genealogy. When I restarted my interest in family genealogy, it was 2007 and the African American genealogical records were limited. Nearly 15 years later, an abundance of materials is available through government websites, Internet links and private sources that include professional genealogy researchers.
African American genealogy discoveries typically include Native American, European and sometimes, West Indian or Afro-American. My cousin and genealogy collaborator, Mark Owen, recognized that our family