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Finding the Last Enslaver (webinar)
About this event
In celebration of Black History Month, the Maryland Genealogical Society is partnering with Maryland Public Television to offer a special two-hour webinar focused on African-American genealogical research. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 5th from 7-9pm.
“Finding the Last Enslaver”, presented by Robyn N. Smith, will offer guidance that can prove successful in uncovering the ancestral heritage for descendants of the enslaved. Robyn will focus on how to find the last enslaver, which is necessary to extend any ancestry before 1870. Content will include information about using sources such as probate records, court documents, tax records, deeds, and more.
Attendees will learn multiple research strategies and be taken through case studies to illustrate the principles. This event is geared towards intermediate-to-advanced researchers. It will be offered via Zoom and includes:
• 75-minute main presentation
• 15-minute small group breakout session
• 10-minute talk about enslaver descendants and how they can assist these efforts while managing emotions
• Up to 20 minutes for Q&A
You can get more information and register here: https://mptevents.regfox.com/genealogy-webinar-finding-the-last-enslaverhttps://mptevents.regfox.com/genealogy-webinar-finding-the-last-enslaver
About the Presenter
Robyn Smith, an engineer by profession, has dedicated over 25 years to genealogical research. She applies her analytical and critical thinking skills to genealogy and specializes in court and land records, genealogy skill building, and slavery research. A respected speaker in the field, Robyn has presented widely at genealogy conferences and societies across the U.S. She has also taught at institutions such as the Maryland State Archives, the Maryland Genealogical Society, the Reginald Lewis Museum, the National Archive s (Atlanta), and the Smithsonian African American Museum.
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