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Family History Month

Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870
2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Saturday, July 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults.

The 1870 census is often a brick wall for African American research. Learn practical strategies to identify and trace enslaved ancestors using Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more.

Suburban Acres Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

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Sherrie Wallace
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Sun, Aug 16 Closed
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