Discovery Club
Tracing your African American roots
can be challenging. Research in the
years prior to the Civil War depends on a
person's status, whether slave or free.
If free, more records are available, and
they are more likely to show up on census
reports. If slave, not much, if anything,
was written down, and the best chances
of finding your roots lie in researching
the slave owners.
In census records from 1790 to 1840,
only names of heads of households were
provided, and only the number of slaves,
(no names), were indicated. In the 1850
and 1860 census reports the gender and
age of slaves were indicated, but still no
names. However, all free blacks were
named in these reports.
Beginning with the 1870 census,
the names of all African Americans
were listed. And since the time of the
American Revolution, African Americans
have volunteered to serve their country in
times of war, meaning there are military
records to research that might yield good
results.
The National Archives and Records
Administration, (NARA), is a very good
source for African American family
research. It's located about 35 miles from
here in Perris, and it's free. So please
keep trying. You never know when you'll
hit the jackpot and find that long lost
relative. Info., Willis Fagan, Club Captain,
(951) 769-4482, wefbev@verizon.net. ~
Willis Fagan
Spanish Bible Class
Amphitheater Group
We have "good news" for our Spanish-speaking neighbors.
Spanish classes began Jan. 21. Every person interested in
learning the "good news" the Bible has to offer and at the
same time wants the opportunity to practice their Spanish is
perfectly welcomed. Any questions call me at (951) 769-4238
or e-mail me at timberlovato@gmail.com. ~ Tim Lovato
Save these new Amphitheater Concert Series Dates…
We want you there so mark it down now!
Sundays, May 18, June 22, July 20, Aug. 17 and the Grand
Finale on Sunday, Sept. 21! ~ Cindy Graves
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