Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records, 1819–1906
You can look for your ancestors who were born in Orleans Parish, Louisiana between 1819 and 1906 in the record collection Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records, 1819-1906.
Florida State Census, 1885
Today’s featured collection is the Florida State Census, 1885. This searchable collection contains population, agriculture, manufacture and mortality schedules for a special federal census for Florida made in 1885. The census was taken at the request of the federal government, and with the federal government’s assistance. All Florida counties are represented except Alacuhua, Clay, Columbia and Nassau.
South Carolina, State and Territorial Censuses, 1753–1920
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is South Carolina, State and Territorial Censuses, 1753–1920. This searchable collection consists of several state and local census records for South Carolina, including City Council of Georgetown census, 1920; South Carolina state censuses, 1829-1875; Union County census, 1869; City Council of Aiken census, 1868; and Village of Edgefield census, 1891.
North Carolina, Voter Registration, 1868–1898
This collection contains voting registers for the North Carolina counties Orange, Beaufort and Chatham for the years 1868-1898. This searchable database includes images taken from microfilm of original records held at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh. For a detailed look at this collection, please see the collection’s Learn More page.
US, Florida — Voter Registration Records, 1867–1905
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is US, Florida — Voter Registration Records, 1867–1905 . The collection consists of voter registration records for Hernando, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Orange, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, St. John, Sumpter, Suwannee, Taylor, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties for years 1867-1905.
US, Texas–Voter Registration, 1867-1869
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is US, Texas–Voter Registration, 1867-1869. This collection can be especially helpful for African American genealogy because the records were made prior to 1870, and can help you tighten up your ancestor’s timeline between 1865 and the 1870 U.S. Census.
Louisiana, Orleans and St. Tammany Parish, Voter Registration Records, 1867-1905
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Louisiana, Orleans and St. Tammany Parish, Voter Registration Records, 1867-1905. Early voter registration records can help you locate your ancestor in records made before the 1870 U.S. Census. Voter registration records can also help you fill the twenty year gap between the 1880 U.S. Census and the 1900 U.S. Census (most of the 1890 U.S. Census was destroyed by fire).
United States, Freedmen’s Bureau Marriages, 1861-1872
This searchable collection with images contains marriage certificates, marriage licenses, monthly reports of marriages and other proofs of marriages compiled by the Freedmen’s Bureau between 1861 through 1872. The records are part of National Archives Record Group 105, Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
Virginia Slave Birth Index, 1853-1866
Welcome to the first of a series of blog posts highlighting new or important research collections at FamilySearch! We will be posting a highlighted collection every day during February. For each collection, we’ll give you a general overview of the collection and what information it contains, show you a sample image from the collection and offer some hints for researching from the highlighted collection.
United States 1860 Census Slave Schedules
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860.This searchable collection includes an index and images of slave schedules listing the names of slaveholders and the age and gender of those they enslaved in 1860. The 1860 Census Slave Schedules were made at the same time the 1860 Census was made. With very few exceptions, the slave schedules list only the name of the slaveholder. The schedules are arranged by enumeration district, just as the 1860 U.S. Census was arranged, and information reported was for the official census enumeration date of June 1, 1860.
US, Georgia — County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960
Today’s featured collection is Georgia, County Delayed Birth and Death Records, 1870-1960. This collection contains delayed birth records gathered from probate courts in multiple counties in Georgia for the years 1870 – 1960. Document images are available for most counties in the collection.
US, Texas, Harrison County–Delayed Birth Records, 1860-1933
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is US, Texas, Harrison County–Delayed Birth Records, 1860-1933. This collection contains delayed birth records for Harrison County, Texas for the years 1860-1933. Some of the pages are damaged and some of the title boards are incorrectly labeled. The original records are housed at the Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, Texas.
United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934.
This is a searchable collection with images. The collection contains images of the National Archives’ carded name index to pension files for veterans who served in the military between 1861 and 1916 and applied for a military pension. These records are part of the National Archives record group RG 15, Records of the Veterans Administration and were taken from the National Archives microfilm publication T288. To learn more about the records in this microfilm publication, you can access the descriptive pamphlet here.
Descriptive Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri,1863-1865 : NARA, RG94, M1894
This collection consists of descriptive lists for black volunteers recruited for the army from the State of Missouri, 1863-1865. The original records, held at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland consist of 55 descriptive recruitment books and 3 bound indexes. The records are part of the records of the Colored Troops Division, 1863-1865 within Record Group (RG) 94, Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1780’s-1917 and were taken from the National Archives microfilm publication M1894. For more information about these records, please see the descriptive pamphlet prepared by the National Archives.
Alabama State Census, 1866
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Alabama State Census, 1866.This searchable collection is an index of the 1866 state census from Alabama. Originals schedules are held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. The census was created to determine how many representatives would be sent to Congress for the state of Alabama.
Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Mississippi Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957. These records are lists of black and white students prepared by the counties and school districts for the years 1850-1892, 1908 to 1957 to determine each county’s education funding needs. The early records include only the names of students and the school attended. More recent records added the age of the child and a parent or guardian’s name. School records can be a viable substitute for birth records and can bridge the gaps between U.S. Census years. To learn more about these records, please visit the collection’s Learn More page.
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. This collection was built from a database provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and is a name index to Army Serial Number Enlistment Card Records, which covers the years 1938-1946, excluding officers, in the United States Army including the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and the Enlisted Reserve Corps. This index, which is not complete, covers about nine million men and women. The collection’s Learn More page notes that the collection may contain scanning errors.
Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987. This searchable collection contains an index and images of death certificates from the Virginia State Department of Health. Certificate images are provided courtesy of Ancestry.com. To learn more about this record set, please view the collection’s Learn More page.
US, Alabama—County Birth Registers, 1881–1930
County Birth Registers, 1881-1930 are now available online at FamilySearch.org for those who are researching Alabama ancestors. The records come from multiple county probate judges in Alabama.
South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965
Search for your South Carolina ancestor’s death between 1915 and 1965 in the collection South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965.
Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952
Alabama Death and Burials, 1881-1952 is an index of records that may have appeared in previously recorded International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections. The records are not complete for any particular time period, place or region. It is strongly recommended that you verify any records you find with original documentation. See Legacy Collections. For more information on this record set, please see the collection’s Learn More page.
New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
If your ancestor supposedly moved to New York City and died before 1950, you can search to see if you find your ancestor’s death in this location showing you proof that he or she migrated. The records represent the five boroughs of New York City. Each borough covers a different time period.
Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994
With Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994, you can determine when you ancestor migrated to Illinois. The record set covers the years 1878 to 1939 and 1955 to 1994. This record is an index that tells you the age of your ancestor and the date and place where he or she died. You will learn where he or she was born. If this is given, it can help to identify that you have the right person.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915.
You can search Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915 for your ancestor to see if it reveals that he or she moved from someplace else during the Great Migration. This collection is made of several types of records.
US, South Carolina, Charleston–Birth Registers, 1901–1926
How wonderful to have this primary resource for your ancestor. These birth registers give the names of their parents. So, you do not to need to rely on the death record of your ancestor as the main source for this information. 1901-1926 is rather late, and most would consider the information would be known by descendants. If you consider that enslavement ended only in 1865, many of these records represent the first generation or second generation born outside of enslavement. South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Birth Registers, 1901-1926 can assist many African Americans who are unsure about the parentage of their ancestor born between 1901 and 1926.
North Carolina, Wake County, Death Records, 1900-1909
Today’s featured collection is North Carolina, Wake County, Death Records, 1900-1909.
Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1936
Today’s featured collection is Oklahoma School Records 1895 – 1936. This particular collection holds school census records as well as rosters for the counties that existed before and after Oklahoma statehood, which occurred in 1907. This collection is significant because it reflects the two territories: Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. After 1907, the new state of Oklahoma is reflected with all of the new counties. For more about this collection one can visit the Family Search website to Learn More about this collection.
Virginia Funeral Programs
The first bit of advice we give to everyone who’s thinking of starting their ancestor research is “Find the person in your family who collects the funeral programs.” Why? Because Homegoing programs celebrate a person’s life within their circle of loved ones, and most every loved one is mentioned in the funeral program.
Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Board of Health Death Records, 1848-1913
Today’s featured FamilySearch collection is Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Board of Health Death Records, 1848-1913. This collection is searchable.
Found on FamilySearch: Marriage Records (Horry County, South Carolina), 1911-1951
FamilySearch has digitized 58 microfilms of Marriage Records (Horry County, South Carolina), 1911-1951. The microfilms can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm description,...
Found on FamilySearch: Voters’ Books, Liberty County, Georgia, 1896-1899
FamilySearch has digitized 1 microfilm of Voters' Books, Liberty County, Georgia, 1896-1899. The microfilms can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm description, as in the...
Found on FamilySearch: Colleton County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, 1911-1951
FamilySearch has digitized 15 microfilms of Colleton County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, 1911-1951. The microfilms can be accessed through the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the...
Found on FamilySearch: Episcopal Church of the Advent, Parish Register (Colored and White), 1850-1917
FamilySearch has digitized the register white and colored of births, deaths, marriages and baptisms for the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Williamston, North Carolina. The earliest records record the names of enslaved members, with slaveholders identified.
Found on FamilySearch: Darlington County, SC Marriage Licenses, African American, 1911-1950
FamilySearch has digitized 12 microfilms of marriage licenses for African Americans in Darlington County, South Carolina for the years 1911-1950. The microfilms are part of Darlington County, South Carolina marriage licenses,1911-1950, and can be accessed via the...
Found on FamilySearch: Dorchester County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, ca. 1918-1950
FamilySearch has digitized 15 microfilms of marriage licenses for African Americans in Dorchester County, South Carolina for the years 1918-1950. The microfilms are part of Dorchester County, South Carolina marriage licenses,1918-1950, and can be accessed via the...
Found on FamilySearch: List of African American and White Voters, Darlington County, SC, About 1876
FamilySearch has digitized a typescript list of voters in Darlington County, SC, made about about 1876. The list may be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. The list of voters is the first item on the digitized microfilm of records from the South Carolina...
Found on FamilySearch: Civil Actions Concerning Slaves and Free Persons of Color, Craven County, NC, 1775-1885
FamilySearch has digitized two microfilms of Civil Actions Concerning Slaves and Free Persons of Color, Craven County, NC, 1775-1885. There are several record subsets on these microfilms, the first contains 2,083 frames of selected records for Craven County, NC that...
Has FamilySearch Digitized the Records You Need? Here’s How to Check
FamilySearch recently announced that they had added the 2 billionth record to their free online databases of digitized historical documents. The records giant currently adds over 300 million new images a year to their online holdings. A world of free resources for...
Found on FamilySearch: Assessment of Property and Census of Slaves and Their Owners, 1837, New Orleans, LA
FamilySearch has digitized the volume Assessment of Property and Census of Slaves and their Owners, 1837, New Orleans, LA. There are more records on this microfilm. This register begins on frame 857. Sample Image Tell Us About Your Finds Have you found...
Found on FamilySearch: Freedom Papers (Emancipation Dockets, 1827-1915), Orleans Parish, LA
FamilySearch has digitized Freedom Papers (Emancipation Dockets, 1827-1915), Orleans Parish, LA. There are other records on this microfilm. These records begin on frame 748. Sample Image Tell Us About Your Finds Have you found treasures in the FamilySearch catalog?...
Found on FamilySearch: Register of Negroes and Mulattoes, 1800-1820, Adams County, PA
FamilySearch has digitized the volume Register of Negroes and Mulattoes, 1800-1820, Adams County, PA. You can access the volume via the FamilySearch catalog here. This register, remarkably, lists exact birthdates for many of those whose names appear. Information in...
Found on FamilySearch: Record of Negroes, 1804-1855, Ross County, Ohio
FamilySearch has digitized the volume Record of Negroes, 1804-1855, Ross County, Ohio. The microfilm can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. Sample Image Tell Us About your Finds Have you found newly-digitized treasures in the FamilySearch catalog?...
Found on FamilySearch: Negro Register (Washington County, Pennsylvania), 1782-1851
FamilySearch has digitized the volume Negro Register (Washington County, Pennsylvania), 1782-1851. There are other records on this microfilm. This small volume, which has a name index in the front, begins on frame 144. Sample Image Happy ancestor hunting!
Found on FamilySearch: List of Negroes, 1819-1859, Elbert County, GA
FamilySearch has digitized a small register titled List of Negroes, 1819-1859, Elbert County, GA. There are other records on this microfilm. The small volume begins on frame 16. Sample Image Tell Us About Your Finds What treasures have you found in the...
Found on FamilySearch: Cumberland County, PA, Negro Slaves Name & Age Returns, 1780, 1791, 1828
FamilySearch has digitized Cumberland County, Pa., Negro slaves name & age returns, 1780, 1791, 1828. The records can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog. There are other records on this microfilm. The small volume begins on frame 12. Sample Image Have...
Found on FamilySearch: Register of Free Persons of Color, Columbia County, GA, 1819-1836
FamilySearch has digitized a Register of Free Person of Color, Columbia County, GA, 1819-1836. You can access the microfilm via the FamilySearch catalog here. There are other records on this microfilm. The small volume begins on frame 53. Sample Image...
Found on FamilySearch: Documents Pertaining to Free Negroes, 1836-1859, Ste. Genevieve County (Missouri)
FamilySearch has digitized Documents Pertaining to Free Negroes, 1836-1859, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. You can access the microfilm via the FamilySearch catalog here. There are other records on this microfilm. Records for Free People of Color begin with...
Found on FamilySearch: Kershaw County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, Aug. 1938-Dec. 1950
FamilySearch has digitized 9 microfilm reels of Kershaw County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, Aug. 1938-Dec. 1950. The microfilms can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm...
Found on FamilySearch: Lancaster County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, 1911-1950
FamilySearch has digitized 33 microfilm reels of Lancaster County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, 1911-1950. You can access the microfilms via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm description,...
Found on FamilySearch: Dorchester County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, ca. 1918-1950
FamilySearch has digitized 15 microfilms of Dorchester County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, ca. 1918-1950. The microfilms may be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm...
Found on FamilySearch: Miscellaneous Records of Slaves and Freedmen (Onslow County, North Carolina), 1763-1912
FamilySearch has digitized one microfilm of Miscellaneous Records of Slaves and Freemen (Onslow County, North Carolina), 1763-1912. The microfilm may be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. Contents of the microfilm include: Bills of sale of Negroes, 1763-1795,...
Found on FamilySearch: Records of Slavery and Free Persons of Color (Wayne County, North Carolina), 1783-1869
FamilySearch has digitized Records of Slavery and Free Persons of Color (Wayne County, North Carolina), 1783-1869. The microfilm, a compendium of records concerning enslaved and free African Americans in Wayne County, may be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog...
Found on FamilySearch: City of Savannah Voters Registers, 1856-1896
FamilySearch has digitized 10 microfilms of City of Savannah voters registers, 1856-1896. The microfilms can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm description, as in the example...
Found on FamilySearch: Jasper County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, ca. 1912-1950
FamilySearch has digitized 26 microfilms of Jasper County, South Carolina Marriage Licenses, ca. 1912-1950. The microfilm can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog, here. To view the microfilms, click on the camera icon to the right of the microfilm...
Found on FamilySearch: Slave and Free Persons of Color Records, Tyrell County, NC, 1793-1868
FamilySearch has digitized Slave and Free Persons of Color Records, Tyrell County, NC, 1793-1868. The microfilm can be accessed via the FamilySearch catalog here. The microfilm contains a compendium of records concerning enslaved and free African Americans in...
Found on FamilySearch: Marion County, SC Marriage Registers, 1929-1952
FamilySearch has digitized Marion County, South Carolina marriage registers for the years 1929 through 1952. The earliest registers, for the years 1911 through 1928, have yet to be digitized. The digitized microfilms can be accessed through the FamilySearch catalog...
Found on FamilySearch: Independent Congregational Church, Stoney Creek, Beaufort, South Carolina Computer Printout; Marriages, 1744-1756
FamilySearch has digitized a computer printout of abstracts of the register of the Independent Congregational Church, Stoney Creek, Beaufort, South Carolina computer printout; marriages, 1744-1756. The microfilm can be accessed in the FamilySearch catalog here....
Found on FamilySearch: Independent Congregational (Circular) Church, Charleston, South Carolina, Computer Printout, Births or Christenings, 1732-1815
FamilySearch has digitized a computer printout of abstracts from the register of Independent Congregational (Circular) Church, Charleston, South Carolina, computer printout, births or christenings, 1732-1815 in Beaufort, SC. You can access the microfilm in...
Found on FamilySearch: St. Helenas Parish, Beaufort, South Carolina Computer Printout; Births or Christenings, 1683-1822
FamilySearch has digitized a computer printout of abstracts from the register of St. Helenas Parish Church in Beaufort, SC. You can access the microfilm in the FamilySearch catalog here. Sample Image Antebellum church registers for South Carolina can be a treasure...