1.5 hours
Pontiac Public Library
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, United States
Saturday, 03/21, 3-4:30pm, Auditorium, Presented by Richard Fellrath, former President and current Board Member of the Oakland County Genealogical Society: The biggest problem that researchers have in black genealogy is slavery. Before emancipation, slaves were only listed by age and sex. No names were used. The 1870 census was the first where names were listed. Free blacks were listed by name before 1870 and few probate records listed names. People from Louisiana could get married, because the catholic church ignored the state law that prohibited marriages between slaves, but other records are available in some cases. These records will be discussed. Registration is required!
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
