• Ancestors*
  
• Africa*
  
• Africa*
  
• Door of No Return*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• Estate Inventory*
  
• 1850/60 Slave Schedules*
  
• Will*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• U.S. Colored Troops*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• Labor Contract*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• 1870 Census detail*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• Land Deed*
  
• Tax Map*
  
• Homestead*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• Social Security Appl.*
  
• Death Certificate*
  
• Funeral Program*
  
• Ancestors*
  
• The reasons we do this*
  

AAHGS Metro Atlanta Chapter

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING:

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

1 P.M.-3 P.M.

(via TEAMS)

MEMBERS ONLY!*

 

 

"Held in the

Balance:

The Trask

250"

 

How DNA & documents revealed story of enslaved ancestors across multiple states and absentee slaveholders

 

 

 

Presenter:

 

Nicka

Smith

 

Professional photographer, speaker and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist. She is the host of BlackProGen LIVE

 

 

*Join in Sept. 2021 for membership through Dec. 2022!

 

 

Recent Meetings

Meetings are held monthly (except July and August), usually on the fourth Saturday.

 

MAY 2021

"Speaking of My People: A Granddaughter's Journey Into the Lives of Her Lowcountry Ancestors." Presented by Genealogy researcher Akosua Moore. See what you missed. Video on Members Only page.

 

APRIL 2021

"Ida B. Wells: World-Class Researcher." Presented by Black cultural history and archival expert Amadi Ozier. See what you missed. Video on Members Only page.

 

MARCH 2021

"Share Your Tips, Successes & Questions." Virtual discussion by various attendees. See what you missed. Video on Members Only page.

 

FEBRUARY 2021

"Writing Your Story: Life Through the 2020 Pandemic." Virtual presentation by professional genealogist Dr. Deborah Abbott. See what you missed.

 

JANUARY 2021

"African American Resources Available Online at NARA." Virtual presentation by genealogy librarian (Ret.) Laura Carter. See what you missed. Video on Members Only page.

 

Welcome to our Chapter

The Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS), provides a monthly local enlightening forum for family-tree researchers by sharing historical and genealogical information, methodology and sources about African Americans with roots not just in Georgia, but in all states and nations.

OUR CHAPTER FEATURES:

►Workshops and a speakers' forum to meet the needs and interests of chapter members

 

►Monthly meetings that offer opportunities to meet other researchers and share research strategies, problems and successes unique to African American family tree searches

 

►Special Interest Groups for researchers of specific U.S. states and other localities, plus special topics, as determined by member interest and participation

 

►Friendly interactions between family history researchers and genealogists of all levels of experience, from beginners to published experts

 

 

 

 

AAHGS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (OCT. 13-16, 2021)

Early Bird Registration Ends Aug. 31 – Don't miss this largest international African American gathering promoting African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity. Among topics are Black Revolutionary War patriots, West Indian ancestors, Civil War soldier and sailor research, and cemetery preservation. Presented by our AAHGS (Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) national organization.

 

FINDING YOUR GEORGIA ANCESTORS

Research Georgia Genealogy by Region – Download research guides for 9 areas of the state on the Georgia Genealogical Society's website. Each PDF lists counties, main cities, genealogical and historical societies, repositories, and other resources. Based on tourism descriptions such as Atlanta Metro, coast, mountains and heartland. Great for planning a research trip.

 

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 -- How to Stay Safe

Guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health:

● Vaccines  ● General Info  ● Handwashing

 

NATIONWIDE

 

DOCUMENT COVID-19 RESPONSE FOR HISTORY

Atlanta History Center "Corona Collective"

 

 

 

*(The 24-image slideshow at the top of this page features AAHGS Metro Atlanta Chapter members' ancestors, American black history mileposts, significant places and some of the documents we all seek. To pause the slideshow, hover your cursor over the desired image.)