Summary: The 1870 U.S. Federal Census was the first time freed African Americans were enumerated with their complete names, ages and birthplaces. They were grouped together in households and had occupations listed. Prior to that enslaved blacks were only listed by age and gender. Join Crista Cowan as she shares some tried and true tips and tricks for identifying your enslaved African American ancestors in slave schedules, wills, estate inventories, and plantation records.
