Historical Records & Archives

Articles on tracing African American and diaspora family lines, reading the records, and using research tools well.

Freedman's Bank Records: How to Find Family Names Beyond the 1870 Census

October 16, 2026
By Aisha LaDon Abdul Rahman, MLIS, PhD
Historical Records & Archives

Learn how Freedman's Bank records can reveal parents, spouses, siblings, and birthplaces—and how to research them using Krio Griot.

October 16, 2026
By Aisha LaDon Abdul Rahman, MLIS, PhD
Historical Records & Archives

Learn how to search Freedmen's Bureau records, identify genealogical clues, and organize your discoveries using Krio Griot's historical research tools.

Freedman's Bank Records: How to Find Family Names Beyond the 1870 Census

How to Search Freedmen's Bureau Records Online: A Step-by-Step Guide