Black Indigenous History & Genealogy, Methodology

Slavery did Exist in New England

Slavery did exist here, both Africans and Indigenous peoples were enslaved. Written records online can be difficult to find though paper trails exist throughout the 6 states. Below are some statistics. Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts 1754 Slave Census in Massachusetts In 1754, Governor William Shirley had ordered that an enumeration of all enslaved individuals, both male and female, over the age … Continue reading Slavery did Exist in New England

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Methodology

Indigenous Connecticut

The Mohegan Story: Alliance, Adaptation, and Endurance The Mohegan people, whose history is deeply rooted in the lands of what is now Connecticut, were originally part of the larger Pequot tribe. But in the early 1600s, under the leadership of Uncas, the Mohegan emerged as a distinct tribal nation. Uncas made a strategic and often controversial decision: he chose to align the Mohegan with the … Continue reading Indigenous Connecticut

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Methodology

Indigenous Rhode Island

The history of the Narragansett Tribe is one of endurance, resistance, and the ongoing fight for sovereignty on their own homelands. In 1635, Roger Williams arrived in what is now Rhode Island and established a settlement on Narragansett territory—land that had long been inhabited and stewarded by the Narragansett people. During King Philip’s War in 1675, the Narragansetts allied with Metacom (also known as King … Continue reading Indigenous Rhode Island

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Using Geography to Locate Your Native Ancestors

A knowledge of local geography and history can help you to identify your Native ancestors. Many folks scoff at this but Indigenous Peoples are tied to land – it is our relative and teacher. Knowing where your Native ancestors came from is extremely helpful in identifying them. 1. Research the area where that ancestor resided for the tribe or tribal groups that lived there during … Continue reading Using Geography to Locate Your Native Ancestors

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Methodology

Indigenous Research in New England

Or How to Find Your Native Ancestors Records to Search Through Vital Records Probate Records Census Records Land Records Military Sources Church documents Plus any other record sources you would use for non-Native ancestors Stay tuned for more- Aquene. Cher Continue reading Indigenous Research in New England

Cheryll Toney HolleyJanuary 13, 2025May 2, 2025Leave a comment