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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 –Hartford, 1639, 1st written record of enslaved individuals –1774, importation of enslaved individuals was banned –1784, gradual emancipation –1840, 54 enslaved individuals –1848, slavery abolished Rhode Island –2nd largest number of enslaved individuals … Continue reading Slavery did Exist in New England

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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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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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Indigenous Research in New England

Or How to Find Your Native Ancestors Begin with yourself and move backwards through time. Use the same methods for researching any other ethnicity, using the same record groups. Bear in mind that records often identify Native people as Colored, Black, Mulatto, White, Indian, or Red. Records to Search Through Vital Records Probate Records Census Records Land Records Military Sources Church documents Plus any other … Continue reading Indigenous Research in New England

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