African American Family History



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FREEDMEN'S BUREAU RECORDS
Following the Civil War, the Freedmen's Bureau was created by the U.S. Congress to aid in Reconstruction efforts. The bureau helped former slaves find work, establish schools, negotiate contracts, find medical care, legalize their marriages and more. Start searching for your ancestors in Freedmen's Bureau Records below.

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