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Dispelling the 1870 Brick Wall Myth: African American Ancestry Before the Federal Population Census
A common misconception in genealogy is the idea that African Americans cannot trace their ancestry beyond the 1870 Federal Population Census. This myth, often referred to as the “1870 Brick Wall,” suggests that records of African American ancestors, particularly those who were enslaved, are virtually non-existent before this pivotal year. However, this is far from…
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