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Monday, January 22, 2024

From 1619 to Juneteenth — Slavery and the Law Before the Civil War

 Presenter:

Judy G. Russell, presenting virtually
When: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:30 - 8:30 pm PST 
Member meeting at 6:30 pm. Speaker at 6:45 pm. 

Where:
Online meeting via Zoom Meeting
Where:
In-person viewing: Santa Clara Central Park Library, Redwood Room
No issue more bitterly impacted early America than slavery. Defended by some, and decried by others, slavery left its mark on the laws of the nation and all the states, enslaved or free. The records created by those laws provide critical clues for genealogists, whether descended from enslaved or enslaver. 

Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist, is a genealogist with a law degree who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history intersect. An internationally‐known lecturer and award‐winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Her blog is at www.legalgenealogist.com

Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

See the event flyer

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