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Exploring Records of Antebellum Southern Plantations Through a Genealogical Lens

Plantation records contain a wealth of genealogical information, not only about the property-owning families, but also regarding enslaved persons and others connected to these properties by association or proximity. Learn research strategies to unlock these rich resources and discover the stories waiting to be found in your ancestral past.

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