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Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections

What reasons did African Americans have for owning slaves? What can probate records reveal? Can these people really be related to Albert Einstein or a legend of the American Revolution?

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Enjoy the most intriguing stories selected from both seasons of the series.
Philadelphia - Franklin Institute
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Hear fascinating stories about citizens of the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia - Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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Genealogists uncover fascinating family stories at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
New Orleans - Cabildo
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Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans - Board of Trade
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Explore a participant’s link to the famous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
St. Louis - Union Station
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Uncover fascinating family stories from the River City of St. Louis.
St. Louis - Central Library
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Uncover fascinating family stories from Missouri’s famous gateway city.
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