Researching African-American family histories may present special challenges for the genealogy researcher. In recognition of Black History Month in February, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy and Local History Department will present a special online program, “Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy,” on Tuesday, February 22, beginning at 10:30 am. This class will be a live-streamed teleconference via Webex; it will NOT be in person. Daniel Sample, manager of the Genealogy and Local History department, will discuss many […]
African-American family histories
Libraries Present Online Genealogy & Local History Programs For Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Local History and Genealogy Department will present two online programs in February for family-history researchers and local-history buffs, with special focus on African-American history. These online, pre-recorded videos can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us — by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab and selecting “Virtual Programs,” and then finding the programs on the dates listed. On Monday, February 8, Genealogy and Local History […]