If Your Black Ancestors Lived in New Orleans — These Creole Records May Reveal Their Family Story

What if my family tree didn’t stop at 1870? If my Black ancestors lived in New Orleans, French church records, Spanish notarial documents, and records created under three different governments may help me trace their stories back to the early 1700s. In this video, I show where to look for records naming Black men, women, children, and free people of color in New Orleans. I also explain how French rule, Spanish rule, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Code Noir shaped the records genealogists can use today. #BlackGenealogy #AfricanAmericanGenealogy #NewOrleansGenealogy #CreoleGenealogy #FamilyHistory