id Url Resource class Title Description Contributor Source Rights Prefix name Suffix name Given name Family_name Topic Location Birthplace https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2309 oc:OralHistory Antoinette Broussard-Farmer Antoinette Broussard-Farmer discusses being a descendant of an enslaver and of an enslaved person. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Violet George Craig William P. Wallingford Slavery--United States Platte County, Missouri, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2311 oc:OralHistory Beverly Burch Beverly shares her thoughts and emotions about when she discovered that some of her ancestors were enslavers and how this discovery shaped her anti-racism work in the United States, and documenting historical Black communities in the South. American Civil War Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Big Green; Rachel Hennigan Slavery--United States United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Atlanta, Georgia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2313 oc:OralHistory Jeff McLane Jeff McLane discusses his enslaving ancestor, Louis McLane, and learning more about that individual and his impact. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Louis McLane Slavery--United States Underground Railroad--United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2315 oc:OralHistory Cindy McPherson Cindy McPherson reflects on her family's history of settler colonialism. American Revolutionary War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Greg; Nanny; Tom; Fina; Simon; Flora; Fan; Hannah; Phil; Jack William Penn Reverend John Russell; Robert McPherson; Janet McPherson; Robert McPherson Junior; William McPherson Slavery--United States Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Pennsylvania, United States; Hadley, Massachusetts, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2317 oc:OralHistory Allison Pharr Allison Pharr discusses one of her enslaving ancestors, Robert Pitt, who sat on the House of Burgesses, and how her family actively participated in the slave trade. She also reflects on how this has impacted her thinking moving forward. Speaking Truth--https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Southern Paiute Moses; Lydia; Mary; three children of Mary; Henry; Andrew; Anne Robert Pitt Slavery--United States America--Colonization--History Charleston, South Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2319 oc:OralHistory Dianne Jenett Dianne Jenett reflects on the legacy of chattel slavery in the United States through learning the history of her father's ancestors. American Revolutionary War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Jack; Nell; Quo; Cromwell; George; Matthew; Joe; Tom; Burroughs; Mingo; Jacob; Peter; Robin; Siscone; Jasper Abraham Elkins; Thomas Willis Slavery--United States Dallas, Texas, United States; Palo Alto, California, United States; Middlesex, Virginia, United States; Christchurch, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2321 oc:OralHistory Lee Guion Lee Guion discusses learning her family's ties to slavery in and around Asheville, North Carolina. Speaking Truth--https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Joe Anderson; Jane; Ben; Harriet Jane Edward Carter Slavery--United States Mars Hill University, Madison County, North Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2323 oc:OralHistory Monique Flambures Monique Flambures discusses learning about her family's history of enslavement and the ongoing legacy of slavery throughout the United States. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Louis; Lot; Hannah; Sanfri; Jim; Patience; Middy; Noah; Harry; Joe; Hagar; Jack; Charity; Anthony; Isiah; Walton; Efram; Tanner; Charles; Hannah; Leisha Samuel Barnes African Americans--Reparations Slavery--United States Wayne County, North Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2325 oc:OralHistory Allison Thomas Allison Thomas reflects on discovering her ancestor was once the richest man in Virginia and how this impacts how she approaches life. American Civil War; Revolutionary War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Betty; George; Madagascar Jack; Maria Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron Robert "King" Carter; Carter Braxton Slavery--United States Gwynn's Island, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2327 oc:OralHistory Ann Reeves Ann Reeves discusses learning about her white privilege in relation to her family's enslaving history. American Civil War Speaking Truth--https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Robert E. Lee William Fitzhugh Lee; Lilly Morgan Parran; Richard Parran; Martha Laura Elizabeth Morgan; John Winthrop; Dudley Stalston Slavery--United States America--Colonization--History Richmond, Virginia, United States; Shepherdstown, Virginia, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; New London, Connecticut, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2329 oc:OralHistory Ann Banks Ann Banks reflects on her family's history and how she's making amends with it. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Milton Howard Albert James Pickett Slavery--United States Pickett, Albert James, 1810-1858 Montgomery, Alabama, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2331 oc:OralHistory Buz (Robert) Schultz Buz Schultz discusses learning about his family history and how that impacts how he reflects on his life. Vietnam War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Edmund; John; Sallie; Jemima; Eliza Stapleton Dabney Gooch; Doctor Matthew Anderson United States--History Slavery--United States American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam--History. Louisa County, Virginia; Fairfax County, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2333 oc:OralHistory Bobby Walker Bobby Walker discusses learning the truth about his family's legacy and teaching the truth about American history. American Revolutionary War; American Civil War Speaking Truth--https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Powhatan Confederacy Thomas Jefferson; Francis Scott Key Slavery--United States Douglas, Arizona, United States; Washington DC, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2335 oc:OralHistory Chris Randol Chris Randol reflects on learning his family history and rethinking his upbringing. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Robert E. Lee; Martin Luther King, Jr Charles Caroll; Richard Henry Lee; Francis Lightfoot Lee; Mary Diggs Lee King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968. Decolonization. United States--Maryland--Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Hot Sulphur Springs, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2337 oc:OralHistory Caitlin Trussell Caitlin Trussell discusses learning about her family's enslaving history and how she is now actively learn more about reconciliation and the impacts of systemic racism. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Thomas B. Clarkson; Hugh Thompson Reconciliation--United States. Reconciliation--Social aspects--United States--History. Memory--Social aspects--United States--History. Denver, Colorado, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Pasadena, California, United States; Charleston, South Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2339 oc:OralHistory Cindy Heyer Carroll Cindy Heyer Carroll discusses her family's enslaving history and how that led her to learn more about systemic racism and reparations. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Jim; Stokely; Carter; Jack; George Joel Dyer Slavery--United States. Systemic Racism. African Americans--Reparations--United States. https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2343 oc:OralHistory Dale Mary Grenfell Dale Mary Grenfell reflects on learning about her ancestors' enslaving history and how this information led to her interest in reparations. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Iroquois Confederacy; Lakota Lucius Henry Holsey; George; Sambo; Leah; Nancy George Washington Richard Malcolm Johnston; William Ward; Thomas Spalding; Major General John Sullivan Slavery--United States United States--History African Americans--Reparations--United States. Georgia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2345 oc:OralHistory David Alley David Alley discusses his family's history and learning about white privilege. He also reflects on racial equity. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Slavery--United States Race discrimination. African Americans--Reparations--United States. Texas, United States; Missouri, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2347 oc:OralHistory David Beumée David Beumée discusses the history of his family in the first few centuries of the United States. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Old Kate; Maw; Caesar; Bet; Odo; Jemma; Sambo; Lavinia; Julia Ann; Leticia; Anna; Peg Thomas Lord Fairfax Slavery--United States Tobacco plantations Alexandria, Virginia, United States Oakland Plantation https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2349 oc:OralHistory Eleanor Harrison Bregman Eleanor Harrison Bregman discusses learning more about her family's history of enslaving individuals how she's beginning research on the descendants of those who were enslaved. Speaking Truth--https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Joseph Alston Huger; Edward Lina; James Lina; Eliza Glover; Isabelal Ritchie Harrison Slavery--United States Plantations--Georgia--Savannah Region--History Savannah, Georgia, United States; South Carolina, United States; Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2351 oc:OralHistory Felicia Furman Felicia Furman, a descendant of multiple enslavers, including James Clement Furman, who established Furman University, reflects on knowing the history of her family. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. William Tecumseh Sherman William Gilmore Simms; James Clement Furman Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Furman, James Clement, 1809-1891 Furman University Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870 Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States Woodslands Plantation https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2355 oc:OralHistory Elizabeth L. Harris Elizabeth L. Harris discusses her family's history of enslaving men and boys in coal mines before the American Civil War. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. "Old Yellow Ben" Doctor [?] Glover Coal mines and mining--Virginia Slavery--United States New York City, New York, United States; Lynchburg, Virginia, United States; Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States; Barbados; South Carolina, United States; Louisiana, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2357 oc:OralHistory Gage Powell Evans Gage Powell Evans discusses her family's love of American history and how that history didn't explore the truth of enslavement. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. George Washington Powell Evans Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Charleston, South Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Jamestown, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2359 oc:OralHistory Frances Dinkelspiel & Deborah Friedman Frances Dinkelspiel and Deborah Friedman discuss their misconceptions about the history of enslavement regarding Jewish-Americans and how they're trying to make amends. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Ruthie Levi Hess Settler colonialism Jews, German--United States--History California--Gold discoveries Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Berkley, California, United States; Walnut Creek, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Donaldsonville, Louisiana, United States; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2361 oc:OralHistory Holly Fulton Holly Fulton discusses learning about her ancestors' enslaving history and how she's written a play to discuss this history with a broader audience. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. The DeWolf family Decolonization White people--Race identity--United States. Denver, Colorado, United States; Bristol, Rhode Island, United States; Ghana; Cuba https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2363 oc:OralHistory Hilary Giovale Hilary Giovale discusses learning about and reflecting on her family's legacy of enslaving and the impact of settler colonialism. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Diné; Havasupai [Havsuw' Baaja]; Apache; Pueblo; Choctaw [Chahta] Scipio; Trace; Ben; Willis; John; Elvira; Eliza; John Andrew Jackson Archibald McFatter; William Alexander McFatter; Alexander McFatter; John Washington McFatter Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Settler colonialism--North America Indigenous peoples--Reparations Flagstaff, Arizona, United States; Argyllshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2365 oc:OralHistory James Tyler Jr James Tyler Jr. discusses his long life, coming from a family of sharecroppers, and eventually becoming a musician and later working with anti-racist programs in the Lutheran Church. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Sharecroppers African American musicians Lutheran Church--United States Placentia, California, United States; Virginia; Pennsylvania https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2367 oc:OralHistory Kim Cook Dr. Kimberly Cook discusses finding archival records of her family's involvement in slavery and reflecting on her own involvement in anti-racist activism throughout her life. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Lakota [Lakȟóta] Sarah; George Samuel Edson; Susanna Edson Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations African Americans--North Carolina--Wilmington--History Riots--North Carolina--Wilmington--History--19th century. Wilmington, North Carolina, United States; Colonial Massachusetts https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2369 oc:OralHistory Katie McMurray Kate McMurray reflects on recently discovering her family's legacy of slavery and how this journey has shaped her love of genealogy. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. George Walker; Mary Duhart Walker African Americans--Genealogy Slavery--United States Republic of Ireland [Éire]; Burke County, Georgia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2371 oc:OralHistory Jennifer McDougall Jennifer McDougall discusses the enslavers in her family and the possibility of certain personality traits being passed down to her father. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Felix Yuri Levy; John Lawrence; John Lawrence Levy Jews, French--United States--History Slavery--United States Los Angeles, California, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Franklin, Saint Mary's Parish, Louisiana, United States; Alsace-Lorraine, France https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2373 oc:OralHistory Janet Phoebe Kilby Janet Phoebe Kilby reflects on learning the truth about her family's history and how that has inspired her research journey. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Betty Kilby Fisher Baldwin Leroy Kilby; Sarah Kilby; Thomas Kilby; Melinda Kilby School integration--United States Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Asheville, North Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2375 oc:OralHistory Jane Spencer Carrigan Jane Carrigan shares information about her family's ties to the slave trade, especially in the Azores and Cape Verde islands. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Spencer Slave trade--History Slavery--Cabo Verde--History Cabo Verde--History Barlavento Islands, Republic of Cabo Verde; Sotavento Islands, Republic of Cabo Verde https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2377 oc:OralHistory Leslie Stainton Leslie Stainton tells the story of her ancestor who became an enslaver after first coming to the United States "impoverished". His family became so prominent, they were well known to author Margaret Mitchell, whose novel romanticizes Southern plantations of this era. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Frances Muir Scarlett Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949. Gone with the wind O'Hara, Scarlett (Fictitious character) Brunswick, Georgia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2379 oc:OralHistory Lucy McCauley Lucy McCauley discusses her family's deep connection to slavery and the 1989 Wilmington Massacre. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. (surnames:) McCauley; Polk; McCoy; Berry; Ancrum; Hall; Usher Slavery--United States African Americans--North Carolina--Wilmington--History Riots--North Carolina--Wilmington--History--19th century Genetic screening--Moral and ethical aspects Wilmington, North Carolina, United States; Scotland, United Kingdom; Tennessee, United States; Texas, United States; Kentucky, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2381 oc:OralHistory Lotte Lieb Dula This video contains subject matter that may be triggering. Lottie Lieb Dula shares finding the plantation records that belonged to her ancestors and how her family legacy shapes her anti-racist work. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Israel Gillespie; Dina Gillespie; Julia Gillespie William Hayes Paxton Slavery--United States Confederate States of America United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Maryland, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2383 oc:OralHistory Marjorie McRae Marjorie McRae discusses researching her family's ancestry and recounts two of the stories of these ancestors. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Monacan Indian Nation; Moratuc Fraction family King George II of Great Britain and Ireland; Robert E. Lee Robert Preston Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Slavery--United States Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Virginia, United States; Blacksburg, Virginia, United States; Sayler's Creek, Virginia, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States Oatland Plantation (Loudoun County, Virginia, United States); Smithfield Plantation (Blacksburg, Virginia, United States) https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2385 oc:OralHistory Sarah Eisner Sarah Eisner discusses her family's history of enslaving African Americans and how that has affected her emotionally. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Quarterman family Randy Quarterman George Adam Keller Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Monteith Road, Port Wentworth, Georgia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2387 oc:OralHistory Macky Alston Wallace McPherson Alston III, also known as Macky Alston, reflects on his family's legacy by looking at it through the lens of where and how he grew up. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Georgia--Genealogy Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations New York City, New York, United States; Penfield, Georgia, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2389 oc:OralHistory Sara Lively Sara Lively reflects on learning about her family's enslaving history and how genealogy has assisted in her reframing. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. (inferred:) Harvey; Henry; John Ralph Paul Dr. Lee Frazier Banks; Ralph Banks; Marion Banks Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Bibb County (Ala.)--Genealogy Bibb County (Ala.)--History African Americans--Alabama Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Bibb County, Alabama, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2391 oc:OralHistory Rea Bennett Rea Bennett descends from a North Carolina enslaver and reflects on the family's slavery-era records she's read. She shared memories of growing up in Jim Crow-era Alabama and witnessing the early Civil Rights Movement firsthand. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Viola Liuzzo Liuzzo, Viola, 1925-1965--Death & burial Civil rights--Alabama--1960-1970 Homicides--Alabama--1960-1970 Historically black colleges Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Marion, Alabama, United States; Selma, Alabama, United States; Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; North Carolina, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2393 oc:OralHistory Patrice Anderson Patrice Anderson tells an incredible story about descending from both an enslaver and an enslaved individual, reflecting on intergenerational trauma. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Seminole Ellen "Chief Troubled Water"* James Edward O'Kelley; Elizabeth Middleton; Alexander King Farrar; Daniel Smith O'Kelley; William O'Kelley; John Beatty O'Kelley; Charles Edward O'Kelley; John O. Kelley; Thomas Manley; Sarah Jane Curry; Leonora Barrett Slavery--United States Intergenerational relations--Psychological aspects. Generational trauma Genealogy Darlington, South Carolina, United States; Wilkinson County, Mississippi, United States; Adams County, Mississippi, United States; Natchez District, Mississippi, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2395 oc:OralHistory Mimzy Tackney-Moen Mimzy Tackney-Moen, descendant of Wilmer McLean, discusses learning the truth about her family's history and their active participation in the American Civil War. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Lucy General Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard; Linda Crichlow White Wilmer McLean; Lucy McLean Slavery--United States Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns. Denver, Colorado, United States; Manassas, Virginia, United States; Appomattox, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2397 oc:OralHistory Sarah Fleming Sarah Fleming reads a piece she submitted to her local newspaper in Petaluma, California, United States, in 2022. [The names of her underage grandchildren have been redacted from this recording.] Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. John; Sam; Nancy; Old Dewey Beth Sansbury Robert E. Lee; Richard Bland Lee; Francis Lightfoot Lee Slavery--United States Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870. Petaluma, California, United States; Chantilly, Virginia, United States Sully Plantation, Chantilly, Virginia, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2399 oc:OralHistory Sarah Sanderson Sarah Sanderson reflects on learning about her ancestors' enslaving history. She compares her life to that of the enslaved woman, Susan, whom she found listed in a will relating to her ancestor. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Alfred; Susan; Jim; John Samuel Williams Slavery--United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2401 oc:OralHistory Thomas (Tad) Kelly Tad Kelly discusses his ancestor, John Dougherty, an Indian agent who retired in the 1850s and then enslaved several people on a plantation in Missouri. Learning about his history, he now advocates for reparative action. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. "Major" John Dougherty Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Indian agents--West (U.S.) Denver, Colorado, United States; Clay County, Missouri, United States; Liberty, Missouri, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2403 oc:OralHistory Tom DeWolf Tom DeWolf discusses the history of the DeWolf family, a prominent family from colonial New England that participated in the transatlantic slave trade in many facets. War of 1812; American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. James DeWolf [James D'Wolfe]; The DeWolf family of Rhode Island and Connecticut Slavery--United States African Americans--Reparations Slave trade--America--History Slave ships Slave traders--America Rhode Island, United States; Oregon, United States; Republic of Cuba; Republic of Ghana https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2405 oc:OralHistory Tonya Singer Tonya Singer discusses learning about her enslaving ancestors in her 40s and her outrage at not learning before that age. She also reflects on learning about the history of slavery in New England. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Sambo; Gambia; Windsor Moffatt; Roxanna; Duke; Cupido; Prince Whipple Valerie Cunningham John Moffatt; Samuel Moffatt African Americans--Genealogy Slavery--United States Colonization--History California, United States; New Hampshire, United States; Maine; United States; Massachusetts, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2407 oc:OralHistory Willard (Bill) Hillegeist Bill Hillegeist discusses his ancestors, the DuFiefs, who were enslavers who owned Millwood Plantation. He reflects on his life living in a "white world." Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Barbara Shirlock; Alice; Bryan Stevenson; Emmett Till John Lewis DuFief; Cherubim DuFief Segregation in education Racism Race discrimination Racism--United States--History United States--Race relations Washington, DC, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Darnestown, Maryland, United States; Georgetown, Maryland, United States Millwood Plantation, Maryland, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2409 oc:OralHistory Anthony "Tony" Grant Tony Grant discusses learning about the history of his family, the Harlestons, which includes connections to the Ball family. He mentions first learning about this from his aunt, Edwina "Gussie" August Harleston Whitlock. American Civil War Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Kate Wilson William Harleston; Edwina "Gussie" Augusta Harleston Whitlock Enslaved persons--South Carolina--Charleston--History African Americans--South Carolina--Charleston--History Ball family Slaveholders--South Carolina--Charleston--History https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2414 oc:OralHistory Lisa Dean Lisa Dean talks about delving into her family's history and learning about their impact on Louisiana history and their history of participating in the slave trade. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Thomas Jefferson William Charles Cole Claiborne Clairborne, William Charles Cole Settler colonialism--U.S. History Slavery--United States Oakland, California, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/item/2682 oc:OralHistory Bonnie Schow Bonnie Schow discusses beginning her genealogical journey and reflects on finding out that many of her ancestors were enslavers. She shares an anecdote regarding a chancery court case regarding her ancestors and how that has inspired her to learn more about the history of slavery in the United States and her reparative journey. Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/ Speaking Truth retains copyright on these records. The digitized copies of the records are in the public domain and intended solely for free, public access. Any usage of the digitized copy of these records should be cited as coming from the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States per Speaking Truth. See speakingtruth.org. Amy Reuben Nance; John Williams; James Williams Slavery--United States Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 African Americans--Genealogy Virginia, United States