Black Roots a Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree

by Tony Burroughs

Black Roots a Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree

Hardcover

First published February 6, 2001

Reviews

[RJ]

One of my ground breaking reads. For years I felt this guide was a exceptional today it needs to be updated for those who are coming into family history. Tony is by far a leader in African American family history. Here is info from his web site.Tony Burroughs is an internationally known genealogist, author, teacher and lecturer. He teaches genealogy at Chicago State University and is the president of Black Roots. Mr. Burroughs appeared as the African American genealogy expert in the public television series, Ancestors (February 1997). In 1996, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Genealogical Society and co-authored the African-American Genealogical Source book (Gale Research 1995).
I now find his works short on DNA testing as well as the Captive records on board of slave ships. Mr. Burroughs would simply say that this is not beginning family history. A point well taken , however ground work ought to be established. What are your thoughts on this matter? Mr. Burroughs has been practicing genealogy for twenty years, having traced two family lines back seven generations. I still find Tony Burroughs interesting a great speaker and relevant for all of today's research for family history. The collaborator Burroughs worked for Oprah Winfrey and Al Sharpton family tree. There is usually a small fee to attend his lectures. This paperback book has 464 pages Publisher: Fireside; Original edition (February 6, 2001) Language: English # ISBN-10: 0684847043 # ISBN-13: 978-0684847047

[Lynda M]

An excellent step-by-step guide to genealogical research. This is my second reading. It created a to-do list of all the steps I need to retrace in my research. During a recent webinar, it was announced that a new edition is on the horizon. I can't wait!!! I guess this means I should complete my to-do-list soon so I will be ready for Black Roots 2.0

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tony Burroughs is one of the foremost experts on African American genealogical research. In this book he describes six phases of doing African American genealogy, which range from scouring your family sources at home to tracing your ancestors all the way back to Africa. However, he primarily focuses on research methods and how to trace your family back to the 1870 federal census. While his organizational tips and strategies for conducting oral history interviews will be invaluable to any genealogy researcher, this book is an essential tool for anyone beginning their own African American family history research. I would love to see it updated with more internet resources but I am aware of how futile that can be with how many genealogy websites are constantly appearing and disappearing.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a perfect beginner's guide for those of you who are serious about researching your roots.

[Eric Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to have in the library of any novice, intermediate, or professional genealogist.