Join us today online at noon for Research Rundown!
John Bell was an enslaved man and long-time body servant of Alabama politician and U.S. Vice-President William Rufus King. Based on research that began several years ago, ADAH Reference Archivist Carlie Anne Burkett will discuss how she discovered records about Bell and how challenging it can be to research those who were enslaved. She will share what she has learned about Bell's life and the events that led to his emancipation.
Research Rundown: Alabama History and Genealogy How-To is monthly online tutorial series on genealogical and archival research. The program is presented the first Monday of every month from September to May. It streams live on the ADAH's Facebook and KZread channel. Past programs are available to watch anytime on KZread.
For more information, email alex.colvin@archives.alabama.gov.