JOURNAL ARTICLE

Black People in the US Census Before the Civil War.

  • Published In: Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, 2024, n. 41. P. 49 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Weston, Guy 3 of 3

Abstract

Even officials sources sometimes promote the misconception that Black people did not appear in by name in census records before 1870. In fact, free Black people have appeared by name in every US census, beginning with the first census in 1790. This paper will look at the distribution of enslaved and free Black populations by region, some characteristics of each population, as well as how freedom was experienced in each region. In addition, we will discuss ideas for future research on these topics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society. 2024/01, Issue 41, p49
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0272-1937
  • Accession Number:182458411
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