They Had Names: A Digital Archive with Stacy Ashmore Cole

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Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

Bernice Alexander Bennett

298 episodes

6 hours ago

Welcome to Ancestor's Footprints—the podcast where the past comes alive! Whether you're a curious beginner, an avid genealogist, or someone who believes that uncovering family history is a lifelong journey, this show is for you. With each episode, we'll bring you incredible stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you trace your roots and connect with your heritage. I’ve lined up passionate experts who will not only share their knowledge and resources but also answer your most pressing genealogy questions. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden gems in your family’s history and inspire you to take the next step in your journey. So, get ready to explore, discover, and honor the footprints your ancestors left behind. Your story starts here.

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They Had Names: A Digital Archive with Stacy Ashmore Cole

Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

33 minutes

1 month ago

They Had Names: A Digital Archive with Stacy Ashmore Cole

They Had Names:A Digital Archive

Looking for enslaved or free ancestors in coastal Georgia? The TheyHadNames.net digital project has transformed thousands of Liberty County probate records, deeds, and court cases from 1786-1865 into a searchable database—revealing individual names and stories of enslaved people rather than just property listings. Whether your roots trace to coastal Georgia or anywhere else in the South, the They Had Names project demonstrates specific record types and research strategies that help break through those stubborn family history roadblocks.

Stacy Ashmore Cole created the award-winning "They Had Names" digital project in 2018 after discovering her own family's connection to enslavement in Liberty County, Georgia. The project has earned the AAHGS Jean Sampson-Scott Meritorious Achievement Award, the Humanitarian Award from the Liberty County Martin Luther King Jr Observance Association, and the Georgia Historical Records Advisory County Award for Excellence in Documenting Georgia's History. Stacy has served on the boards of the Liberty County Midway Museum and the Georgia Genealogical Society, and is a past president of the Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society.

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