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Join us for a FREE, virtual program on Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. EST!
Researching the lives of the once-enslaved presents a unique set of challenges, primarily because most slave-related documents are embedded in the records of those who enslaved them. Learn how descendants of slave owners can help to enrich the research experience of those whose ancestors were once held in bondage, while learning more about their own ancestors in the process! Presented by Renate Yarborough Sanders.
Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs: “Into the LIGHT” and “Genea-Related;” and produces a “(Mostly) African-American Funeral Programs” online database.
Renate is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the North Carolina Genealogical Society (Publicity Director), the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society (Member of National Editorial Board and Vice-President and Newsletter Editor for the Hampton Roads Chapter), the Utah Genealogical Society, and the Tyrrell County Genealogical and Historical Society. She is also a member of the lineage society, “Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage.” Renate cohosts “Let’s Talk North Carolina Genealogy,” an online platform presenting genealogy programing and virtual events for North Carolina researchers; and she has served as panelist and guest on numerous web shows and podcasts. Renate has contributed to genealogical publications, and she volunteers as an indexer, transcriptionist, and as a volunteer photographer in the genealogy community. She provides coaching and consultation services for clients seeking assistance with genealogical research.
Renate lectures on a variety of topics but specializes in teaching beginning to intermediate research methodology and sharing specific techniques for researching ancestors of color – both pre- and post-Emancipation. She is a retired elementary school educator, mother of two daughters, and grandmother of three beautiful granddaughters (and a grand dog).
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