I'm sorry --the records ARE NOT poorly kept. And yes -- some did change their names -- but they are still not hard to find -- and they are still on the Census -- hence making them ADOS.
And even with multiple waves, -- only a very small percentage left America. TOTAL that even went to Liberia was 13K and most went during the 1830-40's.
Look, if you don't support reparations -- that's cool - but don't sit on here speaking on something you don't know about.
Cause you if you studied Slavery -- you didn't do a good job.
Let us know if you need help or resources. @IllmaticDelta
Archivists race to digitize slavery records before the history is lost - The material used for printing is deteriorating. The average library lacks the funding to digitize the record because they need a special camera to prevent the records from being destroyed by light.
13k is a lot. They had children. Their children had children. and so on... The point is migration plays a huge role in locating your ancestor.
I am ADOS. I have spent time working with research units on ADOS reparations. This is a known issue. Darity has offered a plan that requires folks to find their ancestors. I want reparations, but I don't want white, Hispanic, and Africans being entitled to my money.
NPR Choice pageDARITY: We propose that there are two criteria for eligibility. The first is what we refer to as a lineage standard. An individual would have to demonstrate that they have at least one ancestor who was enslaved in the United States. And then the second is an identity standard. An individual would have to demonstrate that for at least 12 years before the enactment of a reparations program, the individual would've had to have self-identified as black, Negro or African American.
Any true ADOS/FBA can trace their bloodline to the 1870 Census.
GTFOH with your making up bullshyt.
Why can't I find 1890 census records? - History - U.S. Census Bureau
A fire destroyed the 1890 census. It is a known hurdle in AA genealogy.

