Mortality schedules of the federal census are a valuable source for genealogists of all races. They contain the names of persons who died in the twelve months preceding the date of the census. Information in the schedules varies over time. The 1850 and 1860 forms contain data on slaves and free people of color and sometimes include names of slaves. Here are examples from Mobile, Alabama. Note the place of birth for Paul Lewis, line 31, 1870: Africa.
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CategoriesAuthorI am a professional genealogist specializing in tracing the lives of African Americans. I earned my Ph.D. in history from the University of Alabama. |