Augusta Genealogical Society

Augusta, Georgia

February 22, 2025, Virtual Genealogical Program

Researching Enslaved Ancestors in Georgia

Presented by Tammy Ozier

This presentation offers a structured approach for family historians and genealogists to uncover their Georgia-based enslaved ancestors in historical records. We'll begin with a brief timeline of slavery in Georgia, setting the stage for our research. To find enslaved ancestors, we start by identifying a target ancestor. The key research questions to answer are: 

                    Was the target ancestor enslaved?

                    If so, who was their enslaver(s)? 

We'll delve into these questions through three illustrative case studies.

Tammy Ozier, a dedicated family historian for over 25 years, has traced her enslaved and free ancestors back to the mid-1700s. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Black Studies from San Francisco State University and is a retired corporate finance executive with over 30 years of experience. Her research focuses on Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

Tammy frequently presents at local and national forums on genealogical and historical topics and conducts family history research through her company, Ancestral Pathways LLC. She supports community research by conducting descendency explorations for targeted groups.

When:  Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time:  11:00 am - 12:00 pm  EST 

Where:  Online 

Price:   FREE to AGS members and $10 for nonmembers

The registration deadline is February 20

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Limited seating is available to view the virtual presentation at the Adamson Library.  ​To reserve a seat, please call (706) 722-4073.

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The Augusta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization founded in Augusta, Georgia , in September 1979.