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Subject: Freedmans Bank Records From: Denise M Davis Date: December 01, 1998 The Freedman's Bank records are an interesting source of additional information for post-Civil War African-American genealogy research. These banks were established to assist newly freed slaves in saving money. An excerpt is provided at www.nara.gov/genealogy. A Stephen Brown who was born in Barnwell District and Jacob Reily whose natural father was Aaron Reily of Barnwell District are mentioned. ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |