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Sanctuary of Stories: Using Church Records for African American Genealogy
A Charlotte Mecklenburg Library talk on how church records such as baptisms, marriages and funerals can help trace African American ancestry. The speaker covers where to find these records, how to read them and why faith
When
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Location
Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, Mint Hill NC
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A Charlotte Mecklenburg Library talk on how church records such as baptisms, marriages and funerals can help trace African American ancestry. The speaker covers where to find these records, how to read them and why faith-based archives fill gaps in the historical record. Offered in person at the Mint Hill Library and over Zoom.