The Telling Records of Insured Slaves 1640 - 1865
Insured Slaves: Slave Era Insurance Polices, 1640-1865 Yes Cami, there are plenty of records not referenced in this episode but slave era records are valuable resources for all of our ancestral research. D escendants of enslaved persons and enslavers may bring down a brickwall with these records. Uses for Brickwalls Let's talk about one of my favorites, Slave Era Insurance Polices, and be sure to surf the a3genealogy blog for others. They are not widespread, but perusing these records is well worth the researchers time. Know that often these policies were not sold locally. If you want to check to verify if your enslaved ancestor was insured, or perhaps if your ancestor insured enslaved persons, Here are two great resources: California Department of Insurance: Slavery Era Insurance Registr y This registry highlights a nationwide listing from NY Life Insurance Company, American International Group, Inc, and the Missourian’s favorite: Aetna Life Insurance.. The states of T