Arts & Culture: African American Genealogy at Plainfield Library

Learn about the research tools and techniques to get started in African American genealogy research, and how to keep going. 

Janice Cross-Gilyard is a Charter Member of The Harriet Tubman Chapter of Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage. She joined the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) – New Jersey Chapter in March of 2016 serving her second term as President. 

Janice is the Editor of the Family Times Newsletter for AAHGS – NJ Chapter. 

Janice has presented at public libraries, churches, and universities and has given virtual presentations Janice has conducted her family research for the past 25 years and has documented her family history back to 1720. 

More information: Plainfield Public Library and Drake House Museum

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