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In an earlier entry, this column reported on several resources available for online African-American research in Virginia. Many more resources are now available, some becoming so just in the past three months since that report, necessitating another visit to the subject.

The following two sites provide a wealth of information for those wishing to learn more about their African-American ancestors...

This column has previously focused on African-American genealogy blogs, in the articles Shout-outs to African-American Genealogy Blogs and More shout-outs to African-American genealogy blogs. A third edition soon forthcoming will spotlight several new genealogy blogs. The responsible genealogist, however, would be advised to learn more about United States history, including how it affected African-Americans. History blogs are a vital source for keeping up with current perspectives as well as newly available historical resources, many of which may provide genealogically useful information.

Subject Index To Keystone Kuzzins Volumes 1-24 by the Erie Society for Genealogical Research

This does not have much and it was last updated 2008 :( Bookmarking anyway plan to email and see if they still function. I will possibly join the society but I'm not sure what the benefits are as of yet.

The Genealogy Box - Genealogy Network - member of the American History and Genealogy Project, utilizing PhpGedView and Surname Search in Genealogy Groups for registered members. Genealogy Network - Amazon store with genealogy books, software and reviews from Amazon.com

Daniel Francis Kemp served as a Landsman in the United States Navy from September 26, 1862 until December 23, 1863, a year long commitment that the Navy extended to 15 months through bureaucratic snafus. During that time Daniel wrote regularly to his parents and sisters. The 34 letters presented here in "Your Affectionate Son" span 65 years and 2 centuries.