In this thought-provoking video, Greg Carroll of the West
Virginia State Archives discusses the history of slaves and free
people of color in West Virginia from 1800-1860. In addition to
informing viewers as to what genealogical research materials are
available, Carroll talks of a palpable lack of certain types of
information and the need to collect further information. In
particular, the oral histories of these people are lacking. This
video also provides some background to the plight of these West
Virginians. Well worth a watch.