Presentation of Book-Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American Family

Author Anita Wills, gives excerpts from her newly released book, Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American Family (Wills, Anita L., Booksurge, May 2009). Segment will include excerpts from the book, and tips for those who interested in researching and documenting their family history. Ms. Wills will share some of the stories of her ancestors, whose stories are in the book. Over a twenty year period she was able to document her family lines. The book is written from a Historical and Genealogical Perspective. The segment will include, topics such as, The Underground Railroad, Free Persons of Color, Indentured Servants and The Civil War.