Slave Records of Edgefield County, SC with Gloria Lucas




Research at the National Archives&Beyond show

Summary: Join guest host Natonne Elaine Kemp for an engaging interview and discussion with Mrs. Gloria Ramsey Lucas concerning the Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina.   Gloria Ramsey Lucas followed her dreams and had a 30 year career teaching in N.Y.C.  Relocation to Georgia opened up a new pastime in the search of her roots. The trail led to Edgefield, South Carolina where a wealth of slave records were uncovered. Gloria transcribed all the records pertaining to slaves in an 87 year period. The book- Slave Records of Edgefield County, SC was published by the Edgefield Historical Society.   Gloria is a member of The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and The Augusta Genealogical Society where she served as President  (2008-2010),  Friends of the National Archives (Eastern Branch) and Friends of the Ga. State Archives.    Theme music - Sweet Mello Spice by composer / producer Alvin K. Alexander.