David L. Green - Researching Our Family History

David Greene, a professor at the University of Virginia, shares his passion for history and family research. He discusses his family's multi-generational effort to trace their history back to the Civil War era, highlighting the role of his ancestors in the United States Colored Troops. Greene also explores the Black Confederate myth through the story of Levi Miller, aiming to provide a factual representation of his heritage and American history.

What is David Greene's primary area of expertise?

• History

• Material Science and Chemical Engineering

• Civil War Studies

• Genealogy

How did David Greene's father influence his interest in family history?

• By teaching him about genealogy

• By driving him to rural communities connected to their family

• By taking him to historical sites

• By writing a book about their ancestors

Which military unit did David Greene's ancestors serve in during the Civil War?

• Confederate Army

• Union Navy

• 23rd United States Colored Troops

• 10th Cavalry Regiment

What is the significance of Brownsburg, Virginia, in David Greene's family history?

• It is where his father was born

• It is the location of his 4th great-grandmother's home

• It is where his ancestors fought in the Civil War

• It is the site of a famous battle

Who is Levi Miller in the context of David Greene's family history?

• A famous historian

• A Union soldier

• A Confederate general

• A descendant of David's ancestor and associated with the Black Confederate myth

What myth is Levi Miller associated with?

• The Underground Railroad

• The Black Confederate myth

• The Lost Cause

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What is David Greene's ultimate goal in researching his family history?

• To find lost relatives

• To write a book

• To create a family tree

• To gain a factual representation of himself and the United States