Mulatto, a term often seen on census records before 1880, especially in the South, refers to someone who has one white parent and one African American parent. It can also be used occasionally for someone of mixed ancestry who is light skinned. Once I saw it used for a family that was mixed African American and American Indian. Russell P. Baker, CA Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 www.ark-ives.com [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 11:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Race Question Excuse my ignorance, but does anyone know the exact race of someone who is "mulatto"? Thanks. Teri ==== AGS Mailing List ==== ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 2002 FALL SEMINAR and BOOK FAIR Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2002 Holiday Inn Airport-East, Little Rock, Arkansas I-440, Exit 3 (Airport Exit) For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/