Have you found a link to a plantation in your family research? Did your relative hold a prominent role in council or was he a sailor? The National Archives at Kew holds many documents relating to plantations, government and shipping records in the Caribbean. They are currently offering free downloads of some documents. Will downloads …
Are you interested in the social history around the life of your ancestors? Would you like to learn more about researching your family tree? Future Learn offer a number of free courses that can be studied online, at your own pace. You will need to register with the company initially for access to all the …
We have mentioned in the past talks by Paul Crooks who has traced his ancestors from London to Jamaica and back to Africa. Paul is again offering a number of talks through Eventbrite that can be accessed from all over the world. The talks will offer an insight into the records available to assist in …
The next meeting of Caribbean Family History Group is on Saturday 30th January at 2.00pm GMT via Zoom. The formal meeting will be from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. We hope you can join us. If you have any particular area you would like us to cover, please email us and we will do our best to …
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You will be able to talk to us in a booth anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm at the Really Useful Family History Show. Many Family History Groups will be present as well as numerous speakers at this virtual event organised by the Federation of Family History. Tickets are £7 per person and can be obtained …
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Thank you for joining us at our zoom meeting on Saturday. We had an informative and interesting meeting, learning the 5 steps of family history and all about searching for ‘Big Sam’! We reiterated the importance of talking to elders and even recording the chat so you don’t miss that important bit of information. Visitors …
Join us at our monthly zoom research meeting on Saturday 31st October at 14.00 GMT. If you have a brick wall that you would like assistance with, email us here to let us know and we will do our best to help you and point you in the right direction. If you are happy for …
During Black History Month we are reflecting about how as a small group in 2008 we started researching our family history and helping others to do the same. We would encourage you to join us on that journey. It can be frustrating at times but is so rewarding as we discover more of the lives …
Thank you to all those who attended our meeting on Saturday 26th September. We had another interesting and informative meeting . Hopefully we will have given you inspiration and spurred you on to go further in your family tree. We discussed talking to elders, assisted a member with their tree and had an interesting talk …
Please join us at our zoom meeting on Saturday 26th September at 14.00BST. Our topics this month will include: Update on talking with elders Helping a researcher with a brick wall An intriguing talk ‘Mix Up, Secretive Caribbean Families’ Please email us to register your attendance. Your first meeting is FREE, thereafter £5 per meeting. …
