If you are considering taking a dna test or if you have received your results and not certain what to do, the Society of Genealogists are offering some pre recorded talks where you can learn more. You can listen to a one hour talk taking you through the dna journey. Don’t forget to make notes! …
Come to our research meeting on Saturday 29th May at 14.00hrs(BST) to learn more about researching family in Trinidad. The Caribbean Family History Group would like to welcome Ann Dardaine, who will be talking about researching family in Trinidad and about what is available in the archives. Ann is a genealogist with ten years’ experience …
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An interesting website for anyone connected to the Windrush generation. In conjunction with the Barbados Museum and Historical Society and University of West Indies, a Virtual Museum of Caribbean Migration has been set up click here for the home page and then go to ‘Exhibition Panels’. The Virtual Museum combines digital exhibits with audience participation …
How are you documenting your research? Have you considered setting up a checklist so you don’t go back over the same information? Listed below are the main documents/records you will be looking for : Birth records/certificate Baptism records Marriage records/certificate Death record/certificate Cemetery /burial records Census records Passenger lists Land tax records Military records Court …
Rootstech Connect is happening virtually between 25th and 27th February. This is the live event that has previously been held yearly around this time in Salt Lake City Utah, in the US and also recent recent years in London . Join over 200,000 people at the world’s largest celebration of family, culture and heritage As FamilySearch …
The British Newspaper Archives has recently added some Caribbean Newspapers to its online collection. The Morning Journal, Jamaica, St Christopher Advertiser, St Kitts Daily Express, The Sun Antigua and Barbados Agricultural reporter have recently been added to their collection If you already have a subscription, why not take a look. If not you will need …
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To celebrate St Valentine’s Day, My Heritage are giving free access to marriage records from 10th-16th February! Click on the link for further information; My Heritage . You will need to be fast, limited time only! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 …
