- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Many people have discovered that they have relatives who settled many, many years ago in foreign lands, some in Jamaica or other islands in the Caribbean perhaps. Maybe a client has discovered something similar and has asked about this. How do you go about finding this ancestor and/or the descendants?
In this session I will show you how to start, focus and streamline your search, providing you with important facts and useful tips and resources to help you learn more about and perhaps find, your
By the end of this session, you will be able to make a start on tracing your Jamaican ancestor. It is hoped that the information, guidance and case studies provided will make for focused and less time-consuming research and add value to the work of family historians and genealogists, particularly those who have never been to the Caribbean or have no known contacts to work with.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Yetunde
Yetunde Abiola has been researching her family history for 12 years. As a Black British woman of Nigerian and Jamaican descent who has also lived in Nigeria, Jamaica, Switzerland, and Togo, she travels extensively for family history research and networking and is conversant with the interplay of histories and politics in today’s multicultural world. She has also served as an Ambassador to RootsTech 2019-2023 and delivers talks and presentations online (via several platforms) and in person.
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
Resources
Looking for Ancestors in Jamaica has supplementary learning materials provided by the event host. Once you book an event, you will get access to these resources.
More Information
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