Finding Records on FamilySearch for Genealogical Research
The LDS, which owns www.familysearch.org, provides you with resources to genealogical records. A simple search in their catalog, then ordering the film and visiting a local Family History Center (FHC) to view these films is very easy. I recommend that you should add one more step to this process. Remember that there may have been…
Researching Your Guyanese Ancestry
I suspect that my Guyanese DNA genetic cousins connection occurred during the enslavement of African people. The ugly treatment that our ancestors faced with being enslaved continues to impact us today. They were ripped from their families and sold from plantation to plantation across the Caribbean and South America. Discovering Guyanese cousins was truly unexpected…
Where to Search for Jamaican Ancestors?
One of the genres of music I have enjoyed since a kid is reggae music. Although I know that my ancestry is embedded in the Caribbean, the last thing I expected was discovering that I actually have many DNA cousins who show 100% Jamaican ancestry. Since this island shares Taino and African ancestry with the…
Challenging Relationships with Our Ancestors
While I haven’t posted in quite awhile, I thought today would be the perfect time to update my blog. We all face challenges in our relationships with our spouses, significant other, our family members, and friends. One of the things I have discovered is that our ancestors are truly no different than any of us…
Searching and Viewing Puerto Rico Church Records
POST UPDATED ON 7/30/2017 WITH CORRECTED LINKS Currently, a portion of Puerto Rico’s Roman Catholic Church records is available to be viewed online. Another portion is only available by visiting the local Family History Library (FHL) near your home. With so many locations available throughout the world, it can be an inexpensive or free way…