Slavery – Purchase of Freedom in the Caribbean
While going through slave records and researching information on slavery, one of the things that caught my attention was the ability of slaves to purchase their freedom. This of course only exists in certain islands controlled by specific European countries. At one time individuals who escaped slavery from British colonized islands could attain their freedom…
Finding Passengers in the US Virgin Islands 1906 to 1947
I always enjoy speaking to people about Caribbean culture, it’s history, and the information I come across along the way just speaking to people. One such event was speaking to an individual who was giving me a ride back to my place after returning a rental after coming back from a business trip. As we…
Antigua, Nevis, Montserrat, St. Christopher, and Falmouth Records for the 1700s
Genealogy is so important to many of us. Finding records of our ancestors that are from the Caribbean is always a great feeling. While many feel that they must travel to the Caribbean in search of their ancestors, it is not necessarily always the case. Such is the case for the island of Antigua and…
Comerio Church Records 1832 – 1940
While Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, it contains many municipalities. Comerio is surrounded by 6 municipalities and sits on the eastern side and centered. While many of us think of our families that are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Mary, I cannot stop thinking of what our ancestors…
Matanzas Cuba Government Records on Slavery
The research for documents on our African ancestors is one of the biggest challenges that we face. Fortunately, many of us who descend from those enslaved in the Caribbean have found an option in discovering more about who these ancestors are. Up until recently, it was difficult to locate records on our African ancestors out…
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…