By Vilma Ruddock, M.D. These are the primary repositories for Jamaica’s vital records and other historical documents dating from 1661. They are the main sources of the Jamaican documents you can find on FamilySearch and the other genealogy websites. Many of the documents in these historic registries and archives have been filmed, digitized, and made […]
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By Vilma Ruddock, M.D. Family historians and other researchers find it challenging to access Jamaica’s historical records. Most are still located in registries, archives, and libraries. However, you can access many documents on genealogy websites and in other online databases if you know where to find them. The Primary Websites The following is a list
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Welcome to the new Ruddock Books website. I am introducing my first book here, Jamaican Genealogy Research: A Practical Guide to the Best Resources for Tracing Your Ancestry, which is soon to be self-published. This book advances my passion for writing, teaching, and service. It leads the way to other books to come on the