Jamaica’s record-keeping began in 1661. This was six years after an English fleet under Admiral William Penn and General Robert Venables conquered the island from the Spanish settlers. The Early Colonial Keeper of the Records The office of the Island Secretary of English/British colonial Jamaica was the entity responsible for the island’s record-keeping and administration […]
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By Vilma Ruddock, M.D. The primary historic registries and archives for Jamaican genealogy are located in Jamaica and the UK. They are the main sources of the Jamaican documents you can find on FamilySearch and other genealogy websites. Jamaica’s vital records and other historical documents date from 1661. Many of the documents in these repositories
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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 online if you know where to find them. This post presents a list of the primary websites for Jamaican genealogy research. The Primary
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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
