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Goal 1: Get started with Jamaican research.
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AExplore Jamaican research.
- FamilySearch: Learn about Jamaica genealogy in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
FS—Wiki: Jamaica Genealogy - Basics: Read this beginner's guide to Jamaican genealogy.
LT—Beginner’s Guide to Jamaican Ancestry Research
The Basics of Jamaican Genealogy - 2022
- Learn about a variety of online records for Jamaican research.
LT—Beginner’s Guide to Jamaican Ancestry Research - Origins: Learn how to research the origins of your Jamaican ancestors.
How Do I Research My Kin's Jamaican Origins? - 2016
RT—How to Find Ancestors in Jamaica—18:50 - 2021
- Find additional resources in this Findmypast article.
FMP—The resources you need to discover Caribbean ancestors - 2020
Search
- Explore links to Jamaican directories on the Jamaican Family Search site (scroll down).
- Explore links to Jamaican military records on the Jamaican Family Search site.
- Explore links to additional sites for Jamaican research.
- Explore the
Forebears.io site for research records. - Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Jamaican surnames.
Record Search Practice |
Robert Marley (not the famous musician) was born in Jamaica. Use the "FS: Jamaica Births and Baptisms, 1752-1920" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- When was Robert Marley christened?
- Where was he christened?
- How old was he when he was christened?
- Who is listed as parent, and what was the person's occupation?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Robert" as the first name and "Marley" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Robert Marley.
- Read the information in the center column for the first two answers.
- Click View Original Document for the last two answers.
- Robert was christened on 2 Apr 1837.
- He was christened at St. Dorothy, Jamaica
- He was an adult of 70 years at the christening.
- His parent was listed as "an African" who was an apprentice.
(Contributed by Brent Bunker )
QUIKLinks
BExplore Jamaican archives and libraries.
- Search for vital records at the Registrar General site.
- Search for free online books on Jamaica research on the FamilySearch site.
