EPISODE · Jul 11, 2021 · 43 MIN
Researching Jamaican Ancestry: Insights from Genealogy Expert Phillip Nichols
from Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture · host Wendy Aris
In this episode, we dive deep into exploring Jamaican ancestry with genealogy expert Phillip Nichols. As a specialist in Jamaican, Barbadian, and British genealogy, Phillip shares essential tips on how to start your family research. He is currently pursuing his graduate studies in Library and Information Science at the University of Maryland, having earned his Master’s degree in Comparative & Transnational History from the College of William & Mary, where he focused on the cultural transformations of slaves from the Gold Coast to Jamaica in the 18th century. With a keen understanding of Caribbean history and its colonial legacy, Phillip emphasizes the importance of context when researching family genealogy. Whether you’re tracing your heritage or learning more about the past that shapes our present, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intricacies of family history and Caribbean culture. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Uqw_UIOMXuQ Support the channel Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory Follow: Twitter: @eppinghall Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #colonial legacy #ancestral roots #JamaicanAncestry #JamaicanHeritage #JamaicanRoots #DiscoverJamaica #CaribbeanAncestry #CaribbeanHeritage #AfricanDiaspora #CaribbeanDiaspora #GlobalJamaicans #OurAncestors #KnowYourRoots #DiasporaStories #HistoryPodcast #GenealogyPodcast #LearnYourHistory #CaribbeanHistory #ResearchYourRoots #PodcastCommunity
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In this episode, we dive deep into exploring Jamaican ancestry with genealogy expert Phillip Nichols. As a specialist in Jamaican, Barbadian, and British genealogy, Phillip shares essential tips on how to start your family research. He is currently pursuing his graduate studies in Library and Information Science at the University of Maryland, having earned his Master’s degree in Comparative & Transnational History from the College of William & Mary, where he focused on the cultural transformations of slaves from the Gold Coast to Jamaica in the 18th century. With a keen understanding of Caribbean history and its colonial legacy, Phillip emphasizes the importance of context when researching family genealogy. Whether you’re tracing your heritage or learning more about the past that shapes our present, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intricacies of family history and Caribbean culture. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Uqw_UIOMXuQ Support the channel Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory Follow: Twitter: @eppinghall Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #colonial legacy #ancestral roots #JamaicanAncestry #JamaicanHeritage #JamaicanRoots #DiscoverJamaica #CaribbeanAncestry #CaribbeanHeritage #AfricanDiaspora #CaribbeanDiaspora #GlobalJamaicans #OurAncestors #KnowYourRoots #DiasporaStories #HistoryPodcast #GenealogyPodcast #LearnYourHistory #CaribbeanHistory #ResearchYourRoots #PodcastCommunity
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