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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2025 · 53 MIN

Unearthing Caribbean Ancestry: A Journey Through History

from Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture · host Wendy Aris

Welcome to the Dis A fi mi History Podcast, a space where Caribbean history and its profound impact on present-day experiences are explored. In this episode, Wendy Aris engages in a compelling conversation with Ms. Peggy Plet, a distinguished researcher and author known for her work on Black history, including the biography of Jan Ernst Matzeliger. Dive into the intriguing world of Dutch Caribbean family history research as Wendy and Ms. Plet discuss personal journeys, the challenges of accessing historical records, and the power of oral traditions. Discover how colonial legacies continue to shape family narratives and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations. Join us for an insightful discussion that delves into the tactics of conducting genealogical research, overcoming obstacles, and embracing technology in uncovering your ancestral stories. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and review to stay updated with more captivating episodes.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Website                                                                                                                          http://www.peggyplet.com/index.php                                                                          Slavenregister - Nationaal Archief Curaçao                                                                   Name Folder Census 1921                                                                                       Delpher » Kranten, Boeken & Tijdschriften                                                           Suriname Heritage Guide |                                                                                   Suriname | Nationaal Archief                              History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ • Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ • Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ • History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/                                                                                                                                       Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk                                                                                                                                                                                                       Support The Podcast                                                                                           https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip                                                                                                          Clothes  https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/                                                                                  Reservations for Barbados                                                                                                                                                            https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations                                                                            Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #Surinam   #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast  #Netherlands #Dutch

Welcome to the Dis A fi mi History Podcast, a space where Caribbean history and its profound impact on present-day experiences are explored. In this episode, Wendy Aris engages in a compelling conversation with Ms. Peggy Plet, a distinguished researcher and author known for her work on Black history, including the biography of Jan Ernst Matzeliger. Dive into the intriguing world of Dutch Caribbean family history research as Wendy and Ms. Plet discuss personal journeys, the challenges of accessing historical records, and the power of oral traditions. Discover how colonial legacies continue to shape family narratives and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations. Join us for an insightful discussion that delves into the tactics of conducting genealogical research, overcoming obstacles, and embracing technology in uncovering your ancestral stories. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and review to stay updated with more captivating episodes.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Website                                                                                                                          http://www.peggyplet.com/index.php                                                                          Slavenregister - Nationaal Archief Curaçao                                                                   Name Folder Census 1921                                                                                       Delpher » Kranten, Boeken & Tijdschriften                                                           Suriname Heritage Guide |                                                                                   Suriname | Nationaal Archief                              History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/• Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/• Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/• History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/                                                                                                                                       Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk                                                                                                                                                                                                       Support The Podcast                                                                                           https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip                                                                                                          Clothes  https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/                                                                                  Reservations for Barbados                                                                                                                                                            https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations                                                                            Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #Surinam   #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast  #Netherlands #Dutch

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