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Beverhoudt family

Steen_Thomsen — 18 Apr 2006 10:08:45 GMT

Anyone working with the van Beverhoudt's ?
Mine are at St John and St Tomas, US Virgin Islands in the 1700s. At that time the islands were a Danish Colony.

Pieter van Beverhoudt. (aorund 1715 - 1788) had cotton plantations on St John.

His probable father
Jannis van Beverhoudt (around 1680 - 1733 - ?) had a plantation on St Thomas in 1733. He is said to have come from Tortola, where the Dutch were thrown out by the English.

The family has a legend that they stem from Beverwijk, Nord Holland, The Netherlands.

Best regards
Steen Thomsen
København, Danmark
http://www.danbbs.dk/~stst/

George Graham, West Indies ,1796

James Graham — 1 May 2002 4:00:19 GMT

I am currently researching a George Graham, born in the West Indies in 1796. He moved to Stoke Damerel, Devon, England where he later worked in the Devonport dockyard as a sailmaker. I believe his father was English and was a sailor of some description, but have no information about him at all.

I hope someone can help me with this mystery.

Geneology

Paul Lawrence — 8 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Im trying to find any name of any ancestor of my lineage. My father is from Barbados, sso i know it will be quite hard -- any suggestions?

George Daniels - British Subject West Indies

AnitaGrace_1 — 16 Jan 2007 4:55:26 GMT

Hi, please can anybody help me trace the history of George Daniels a British Subject born in the West Indies abt 1835?
He can first be found in Liverpool England in 1851, as a visitor stated age 18, profession - slater. He married in 1853 in Sutton St Helens Lancashire to Emma Alcock. Sadly he never gave his fathers name on his marriage certificate, or his age. He remained in Sutton England until his death in 1881. I don't know where next to turn to find out more about him, as so little detail was given. If you have any info that may be of use, any suggestions, or have the Daniels surname in your tree with West Indian connections, please get in contact, I'd love to hear from you. Thank you.

caribbean Berridge history

Corey Berridge — 12 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Peter Tobias Berridge or any relatives of his, he would have been born around 1875-1900, I believe in St Kitts. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Lookups, death record Kingston Jamaica c1888

Ev — 30 Oct 2003 3:42:32 GMT

Hi,

Is there anyone who can do lookups for the Registration # for a death which occured in Kingston Jamaica c 1888, I understand the Vital Statistic records are held at the following office:
"The Registrar General's Department, Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine's Jamaica"

I am not sure how complex this would be.

Regards,
Ev

Cohen family

Richardlyman — 5 Jan 2003 1:11:43 GMT

Looking for information on the Cohen family of St. Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, and London, England. In early part of 19th century owned plantations in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, named Corby Castle, Berlin, Potsdam, Twickenham and Heathfield. Also involved with The Great Synagogue, London, England.

possible relative

wendel niles — 4 Dec 2003 12:18:08 GMT

my father was from barbados. his name was augustus niles. i am his only son but there are more in barbados.

Henry / Charles Henry Archibald

ianhall5 — 24 Aug 2008 7:23:12 GMT

Looking for details on Henry Archibald who served in the Royal Navy as a Quartermaster in 1860's - Died before 1891, birth date unknown, spouse unknown.

Son of Henry (Charles Henry Archibald) was born in West Indies in 1865/6 (No Island listed) and this is my G Grandfather.

Any details / search sources that can be suggested would be very welcomed

Henry / Charles Henry Archibald

ianhall5 — 24 Aug 2008 7:22:34 GMT

Caribbean death

lifeboat1957 — 19 Jun 2008 12:40:52 GMT

I am looking for were Thomas Cuddy died last known address New York. But cant find a death for him there.

Found this on Latter.Day.Saints. site.

Thomas Cuddy -U.S. Social Security Death Index- Caribbean Islands. Birth:18 Sep 1904 State where number was Issued:
New York Death: Oct 1970.

This is him,but does this meam he died in the Caribbean.
Hope some one can help.

HALLAMORE pirate family - unique surname, Nevis 1683 etc

Neil — 27 Aug 2005 7:26:10 GMT

Hi good folks, looking for more early data on this family, have 1683 piracy trial in NY City, John Hallamore then resident of Nevis, mariner, what a surprize - please advise re further records, maybe also other islands, also likely year date from Cornwall, England to Caribbean. Thanks folks! :}

Family History

Delores Greene — 8 Apr 2000 7:58:32 GMT

Searching for family members in the West Indies - surnames Green or Greene and Grier.

tracing carribean marriages

peteb131 — 2 Sep 2007 12:57:39 GMT

hi i'm trying to find someone who i know got married in the carribean around 1990. does anyone know how i can find the marriage or certificate details? would there be any record or duplicate held in the uk?

if not are there any companies or tracing systems that might be able to retrieve this information for me?
thanks

from slavery to freedom

rickyjune — 17 Jan 2002 11:25:42 GMT

im looking for a series of family members from my background
firstly hunt/hunter/hutchison
a plantation owner called david hutchison had a sugar plantation called coffee grove in manchester st elizabeth
he had several children with a women of colour called elizabeth hunt. i believe she is my anchestor, on my mother side, my grandfather's name was cornelius and he died in late 1962, my grandmother won't talk much about him
if any of this ring a bell pls let me know

Ferrall/Farrell/O'Ferrall, Estate Annaly, St. Croix West Indies

redmond8353 — 12 Jul 2007 7:44:53 GMT

Ferrall/Farrell/O'Ferrall, Estate Annaly, St. Croix

Chamberlain Roger Fergus O'Ferrall (1776-1855) is shown as owner of estate Annaly in the 1850 St. Croix census, He is probably same Roger shown 1840 census. This Roger married Sophie Krempien (1781-1829) probably in Copenhagen. I am trying to identify parents of this Roger.

An earlier Roger Ferrall married Elizabeth Fergus - unknown dates and places but probably late 1600's in the West Indies. This Roger and Elizabeth had a daughter, also Elizabeth (1703-1774), who married Pieter Markoe (1702-1747). Elizabeth and Pieter (or sons) owned several plantations on St. Croix as early as the 1730's. They included Spanishtown, Clifton Hill, Barren Spot and others.

Pieter Markoe died 1747 and the widow then married Mathias Ferrall. He is not identified but I suspect he was kin or descendant of Roger Ferrall and Elizabeth Fergus. No information that Mathias and Elizabeth had children.

Roger and Sophie Ferrall had children and grandchildren who married into the Danish Noble families of Castonier, Scavenius, Blucher of Altona and others. Roger's sister, Bridget, married Edward Cary of Devonshire, England, but had no children.

Possible kin of Sophie Krempien is Catharine Maria Krempien who married Gen. John Hodgson (1757-1846), one time governor of Bermuda and Curacao.

Any info re West Indian Ferrals (etc) appreciated.

Surnames; Ferrall/Farrell/O'Ferrall, Fergus, Krempien, Markoe, Scavenius, Castonier, Blucher-Altona, Cary, Hodgson

Post: St. Croix, Carribean, Farrell

looking for a place name, assuming it is in this area, Polu Run

kdrgn — 4 Jul 2008 10:29:18 GMT

Ship left for a place called "Polu Run" no island mentioned. The ship was from the British East India Company, and left UK May of 1659, it was named the Marmaduke I believe. It was instead sent to St. Helena's. I can't be certain this was the area where it was heading but can not find the name Polu Run doing a web search. Could be other places, still looking. I do know the Capt was John Dutton and he also had his wife with him, a Dutch lady according to some information I found (yet to be followed up about the wife).

Cornishman in the West Indies

kimtur1 — 21 Jun 2008 2:02:49 GMT

My GGG grandfather (John Rowe b. 1805 Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall) spent two years in the West Indies during the late 1830s (most likely 1838 & 1839), before returning to Cornwall for two weeks to get his family and move permanently to Australia. I am trying to find out what he would have been doing in the West Indies and why. He was a miner by trade.

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start? I was thinking whether any Cornish newspapers had advertisements at the time asking for men to go to the West Indies for specific reasons. Any other ideas greatly appreciated.

Migration resource book re black migration experience - historical and contemporary

SusanHopkins68 — 15 Jun 2008 8:35:19 GMT

Was in one of our local public libraries and just happened to see the fascinating book, "In Motion, the African - American Migration Experience" compiled and edited by Howard Dodson and Sylviane A. Dioue. Pub. New York Public Library and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. 2004.
It has very approachable text, maps, diagrams, and photos, with a whole chapter on Caribbean migrations.
There is also an extensive bibliography.
While there are some individuals named, this is mostly in the category of backround reading.

Maynard and Lawrence families search

buffalosouljah26 — 14 May 2008 1:04:08 GMT

I am Nile James. I'm looking for the Maynard and Lawrence families from the Caribbean island of Nevis. I'm not sure of this, but I believe they resided in Gingerland, Nevis. I was also told that I have family in Bachelor's Hall estate. Thank you for your assistance in my search for the Maynard and Lawrence families of Nevis.

Pinard and Lionne family tree

Elizabeth Pinard — 21 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hi, I live in the Island of Dominica and am researching the Pinard and Lionne family trees. Rumour has it that we came from Brittany in france to Martinique and on to Dominica.
I have only been able to get back as far as 1847 so far. But am having research done by the catholic church here with their older records . I have traced as far back (so far) as 1847 so far.

Caribbean Y-DNA project

redhandking — 21 May 2008 3:21:21 GMT

For those already tested by FTDNA and are of a Caribbean ancestry . I would be Glad to hear from you i created this Caribbean Y-DNA project. This what you do go to your Familytreedna page and once you log in go to the icon Join once you are in go to the icon on top of page Projects then go down to Y- Geographical projects and and click on C you will see the Caribbean and just click and join. If you belong to more than two or three Geographical not surname it won't allow you . Hope to see you in group.

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/caribbeanproject

Looking for ancestors immediately

Jukegurl — 14 May 2008 12:57:26 GMT

I am looking for family members like Lilian Bailey, and Norman Bailey, who where born in Barbados but were raised on the Island St. Croix i am also looking for Susan Walks,MAvis corry who were born in Guyana some other family members are Jerome WALKER, Inez Bailey.who were born on St . Croix

Barbados, Edward Lang Family Tree Information looking for ancestors

amaralang — 14 May 2008 12:41:28 GMT

My name is Amara Lang, I live on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. I'm looking for anyone who may be related to or looking for information on Edward Lang. He lived on St.Croix in the early 1900's. He was born on the island of Barbados and so are his parents. I am also looking for anyone who is related to Catherine Richardson who also lived on St. Croix in the early 1900's she is from St. Kitts or Nevis and so are her parents.

LAPTISTE, LLEWELLYN

Petra Laptiste — 9 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi I'm looking for any links and/or info on the surnames Laptiste from Trinidad, West Indies, and for Llewellyn from Grenada, West Indies.

Thank you

the Lugo family from Penuelas, Puerto Rico

NGalarza9695 — 5 Aug 2002 8:14:48 GMT

These are my Lugo relatives from Penuelas, PR

Francisca Lugo Hernandez born 1872, married Zenon Guzman

Maria Clementina Guzman Lugo born 1896, married Ramon Diaz Irigoyen

Any connections?

Would like to know more about them.

Isle Abbots ?

Pamela Latimer Holden — 29 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a place called "Isle Abbots."
I have no clue where it is or where to find it.
I think it may be in the Carribean??? it might also be the name of a Plantation.
Thanks if you can help.Please e-mail me at:
>gr8scot@inreach.com<
Pamela

RYAN, FRERE- Johnson, SMITH, Griffin

melody — 29 Apr 2002 7:56:34 GMT

I am looking for the these surnames Smith, Frere- Johnson, Ryan, and (Sarah) Griffin. My start begins in CUBA However I know that Ryan is from Barbados. I am looking to the islands of Barbados, Montserrat and Trinidad if any one knows anything It would surely help me out

JAMES LAKE

elvinalake — 14 Mar 2008 8:16:49 GMT

Trying to find info on James Lake of Anguilla...Don't know much except that he had twin girls (one is my grandmother) named Clara & Udelie(not sure of spelling) by my greatgrandmother (Maude Alice Ulrika Webster...born in Anguilla lived in St. Martin)

Mary Elizabeth Webster-Seales of St. croix

elvinalake — 27 Feb 2008 8:28:33 GMT

Looking for info on Mary Elizabeth Seales. She had 3 other sisters (Ismay Webster, Elsie Webster and Maude Alice Webster)...Maude Alice webster was my greatgrandmother (she lived in st. martin)...any info appreciated...their parents were Evelinda (born Proctor) and Alexander Webster

ESTILL, ISDELL, ESDALL, ESTOILE

lmisdell — 6 Sep 2001 7:31:40 GMT

Seeking to correspond with researchers having any info on individuals with these or related surnames living in the Caribbean 1600's to present. Thanks.

tracingrelativesinbarbados

vjcarroll1 — 20 Jan 2008 7:16:56 GMT

any descendants of james@mary griffith deceaced barbados. They had two sons and a daughter.One son,my father was named henry clanson and his sister emigrated to america.my father was a seaman and moved to england where he married my mother and settled in 1948. he was born25 4 1905

ANCESTORS OF HARRY CONRAD FOLKES

WhitneyWright777 — 15 Jan 2008 2:09:44 GMT

LOOKIN FOR ANCESTORS OF HARRY CONRAD FOLKES

Looking for Douglases of Barbados

tmack2077 — 14 Jan 2008 3:20:17 GMT

My Great Grandfather and his family came from Barbados to South Carolina. I know of the brothers and mother Sallie: Harrison (my Great Gandfather), Willie, and Paul. I am looking for anyone related to the brothers or other siblings. Any informtion would be greatly appreciated.

Roudette Family

vonrou — 3 Jan 2008 7:34:17 GMT

I am trying to trace my family tree,any Roudette out there with or without the "e" please contact me or anyone with information please contact me.
Thanks,
Ephrem.

James Hutchins

yvonneflood — 1 Jan 2008 1:53:53 GMT

I am looking for any information on James Henry Hutchins born 1844 in West Indies. His siblings were Henry born 1838 and Mary Jane born 184, from the information I have they were born in Gilbralta.

caribbean Island?

Rosa Villarini — 17 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Name appears in SS records in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, unknown town also in Puerto Rico, town of Sabana Grande.

Dubery in Montserrat

jarwade2003 — 11 Oct 2006 5:21:44 GMT

Hi
I am told that I have the name Dubery in my family tree, although I cannot rememer how. My family is wade,my gfather was wade and my gmother was charlmers.

Any cannections?

jarwade2003@yahoo.com

regards

Researching history of Flarey's

Andrew Flarey — 23 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the ancestry of the surname Flarey. Alfred Flarey was born in the West Indies (unsure exactly where) and immigrated to Australia in the mid 1800's. Alfred's father was thought to have come from French Canada. I would appreciate any information that anyone may have.

Follet, Phillate, Fillete

Stacy — 30 Nov 2002 5:04:01 GMT

DOUGLAS family

catrin11 — 9 Nov 2007 6:14:12 GMT

Hi,

I am searching for relatives of the DOUGLAS family in the Caribbean - most likely (but unknown) St. Vincent.

In particular I am looking for my birth father DESMOND DOUGLAS or his relatives.

Known info for DESMOND DOUGLAS:

* Born between 1938-42
* Originated in the Caribbean, more than likely, Saint Vincent (but unknown for sure)
* Came to the UK circa 1960
* Last seen in 1968
* Last known address – Osborne Square, Dagenham, Essex, RM9.
* He was in his mid twenties in 1968.
* Circa 1968 he worked at the Ever Ready Factory in Dagenham, Essex, UK
* He had a large family back ‘home’ in the Caribbean – 13 brothers and sisters!
* He had a sister also living in the UK in the 60’s.
* He fathered two (known) children - a boy (in 1966) and a girl (in 1968). Both children were put up for adoption with Barking Adoption Services (in the UK) and were registered with the surname DAVIS.

If you have any information regarding the DOUGLAS family or indeed, any info to aid my search, please get in touch.

I wish the best of luck and hope to all of you who are searching for lost friends or relatives.

Thanks,

Catrin
-x-

Ancestors before 1900

hill0788_1 — 6 Nov 2007 11:13:19 GMT

Howe, Amory, Sayers, Todd, Roosevelt. These are my St. Kitts and Statia Ancestors, I would love to hear from someone familiar with these surnames. Thank you. Beth Hill

Mandeville Jamaica

MargaretWood991 — 29 Jun 2001 6:09:48 GMT

I am looking for records of my great grandfathers who lived
in or near Mandeville, Jamaica in the 1800's. Hector Mclean Woode was father to my grandfather, Charles Edward Woode who died about l902. Horatio Swaby was father to my grandmother, Agnes Swaby who married Charles Edward Woode. I would appreciate any information about these relatives.

Immigrants to UK

G G Mitchell — 9 Feb 2003 7:17:22 GMT

Drawn a blank for 2 persons leaving the Caribbean for UK together around late 1870s.
Alfred Lawrence b. 1874 Father Harry Lawrence. mother unknown
William Riley b. c. 1855.
Father Obetta Frank Riley.Mother Cherry Dizell.
Believed Barbados but no record in archives there.
Any help or pointers appreciated.
Thanks
George G Mitchell

buckley's

yohyohy — 25 Jul 2007 5:43:15 GMT

hi i am wondering if there are any buckley family in the west indies. im trying to find out if there could be a connection from england. cheers jack jtbuckley@hotmail.com

guyana records

doggett1818 — 24 Jun 2007 9:18:23 GMT

Can anybody point me in the right direction for tracing births,marriages and deaths in guyana in the 1920's to the present day

kind regards john in the uk

PILGRIM

CAROLE PILGRIM — 3 Jan 2004 10:10:43 GMT

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE PILGRIM'S FROM BARBADOS

Great-grandparents/Grandparents

Sheila Hicks — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently doing research on my maternal relatives and am trying to find information on:

Eudora Williams Bartholomew and William Augustus Bartholomew of St. Vincent;

Elura Wiltshire of Barbados;

Edna Lucas, Jonathan Lucas and Amanda Darrell of Trinidad.

Dujoy (Dujji) India to West Indies Jamaica

jaharrij1 — 4 Jun 2007 9:04:50 GMT

Seeking all with last name Dujoy. Spelling may have changed from Dujji (India surname) upon arriving to Bristish islands. Could be pronounce Da'Jih.

This is not a common name - so likely we are related cousins or cousins removed.

Please contact: jaharrij@aol.com
2007

Jean Prieur du Plessis

Ria Stoddart — 14 Apr 2003 2:26:20 GMT

Jean Prieur du Plessis spent a few years on St Thomas Island during his lifetime ie 1638-1708 - I am trying to ascertain whether this is so - is there anybody that can help?

He was apparently a French Huguenot and eventually came to South Africa

Looking for Goings or Goins West Indies 1800-1900

SMYTR3 — 10 Mar 2002 7:05:34 GMT

My GG-Granfather wrote a book in that was published in 1900 that in the preface states many family members fled to the West Indies . His name was Dr. Craig Goings and lived in Ohio , any help would bee greatly apprciated.

Native American Caribbean

valeriehenson99 — 6 May 2007 1:13:56 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knows if these surnames carry
Arawak or Native American.

PANAMANIAN FAMILIES

FISTUP1 — 21 Apr 2007 1:10:14 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR MY PANAMANIAN FAMILY TREE! MY GRAMA IS THE LAST OF HER SIBLINGS.THEY GREW UP IN BOCAS DEL TORO AND SOME WERE KNOWN TO HAVE GONE TO COLON.RELATIVES HAVE MOVED TO NEW YORK,DETRIOT,ATLANTA AND I DONT KNOW WHERE ELSE.I WANT TO KNOW MY FAMILY.SO IF U ARE A DECENDANT OF THE HANSELLS THEN LEAVE A MESSAGE THANK U!!! OH ..MY GRAMA'S NAME IS MARIA LUISA (MYRLTE) HANSELL DEL MORRELL,SHE'S 85YRS OLD AND IS THE YOUNGEST & LAST ALIVE OF 14 CHILDREN.AND MY NAME IS JEANA AND WE CURRENTLY LIVE IN LOS ANGELES,CALIF.

Jamaica family

mavis bennett — 8 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

looking for family members from the creary/ bennett family form Jamaica

SURLES-(SIRLS, SEARLS, SEARLES ?)

LISA — 18 Jan 2003 2:34:46 GMT

IN DOING RESEARCH FOR MY MOM'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY
SURLES - WE HAVE HEARD POSSIBLY THAT THERE WERE SOMETHING LIKE 7 SURLES BROTHERS THAT CAME FROM THE CARRIBIAN WAY WAY BACK TO THE U.S. - POSSIBLY INTO FLORIDA - WE HAVE FOUND SURLES IN FLORIDA
AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANY SURLES OR A VARIATION OF THE SPELLING ARE IN ANY CARRIBIAN RECORDS ANYONE HAS COME ACROSS OR HAS ACESS TO.......
WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN PRIOR TO 1800s OR EARLY EARLY 1800s ?

thanks so much
Lisa (Tx.)

St Vincent information

Richard Bond — 15 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Office of the Curator
St Vincent Historical Museum
Old Public Library Building
Halifax Street
Kingstown, St Vincent, W.I.

This is second hand but I think its accurate,
incidentally the population of St Vincent was about five times Montserrat before the laters volcanic eruption.

Muzio - Genoa, Italy>Cadiz, Spain>Havana, Cuba>USA

delValleMuzio — 29 Jan 2007 11:04:15 GMT

I have learned of a Mucio branch who migrated from Genova, Italy to Cadiz, Spain in 1592; then to Havana, Cuba some time prior to 1870 and finally to Key West/Tampa/Jacksonville, Florida in 1890's. Please contact me if you would like this information from the archivist in Cadiz. Susan Muzio Conner, "delvallemuzio@yahoo.com"

Richard Pennison in Bermuda

Eve Jarman — 16 May 2004 1:40:15 GMT

I'm looking for any records for a Richard Pennison who was born in Bermuda in 1826. He was a mariner and moved to Jersey some time before 1881. I would be grateful if anybody could help or give me some pointers. Thankyou

St. Lucy, Barbados Surnames: 1830-1890

Jim Rice — 3 May 2004 11:08:40 GMT

I am particularly looking for information on the following St. Lucy inhabitants from 1830 to 1900(all events occurred in St. Lucy Parish, Barbados:

Mary Louisa Jane BOYCE<F= George Renn (also Wren) BOYCE; M=Milly CONNELL; husband= Prince Albert (Alfred incorrect) SKINNER> born 1855; married 1878.
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Milly CONNELL<husband = George Renn (also Wren) BOYCE> married
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Anthony COULTHURST (COULEHURST)< wife= Anna Maria (aka Mary Ann) nee JOHNSON > married 1838.
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James Thomas COULTHURST < F= Anthony COULTHURST (COULEHURST); M= Mary Ann JOHNSON > Born 1845.
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William Henry COULTHURST<F= Anthony COULTHURST (COULEHURST); M= Mary Ann JOHNSON > born 1843.
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John SKINNER< wife= Emily SPENCER> married 1846.
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Prince Albert (Alfred incorrect) SKINNER< F= John SKINNER; M=Emily SPENCER; wife = Mary Louisa Jane BOYCE> born 1847; married 1878.
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Anna Maria ( aka Mary Ann) SPRINGER nee JOHNSON and formerly COULTHURST
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Rosalie (Rosalee) BOYCE nee SPRINGER <F= Renn (Reynold) James SPRINGER; M= Anna Maria ( aka Mary Ann) SPRINGER nee JOHNSON >1856-1898.
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Renn (Reynold) James SPRINGER <wife=Anna Maria ( aka Mary Ann) SPRINGER nee JOHNSON and formerly COULTHURST; dtr =Rosalie (Rosalee) BOYCE nee SPRINGER> married 1852.
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I will be doing on-site research in Barbados in late May, 2004.

MORALES lineage in TRINIDAD

sparwood — 2 Jan 2005 5:13:56 GMT

I am a descendant of the Morales family from the Carribean island of Trinidad. My father David B.Morales was the son of Rapahel Morales. His parents were Baldomero and Marcelina from Venezuela. This family has kinship ties to the Hopedales, Mitchells, Gonzales, and I am sure many others by now. The family core roots resided in Moruga, Sisters Road and Penal Rock Rd. In Trinidad.
Please contact me at tyjosh@hotmail.com if you are connected.

eliza humphries

deborah_sloggett — 22 Nov 2006 9:07:17 GMT

I am trying to find any info on eliza humphries b1816. I dont have anymore information other than she was born in the west indies. I am trying to find out when she moved to Cornwall and why?
she married in 1842 in Falmouth Cornwall

Van Romondt descendants of the West Indian Branch, Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles

vanromondtresearch — 29 Apr 2006 9:13:35 GMT

Van Romondt descendants of the West Indian Branch, Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles

Dear all,

I would like to inform everyone whom in one way or the other is connected to the van Romondt Famliy of the West Indian Branch that we are in search of any descendants/families of the branches of this family.

Many ancestors of the Van Romondt family of the West Indian Branch whom were born on the island of Sint Maarten emigrated to other Caribbean Islands such as Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Martinque, Sint Kitts, Sint Thomas etc,and to the U.S.A., Canada, Surinam, Holland, France, Belgium etc.) and raised their families.

Also if you are someone who is interested in the Van Romondt family of the West Indian Branch and have any information that can be of great help for the VR family tree project please contact me.

The goal of this family project is to bring together all descendants of the Van Romondt family of the West Indian Branch.

I'm a descendant of the Van Romondt Family of the West Indian Branch and together with other descendants we are doing this project and trying to get as much information we can about the family.

I would like to thank everyone who is helping, searching, supporting and believing in this family project. Thanks guys!

Feel free to contact me anytime!

Kind regards,

Malaki Z. Croes (Aruba)
mzcroes@gmail.com

Ricketts in the West Indies

PottDavid — 19 Oct 2006 1:08:26 GMT

I am researching my wifes family and am told there is a connection with the W.I, Jervis and Poyntz families but I cannot find it. It is there but I need some help.
The Ricketts I have traced are from Bristol/Somerset and are connected with the Falkland Islands inc the FIC and South America. Is there anyone who knows of a connection?

Edward William (Mac)BEGREE England>Grenada, West Indies

Joyce Betty — 14 Sep 2006 12:54:04 GMT

Seeking decendents of Edward William (Mac) BeGree, Inspector of Schools around 1870's where his family resided in St.Georges Island of Grenada, West Indies-- where two of his sons attended school -- the younder Earnest Alfred "JimDab" and the older brother William Edward, my father. William was born in Nov. 7, 1877 +/- of Scottish/Jewish heritage. He began his studies at the University of Edenbu;rgh, Scottland in or around 1898. His first wife, a nurse, died while William was attending medical school. After her death, he left the University and traveled & In 1905 he and his partner's: McGalloway, McSpangler, Joad Mc Villegal (Vigil) traveled to Diamontina, Brazil aroung 1916 setting up a mining operation in Mendaha . He left Brazil after contacting malaria feaver and in 1980 my father "Mac" married my mother Phoebe Marion Ashford Richardson and In 1921 they traveled to Canada from England with infant daughter Dorothy Elsie Mary and joined Phoebe's older sister's Mary and Florance Ashford and settled in California.

Lewis in St. Vincent/St. Lucia/Barbados

bajangrrl — 3 Jan 2005 11:29:12 GMT

My great grandparents were Alfred Lewis and Margaret Swanston from St. Lucia. They had 13 children, and some of their descendants have wound up in Barbados and Trinidad. I am seeking info on Alfred and Margaret Lewis (nee Swanston) and their children:
Mildred Lewis, b. 1892 St. Vincent, married Cecil Hinds, B'dos
Arthur Liddon Lewis b. 1893 St. Vincent
Albert Eric Lewis, b. 1894 (?) St. Vincent
Alfred Neville Lewis, b. 1895, St. Vincent, died 1944 Trinidad
Helen Maud Lewis, b. 1896, St. Vincent, died 1925 B'dos
Cecil Irwin Lewis b. 1897 St. Vincent, died in WWI
Olive Muriel Lewis b. 1900 St. Vincent
Ina Emily Lewis, b. 1901 St. Lucia (my grandmother) married C.R. Applewhaite, B'dos
Marion Isabelle Lewis, b., 1904 St. Lucia, married Erard Crane in Barbados
Kathleen Ivy Lewis b. 1906 St. Lucia, died USA
Amy Doreen Lewis, b. 1907, married Walter Crane, B'dos
Gwendolyn Elaine Lewis, b. 1909 St. Vincent, died UK
Edward Glynn Lewis, b. 1911 St. Vincent
Any and all help appreciated...

Wilson - Charles 'aka TUG'

Joanne — 19 Sep 2006 4:50:16 GMT

Looking for Charles Wilson from one of the Bahamian Islands not sure which. I know his fathers name was Michael who was a master mariner. Charles was a ships fireman. He was born approx 1890 and was in the UK in 1920 with his friends Mack Pangle and Richard Roberts. If anyone can shed any light I would be greatful, or any ideas welcome.

DEGAN and GENTY Lastnames

Maria Di Grigoli — 20 Mar 2006 8:18:59 GMT

My great grandparents were Josephine Degan and Henry Genty and had a son named Paul Bernard Genty Degan, born in 1884 in Port Spain, Trinidad and died in Caracas, Venezuela Jan 8th/1961. I don't know if his parents were born in Trinidad as well. I have heard either of them came from England.

Maria Di Grigoli Genty

Joseph Alexander Miller - previous of Kingston, Jamaica

SirromElle — 5 Feb 2006 4:30:59 GMT

I am searching for ancestors and family members related to a Joseph Alexander Miller. Initial information though my family connections indicates that he was born circa 1854 in Kingston, the Son of Joseph Miller and Mary (maiden name unknown)
If there is anyone who has links to this family, or would be able to shed some light on the ancestors of JA (as he was affectionately known I would love to hear from you.
I do know that at some point in the late 1800's he emmigrated to Australia, where he married Ann Elizabeth Chalker. They had nine children (one of whom was my great grandfather) and died in 1939 in Newtown, NSW Australia. Death Registration no: 27586/1939

Ancestry

X. Caesar — 10 Sep 2006 2:58:05 GMT

Seeking information on any of the eight Caesar brothers that were born in Czechoslovakia. Three of them migrated to the Caribbean in the mid 1800-1900's

Family MARK

Maureen Campain — 20 Jul 2005 9:12:36 GMT

I am searching for a family with the surname MARK or MARKS. Great Grandfather Sylvester MARK, born about 1857, married in Adelaide, South Australia on Dec. 12th 1887 aged 30yrs. Sylvester's father was Manuel MARK. All I know is that Sylvester came from the West Indies, I do not know which Island. Any help appreciated

Antone Francois Ocame

rabthom — 25 Aug 2006 9:42:27 GMT

Antone was born in France, but was taken to Milford Ct.as a youthAfter the Revolutionary War, In 1820s hewas listed as being in Manufactoring and traveling back and forth to the West Indies His death notice of April 06 1842 lists him of the West Indies.

Does anyone have any information for me?

searching for my family

Selena Joyce McDay — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great-grandfather's name was Edward McDay. My Grandfather's name was Fred McDay. My Great-grandmother's name was Lena McDay. My Grandmother's name was Gussie Mae McDay. My mother's name was Fredericka McDay. I don't know my dad. Please help me find my family. I'm 47 years old and the oldest living relative left that I know of. I believe my great-grandparents were married in Paris, Texas and my mother was born & raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Please help me!

English pplanters West Indies

kerry coppin — 5 Aug 2006 2:40:35 GMT

Does anyone know how I can access a list of the names of West Indian planters in the British Virgin Island during the period from approximately 1750 - 1834. I am sure that this information must be documented somewhere . . .

GAGG in the caribbean

Alan Gagg — 20 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on the GAGG family who we believe were in the caribbean from the early 1600s.

Any info on them or how to trace them online would be
modt appreciated.

Alan M GAGG

Archibald Campbell, Scotland to Demerara

Lindsay Campbell — 17 Jun 2006 11:54:57 GMT

This is a bit of a long shot but I am looking for an Archibald Campbell, born Strone, Kilfinan parish, Cowal, Argyll, Scotland, on 24 September 1826. He is supposed to have died in Demerara while on his way to live in New Zealand. As he did not appear in the Rothesay (where the family then lived) census of 1841, it is assumed that he had left home at that stage and was employed in shipping. We do not know when he died and the family story about Archibald is that he died of "black water fever" in Demerara en route to New Zealand. I would appreciate any help in finding out what happened to Archibald. An assumption about the possible year/s of death would be circa 1841 to 1855.

surname query LANSIQUOT

paulette Lansiquot — 23 Mar 2006 12:19:29 GMT

Although obvious french this name does not appear in france what so ever apart from in french guiana in the 1900's. my grt grandfather's name was Charles Lansiquot was told he was a french man living in saint lucia with his two brothers and married my grt grandmother myete. my grandfather Philogent Lansiquot was born in saint lucia in 1891 this is the earliest dates my surname can be traced to. If any one has any idea to an alternative spelling or if this was a dit name this would help me alot. also was told they may have come across from Martinique although there's no trace of this name there.i've reached a brick wall with my surname i'm desperate for some helpful information please. thankyou in advance.

Badenoch

pfglover74 — 28 May 2006 12:07:57 GMT

Hi
I am looking for any records of a Barbara Badenoch, b. c. 1845 in the West Indies and her parents (William and Sarah Badenoch, mother's maiden name unknown). If anyone has any information on the family it would be great.
THanks
Petra

Ebbie Henry?

macy55gray1 — 14 May 2006 9:36:09 GMT

I'm seeking information about my gggggrandmother Ebbie Henry I just know a couple of things about her.She is from the West Indies(island unknown)and his son Briscoe was born in Eufaula, Barbour County 1840.If anyone has some information about her will you please contact me.Thank you!

FAMILY LINEAGE

K. A. VANTERPOOL — 12 Dec 1999 10:08:32 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON VANTERPOOL,
VANDERPOOL, REY AND LAKE. THESE FAMILIES
CAN BE TRACED TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
AND ANGUILLA. EDWARD VANTERPOOL IN JOST VAN
DYKE AND SARAH OR PROCTOR LAKE IN ANGUILLA.
ANXIOUX.

Hallamore family, unique surname - Caribbean pirates

Neil — 20 Apr 2006 6:27:41 GMT

Greetings, on return from Caribbean trip March / April 2006 visits to Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis + these islands Archives - no Hallamore mention yet, further data very welcome from other islands etc. as e mail duly sent to islands from Cuba down to Trinidad. Trinidad and St Lucia have replied so far (no references located).

CAULFIELD, CHRISTIAN

Caroline Lillico — 5 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My ancestor, Jacob CHRISTIAN was born in 1833 or 1834. He immigrated to England (date unknown) and lived there with his English wife, Octavia CAULFIELD. On the 1861 Liverpool census it is recorded that Jacob's place of birth is the West Indies. Any other information I know is that his profession as recorded on his marriage certificate is that of Mariner - while on his death certificate his profession is listed as "retired timber merchant". At this point, as I don't have much to go on, any information about any Chrisitians in that time frame of 1833 would be appreciated. Thank you.

Antigua

Joanne — 6 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Originating from Buckleys Village, Antigua:Jarvis, Henry, Isaac and Fernandez Family

Agasto (Guadeloupe)

G. Agasto — 6 Apr 2006 3:36:27 GMT

Any info on "Agasto, Marius". His sisters, maiden names i believe were Ghislaine Agasto and Marie-Josephe Agasto. He was born in Pointe-a-Pitre, his parents Valentin Agasto and Susanne-Camille Donavert (maiden name), were born in Saint-Anne and Saint-Rose, respectively. Want to know locations, some moved to Paris, or other places in France. Any info is great.

Placename: New Sheffield, West Indies

alaninglis — 14 Dec 2002 5:58:30 GMT

One of my ancestors is listed as being born in 1837 in "New Sheffield, West Indies". Does any one know where this might be?

Thank you

WATKIS

Saunia Watkis — 5 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

To anyone who has any information on Watkis please contact me. I live in Toronto,Canada. The Watkis originated from St. Ann's in Jamaica The Wesr Indies.

St. Kitts Family

Benjamin Reese — 6 Mar 2006 2:05:50 GMT

Anyone know the name Eillen Vigo or Thomas Rouse or Annie Mills?

La Motte, Moore, Saunder

yvonne emanuel — 24 Mar 2006 9:33:19 GMT

Good afternoon all,
We buried my uncle Eustace (Lamb) La Motte ( Grnd son of Louis La Motte Sr and his wife Catherine Belfon, son of Louis La Motte jr. and Louisa Alexis, Grenada WI) yesterday in NY. I updated my family tree information and am greatful to have known my uncle and the great information he shared with me. He was 94 years old last month. Born in Grenada, moved to Trinidad WI when he was 12 years old.

I am looking for additional info to include the Belfons of Grenada, Moores & Pollards MG(Maternal Grand mother) of Barbados and St Lucia oh yes and the La Mottes of Panama and Trinidad. All responses are appreciated. oh yes... the La Mottes are also mispronounced and phonetically spelled as La Mothe.

My cousins are will soon be posting here and are very excited to get started.

HAGAN, Francis & Patrick; West Indies, mid/late 1700s

Fred Hagan — 20 Mar 2006 3:44:48 GMT

I am looking for the birth place(s) of Francis Hagan and Patrick Hagan. I found mention of Francis in Frederick, Maryland, U.S.A. (he witnessed a marriage there in 1787). I don't believe Francis was born in the U.S.

An article in a 1775 newspaper mentions a Patrick Hagan (Captain of the frigate Rowley) sailing from St. Kitts, W.I. to Dover, England.

In the mid/late 1700s would Irish immigrants migrate to the U.S. through the West Indies as did so many English immigrants? If so, what islands would have ports they would pass through?

MURRAY'S, O'HARA'S, DESOUZA'S,POUYAT,STEWART,CAMPBELL, MARRS, FROM JAMAICA

dreamchild69 — 8 Oct 2002 6:49:34 GMT

Edwards and Vidal's Family

Adrien — 23 Feb 2006 4:24:48 GMT

I am looking for info for family tree on Cedric Edwards that lived and had kids with Shunitta Vidal of Acura Trinida, she is still living and one of her son Rupert my friend ask me to do his family tree, and he said that no ones know to much about his father or mother side.
I know that Cedric Beapholamu Edwards was the son of Chairman Edwards and he was born on december 1017 and past away in Montreal on march 4 around 1997 or 98.
If anyone could help me and send me any info, here is my email address: asimard1@yahoo.fr

TKS
Adrien

Castaignet of Hispaniola/Haiti

Randolph Byrd — 19 Feb 2006 6:50:15 GMT

I am looking for information on my ancestor and her parents, Maria Magdalena Castaignet (aka Marie Madelien Castaignet). She was b. 1750s - 1770s Cap San Luis (Cape St Louis) in northwestern Hispaniola, in what's now Haiti. She m. Alexi Lasmartres there we believe...he was b. near Lyon, France and emigrated to Hispaniola. They removed to New Orleans, LA before 1790. Their daughter Mary Delphine Lasmartres was b. in New Orleans in 1791.

Are there any church records available from this region of Haiti (then under Spanish rule)?

CALDER'S AND SHERRIFFE'S

CAROLE PILGRIM — 3 Jan 2004 10:07:48 GMT

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON A JOHN CALDER AND EUGENIE SHERRIFFE FROM ST MARY, JAMAICA

BMD records

annette — 18 Feb 2006 4:32:24 GMT

I have a Robert Stanley Wilcoxon who married Lurleene Minuette Nunes, daughter of a land owner, don`t know where.
They had two sons Robert b Jamaica c 1901 and Harry b Dominica c 1905. Harry was later be become better known as Henry Wilcoxon , the actor. I am trying to find any records of the births , marriage and the death of Lurleene c 1910.
Can anyone help he in where to try. I am in the UK

Augustus Dodridge Maynard, Ellis Island Immigrant formerly of Nevis

maynard456 — 13 Feb 2006 12:48:00 GMT

I am trying to locate the descendents of Augustus Dodridge Maynard who travelled on the SS Fontabella that left St Thomas, April 1st, 1905 arrived in New York on 8th April, 1905

He is listed on the Ship's Manifest: Page 66 line 10
as follows:
Augustus Dodridge Maynard
Age: 29 year and 9 months
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Mason
Education: Reads and Writes
Nationality: British West Indian
Ethnicity: Negro
Place of Birth: Nevis
Port of Entry: New York
Financial Status:Has Ticket.Passage paid by self, has over $30
Immigration Status: Never in US before
Good Conduct Record: Never in prison, not polygamist,
Employment Status: No pending contract
Health Status: Good health, sane, not deformed or cripple having any natural physical impediment
Date of Birth: Perhaps born 1877 in July or August

He visited Antigua some years before he travelled to the USA.

Can any of his descendents contact me. We are working on our family tree.

vivian wilson

zima jones — 12 Feb 2006 10:57:57 GMT

Looking for any information about Vivian Wilson from the Bahamas. Not sure of the island but could be Cat Island. Only description I have is he was bright yellow or high yellow. Death and birth date is unknown.

benard poitier

zima jones — 12 Feb 2006 10:55:32 GMT

Trying to find any information about Benard Poitier from Cat Island, Bahamas. Birth is around 1903-1920 death date is unknown.

William Mayanrd Gentleman Nevis West Indies

maynard456 — 23 Nov 2003 3:44:25 GMT

Dear Friends, Greetings from Jennifer in Antigua in the Caribbean. I am
interested in a "Mr. William Maynard, Gentleman, from Nevis, on the
ship Dorsetchire to St. Christopher's. Going to settle at Nevis. ,
Port of Portsmouth, 3d to 10th Mar. 1775" He sounds to be the Maynard
forefather of some Nevis Maynards. I would be interested in evidence
that he remained there, or had holdings there (estates, etc) and any
thing that takes his lineage through to the 1850's in Nevis.

Looking for Family on St. Kitts/Nevis

fernbeck — 18 Aug 2001 1:43:00 GMT

I'm looking from my grandfather who was originally from St. Kitts born William Nichols in 1880-1890s. Left island to the Dominican Republic. Married my grandmother Gertrude Josephine Paris of Nevis born Jul 16, 1893. Any info would be appreciated. Please email to above address.

help!

michelle — 2 Feb 2006 12:12:17 GMT

trynah find ani desendants of jacques with lines to these surnames Francisque, Rodriguez,Sanchez,Sobarzo
any info will be greatly appreciated !

Franklin Martinez

coljuaug — 26 Jan 2006 3:23:49 GMT

I am looking for information on Franklin Martinez-Rueda or Martinez. Originally from Colombia, and at some point moved to St. Marteen. He is my father's brother and we are looking for him as my father is trying to say his good byes.
Any information would be greately appreciated.