Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
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Unlocking Caribbean Heritage: Reading Old Handwriting in Colonial Jamaica

Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture
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In this episode, I speak with Emma Cox about unlocking the secrets of Old English handwriting in Colonial Jamaica. We delve into the significance of family history and genealogy, focusing on three types of records to interpret and understand the rich context behind these documents. This exploration not only sheds light on individual family stories but also ties into the broader themes of Caribbean history and the legacies of colonialism. Join us as we uncover how these historical records can inform our understanding of heritage and identity, revealing the often-overlooked narratives that shape the Caribbean today. Bio: Emma Cox has traced her own family history back to royalty in the 12th century and to Huguenots in France, cloth makers and ironmongers in Somerset, farmers and furniture makers in Scotland, and to bishops, barristers, members of parliament and judges across England and the Isle of Man. Website: https://emmacox.co.uk/ Podcast: https://journeysintogenealogy.co.uk Transcription Software: https://www.jacobboerema.nl/en/Freeware.htm Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #Genealogy #jamaicagenealogy #CaribbeanHistory #slavery #familyhistory #manumission #wills #18thcentury #marriagerecords #oldhandwriting #emmacox #heritage #colonialism #familyhistory

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