Counties of Jamaica: Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey
Jamaica’s three counties date from 1758; here is which of the 14 parishes sits in each, what changed in 1867, and how to read old records that name a lost parish.
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Jamaica’s 14 Parishes: Trace Ancestors With Archive Maps
Start with Jamaica’s 14 parish map, then use NLA Master Maps, cadastral plans, parish records, and NIRA’s OuttaMany Search to trace family history.
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St. Mary Parish, Jamaica: Find Records Beyond Name Search
Trace St. Mary Parish ancestors by starting with FamilySearch, browsing unindexed records, and finding Jamaican archives, NIRA copies, and local context.
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Hanover Parish Genealogy: Check Boundaries Before You Search
Trace Hanover ancestors by confirming the parish first, then search church registers, FamilySearch, and NIRA for records and official certificates.
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St. Thomas, Jamaica Family Histories: Stories Records Miss
Explore St. Thomas, Jamaica family histories through memoir, oral tradition, and parish history; learn how literature recovers stories official records omit.
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Portland Parish Family Histories: Read, Buy, and Cite Ethically
A reader’s guide to Portland Parish family histories: which books to read first, where to buy or download the free parish PDF, and how to cite oral memory…
