Jamaican Genealogy
If you haven’t started searching for your ancestors one of our ‘Introductory packages’ would be a great first step.
If you’ve done some of your own research and hit a brick wall, or if you’ve got a particular ancestor you want to focus on then our ‘Targeted package’ might suit you best. Uncover your ancestral roots with our genealogy services
Introductory Package
Standard Package
In this package I will endeavour to use the information you provide about your parents and grandparents to rediscover your ancestors. I will research your 4 grandparents and 8 great-grandparents, aiming to provide with some details of your 2nd great-grandparents. If you don’t need me to research your grandparents you could make one of your parents the focus of the project and I will then effectively research 4 of your great-grandparents and 8 of your 2nd great-grandparents, aiming to provide you with some details of your 3rd great-grandparents.
I will conduct my research using birth, marriage and death certificates, along with Church records, immigration documents and newspaper archives. I cannot guarantee that I will discover all of the ancestors I have set out to. Loss of records, children born out of wedlock and adoptions can all complicate matters. If an ancestor appears to be elusive, I will contact you to see if you would like me to spend more time on them or move on. You can also specify if a particular line is of more interest.
Once I have concluded my research you will be presented with:
A PDF digital report of my findings. This will be comprised of:
Biographies of grandparents and great-grandparents
Names of 2nd great-grandparents
All documents found relating to your direct ancestors
Suggested next steps
An introduction to Jamaican genealogical resources
Digital copies of all documents relating to your ancestors (direct and any indirect ones I find)
A PDF of your family tree showing your direct ancestors
There is the option to have your report printed and spiral bound at additional cost.
Deluxe Package
This package is much the same as the standard package in terms of research but there are added features in the presentation. Once I have concluded my research you will receive:
A PDF digital report of my findings. This will be comprised of:
Your family tree showing your direct ancestors
Full biographies of grandparents and great-grandparents. Each biography will also contain
Interactive lists of their parents and children
Interactive lists of their documentation
Short biographies of 2nd great-grandparents (as for grandparents and great-grandparents)
All documents found relating to your direct ancestors, complete with transcriptions
Suggested next steps
An introduction to Jamaican genealogical resources
A printed and spiral bound copy of the report
Digital copies of all documents relating to your ancestors (direct and any indirect ones I find)
targeted
Package
In this package you will specify a particular area you wish me to focus on. You might want to dig deeper following an ‘Introductory Package’. Perhaps you’ve been researching and have gotten stuck on a particular ancestor. Maybe you’ve always wanted to know the truth behind some family oral history or maybe you’re interested in the ancestors of one particular grandparent.
The ‘Targeted Package’ is much less structured than the ‘Introductory Package’ but it might be exactly what you need. We will agree on a set amount of time for me to research, this can always be extended if needed. I would suggest no less than 5 hours in order for me to adequately research and report my findings.
As with all genealogical research, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to answer your research question as loss of records, absent fathers and adoptions can all complicate matters. If it appears that I will be unable to fulfill your request, or require more time than agreed, I will of course be in contact with you to discuss how to proceed.
Depending on your requirements I will produce a standard or deluxe report for you (as described above) along with provide you with digital copies of all documentation found.
Previous clients
Claudia R.
Claudia R. asked for a Standard Introductory package for her ancestors in St Mary. There was oral history suggesting that the family had come from Syria or Lebanon. I was able to find immigration documents for her great-grandfather showing that he had been born in Egypt and travelled extensively.
“Having the need like so many people to find out more about my ancestors I decided to delve deeper into my past. This was achieved using the knowledge and skills of Danielle Gibbs. Amazingly Danielle was able to go as far back as 6 generations. My family are of mixed heritage and stem from all over the globe. However the report generated from Danielle was indeed fascinating and thorough. Supplied with dates and certificates going way back. It was all done with utmost professionalism. I have already recommended her to my colleagues and friends. Once again many many thanks Danielle.”
Venessa G.
Venessa G. wanted to know about the origin of the specific ancestral surname of one of her ancestors from St Ann. I was unable to give a definitive answer within the 10 hours but I was able to track that surname back her 3rd great grandparents at the time of Apprenticeship and identify several ‘next steps’ of where to go from there. This was alongside providing names and some details for 4 great-grandparents and 3 2nd great-grandparents.
“Thanks to Danielle, I gained clarity on some handed down stories and possibilities of my family members origins in Jamaica. It has been great to see names, dates and documents. In a very short space of time I was now equipped with pathways to follow up on, together with insights about wider searches Danielle could complete to give me an even broader picture. I am very satisfied with the findings from such a caring service.”