Barbuda - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Harris, Aunt "Peg"

JCFriday — 2013-01-28 03:19:32Z

Are you still inthe Atlanta area? maybe we can connect there.

Re: HARRIS

animlorraine — 2012-12-30 02:13:59Z

I was born in Barbuda my great grandmother name is Tissie Harris if you are a Harris we are relateda call.

Re: Searching for family Jeffrey and Joseph, Barbuda

Rosaline39 — 2011-04-19 11:53:34Z

Hello, Thank you for your response. I was given a few more names that were found in the bible of my grandfather (Edward Clomoth Oliver Jeffrey) son of Urias Jeffrey and Amelia Augusta Joseph. I hope you come across one of them in your search.

Mary Ann Helena Gertrude Jeffrey born July 1871
Beatrice Elizabeth Jeffrey born April 1873
Antinette Virginia Matilda Jeffrey born October 1878
Alice Andrinia Belle Jeffrey born August 1879
Zacharias Emanuel Hartman Jeffrey born January 1883

Wishing you a relaxing and very enjoyable holiday. I will hear from you when or if, you come across any familiar name.

Once again, Thank you

Regards
Ros

Re: Searching for family

JPatriciaB — 2011-04-19 00:50:52Z

The names that you list are not familiar to me but I will check my papers to see if they are in there. If you do not hear from me within the next month, please post again as we are planning a holiday trip and things can be set aside and then over-looked.

Re: Distant relatives?

JPatriciaB — 2011-04-19 00:45:33Z

Wow! That we are!! Closer than you think :>) I just saw your post. We are related as Theodore is my Uncle and Theophilus is my Grandfather. Please, let's try to get in touch and keep in touch. I have been looking for information on my 1st cousins - I remember a set of twin sons but we left NYC when I was very young. We call your Grandfather, Uncle Liss and his brother, Uncle Millard. My father is their older half brother.

Re: Searching for family

Rosaline39 — 2011-04-18 14:34:27Z

Hello, my name is Ros, My grandfather Edward Clomoth Jeffrey was born 1897 in Holy Trinity, Barbuda. His mum (Amelia Joseph and dad (Urias Jeffrey), were born around 1827 - could there be a connection?

Re: Distant relatives?

SOPHIADEBOW — 2010-04-10 21:20:46Z

My great grandfather was Theophilus Frank, my grandfather was Theodore Frank. We must be cousins or something.

Cephas

ramseya43 — 2010-03-22 02:01:45Z

Seeking information on Sophie Cephas who, according to oral history, was the mother of Sarah Edwards Harris James, born in Barbuda ca. 1870's. Sarah lived in an area called "Park" in the 1940s.

Re: Nedds from Barbuda

Jadeessofnite — 2009-08-15 10:50:20Z

my mother said she is related to the Nedds, She is beazer.

Re: Barbudan Descent

ramseya43 — 2009-06-06 02:19:10Z

I'm curious about the "Viera" surname? My grandmother's name was Rosel Husey "Viera" James. Her mother was Sarah Harris who was born in Barbuda and lived in an area named "Park," in the late 1940s.

Re: Harris, Aunt "Peg"

ramseya43 — 2009-06-06 01:59:10Z

I was reviewing old messages and came across your reply. Any additional contact information about the family of Hattie Peg Harris Beazer would be greatly appreciated. I am also seeking information about her sister, and my great-grandmother, Sarah Harris James?

Re: Stature of Barbudians

ClaudiaWhittingham — 2008-10-22 19:13:21Z

I just saw this message and hope you have found some info. Anyone who has family from the West Indies or Caribbean should read the book Sugar and Slaves by Dunn (University of Pennsylvannia prof of Sociology). I did see documentation that Barbuda was a breeding colony and the enslaved Africans were not, I repeat, not, included when the British emancipated enslaved Africans in "their" colonies.

Re: Family history

smokwy — 2008-10-19 18:17:49Z

i am looking for a thomas king married phoebe slogrove in ashton essex england, thomaas was born in 1792 ,

Re: HARRIS

harrietwoo — 2007-09-25 04:20:21Z

I am also of Barbudan decent---Silas Jeffrey

Re: HARRIS

harrietwoo — 2007-09-25 04:18:46Z

I am also of Barnudan decent---Silas Jeffrey

Re: Barbudan Descent

harrietwoo — 2007-09-25 04:12:53Z

I am from the looking for anyone from the "Jeffrey" line. To my knowledge I am related to the PUNTERS, AND THE BEAZERS of Barbuda. I was born in Codrington, Barbuda and so far have traced my ancestry back to "Silas Jeffrey" who was my great great grandfather.

My grandmother lived and died in England. (Leicester UK)

Keep me posted.

Harriet Woo

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

vanromondtresearch — 2006-04-29 21:24:31Z

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 Family 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

Plunket and Hencock surnames

Emelda_Meulens — 2006-03-01 13:56:28Z

I would like to get in contact with persons who carry the above mentioned surnames or that have ancestors with these surnames. Please contact me. Emelda

Distant relatives?

Pat_Brillant — 2005-08-04 19:51:17Z

We share some family names. My grandfather's name is Theophilus (Tilly) Frank. My father also had relatives by the name of Punter. My dad came to the US in 1919. We are currently working on any family links we can locate from Barbuda. Do we have family in common?

Searching.....

Pat_Brillant — 2005-08-04 19:51:17Z

Dear Elmo,

My Aunt Sadie Frank married Mr Sidney Jeffrey (dec. 1951) and she still lives in New York. Do you have Alexandria Beazer Frank in your information?

Pat

Re: Edgar Benjamin - Descendants

2005-08-04 03:06:29Z

Dear Cousin Mark: I totally forgot that I had posted my inquiry concerning whether any descendants of my paternal grandfather, Edgar, were to be found in either Antigua or Barduda. I just happened to pick up the search again, when I came across your posting, albeit a few years later. In any case, a belated thank you for your response. I am the youngest of Edgar's two grandsons by my dad, Arthur, a/k/a "Buster". My brother, Arthur, lives in Northern California where I will be going in the next couple of weeks to see his newly arrived grandson, Anthony Arthur. Please feel free to contact me at my address above (gebenjamin@att.net). All the best, and thank you again.

Re: Harris, Aunt "Peg"

JCFriday — 2005-01-10 22:48:53Z

Hattie Peg as she was known was a Harris, she was mother to Samuel Beazer and Johnny Beazer, etc..l Samuel is the grandfather of one of my cousins Lucinda.

Re: Barbudan Descent

2003-12-06 05:34:01Z

Hi Pam, How is everything in New York? Hope all is well. I check this board quite often hoping to make distant family connections. Glad to hear of your plans to travel to Barbuda in 2004. Hope you have a great time. I haven't been there since '67. Please keep me informed on the happenings on the Island, also try to get in touch with cousin Norris while you're there. Planning to be in N.Y for the Harris family reunion in 2005, E-mail me and let me know how that's coming along.

Love,
Cousin Elmo

Re: Searching.....

2003-11-17 05:16:30Z

Hi:
I am one of many children to Maurice Harris from Barbuda. In the last three years I Have been meeting family and have enjoyed it immensely. Fortunately, I have located most of my uncles and their families, but I know there are many I have not contacted. The Harris Family is looking to having a reunion in New York for 2005. a date has not been finalized, however, we are looking for names and numbers to get this thing going. I would love to meet all of you and I am sure with your help, this could be a success. Please forward info or e-mail addresses of any family members from Barbuda associated with the Nedds, Beazers, Harris and who ever else I might have missed. Hope to talk with you soon.

Re: Barbudan Descent

2003-11-17 05:08:08Z

Hey Cuz, great seeing you in Homestead. I am also looking on line, forward any threads. Looking to travel to Barbuda in March 2004, God willing.Give the family my love. Have not forgotten NY in 2005.

Re: Barbudan Descent

2003-11-10 14:01:05Z

Dear Gregory,

My name is Elmo Jeffrey Jr. I am the son of Elmo Jeffrey Sr. & Gloria (James) Jeffrey, grandson of (Paternal) Beauford Jeffrey & Clarice (George) Nedd, (Maternal) William James & Evelyn Harris. I was born & raised in N.Y.C. and now reside in Ft. Lauderdale Fl. I've asked my mother about your grand parent's which she remembers. I am now awaiting a response from my uncle Decosta Jeffrey. I'm sure he can give me more info. I do know that cousin Walton lived in the south Florida area until the time of his death a few years ago. His wife Eleanor still reside here. Your Great uncle Ubert Nedd was married to my Grandmother Clarice. They resided in East Harlem for many years before relocating to the Bronx in 1970. I also found another set of Jeffrey's in England. I can send info. on them if interested. In the mean time, I will seek info. on the family tree.

Will stay in touch.
Elmo

CHAPMAN

una54a7 — 2003-11-04 01:17:28Z

I'd like to correspond with anyone researching the CHAPMAN line in the West Indies. Thanks in advance.

Re: Barbudan Descent

2003-11-01 04:04:32Z

My grandfather, Errold Jeffrey, left Barbuda with his wife, Mary Irene (maiden name Nedd) in the early 1900's. They settled in New York City and had six children - the fifth being my father, Delford (who is still alive and well at age 74).

My grandfather had a sister by the name of Gladys, who married a James Harris. Grandpa Errold also had brothers by the names of Udell, Freddy and Charles - all of whom came up to New York from Barbuda.

My dad talks about his cousins from his Aunt Gladys - Jenny (who married a Nathan Symes), Walton, Roy, Alverd and Sylvia - with whom he grew up in New York. But my dad has a hard time remembering names of people going back the other way on the family tree, back in Barbuda.

Also, I'd like to mention my grandmother's people, the Nedd's. My grandmother, Mary (aka Irene), had two brothers - Alfred Nedd and Ubert Nedd - that also settled in New York.

Can anyone make a connection to my grandfather or my grandmother?

Please keep in touch.

Greg Jeffrey (Long Island, New York, USA)

Re: HARRIS

2003-11-01 03:30:07Z

Hello,

I just came across this posting, and I realize it was put on the web over 5 years ago...but I hope I might still get a response.

I'm a New Yorker of Barbudan heritage. My grandfather (Erold Jeffrey) had a sister named Gladys. She was married to a James Harris, and they had children - my dad's first cousins - named: Jenny, Walton, Roy, Alverd and Sylvia. Jenny, my dad tells me, was married to a Nathan Symes. Is there any connection of these folks to you?

My grandfather also had brothers, who like Gladys, migrated to New York: Udell, Freddy and Charles.

Also, might you know anything about my grandmother's people? My grandmother, Mary Irene née Nedd, had brothers named Alfred and Ubert, both of whom also settled in New York City many years ago.

I eagerly await a response!

Greg Jeffrey

Re: Barbudan Descent

2003-06-16 17:50:22Z

I'm looking for genealogical info on the Jeffrey family from Antigua/Barbuda. Can you help?

Aunt Bess

andreadramsey — 2003-03-12 07:59:25Z

I'm trying to find information on my grandmother's "Aunt Bess" who lived in Barbuda circa 1865-1969? Oral history maintains that she lived to be 104 years and was known as the island story teller? No one can remember her formal name. Her surname may have been Harris or Sefus/Cephas. Any and all leads appreciated.

Harris, Aunt "Peg"

andreadramsey — 2003-03-12 07:59:25Z

Correction! Looking for information about a great - great Aunt "Peg." She is supposed to have died in the 1980's at 104 years of age. Her surname may have been Harris? It is reported that she knew all the island history.

WALKER

2003-01-27 22:44:45Z

Trying to locate decendants of Florence Walker and Mosiah Walker (known by the names Evie & Mussy). Evie's maiden name was "Shaw." Their children (last of whom passed a year ago) were: Eulah Walker James; Gwendolyn Walker Punter; Ruby Walker DeSouza; Willard Walker and Clement (Clem) Walker. Descendants span the Globe (US, Europe, Virgin Islands). Please contact me via e-mail - very important
P.S. I am one of Ruby Walker DeSouza's Granddaughters (My mother is Naomi DeSouza Benjamin (Teacher Naomi)).

Re: Searching for family

2002-12-12 02:07:13Z

Hi I'm not related to you but I noticed you listed the name Beazer. I live in britain but my sister-in-law is married to a Beazer and so my children's 8 or 9 cousins are Beazer's. They still live in Codrington village, Barbuda, where i understood from my nieces is where most people on the island live. Don't know if it helps but thought it may help to know there are a few Beazer's in Barbuda

Re: Barbudan Descent

2002-11-27 11:11:42Z

To Elmo Jeffery decendnt. I vaguely remember Elmo from my childhood. He used to be a frequent visitor to my grand parents house (George and Mug Parker). Some of my cousins and quite a few Barbudans live in Florida now adays.
I live in the third Barbudan capital (Leicester UK).
Keep in touch.
Nick Frank.

Re: Edgar Benjamin - Descendants

2002-08-26 22:28:28Z

dear cousin, you are either the son of buster or myletta. she relocated to southern california in the forties or fifties. my grandmother gertrude was a first cousin. her mother, athela was an older half sister. edgar's father had been married previously and had children long befor marrying frederica thomas in 1892. my grandmother was close to his younger sister, aunt netty. good luck with your search.

Barbuda Queries

2002-07-07 13:19:49Z

Is this board still active?

Re: Family history

VickieSlogrove95 — 2002-05-05 09:02:53Z

Please note change of address - now
slogrove@shaw.ca

Re: Family history

VickieSlogrove95 — 2002-05-05 09:02:53Z

Please note change of address - now
slogrove@shaw.ca

Re: nedds

2001-10-27 18:57:30Z

My name is Robert Nedds, I live in Columbus, Ohio.

Edgar Benjamin - Descendants

2001-08-17 02:50:20Z

I am the grandson of Edgar (middle name unknown) Benjamin who emigrated from Barbuda, by way of Antigua, in 1906 or 1908. I am interested in learning if there are any descendants either in Antigua or Barbuda.

"breeding experiments"

chriscod — 2001-08-03 11:22:03Z

Without going into the whole argument regarding the much beloved rumour that "the Codringtons" pursued any intentional form of slave breeding or at any time "bred" slaves for size etc, A few short facts: there is no known documentation supporting the idea. Most Carib scholars agree that breeding was not viewed as viable or economically feasible at the time. The traditional fine physique and generally tall build of those of true Barbudan origin(from family lines dating back to slavery on the island) is thought honestly to be a result of the Codrington's policy for many years of choosing what were called "Coromantes" (Generally of the Akan lingual group)of strong and imposing stature and proud, uncompromising character. Not all planters followed such a policy. In addition, slaves and workers on Barbuda benefited from different living and eating arrangements basically they ate better, worked under far better conditions, and consequently were more likely to retain tribal and ethnic characteristics over time. I am by no means suggesting Barbuda was party time, but it was like day to Antigua's night in terms of work and food and treatment.

The memory of "breeding experiments" seems to derive from a a Mr. Martin,who leased a portion of Barbuda in the 1770's and was known to have discussed the subject on more than one occasion. There is little evidence and he did not control more than a small portion of the island at the time. He is known to have purchased more women than men when buying slaves, which no doubt supports his interest in encouraging reproduction, but the notion of "breeding" in a serious way just doesn't seem to appear in the old records or correspondence etc. Truth is it was too expensive to support alot of females and children who could not work.(Planter's way of thinking you see)The bottom line was productivity and profit. Scholars just don't think breeding was ever financially viable.

Semblin Family

ctsoneal — 2001-06-28 19:08:05Z

Does anyone out there know any information on the Semblin family from Barbuda?

Stature of Barbudians

2001-05-15 12:00:00Z

Does anyone know of any account, scholarly or otherwise, relating to the heights of many Barbudians? Is there any truth to the story that the Codringtons conducted breeding experiments on the slaves of the island?

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Barbuda Families

2000-12-30 12:00:00Z

I have some Jacks and Punters in my background. My grandmother was one Rebecca Jack. Her mother was Nancy Jack formerly Punter. Her father was David Jack, as shipwright. My grandmother was born around 1879. She migrated to Nevis and married my grandfather, hence the name Nisbett.

My Barbudan relatives tell me that I am related to the Nedds also.

Barbudan Descent

2000-10-08 12:00:00Z

My parents, Gloria Jeffrey (James) & Elmo Jeffrey Sr. were born in Barbuda. We left New York 25 years ago and now reside in South Florida. Please keep in touch.

Searching for family

2000-10-08 12:00:00Z

My name is Elmo Jeffrey Jr. I'm the son of Elmo Jeffrey Sr. & Gloria Jeffrey (James) both of which were born on the island of Barbuda. I know that I have a large family which I haven't begun to scratch the surface on meeting them. Please any one with family links please respond, I am anxious to get to know my BLOODLINE. Love Elmo

family history

2000-07-03 12:00:00Z

montague white,ca;1852-1917, was leased barbuda during the 1880s. with frederica thomas benjamin,ca:1850-1899, had six children, moved to plymouth,england 1892. after 1900 their two daughters immigrated to the u.s. grandson bovell jack lived in the family house until his death in the 1950s/1960s. the jack men built schooners, lived in barbuda and antigua during the 1800s, david b jack married nancy punter in 1875. he died in an industrial accident in st. thomas, vi. david s. was raised by his uncle edward jack in antigua before becoming a merchant seaman immigrating to phila,pa in 1897. his sister vashtai was raised by the rev. william cowley, onthe island of nevis.

Im a Barbudan

2000-05-11 12:00:00Z

Im am supposed to go and have dinner with Mickey in London one of these days. Teacher Italas taught me for a very short period of my life and I know Barbuda very well as I was born there.
Keep in touch
Nick frank

I'm a Barbudan

2000-04-20 12:00:00Z

My father was born and raised in Barbuda. His mother was a teacher at the school there. Her name was Italas James. My father left when he was 19 and moved to England where he had 6 children. We returned to Barbuda for a while and then went back to England. I now live in New york. My Grandmother lived in the house right by Indigo Gate. When I lived there, there were no houses in Indigo, but from what I hear now, it's well populated.