Methodism 1789 - 1807: why it matters for Virgin Islands Genealogy.

A fully indexed version of the BVI Methodist Church Records (1815 to 2012) was quietly released by Family Search and I can't contain my excitement!
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In this video, I introduce the BVI Methodist Church Record Set. I also discuss the Methodist movement and how it influenced life on the island of Tortola in the Virgin Islands. Use this to understand the context of the records to help you progress your family history research.
🕰 Content
Intro 0:40
What Records Are These? 01:04
Who were the Methodists? 02:58
Tortola the Methodist Island 04:50
What's included in the Collection? 06:59
How to Access the Records 08:10
🎥 Why I do Genealogy: • Tracing My Caribbean A...
🎥 How to Get Started: • Caribbean Ancestry Gui...
📚 Resources
British Virgin Islands, Methodist Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Search The Collection
www.familysearch.org/search/c...
How to use the Collection
www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/...
Guy Grannum: Tracing Your Caribbean Ancestors
tinyurl.com/GrannumAncestry
grannum.wordpress.com
Southwark Libraries: Tracing your Caribbean family
www.southwark.gov.uk/librarie...
Family Search Wiki
www.familysearch.org/
🎵 Music
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[@terrysmall9221]

Congratulations on making history funny. Had to give the opening scene another view. Well done!!

[@michellemalone5602]

Dex, Dex! Thank you for the history lesson.

[@kimberlycordes6265]

🇻🇬 Thank you.

[@michellemalone5602]

Can you do a video about record sets? Thank you.

[@gwynepin]

Hi Dexter, I'm having a hard time tracing people as they (involuntarily) island hopped. Do you have any advice on how to find more documents confirming the moves?

[@islandancestors2381]

@gwynepin I made a video response to this question. I hope it helps you with your research.
5 Tips to Find Missing British Caribbean Ancestors
th-cam.com/video/Fawld9BtYa0/w-d-xo.html

[@okwaleedpoetry]

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