Episode 2 - On histories and genealogies

Presenter Natacha Leopold introduces us to a group of family members that got together to try and identify as many people as possible in an old photograph; a key element in filling in some of the gaps in the family tree - part of the conversation is in the Krio language.

On the call are Adrian Labor, Dolly Labor, Marina Elba, Nora Walton-Macaulay, Rodney Allen-Campbell, Beale Morgan, Rev. Arnold Archer-Campbell and Edleen Elba.

Historian Nigel Browne-Davies discusses identities and social evolution of early settler (Creole) communities in the context of the 230 initiative. To learn more about Nigel’s research, visit https://independent.academia.edu/DaviesNigel    

Written and Produced by Barbara Morgan.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:22) We hear from a History scholar on his genealogy journey

(04:20) Family members identify ancestors and relatives in an old photo

(06:32) Nigel Browne-Davis on what makes this story so special

(07:50) Families represented in the photo

(13:00) The importance of commemorating this history

(16:19) More family connections are explored

(19:30) A historical view on the diversity of the Krios

(23:23) The Elliott and Archer families

(29:10) Wrap up and goodbyes

This podcast is a fully volunteer effort toward the Zion Freetown 230 initiative.