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On July 1st, 1863 slavery was abolished in Suriname. The registered enslaved received a surname — often linked to the plantation where they worked. Enter your family name below to discover the plantation your ancestors may have lived on.

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"Williams"

We found 2 plantation(s) where the name "Williams" is registered.

Nickerie

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registered enslaved persons

Matched surname: Williams

Eigenaar George Cruden wonend op Maryshope in Coronie, Mary Ferrier, echtgenote van George Cruden alsmede hun kinderen Martina Isabella, Jane Elisabeth, Catharina, Georgann Frances en Josephina Amelia.

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Nickerie

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169

registered enslaved persons

Matched surname: Williams

Koffieplantage aan de Nickerie. Eigenaren: Robert Kirk (Schotland) voor 41/48 aandeel, John Janet Duncanson (Schotland) voor 3/48 aandeel, James Balfour (Schotland) voor 2/48 aandeel en Thomas Balfour (Schotland) voor 2/48 aandeel.

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Historische records

25 persoonsvermeldingen

Bron: Nationaal Archief · CC0

Slavenregister 1830-1863 (Particulieren) bron ↗

Naam	Moeder	Geslacht	Plantage	Periode	Stamboom
Williams	—	Man	—	1838 – overleden	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Williams	—	Man	—	1838 – Aan A Ferrier per Executie	Bewaar in mijn stamboom

Emancipatieregister Suriname 1863 bron ↗

Naam	Moeder	Geslacht	Plantage	Periode	Stamboom
Agatha Williams Slavennaam: Quasiba	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Amerantha Williams Slavennaam: Amerantha	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
August Williams Slavennaam: August	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Carlisle Williams Slavennaam: Carlisle	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Carolina Anna Williams Slavennaam: Carolina	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Clementina Williams Slavennaam: Clementina	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Daantje Jacob Williams Slavennaam: Daantje	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Elisabeth Williams Slavennaam: Elisabeth	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Frans Eliphas Williams Slavennaam: Frans	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Griffith Ferdinand Williams Slavennaam: Griffith	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Harriet Adolphina Williams Slavennaam: Harriet	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Isabella Rebecca Williams Slavennaam: Isabella	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Isabella Williams Slavennaam: Isabella	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Jack Johannis Williamson Slavennaam: Jack	—	Man	Hazard	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Joseph Williams Slavennaam: Joseph	—	Man	Hazard	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Lambert Nicolaas Williams Slavennaam: Lambert	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Laurens Williams Slavennaam: Laurens	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Leentje Williams Slavennaam: Leentje	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Orianne Adriana Williams Slavennaam: Orianne	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Peggy Williams Slavennaam: Peggy	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Richard Williams Slavennaam: Richard	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Susanna Magdalena Williams Slavennaam: Susanna	—	Vrouw	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom
Thomas William Williams Slavennaam: Thomas	—	Man	[Burnside]	1863	Bewaar in mijn stamboom

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This database is compiled from historical registers from just before and after the 1863 emancipation. For each plantation we recorded the owners, location, and the family names registered there. Many Surinamese surnames trace back to this period. These records are a starting point for genealogical research — for in-depth confirmation we recommend the National Archives of Suriname and the National Archives of the Netherlands.

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"Williams"

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25 persoonsvermeldingen

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Beneden-commewijne 38 plantations

Beneden-saramacca 14 plantations

Boven-commewijne 8 plantations

Boven-cottica 17 plantations

Boven-saramacca 3 plantations

Commetewane 11 plantations

Matappica 17 plantations

Nickerie 26 plantations

Perica 9 plantations

Beneden - Suriname 18 plantations

Beneden-para 30 plantations

Boven Para 9 plantations

Boven Suriname 16 plantations

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