Anglican Baptisms of People of African Descent in Jamaica, 1669-1800

"Anglican Baptisms of People of African Descent in Jamaica, 1669-1800" is a dataset comprising records of 21,776 individuals baptized in the Church of England in colonial Jamaica between 1669 and 1800. This dataset offers a detailed look into the intersection of race, religion, and society during the peak of the British Atlantic slave trade. It provides invaluable data for historians, genealogists, and educators, particularly those focused on Atlantic World studies, Caribbean history, and the history of slavery. By cataloging names, dates, gender, freedom status, and racial classifications, the dataset allows for an in-depth analysis of the social dynamics within the Anglican Church and its non-white congregants. The dataset also raises significant questions for future research, such as the role of Anglicanism in the social mobility of non-white individuals, and how baptism may have influenced their legal status. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complex racial hierarchy in colonial Jamaica and the broader implications of religious practices in the context of slavery.