Oceans of Kin: The Power and Promise of 18th Century Atlantic Genealogies

Gathering, researching, and narrating genealogy sounds like a modern activity, but in the 18th century genealogy mattered a great deal-- to individuals and families, and for governments and other institutions. Taking as an example the extended Lloyd family, including Norrises and Logans, this talk follows ideas and practices of genealogy across the Atlantic and back, from Wales and England to Philadelphia, Maryland, and then Madeira, tracing how family connections were meaningful in the context of business, politics, and racial slavery. This program is free and open to the public. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 5:00pm. Book talk begins at 5:30pm.