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Explore Caribbean Roots with the Giscombe Family.  One journey, many cultures. Start your exploration today.

Discover the rich tapestry of the Giscombe family's history through the expert insights of genealogical researcher Lorel G. Morrison, whose dedicated work offers invaluable resources for those seeking to trace their own family roots.

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Going Down Under, Lorel Morrison
The Prism - history of the Giscombe family
Three Fathers in the Life of a Child, Lorel Morrison

Online Shop

You can purchase All books directly from the author on this website or purchase Going Down Under and Three Fathers in the Life of a Child through Amazon or other major booksellers.

If you prefer, signed copies may also be available directly from the author through this website.

 

Libraries and genealogy groups are welcome to request copies for their collections.
 

Buying directly from the author helps support ongoing research and writing on the Giscombe family history.

Discussion guides are available to download for Three Fathers in the Life of a Child and Going Down Under.

Three Fathers in the Life of a Child, Lorel Morrison

Coming Soon!

The Prism

The Prism is an historical exploration of the Giscombe family story

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Going Down Under

A genealogy journey from Jamaica to Australia

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Three Fathers in the Life of a Child

A story of identity and fatherhood in rural Jamaica

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A beautifully told story of identity, family and resilience. Sunny Moore’s journey is vivid  with rich Jamaican atmosphere. You can almost smell the air, coffee and greenery. And there's surprising ending.

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Why This Work Matters

"Too many records were scattered, erased or ignored.  Generations were left without names, places or truth.  This work rebuilds bridges between islands, families and generations."
Lorel Morrison is a Jamaican-born author, family historian and speaker. For over 50 years, he has dedicated research specifically focused on uncovering the rich history of the Giscombe family. 
 
Giscombe Pen is a genealogical research website documenting Mr. Morrison's findings across the centuries. His published works explore the family's history, culture, and journey from it's roots in England and Scotland to the Caribbean and beyond.
 
Giscombe Pen encourages visitors to explore and preserve their own family histories. Users can contact Mr. Morrison for assistance in researching their own family histories.
 
You can join him in his travels around the world through his YouTube channel Shippy the Explorer.
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Shippy the Explorer

Join family historian Lorel Morrison aka "Shippy the Explorer" as he travels the world in search of our West Indian connections.

Click the YouTube icon to begin.

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Discover Your Roots

Find Your Giscombe Family History

Research Reports

Tracing the Giscombe family name form its English/Scottish origins: A Cultural Journey Across the World Specialized reports for scholars, families, and organizations.

Initial Theory Verifying from Which European Country the Giscombes Came

A preliminary investigation exploring the most likely European origin of the Giscombe family using linguistic clues, records, and historical surname forms.

Report of Findings Surrounding the Giscombes in Barbados and in England

A focused genealogical study tracing the Giscombe family across Barbados and England through historical records, migration patterns, and surname variations.

Report on Historical Findings Surrounding the Giscombe Family

An overview of key discoveries into the Giscombe lineage, examining archives, family movements, and changing spellings of the surname through time.

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