The availability of the Enslavement Registers online allows descendants of enslaved people to trace their ancestry and reclaim their historical narrative.

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A database containing records of nearly 4 million enslaved people in former British colonies is now searchable online, aiding descendants in finding lost ancestors. The initiative highlights historical injustices and the importance of preserving such records for future generations.

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Parent: HistoryEntity: Enslavement RegistersImpact: positiveDate: Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026Target: Accessibility of historical records for descendants of enslaved people

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Nearly 4M Records of Enslaved People in 20 Former British Colonies Now Searchable Online. “The Former British Colonies Enslavement Registers contains about 300,000 pages recording enslaved people across former British colonial dependencies…” https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/sep/22/nearly-4m-records-of-enslaved-people-in-20-former-british-colonies-now-searchable-online

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The Names of Nearly 4 Million Enslaved People in Former British Colonies Are Now Searchable Online, Helping Descendants Find Lost Ancestors 

https://www.openculture.com/2026/10/names-of-nearly-4-million-enslaved-people-in-former-british-colonies-are-searchable-online.html

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The Names of Nearly 4 Million Enslaved People in Former British Colonies Are Now Searchable Online, Helping Descendants Find Lost Ancestors | Open Culture

https://www.openculture.com/2026/10/names-of-nearly-4-million-enslaved-people-in-former-british-colonies-are-searchable-online.html

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