Stephen Lewis is UK-based of Grenadian heritage. He manages all projects for G.R.A. from initial brief to final report, combining online archival work with on-the-ground field investigation from local researchers to deliver reliable, evidence-led results.
Grenada Research Associates (G.R.A.)
Locating living and deceased persons in Grenada for probate, inheritance, and estate matters, with local verification and reporting.
Who are we?
Grenada Research Associates is a research and investigation service dedicated to locating people, tracing families, and uncovering records in Grenada.
We combine archival and online research with a physical presence on the island, working directly with churches, registries, cemeteries, courts, and local communities.
This allows us to access records that are not digitised, resolve gaps in official documentation, and verify information through local knowledge and oral history.
Our work supports probate firms, solicitors, and institutions requiring reliable, on-the-ground research in Grenada as well as individuals exploring their family history.
Every case is approached with care, discretion, and respect for the people and histories involved.
We combine archival and online research with a physical presence on the island, working directly with churches, registries, cemeteries, courts, and local communities.
This allows us to access records that are not digitised, resolve gaps in official documentation, and verify information through local knowledge and oral history.
Our work supports probate firms, solicitors, and institutions requiring reliable, on-the-ground research in Grenada as well as individuals exploring their family history.
Every case is approached with care, discretion, and respect for the people and histories involved.
On-the-ground research
Rooted in Grenada. Grounded in evidence.
Comprehensive research, personalised insights.
Comprehensive research, personalised insights.
Services
Church & Denominational Archives
Civil records (births, marriages and deaths) for all churches across Grenada
Civil & Government Records
Utilising official archives for comprehensive historical verifications.
Land, Property & Probate Evidence
Deeds & Conveyances Land Registry title searches Wills & Probate Files Grenada Supreme Court (Eastern Caribbean) Estate & Family Land Records
Burial Grounds & Memorial Culture
Headstones, Churchyard burial books, Family plots with oral ownership histories, Funeral programme collections held privately
Community-based Oral and Informal Histories
Gathering information from Grenadian communities to direct searches
Team
Stephen Lewis
Director
Michael Jessamy
Island Research Associate - Grenada
Experience over 40 years of heritage management, archaeology, and conservation. Former Curator of the Grenada National Museum and former Head of Heritage and Conservation at Grenada’s Ministry of Tourism. Michael brings unparalleled local knowledge and expertise.
Jobs
Island Research Associate
Caribbean various locations - Ref: 47300
Purpose of the Role
Grenada Research Associates is expanding across the Caribbean and is seeking reliable island-based researchers to support genealogical, probate and heir-tracing investigations.
The Island Research Associate will conduct local record searches, field enquiries and research assignments on behalf of GRA. Researchers will assist with tracing family relationships, locating records, verifying information and supporting professional probate investigations.
The role requires discretion and confidentiality. Researchers must not disclose the purpose of enquiries, discuss potential inheritances or suggest that any individual may have an entitlement to an estate unless expressly authorised by GRA.
The role is to gather, verify and report information accurately and professionally.
Essential Skills and Experience
Desirable Experience
Key Responsibilities
Professional Standards
Researchers must:
Remuneration
Application Requirements
Applicants should provide:
Apply Now Grenada Research Associates is expanding across the Caribbean and is seeking reliable island-based researchers to support genealogical, probate and heir-tracing investigations.
The Island Research Associate will conduct local record searches, field enquiries and research assignments on behalf of GRA. Researchers will assist with tracing family relationships, locating records, verifying information and supporting professional probate investigations.
The role requires discretion and confidentiality. Researchers must not disclose the purpose of enquiries, discuss potential inheritances or suggest that any individual may have an entitlement to an estate unless expressly authorised by GRA.
The role is to gather, verify and report information accurately and professionally.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong knowledge of local communities, geography and family networks
- Experience in genealogy, historical, archival, legal, registry or community-based research
- Ability to access and navigate local registries, churches, cemeteries, archives and public records
- Good written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow research instructions accurately
- Ability to distinguish between evidence, local knowledge and assumption
- Access to email, WhatsApp and basic document-sharing tools
Desirable Experience
- Probate, heir-tracing or estate research
- Archive, library, museum or registry experience
- Knowledge of civil registration and church records
- Experience preparing research reports
- Knowledge of local land and property records
- Oral history or community interviewing experience
- Understanding of Caribbean migration and family history
Key Responsibilities
- Search civil, church, cemetery, land, probate and other public records
- Conduct local enquiries and field visits where required
- Verify family relationships, dates, locations and identities
- Identify individuals who may provide relevant family or community information
- Obtain photographs, copies of records and supporting evidence where permitted
- Maintain accurate research notes and records
- Prepare concise written reports of findings
- Clearly distinguish documented evidence from local or anecdotal information
Professional Standards
Researchers must:
- Treat all information as confidential
- Act only on instructions from GRA
- Avoid speculation or discussing case details with third parties
- Comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements
- Declare any conflicts of interest
- Conduct enquiries professionally, sensitively and discreetly
Remuneration
- Competitive contractor rates
- Pre-approved expenses
Application Requirements
Applicants should provide:
- A short CV or professional biography
- Details of the island(s) they can cover
- Relevant experience
- Two references
Contact Us
- Grenada Research Associates Ltd, Suite 5, 5th Floor, City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, London E14 9NN
+44-7436525769- steve@473gra.co.uk
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00 GMT
