Record Your Family History

Short survey (updated)

Welcome! Thank you for participating in The Ekopolitan Project. This survey will ask you to provide information about your family and ancestors. The information you provide here will create a lasting record of your family’s history for future generations and contribute to scholarly understandings of the larger history of Lagos.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone number

provide country code. (ex: +234 XXXXXXXXXXX)

What was the first name of the ancestor? (if unknown, write Unknown) *

What was the surname of your ancestor? (if unknown, write Unknown) *

What year (most likely) did they arrive Lagos?

Where did they come from?

How did they arrive in Lagos? Options: by land, by water, unknown.

What occupation(s) did they have?

Multiple enteries can be separated by a comma.

How did you learn about this person? (Choose ALL that apply. Examples include through Family stories, Personal Documentary Records, Other Methods) *

From oral / family histories that I have been told
From documents or records in my possession
From documents or records NOT in my possession
Through other research methods

Optional: Please briefly elaborate further on your knowledge about this person.

Multiple enteries can be separated by a comma.

You are the owner of your stories and your records. You have the right to determine how they will be used and who may use them:

Please read the questions below concerning consent/permissios for the Ekopolitan Project.

The EKP Database will be constantly renewed as new archival documents are discovered. Are you willing to be contacted for more information? *

Yes
No
Maybe

If you answered Yes or Maybe, please provide your email address:

Can your contributions be shared with other scholars for educational use? *

Can your contributions be shared on official Ekopolitan social media platforms? *

Theme: Higher Education

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