Alpha & George

Alphasenia Rodney (nee Roman) and George Augustus Rodney -- two remarkable people from humble beginnings in Jamaica who built something far greater than material wealth. The two who started it all: their union, their beliefs, and the foundation they laid for every generation that followed.

Why This Book Matters

There comes a time in life when memory is no longer enough. When stories that once lived easily in conversation begin to fade into silence.

Born into a family of eleven children, shaped and guided by two remarkable parents—Alpha and George Rodney. They were not wealthy, but what they built was far more enduring: a foundation of faith, discipline, love, and purpose.

From that foundation came a family whose reach now spans generations—professionals, leaders, and contributors to society.

It Did Not Happen By Accident

It happened because two people believed deeply in what a family could be. They believed in God. They believed in work. They believed in discipline. They believed in education. And above all, they believed in their children.

This book is not simply a tribute—it is a record. It is a guide. It is a testament to what is possible when love is structured, when discipline is consistent, and when faith is lived daily.

Through these pages, you will meet Alpha and George Rodney not as distant figures in history, but as the architects of a legacy that continues to shape lives today. Their vision was clear: to build a family rooted in purpose, strengthened by faith, and committed to contributing meaningfully to the world.

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Faith

Their belief in God was not abstract. It was lived and practiced.

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Work

Work was the path to building a life of meaning and dignity.

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Education

Knowledge was valued as a tool for growth and opportunity.

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Family

Family was everything—a place of structure and unconditional love.

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Discipline

Consistency and commitment shaped who each member became.

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Purpose

Each child was raised to understand their potential and contribution.

Fun Fact

? Did You Know?

Our grandparents, Alpha and George, were very active in mobilizing members of their community to lobby for independence from the British. They were instrumental in creating the first incarnation of the PNP (People's National Party, one of the two political parties) at their family home at 2 Blunt Street in Kingston. Alexander Bustamante represented their constituents at that time. They, along with some of the older siblings (of the 11), contributed to Jamaica earning its independence!

Stanford Roman (Alpha's brother) helped fund Norman Manley’s campaign for Premier of Jamaica. While Norman was traveling to negotiate Jamaica's independence, he would stop in New York and stayed with Uncle “Stanny”.

Alpha's Family Line

Explore the antecedents of Alpha Rodney — her parents Nana and Pappy Roman, and the remarkable siblings whose lives of enterprise, craftsmanship, education, and migration shaped her beginnings.

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George's Family Line

Explore the antecedents of George Rodney — the property, enterprise, and family leadership rooted in Western Kingston, and the Rodney–James connection that shaped his beginnings.

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