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Deserters from Her Majesties ships Port Royal Harbour,
from the Rover 30th Jan 1840
Henry Morgan 30 fair
Michael Flynn 22 remarkably smooth face
George Davy 27
Thomas Pollard 30
John Callaghan 22
John P Jasper 24 scar on chin
Nicholas Broad 23 stout muscular man
Wm Harri 30 remarkably robust looking man
Richard West 28 good looking
Thomas Scales 29
Thomas Douglas 19
George Cumming 27
Edward Eayrs 21
Richard Stapleton 18
Luther Curtis 26 fine soldier like looking man
Francis Aimes 20
John Banks 20
James Burke 20
John Williams 26- (struck out), Apprehended, nearly answers description of Luther Curtis.
Byles C. 22 answers to description of Francis Simes
From HMS Racer
James Pryor 27
Thomas Walder 21
William Evans 31
Robert Richards 19
Charles Oates 19
HM Schooner Hornet
Peter Garrick 24
Daniel Ambrose 21,
Samuel Westcote (boy) 18
Thomas Preece (boy) 19
All more or less marked on the arm.
( Descriptions give height, colour of eyes, hair, complexion and tattoos. )
Deaths. In this city on the 27th ult Alexander Pearson Esq aged 49 years 30 of which he resided in this island. - His remains were conveyed to Taylor's Caymanas Estate and followed to the grave by a numerous circle of friends who sincerely deplore his loss.
March 3 1840 Morning Journal.
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At Mount Zion in Westmoreland on the 18th inst [March 1840] at the advanced age of about 90 years, Sarah Ottley an African. She was brought to this Island when a young woman in 1769 and with the exception of her sight, retained all her faculties to the last.
Morning Journal March 27 1840.
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Death
We grieve to understand that a most melancholy and fatal accident took place at Savannah la Mar on Sunday last. Master William Heath promising youth of about 12 years of age- son of the late Rev B. H. Heath of Hanover along with some of his companions was climbing a large star apple tree within the premises in which he resided, when unfortunately his foot slipped or some branch of the tree giving away, he precipitated headlong to the ground and died instantaneously.
Jamaica Standard April 1st.
Morning Journal April 10 1840.
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Grant: Captain John died on the 8th in this city of the merchant service after a severe and lingering illness.
April 10 1840 Morning Journal.
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Death. July 30 1840 Morning Journal.
Melancholy Accident.
We learn by the Cornwall Chronicle of the 25th inst that a shocking accident happened at retirement in the Burnt Savanna District Saint Elizabeth's on Tuesday the 14th inst. An interesting young woman, 18 years of age, went into the kitchen and unfortunately her frock caught fire; she endeavoured with the aid of a little boy to tear away the burning part but the flames ascended so rapidly that their attempts were ineffectual; the unfortunate girl then ran through the house literally in a blaze of fire, shrieking for assistance, but by the time any could be afforded little of her clothing remained unconsumed.
Such applications as her family and the neighbours present could apply towards her relief were afforded and every possible attention paid her- she lingered in great agony until 3 o'clock on Thursday when death ended her sufferings - not withstanding the pain she endured, she was enabled to relate the manner by which her clothes took fire.
She was the daughter of the late Mr C Luton who was barbarously murdered by the Rebels near Vauxhall Estate in March 1833. A Coroner's Inquest was held on the body before C.L. Ramson Esq on the following day when a verdict of accidental death was recorded.
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Died In Montego Bay on the 29th inst [September 1840] Mrs. Princess M'UWIN at the advanced age of 117 years. The deceased arrived at Kingston in the island during the administration of the Government by Sir Edward Trelawney in 1739. She was then about 16 years old and recollected distinctly the removal of the Public records from Spanish Town to Kingston under the succeeding Governor (Knowles) and their subsequent restoration.
Oct 9 1840. Morning Journal.
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Death at sea.
Mr. George P. Dunstan late of the Royal Engineers. Mr Dunsten left this island on account of ill health and arrived at Liverpool from which place he sailed on the 2nd August for Cornwall the residence of his beloved parents but before he ended his voyage, death terminated his suffering. He was a young man of interesting qualtities and in his last moments expressed great hopes in the blood of his Saviour.
Oct 16 1840. Morning Journal.
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Died In Montego Bay on Saturday last [1847], Mrs. Ann Williams, at the extreme age of 103 years, retaining the use of her faculties to the last- on the same day Mrs M McCourty aged 95. These instances of longevity speak highly in favour of the salubrity of Montego Bay. In this city on Thursday the 6th inst John Howie Esq. of the firm of Cuchanan [Buchanan?] and Co much regretted.
1847 The Morning Journal. (No month noted but at CO 142/7 NA Kew.)
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Died at Brussells May 27 Capt Thos Baynes late of the 39th Reg and who served as Stipendary Magistrate in St. Thomas in the Vale in 1835. The deceased was brother of Capt Edward Dacres Bayes who likewise served as Stipendary magistrate in this island.
Aug 2 1847 Morning Journal.
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Death. William Thomas Pike Esq an old and respectable inhabitant of this city which took place on board the steamer Thames on her return from Cuba where the deceased had been for the benefit of his health.
Aug 21 1847, Morning Journal.
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Thomas Smith died 24 Aug age 40 at Falmouth, Civil Engineer.
Morning Journal Aug 20 1847.
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Death at Sea:
At sea on 7th Sep last on board the barque Sophia, Capt Barclay from Black River for London. Mr Edward James Burlton aged 17 years only son of James E Burlton Esq of the parish of St Elizabeth in this Island.
Dec 4th 1840 Morning Journal.
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Deaths from being struck by lightning.
We perceive from the Northside papers that on Sunday last, while the Rev. Mr. Fidler was closing the morning service at Spring Garden Church, in the parish of Westmoreland, a flash of lightning struck dead a young woman names Margaret Marshal. As the church was crowded she sat outside on a bench, having her baby, a child of five months old and another between 2 and 3 years sitting alongside of her. She had taken them to be christened. The lightning cut the crown of her bonnet off and severely burned her neck, as likewise her gown and cut one of her boots. The eldest child was injured but not severely. The infant although on her mother's lap, received no injury but the bench on which she was sitting was shattered to pieces. Another sudden melancholy death also occurred at Argyle Pen, in the same parish on the same day. At about 2 o'clock Mrs Smith, the wife of Mr Thomas Smith, Civil Engineer, who was conversing with her husband, and in the act of washing her hands, was struck dead by the electric fluid. Thus leaving her husband and 3 young children in state of great bereavement.
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Under Deaths: Died. On Sunday May 31st at Argyle Pen, Upper House, the most exemplary and affectionate wife of Thomas Smith C.E. Was struck dead instantaneously by Electric Fluid.
Morning Journal June 19 1847.
The Army
We perceive that the 68th Regiment has received orders to embark at Cork for this Island. They may be expected in all this month.
Jan 3 1840 Morning Journal
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Arrivals 14 Feb 1840 in the Planet, Anthony Jones Esq, Mrs. Jones, child and servant.
Morning Journal.
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Kingston March 17 1840. Mrs Jessie Kingdom widow of the late Capt John A Kingdom of the 64th Regiment intends to leave the Island on the 21st inst in the brig William Large for Liverpool and declares she owes nothing.
March 17 1840 Morning Journal.
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Birth at Orange Hill near Montego Bay on the 28th inst the lady of Robert Dewar Esq of a son.
March 13 1840 Morning Journal.
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Dewar : sailed 2 Misses Dewar Kingston. April 1 1840.
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Kings House, Militia promotions. Dewar, Robert, gentleman, to be Ensign. Oct 4 1840.
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We regret to learn that Andrew Simpson Esq of Dublin Castle was on Friday thrown from his chaise on the Mammee Bridge Road above Hope Estate and had his arm fractured. A contemporary mentions it as a similar circumstance that the accident occurred near to the spot where the late John Biggar Esq of this city was killed by a similar fall some years ago.
Oct 12 1840 Morning Journal
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Morning Journal Oct 13 1840
Joseph Martin Brown sworn - lives at Pemberton Valley in Saint Mary: is married to Eleanor Brown; was married in the Baptist Chapel.
Mr. Mackinson (Attorney for defence) contended that this was not a valid marriage unless some record of it could be produced. On reference to the law, it was found, as the court afterwards told the Jury, that all marriages de facto were valid marriages in courts of law; and not withstanding the circumstances that their not being solemnly recorded might affect the descent of real property they could not be questioned in the court of law. The Attorney General in reference to this subject in his address told the Jury that the necessity for a record existed only in cases of de facto marriages where the parties had taken each other for husband and wife without previous ceremony and subsequently lived together. Such marriages ratified in presence of witnesses became valid - there proof was however necessary but when a solmen ceremony had been performed at first the law required no more.
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Zachary Jones deceased estate demands to Miss Louisa Jones qualified executrix at Runaway Bay St Ann.
Nov 9 1840 Morning Journal.
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John Curtis Boot and Shoemaker begs to inform his friends and customers that he has removed his establishment to no 42 Water Lane, west of Orange Street, Kingston. Dec 31 1841.
Morning Journal Jan 3rd 1842.
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Kingston Jan 24 1842. The estate of Arthur R Jones late of parish of Portland esq. deceased. Anderson and Kemble to be executors.
Morning Journal Jan 28 1842.
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Rev. J. Cork for chapel at Arthur's Seat, Clarendon £12 to Scotch and Irish fund.
May 20th 1847, Morning Journal.
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Rev. J. P. Jones for chapel at Bluefields Westmoreland £4 13 2 for Scotch and Irish fund.
May 20 1847. Morning Journal.
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General Agency Office Kingston, Sep 14 1847. By Auction on Saturday the 23rd inst at Ockham Cottage the residence of Rev James A. Jones, opposite the Court House, Halfway Tree, the whole of his modern and superior household furniture comprising couches, dining, sofa, loo, and Trio tables, bedroom furniture easy and dining chairs etc, plate, glassware, earthenware and kitchen utensils. A convenient library table, devotional chairs, book shelves and about 200 Vols. Books. Also Horses, a Tilbury, water cart, harness etc. E. C. Lewis, auctioneer. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock and all purchases to be paid for and removed immediately after the sale.
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Documents presented to the Hon. House of Assembly.
A petition of Bellamira Duff on behalf of herself and her 2 orphan sisters was presented to the house and read, setting forth 'that petitioner and her infant sisters are the legitimate children of the late Lieutenant Duff of the 68th Regiment. That their lamented father died of remittent fever at Kingston in April last, when on full pay of his regiment and in the discharge of his duty as an officer in this island. That petitioner is 15 years of age her sisters Emily and Mary of the age of 8 and 9 years respectively. That they lost their mother in 1832 which bereavement compelled them to follow their father's destiny and they are now thrown upon this island not having a single relative in their own country to fall back upon for protection and support'. And praying the aid of the house.
April 20 1840. Lieut Duff of the 68th Light Infantry was on Friday last interred with Military Honours. The funeral party was furnished by the 64th Regt and this distinguished Peninsular veteran was deeply and sincerely lamented by his companions in arms and his remains were accompanied to the grave by Commanders of the Forces, Major General Sir William Gomm KC.H, Col. Turner the Deputy-Adjutant-General, Capt Norman Campbell secretary, Capt. Vyse, Capt. Kerr, A.D.C., Lieut. Col. Frith 64th, Major Stretton, and the officers of the 64th and 82nd Reg.
(Morning Journal? )
Kingston Chronicle advert. March 3 1837. A light Open Carriage nearly new built for this country by Thrupp of London and sold in consequence of the Admiral leaving the station. It will contain 6 persons, is very complete with a head and India-rubber curtains to cover foru persons. Price £120 stirling- to be seen at the Dock yard, Port Royal for about a week. Cockburn and Bradfield.
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Kingston Chronicle advert: Spanish Town 15th March 1837. For sale a Superior Toned Cottage piano forte manufactured by Broadwood and Sons, London. H.Cohen, Jr.
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Kingston Chronicle March 16 1837.
We sincerely congratulate Mr. Thomas Smith alias J V. Crosbie on his recognition in the land of his birth and the approaching probability of his restoration to the patrimony of which he was so cruelly deprived; But although we did what was in our power to assist him in the day of need, and gratuitously published his statements when he was denounced by others as an imposter, we shall claim no remuneration for doing our duty, and why our contemporary of the Despatch, who denounced him as an imposter, and threw obstacles in his way to prevent his returning to Ireland should now claim the reward we cannot guess. For we received several letters from Mrs Jane Brew complaining of Mr Shannon's shuffling and of the meddling of other interested characters in this city which she gave us authority to publish, but which in charity to the parties concerned, we did not do as Mr Smith was already on his way to Ireland. Surely those who endeavoured to thwart his claims have no right to the reward offered to those who helped to prove them!
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Kingston Chronicle advert Mar 16 1837. Delgado and Carvalho: received from Tropic, from London, and for sale- Glass, China, Lamp and general furnishing, Jewellery, Silver, Cutlery, Stationery.....also..... Playing cards, Backgammon and Chess boards, Bagatelle Boards, ivory and bone Chess Men, Billiard and Bagatelle balls, a Poole Board with balls to match.... Warehouse no 59 Port Royal Street, corner of Princess St.
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Kingston Chronicle advert Kingston March 22 1837. Thomas Denniston late from London, Clock and Watch-maker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Kingston and its environs, that he has taken the Premises, No 25 south-east corner of Harbour-street and John's Lane and opposite the new Court-House, where he intends to carry on the above business in all its various branches, and hopes by assiduary and attention to merit a share of public patronage. Chronometers, Duplex, Repeaters, Horizontal, Patent Leavers and all kind of vertical Watches, Musical Clocks, Boxes cleaned and repaired at the shortest notice and at reduced rates. Jewellery of every description cleaned and repaired. NB Country Orders punctually attended to and all work warranted.
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Kingston Chronicle advert: March 22 1837, For Liverpool, the Barque Isis, Captain Arthur, the above vessel has commenced loading and having two thirds of her cargo already engaged, will meet with immediate dispatch; for Freight or Passage, having comfortable accommodation apply to the master on boards or to Tory, M'Whinvey and Co.
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Kingston Chronicle advert March 23 1837. For sale this present morning at the Guard House between 11 and 12, Sundry articles of household furniture, six lace tippets and a chaise harness. Levied on for petty debts. Donald Campbell collector of Petty Debts.
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Kingston Chronicle: March 23 1837: In Montego Bay on the 14th instant, John H Clarke, Esq, at the advanced age of 73 years. He was the senior Master in Chancery in this island.
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Kingston Chronicle advert Spanish Town April 20 1837. Woodside par Clarendon; The Property is worthy the attention of Planters it being a capitol investment as a Breeding Pen. It was formerly a sugar estate and will be sold with the Apprentices attached therein, upon reasonable terms. If not sold within a short period, it will be disposed of in lots. For terms or particulars (if by letter post paid) apply to the subscriber, A.G. Dignum, Attorney for the Proprietor.
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Kingston Chronicle advert April 21 1837. Just Received The Christmas etc a literary and musical offering for 1836.Musc by W. Kirby. Agents Montego Bay J. Carr and Co, for Falmouth and Rio Bueno &c Thomas P Kidd and for Kingston F Egan Harbour Tree.
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Kingston Chronicle advert dated April 27 !837. Moses Duke, 57 King Street, strayed or stolen on 14th inst a light bay horse. Reward for return.
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Kingston Chronicle advert dated April 28 1837 Clarendon: It is earnestly requested of all those indebted to the late firm of Dingwall, Prickett and Co., do arrange the same satisfactorily on or before the 10th of May next, to prevent unpleasant measures which must ... necessity be resorted to without any distinction.
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Kingston Chronicle advert. 37 Harbour St, April 28 1837. Amos da Costa has received ex Scotsman. Capt Williamson, form London- fine and superfine 6-4 Bombazeens and Bombazets etc.
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Kingston Chronicle advert Spanish Town June 5 1837. For sale by the subscriber at his establishment opposite Beckford's Free School, an assortment of N. Dando Sons and Co.s superior quality Ventilating Beaver Hats...etc A..Cathcart
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Kingston Chronicle advert June 7 1837 received per Schooner Samaria Capt Castellano, and for sale, A Spanish Pacing Poney, 1 Spanish Mule and Cedar Boards 3, 4,1.4 and 1.2 in. Hitchins, Hutchings and Co.--------------------------------------------------
Kingston Chronicle advert June 8 1837. Received per Eliza Capt Bodden, from Caymanas, and for sale 40 logs mahogany. Hitchins, Hutchings and Co.
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Kingston Chronicle advert Oct 17 1837 Received per Dampier and other late arrivals, Cases, Pipes, and Hogsheads Geneva, Pipes, and Pisces brandy, Barrels Pork, Boxes Soap (25 bars) Chests Hyson tea, Pipes, Hogsheads and quarter casks Madeira, Barrels Bottled Beer, Cases Copper 16 and 18oz sheathing nails. Denniston Campbell and Co.
Gleaner May 9, 1877
Died on the 5th May 1877 at the residence of her husband at the General Penitentiary Sarah J Foster aged 32 years.
Watchman Jamaica Free Press, Sat. 10 Dec 1831.
Mr. John Castello married Miss Catherine Reddie at Redbrook, Hanover, 29th Nov 1831, by Rev Mr. Heath.
Jamaica Gazette. 1847
Secretary's Office.
Caveats.
On whose Estate, By whom entered
September
21 Henry Roper, Ann Grace Roper
22 William Evans, Mary Evans
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Application for a grant of Administration filed in courts. Jamaica Gazette. Sep 29 1870.
Montego Bay District Court.
Intestate
Date Affidavit filed: Sep 12 1870,
Name of Intestate: Description: Maria Jackson gentlewoman
Date of death: Aug 27 1870
Place of Abode of, Name of Applicant: Montego Bay Robert Jackson
Nature of Claim: creditor
Value of personalty £90
Name of clerk James Allwood Jnr.
Kingston District Court at Annotto Bay
Intestate
Date Affidavit filed: Sep 24 1870
Name of Intestate: Description: William Sheriff, Carpenter
Date of death: July 23 1870
Place of Abode of, Name of Applicant: Annotto Bay district, Elizabeth Moore of Metcalfe, Parish of St. Mary, creditor for £28-16s.
Value of personalty: £20
Name of clerk D. Matheson.
Kingston District Court at Annotto Bay
Intestate
Date Affidavit filed: Sep 15 1870
Name of Intestate: Description: James Malabre, Labourer
Date of death: May 27 1870
Place of Abode of, Name of Applicant: Scotts Hall, John Danse, Metcalfe District, St Mary
Nature of Claim- creditor, £37
Name of clerk: D. Matheson.
Montego Bay District Court
Intestate
Date Affidavit filed: Sep 20 1870
Name of Intestate: Description: Robert Cooper Cardogan, carpenter
Date of death: Aug 14 1870
Place of Abode of, Name of Applicant: Elgin Town, Joseph Kentish, Hanover Collymore and Rev Andrew Joseph Davidson
Application as executors for probate of will. £110.18.0.
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The Jamaica Gazette Sep 29th 1870 Return of deaths in the Public Hospital for the week ending 24th Sep 1870.
James A. Pinnock admitted 16th Aug 1870 from St Mary, died 21st Sep of tuberculosis.
George Portlock admitted 25th Aug 1870 from Kingston died 23rd Sep of morbis cordis.
Edward Johnson admitted 1st Aug 1870 from Kingston died 24th Sep of carcinoma of penis.
Isaac S. DaCosta Clerk.
Jamaica ss - In Chancery
Malcolm & al. Creditors v. Beckford & al.
In pursuance of the Decretal Order of Reference pronounced in the above Cause, on the 22d day of August last, and of a subsequent Order made on the 30th day of the said month, I do hereby give Notice, to such of the Creditors of Isaac Cresse, and Isaac William Cresse, in the Pleadings named, deceased, as are willing to com in and contribute to the Expence of this Suit, to produce and prove their respective Demands before me, at my Office in the Town of St. Jago de la Vega, on or before the First day of November next ensuing, or they will be precluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Given under my hand this 1st day of September. John Clinton McAnuff, M.C.C.
Cornwall Chronicle, 1792.
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