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Note:
1. All baptisms, marriages and burial before 1878 are from Anglican Parish Registers, unless otherwise noted.
2. If no parents are listed at a child's baptism, they were unmarried, as a general rule.
3. Date format: Month/Day/Year
1. Philip1 Barton
More About Philip Barton:
Baptism: February 09, 1772, Port Royal1
Fact: 1772, His parents were not named in his baptismal record
Occupation: 1772, A slave
Race/nationality/color: Negro
Child of Philip Barton is:
+ 2 i. Philip2 Barton, born November 04, 1771.
2. Philip2 Barton (Philip1) was born November 04, 1771. He married Ann Collins October 11, 1794 in St. Catherine2.
Notes for Philip Barton:
The names of his parents were not listed in the record of his baptism. Baptized on the same day was John Barton, born Dec. 21, 1767. No relationship was stated. Philip was listed as Philip Barton Junior at the time of his marriage.
More About Philip Barton:
Baptism: September 07, 1788, Port Royal3
Race/nationality/color: 1794, Free Negro
Residence: 1794, Parish of Port Royal
More About Ann Collins:
Race/nationality/color: 1794, Free Negro
Residence: 1794, St. Catherine
More About Philip Barton and Ann Collins:
Marriage: October 11, 1794, St. Catherine4
Marriage license: 1794
Child of Philip Barton and Ann Collins is:
+ 3 i. Amy Collins3 Barton, born September 24, 1795.
3. Amy Collins3 Barton (Philip2, Philip1) was born September 24, 1795. She married Thomas Devereux Martin May 26, 1817 in St. Catherine5. He was born 1787.
More About Amy Collins Barton:
Baptism: March 28, 1796, St. Catherine6
Residence: 1817, St. Catherine
More About Thomas Devereux Martin:
Age: December 31, 1801, 14 years
Baptism: December 31, 1801, St. Catherine, by R. S. Woodham, rector
Fact: His parents were not named in his baptismal record
Race/nationality/color: Free Negro
Residence: 1817, St. Catherine
More About Thomas Martin and Amy Barton:
Marriage: May 26, 1817, St. Catherine7
Marriage license: 1817
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Children of Amy Barton and Thomas Martin are:
4 i. Clementina4 Martin, born May 26, 1818.
More About Clementina Martin:
Baptism: April 09, 1819, St. Catherine8
+ 5 ii. Catherine Ann Martin, born July 20, 1822.
5. Catherine Ann4 Martin (Amy Collins3 Barton, Philip2, Philip1) was born July 20, 1822. She married William Bryan Bet. 1847 - 1849.
More About Catherine Ann Martin:
Baptism: January 04, 1823, St. Catherine, by Robert W. Dallas, officiating minister9
More About William Bryan:
Occupation: 1849, Carpenter
More About William Bryan and Catherine Martin:
Marriage: Bet. 1847 - 1849
Child of Catherine Martin and William Bryan is:
+ 6 i. Frederick Devereux5 Bryan, born November 07, 1849 in St. Catherine.
6. Frederick Devereux5 Bryan (Catherine Ann4 Martin, Amy Collins3 Barton, Philip2, Philip1) was born November 07, 1849 in St. Catherine10. He married Emily Elizabeth Soares April 27, 1893 in Spanish Town, St. Catherine11, daughter of Frederick Soares and Eleanor Archer. She was born August 28, 1859.
More About Frederick Devereux Bryan:
Age: April 1893, 42 years
Occupation: 1893, Carpenter
Registration: December 28, 1879, Birth registered by Robert B. Wilson of Spanish Town. Registrar Revd. G. M. Clinckett
Residence: 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About Emily Elizabeth Soares:
Age: April 1893, 27 years
Baptism: September 13, 1860, the Anglican Church, Kingston, by the Revd. Charles P. Street12
Occupation: Bet. 1888 - 1893, A domestic
Residence: 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Marriage Notes for Frederick Bryan and Emily Soares:
In the 1878 Director the Rev. Stephen Sutton was minister at the Wesleyan Church in Mount Fletcher, St. Andrew, and resident in Gordon Town.
Both the bride and the groom signed by X.
More About Frederick Bryan and Emily Soares:
Ceremony by: Stephen Sutton, Methodist Minister
Marriage: April 27, 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine13
Status of bride/groom 1: Spinster/bachelor
Status of bride/groom 2: J. T. Martin and Mary B. Cumming
Children of Frederick Bryan and Emily Soares are:
7 i. [male]6 Bryan, born June 25, 1888 in Manchester Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine14.
More About [male] Bryan:
Registration: July 02, 1888, by Frederick Bryan, occupier, resident Manchester Street
+ 8 ii. Constantia Bryan, born July 15, 1891 in 35 Hanover Street, Spanish Town.
9 iii. [male] Bryan, born 189315.
8. Constantia6 Bryan (Frederick Devereux5, Catherine Ann4 Martin, Amy Collins3 Barton, Philip2, Philip1) was born July 15, 1891 in 35 Hanover Street, Spanish Town16. She married Emson Lockland (Laughlin) Escoffery October 31, 1912 in 5 7/8 Percy Street, Kingston17, son of Mortimer Escoffery and Rachel Hibbert. He was born August 19, 1891 in 41 Rose Lane, Kingston18.
More About Constantia Bryan:
Age: October 31, 1912, 20 years (marriage register)
Occupation: 1912, Dressmaker
Registration: July 17, 1891, in Spanish Town by Frederick Bryan, Occupier, resident 35 Hanover Street
Residence: October 31, 1912, 5 7/8 Percy Street, Kingston
More About Emson Lockland (Laughlin) Escoffery:
Age: October 31, 1912, 21 years
Occupation: 1912, Printer
Registration: August 26, 1891, of birth by Mortimer Escoffery, occupier. Sarah J. Williams registrar
Residence: October 1912, 43 Rose Lane, Kingston
More About Emson Escoffery and Constantia Bryan:
Ceremony by: J. L. Ramson, Anglican minister
Marriage: October 31, 1912, 5 7/8 Percy Street, Kingston19
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness: Thomas Golbourne and Hilda Bryan
Children of Constantia Bryan and Emson Escoffery are:
10 i. Enid A.7 Escoffery, born 1913 in St. Catherine20.
11 ii. Sidney Earl Escoffery, born 1916 in St. Catherine21.
12 iii. Clyde A. Escoffery, born 1916 in St. Catherine22.
Endnotes
1. B0085 Port Royal Parish Register BMB I & II, 1725-1835, I, p. 20.
2. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 179.
3. B0085 Port Royal Parish Register BMB I & II, 1725-1835, I, p. 35.
4. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 179.
5. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 378.
6. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 102.
7. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 378.
8. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 350.
9. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 360.
10. B0047 Jamaica Birth Register IV, 1847-1851, p. 38 #368.
11. BC1829 St. Catherine Marriages 1887-1896, E238.
12. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, VII, p. 60 #573.
13. BC1829 St. Catherine Marriages 1887-1896, E238.
14. BC1631 St. Catherine births 1887-1888, EA999.
15. BC1626 St. Catherine births 1879 and Index 1878-1920, EC2662.
16. BC1634 St. Catherine births 1891, EA2019.
17. BC1214 Kingston marriages 1911-1920, births 1878-81, #334, 1912.
18. BC1220 Kingston births 1890-91, AA7729.
19. BC1214 Kingston marriages 1911-1920, births 1878-81, #334, 1912.
20. BC1694 St. Catherine births 1913, EA2290.
21. BC1699 St. Catherine births 1917, EX2345.
22. BC1699 St. Catherine births 1917, EX2346.
1. Benjamin1 Davis was born Abt. 1783. He met Frances Halsted. She was born Abt. 1783.
More About Frances Halsted:
Race/nationality/color: Free quadroon
Child of Benjamin Davis and Frances Halsted is:
2 i. Elizabeth2 Davis, born August 02, 1808.
More About Elizabeth Davis:
Baptism: August 26, 1808, Kingston1
Endnotes
1. B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 198.
1. Lewis1 Escoffery He met Rebecca Reece.
Child of Lewis Escoffery and Rebecca Reece is:
+ 2 i. Mortimer Alexander2 Escoffery, born August 08, 1868.
2. Mortimer Alexander2 Escoffery (Lewis1) was born August 08, 1868. He met Rachel Hibbert.
Notes for Mortimer Alexander Escoffery:
At Emson's marriage his father was identified as Mortimer Escoffery.
More About Mortimer Alexander Escoffery:
Baptism: March 30, 1869, Roman Catholic Church, Kingston, by F. Hathaway1
Residence: August 1891, 41 Rose Lane, Kingston
Sponsors: At baptism, Curtis Atwood and Nathalie Gloday
More About Rachel Hibbert:
Occupation: 1891, Shop-server
Child of Mortimer Escoffery and Rachel Hibbert is:
3 i. Emson Lockland (Laughlin)3 Escoffery, born August 19, 1891 in 41 Rose Lane, Kingston2. He married Constantia Bryan October 31, 1912 in 5 7/8 Percy Street, Kingston3; born July 15, 1891 in 35 Hanover Street, Spanish Town4.
More About Emson Lockland (Laughlin) Escoffery:
Age: October 31, 1912, 21 years
Occupation: 1912, Printer
Registration: August 26, 1891, of birth by Mortimer Escoffery, occupier. Sarah J. Williams registrar
Residence: October 1912, 43 Rose Lane, Kingston
FOR MORE ABOUT THIS COUPLE, SEE Henriques, below
Endnotes
1. B0125 Roman Catholic Registers, Baptisms, Vol. 11, p. 7.
2. BC1220 Kingston births 1890-91, AA7729.
3. BC1214 Kingston marriages 1911-1920, births 1878-81, #334, 1912.
4. BC1634 St. Catherine births 1891, EA2019.
5. BC1214 Kingston marriages 1911-1920, births 1878-81, #334, 1912.
1. Isaac Goldson1 Henriques was born Bet. 1797 - 1798, and died June 1839. He met (1) Elizabeth Davis. He married (2) Sophia Davis July 09, 1836 in St. Catherine1.
More About Isaac Goldson Henriques:
Age: 1839, 41 years
Burial: June 19, 1839, West Ground, Kingston, by F. R. Branfoot, Assistant Curate2
Occupation: 1839, Shopkeeper
Residence: 1827, Bourden St., Kingston
Residence (2): 1829, Mark Lane
Residence (3): 1832, Johns Lane
Residence (4): 1836, Kingston
Residence (5): 1839, Lombard St., Kingston
More About Elizabeth Davis:
Residence: 1836, Kingston
More About Sophia Davis:
Residence: 1836, Kingston
More About Isaac Henriques and Sophia Davis:
Ceremony by: Revd. W. T. Coward, curate
Marriage: July 09, 1836, St. Catherine3
Marriage license: 1836
Children of Isaac Henriques and Elizabeth Davis are:
+ 2 i. Horatio Quixano2 Henriques, born April 10, 1825; died February 23, 1908 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston.
3 ii. Caroline Henriques, born July 03, 1827.
More About Caroline Henriques:
Baptism: December 31, 1827, Kingston by J. Mann4
Race/nationality/color: Colored
4 iii. Susanna Henriques, born August 05, 1829; died September 1829.
More About Susanna Henriques:
Baptism: September 24, 1829, Kingston by J. Brooks Crow, Curate5
Burial: September 28, 1829, Kingston, by T. B. Turner, Island Curate6
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Child of Isaac Henriques and Sophia Davis is:
5 i. Evelina2 Henriques, born December 29, 1830; died September 1855.
More About Evelina Henriques:
Age: 1855, 23 years
Baptism: October 06, 1832, Kingston by George D. Hill, Asst. Curate7
Burial: September 21, 1855, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, burial ground #28
Fact: 1855, Spinster
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: 1855, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
2. Horatio Quixano2 Henriques (Isaac Goldson1) was born April 10, 1825, and died February 23, 1908 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston. He married Eliza Jane Samuels July 02, 1862 in Kingston9. She was born Bef. 1842, and died May 09, 1910 in 8 Wildman St., Kingston10.
More About Horatio Quixano Henriques:
Age: 1862, Over 21
Age (2): 1908, 73 years
Baptism: December 31, 1827, Kingston by J. Mann11
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage 2 days.
Occupation: Bet. 1862 - 1883, Coachmaker
Occupation (2): Ship's Steward
Occupation (3): 1883, Clerk
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Registration: February 25, 1908, Death registered by D. B. Henriques, son, present at death
Residence: Bet. 1879 - 1908, 8 Wildman Street, Kingston
More About Eliza Jane Samuels:
Occupation: 1910, Shopkeeper
Registration: May 10, 1910, By Miriam Duquesnay, daughter, resident 8 Wildman Street, present at death
More About Horatio Henriques and Eliza Samuels:
Ceremony by: Jonathan Edmundson, Methodist Minister of Coke Chapel
Marriage: July 02, 1862, Kingston12
Marriage license: 1862
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness: James Comton and George Munston
Children of Horatio Henriques and Eliza Samuels are:
6 i. Imagine3 Henriques, born December 23, 186213; died June 17, 1887 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston14.
More About Imagine Henriques:
Age: June 1887, 24 years, a spinster
Cause of Death: Consumption
Occupation: 1887, Seamstress
Registration: June 18, 1887, Death registered by Eliza Henriques,motherresent at death
+ 7 ii. David Benjamin Henriques, born June 22, 1865; died Bet. June 22 - 27, 1912.
8 iii. Joshua (John) Henriques, born April 187215.
+ 9 iv. Miriam Henriques, born October 07, 1874.
10 v. Mortimer Henriques, born January 15, 187715.
+ 11 vi. Blanche Eliza Henriques, born March 26, 1879 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston.
12 vii. Mary Ann Henriques, born July 27, 188115; died May 08, 1883 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston16.
More About Mary Ann Henriques:
Age: May 1883, 2 years
Cause of Death: Measles, diarrhea, certified by James Cecil Phillipps M.D.
Registration: May 09, 1883, Kingston, by father
13 viii. Cecil Quixano Henriques, born August 09, 1883 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston17; died January 17, 1907 in Mae Nish's store, Port Royal Street, Kingston18.
More About Cecil Quixano Henriques:
Age: January 1907, 22 years, bachelor
Cause of Death: Earthquake
Naturalization: 1907, Delivery clerk
Registration: August 18, 1883, Birth registered by father
Registration (2): Death registered by brother, David Henriques
7. David Benjamin3 Henriques (Horatio Quixano2, Isaac Goldson1) was born June 22, 186519, and died Bet. June 22 - 27, 1912. He met (1) Ada Bedward Bef. April 1890. She was born Bet. 1850 - 1873. He married (2) Ella Emmeline McNeil June 20, 1893 in Wesleyan Church, Kingston20, daughter of Samuel McNeil. She was born Bet. July 1864 - June 1865.
More About David Benjamin Henriques:
Age: June 1893, 28 years
Occupation: June 1893, Saddler
Residence: June 1893, 8 Wildman Street, Kingston
Notes for Ada Bedward:
For another child of Ada Bedward, please see MacCormack, below.
More About Ada Bedward:
Occupation: Bet. 1889 - 1890, Seamstress, dressmaker
More About David Henriques and Ada Bedward:
Single: Bef. April 1890
More About Ella Emmeline McNeil:
Age: June 1893, 28 years
Occupation: 1893, Seamstress
Residence: June 1893, Long Road
More About David Henriques and Ella McNeil:
Ceremony by: F. O. Miller
Marriage: June 20, 1893, Wesleyan Church, Kingston20
Witness: A. D. Leon, R. Sinclair
Child of David Henriques and Ada Bedward is:
14 i. Gerald Benjamin4 Henriques, born December 29, 1890 in Kingston21.
More About Gerald Benjamin Henriques:
Registration: December 29, 1890, Kingston, by David B. Henriques, occupier, resident 8 Wildman Street, Kingston22
Child of David Henriques and Ella McNeil is:
15 i. Arthur4 Henriques23.
9. Miriam3 Henriques (Horatio Quixano2, Isaac Goldson1) was born October 07, 187423. She married ? Duquesnay.
Children of Miriam Henriques and ? Duquesnay are:
16 i. Victor4 Duquesnay23.
17 ii. Herbert Duquesnay23.
11. Blanche Eliza3 Henriques (Horatio Quixano2, Isaac Goldson1) was born March 26, 1879 in 8 Wildman Street, Kingston24.
More About Blanche Eliza Henriques:
Occupation: 1903, Dressmaker
Registration: March 31, 1879, Registered by father
Child of Blanche Eliza Henriques is:
18 i. [Female]4 Henriques?, born May 29, 1903 in Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Kingston25.
More About [Female] Henriques?:
Registration: May 30, 1903, Certificate from J. Davis, Chief Resident Officer, Victoria Jubilee
Endnotes
1. B0016 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage I & II, 1826-1839, I, p. 113.
2. B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, III, p. 308 #187.
3. B0016 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage I & II, 1826-1839, I, p. 113.
4. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 25.
5. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 51.
6. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 26.
7. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 96.
8. B0027 Jamaica Parish Register New Series IV, 1850-1859, p. 429 #68.
9. B0114 Dissenter Marriages XII - XIV, 1860-1871, XII, p. 92 #252.
10. BC1263 Kingston deaths 1909-1910, A3772.
11. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 25.
12. B0114 Dissenter Marriages XII - XIV, 1860-1871, XII, p. 92 #252.
13. Information from A. Robinson.
14. BC1249 Kingston deaths 1887-1889, AA2596.
15. Information from A. Robinson.
16. BC1246 Kingston death 1881-1883, AA849.
17. BC1216 Kingston births 1883 to 1885, AA1103.
18. BC1261 Kingston deaths 1907-1908, A7678.
19. Information from A. Robinson.
20. BC1212 Kingston marriages 1880-1896, #288.
21. B950 Birth certificate, AA6634.
22. B953 Death Certificate.
23. Information from A. Robinson.
24. BC2136 Index to births 1878-1892 Jamaica, especially St. Elizabeth, p. 129 #1003.
25. BC1229 Kingston births 1903-1904, AA5363.
1. Charles1 MacCormack He met Ada Bedward Bef. August 1888. She was born Bet. 1850 - 1873.
More About Charles MacCormack:
Residence: April 1889, 42 Mark Lane, Kingston
Notes for Ada Bedward:
For another child of Ada Bedward, please see Henriques, above.
More About Ada Bedward:
Occupation: Bet. 1889 - 1890, Seamstress, dressmaker
More About Charles MacCormack and Ada Bedward:
Single: Bef. August 1888
Child of Charles MacCormack and Ada Bedward is:
2 i. Lionel Constantine2 MacCormack, born April 05, 1889 in 127 King Street, Kingston1.
Notes for Lionel Constantine MacCormack:
On his U. S. Social Security Application for an Account Number he wrote his name as Vincent Lionel McCormack, and his father's name as Charles L. McCormack.
More About Lionel Constantine MacCormack:
Fact: Gave name as Vincent Lionel on U.S. Social Security Application
Registration: April 25, 1889, By Charles MacCormack, present at birth
Endnotes
1. BC1219 Kingston births 1888-1890, AA4363.
1. Isaac D.1 Soares He met Jane Parchin Bef. 1831.
Notes for Isaac D. Soares:
There was another Isaac Soares in the Sephardic Jewish congregation in Kingston. The Jewish records for Kingston prior to 1809 were destroyed by fire. The Spanish Town Jewish records were also destroyed by fire.
In the 1839 Almanac an Isaac Soares is listed among the civil officers as a Constable for St. Catherine.
More About Isaac D. Soares:
Residence: 1831, Spanish Town
More About Isaac Soares and Jane Parchin:
Single: Bef. 1831
Child of Isaac Soares and Jane Parchin is:
+ 2 i. Frederick William2 Soares, born Bef. June 26, 1831.
2. Frederick William2 Soares (Isaac D.1) was born Bef. June 26, 1831. He married Eleanor Archer February 26, 1851 in St. Catherine1. She was born May 10, 1836.
More About Frederick William Soares:
Baptism: June 26, 1831, Anglican Church, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank2
Fact: His father was recorded as Isaac D. Suares
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1851, St. Catherine
Residence (2): 1860, Chandry Lane, Kingston
Notes for Eleanor Archer:
At her baptism and Charles's baptism she was listed as Ellen, at her marriage and Emily's baptism she was listed as Eleanor. The names Eleanor and Ellen (and Helen) were used interchangeably in the registers.
More About Eleanor Archer:
Baptism: May 21, 1836, the Anglican Church, Kingston, by William Reed, Assistant Curate3
Fact: Her parents's names were not listed, indicating they were unmarried
Residence 1: 1851, St. Catherine
Residence 2: 1836, E. Queen Street, Kingston
More About Frederick Soares and Eleanor Archer:
Marriage: February 26, 1851, St. Catherine4
Marriage banns: 1851
Children of Frederick Soares and Eleanor Archer are:
3 i. Emily Elizabeth3 Soares, born August 28, 1859. She married Frederick Devereux Bryan April 27, 1893 in Spanish Town, St. Catherine5; born November 07, 1849 in St. Catherine6.
More About Emily Elizabeth Soares:
Age: April 1893, 27 years
Baptism: September 13, 1860, the Anglican Church, Kingston, by the Revd. Charles P. Street7
Occupation: Bet. 1888 - 1893, A domestic
Residence: 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About Frederick Devereux Bryan:
Age: April 1893, 42 years
Occupation: 1893, Carpenter
Registration: December 28, 1879, Birth registered by Robert B. Wilson of Spanish Town. Registrar Revd. G. M. Clinckett
Residence: 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Marriage Notes for Emily Soares and Frederick Bryan:
In the 1878 Director the Rev. Stephen Sutton was minister at the Wesleyan Church in Mount Fletcher, St. Andrew, and resident in Gordon Town.
Both the bride and the groom signed by X.
More About Frederick Bryan and Emily Soares:
Ceremony by: Stephen Sutton, Methodist Minister
Marriage: April 27, 1893, Spanish Town, St. Catherine8
Status of bride/groom 1: Spinster/bachelor
Status of bride/groom 2: J. T. Martin and Mary B. Cumming
4 ii. Charles Augustus Soares, born January 1867.
More About Charles Augustus Soares:
Baptism: October 02, 1870, the Roman Catholic church, Kingston9
Sponsors: October 1870, RC baptism: Samuel Philippo and Ann Barnet.
Endnotes
1. B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 291 #15.
2. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 121 #33.
3. B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births IIIb, 1845-1849, III, p. 293 #198.
4. B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 291 #15.
5. BC1829 St. Catherine Marriages 1887-1896, E238.
6. B0047 Jamaica Birth Register IV, 1847-1851, p. 38 #368.
7. B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, VII, p. 60 #573.
8. BC1829 St. Catherine Marriages 1887-1896, E238.
9. B0125 Roman Catholic Registers, Kingston Baptisms Vol. XI, p. 160.
1. ? Dalmeda1 Soares He met Margaret Roberts Bef. 1814.
More About Margaret Roberts:
Race/nationality/color: Free sambo
More About ? Soares and Margaret Roberts:
Single: Bef. 1814
Children of ? Soares and Margaret Roberts are:
+ 2 i. Sarah Dalmeda2 Soares, born September 15, 1814.
+ 3 ii. William Dalmeda Soares, born February 11, 1816; died May 1843.
+ 4 iii. Isaac Dalmeda Soares, born April 21, 1818.
5 iv. Eliza Dalmeda Soares, born March 14, 1820; died March 1822.
More About Eliza Dalmeda Soares:
Age: March 1822, 4 years, according to burial register
Baptism: August 05, 1821, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by William N. Hamilton, Rector1
Burial: March 15, 1822, St. Catherine, by George Young, officiating Anglican minister2
Race/nationality/color: Free brown
6 v. Jane Dalmeda Soares, born June 20, 1822.
More About Jane Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: February 15, 1823, the Anglican Church, St. Catherine, by Robert Dallas, officiating minister3
2. Sarah Dalmeda2 Soares (? Dalmeda1) was born September 15, 1814. She married John Ogilvie.
More About Sarah Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: December 14, 1814, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by William N. Hamilton, Rector4
More About John Ogilvie:
Residence: 1843, Belmore Lane
Child of Sarah Soares and John Ogilvie is:
7 i. Gilbert Dalmeda3 Ogilvie, born October 30, 1843.
More About Gilbert Dalmeda Ogilvie:
Baptism: November 12, 1843, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. N. Ashby in a private baptism5
3. William Dalmeda2 Soares (? Dalmeda1) was born February 11, 1816, and died May 1843. He married Mary (or Amy) Sophia Howell November 25, 1835 in the Anglican church, St. Catherine by Revd. William Reed, curate.
More About William Dalmeda Soares:
Age: May 1843, 28 1/4 years
Baptism: January 05, 1818, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by William N. Hamilton, Rector6
Burial: May 12, 1843, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. N. Ashby7
Occupation: Bet. 1839 - 1843, Watchmaker
Residence: Bet. 1836 - 1839, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (2): 1841, Red Church Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (3): 1842, White Church Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (4): 1843, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Notes for Mary (or Amy) Sophia Howell:
Her name is written Mary in Marriage Register, but Amy or Anna in the baptismal registers.
More About William Soares and Mary Howell:
Marriage: November 25, 1835, the Anglican church, St. Catherine by Revd. William Reed, curate
Marriage license: 1835
Children of William Soares and Mary Howell are:
8 i. William Dalmeda3 Soares, born February 11, 1836.
More About William Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: April 19, 1836, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank8
9 ii. Mary Sophia Soares, born December 25, 1838; died June 1840.
More About Mary Sophia Soares:
Age: December 1839, 1 1/2 years, in Burial Register
Baptism: December 29, 1839, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank9
Burial: June 05, 1840, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. W. S. Coward10
Residence: 1839, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
10 iii. George Augustus Soares, born December 13, 1840; died March 1841.
More About George Augustus Soares:
Baptism: January 10, 1841, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank11
Burial: March 10, 1841, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. J. Cooke12
11 iv. Alfred Dalmeda Soares, born December 10, 1841.
More About Alfred Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: July 16, 1842, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank13
4. Isaac Dalmeda2 Soares (? Dalmeda1) was born April 21, 1818. He married Georgiana (Soares) Bef. 1844.
More About Isaac Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: June 26, 1819, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by William N. Hamilton, Rector 14</p>
More About Isaac Soares and Georgiana (Soares):
Marriage: Bef. 1844
Child of Isaac Soares and Georgiana (Soares) is:
12 i. Elvira Amanda3 Soares, born November 28, 1843.
More About Elvira Amanda Soares:
Baptism: May 01, 1844, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. N. Ashby15
Endnotes
1. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 355.
2. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 405.
3. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 361.
4. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 338.
5. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 322 #193.
6. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 347.
7. B0009 Jamaica Parish Register Burials III & IV, 1841-1859, II, p. 213 #49.
8. B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births IIIb, 1845-1849, Bap III, p. 301 #73.
9. B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, V, p. 202 #149.
10. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, II, p. 78.
11. B0026 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VII & VIII, 1840-1848, VII, p. 301 #7.
12. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, II, p. 87 #28.
13. B0026 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VII & VIII, 1840-1848, VII, p. 321 #35.
14. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 351.
15. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 330 #79.
1. David Jacob1 Soares He married Eliza Ann (Soares) Bef. October 1841.
More About David Jacob Soares:
Age: 1836, An adult, identified as David Suares
Baptism: July 03, 1836, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. W. S. Coward1
Occupation: 1836, Constable
Occupation (2): 1844, Deputy Marshall
Occupation (3): Bet. 1845 - 1846, Clerk in the Office of the Provost Marshall General
Residence: 1836, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (2): 1844, Red Church Street, #25 Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (3): Bet. 1845 - 1846, White Church Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About David Soares and Eliza (Soares):
Marriage: Bef. October 1841
Children of David Soares and Eliza (Soares) are:
2 i. Vincent Leach2 Soares, born October 13, 1841.
More About Vincent Leach Soares:
Baptism: February 25, 1845, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. W. N. Ashby2
3 ii. Marie Louise Soares, born June 26, 1843.
More About Marie Louise Soares:
Baptism: April 12, 1846, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. J. M. Myers in a private baptism3
4 iii. Helen Margaret Soares, born March 01, 1845.
More About Helen Margaret Soares:
Baptism: August 27, 1845, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. J. M. Myers in a private baptism4
Endnotes
1. B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births IIIb, 1845-1849, Bap. III, p. 303 #97.
2. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 327 #33.
3. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 361 #47.
4. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 351 #143.
1. Isaac Dalmeda1 Soares was born June 26, 1790, and died October 1833. He married (1) Priscilla Elizabeth Ruynyer November 18, 1819 in Anglican church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine1. He met (2) Jane Verchin Bef. 1825, daughter of John Verchin and Martha (Verchin). She was born March 27, 1802.
More About Isaac Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: June 22, 1820, the Anglican Church, St. Catherine, by William N. Hamilton, rector2
Burial: October 15, 1833, Anglican churchyard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine by Revd. L. Bowerbank3
Occupation: 1819, Gentleman
Occupation (2): 1833, Watch maker
Race/nationality/color: White
Religion: June 1820, "converted from Judaism"
Residence: 1819, St. Catherine
Residence (2): Bet. 1829 - 1833, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About Priscilla Elizabeth Ruynyer:
Race/nationality/color: White
More About Isaac Soares and Priscilla Ruynyer:
Ceremony by: William N. Hamilton, Rector
Marriage: November 18, 1819, Anglican church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine4
Marriage license: 1819
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
More About Jane Verchin:
Baptism: August 09, 1804, the Anglican Church, Kingston, by Thomas Rees, Rector5
Race/nationality/color: White
Residence: 1829, Spanish Town
More About Isaac Soares and Jane Verchin:
Single: Bef. 1825
Children of Isaac Soares and Jane Verchin are:
2 i. Henry Dalmeda2 Soares, born March 1825; died May 1841.
More About Henry Dalmeda Soares:
Age: May 31, 1841, 16 years 2 months
Baptism: November 01, 1829, the Anglican Church, St. Catherine, by the Revd. C. Dallas. The first 4 children were baptized on the same day6
Burial: May 31, 1841, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank7
Race/nationality/color: White
Residence: 1841, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
3 ii. Edward Dalmeda Soares, born Bef. November 01, 1829.
More About Edward Dalmeda Soares:
Race/nationality/color: White
4 iii. George Dalmeda Soares, born Bet. October 16, 1827 - October 15, 1828; died October 1833.
More About George Dalmeda Soares:
Age: October 1833, 5 years
Burial: October 15, 1833, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Rev. W. Broadley 8
Race/nationality/color: White
Residence: 1833, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
5 iv. Frances Sophia Soares, born Bef. November 01, 1829.
More About Frances Sophia Soares:
Race/nationality/color: White
6 v. Charles Dalmeda Soares, born October 13, 1832.
More About Charles Dalmeda Soares:
Baptism: September 15, 1833, the Anglican Church, St. Catherine by the Revd. L. Bowerbank9
7 vi. Isaac Dalmeda Soares, born Bet. September - December 28, 1833; died December 1834.
More About Isaac Dalmeda Soares:
Age: December 1834, 1 year, in Burial Register
Baptism: April 20, 1834, the Anglican Church, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank10
Burial: December 28, 1834, the Anglican Church yard, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. William Reed11
Endnotes
1. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 441.
2. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 432.
3. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 127 #84.
4. B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, II, p. 441.
5. B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 149.
6. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 114 #50.
7. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, II, p. 91 #78.
8. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 127 #83.
9. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, II, p. 106 #89.
10. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, II, p. 111.
11. B0024 Jamaica Parish Register Burials I & II, 1826-1844, I, p. 131 #140.
1. Isaac1 Soares He met Catherine James Bef. 1827.
More About Isaac Soares and Catherine James:
Single: Bef. 1827
Children of Isaac Soares and Catherine James are:
2 i. Ebenezer2 Soares, born Bef. January 28, 1827.
More About Ebenezer Soares:
Baptism: January 28, 1827, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank1
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1827, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
3 ii. Louisa Soares, born Bef. January 28, 1827.
More About Louisa Soares:
Baptism: January 28, 1827, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank2
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1827, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
4 iii. Horatio James Soares, born Bef. December 29, 1828.
More About Horatio James Soares:
Baptism: December 29, 1828, the Anglican Church, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. L. Bowerbank3
Race/nationality/color: Brown
Residence: 1828, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Endnotes
1. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 104 #19.
2. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 104.
3. B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 111.
1. David D.1 Soares He met (1) Judith Townshend Kennedy Bef. 1836. He met (2) Sarah Jane Fonseca Bef. March 1843.
More About David D. Soares:
Occupation: Bet. 1839 - 1843, Cabinet maker
Residence: 1836, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
Residence (2): 1839, Hanover Street, #9
Residence (3): 1843, Martin Street, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
More About David Soares and Judith Kennedy:
Single: Bef. 1836
More About David Soares and Sarah Fonseca:
Single: Bef. March 1843
Children of David Soares and Judith Kennedy are:
2 i. Theodore Russell2 Soares, born Bef. June 26, 1836.
More About Theodore Russell Soares:
Baptism: June 26, 1836, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. W. Coward1
3 ii. Matilda Kennedy Soares, born February 01, 1839.
More About Matilda Kennedy Soares:
Baptism: June 09, 1839, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, by Revd. W. S. Coward2
Child of David Soares and Sarah Fonseca is:
4 i. John2 Soares, born October 13, 1843.
More About John Soares:
Baptism: November 12, 1843, St. Catherine, in a private baptism by Revd. N. Ashby3
Endnotes
1. B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births IIIb, 1845-1849, Bap. III, p. 302 #94.
2. B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, V, p. 195 #62.
3. B0015 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VIII and IX, 1840-1851, IX, p. 322 #193.
1. Frederick1 Soares was born Bef. 1841. He married Maria Small July 31, 1861 in the Baptist Missionary Society, Spanish Town, St. Catherine1. She was born Bef. 1841.
More About Frederick Soares:
Age: 1861, Full age
Occupation: 1861, Planter
Residence: 1861, St. Catherine
More About Maria Small:
Age: 1861, Full age
Occupation: 1861, Planter
Residence: 1861, St. Catherine
More About Frederick Soares and Maria Small:
Ceremony by: Thomas Dowson, Minister
Marriage: July 31, 1861, the Baptist Missionary Society, Spanish Town, St. Catherine1
Marriage banns: July 1861
Marriage Fact 1: Both the bride and the groom signed by X
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness: Richard McBean and Rebecca Murray
Endnotes
1. B0114 Dissenter Marriages XII - XIV, 1860-1871, XIII, p. 57.
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