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REGISTERS AND WILLS
Descendants of Richard James
1. Richard1 James was born in Glamorganshire, Wales1.
Notes for Richard James:
He was an Officer in the Expedition to Jamaica in 1655 with Penn and Venables. (Source: the Letters Patent for Arms granted to Mountague James)2
The expedition under Penn and Venables sailed from Portsmouth, England, in 1654. When it reached the West Indies Venables recruited additional men at Barbados and the Leeward Islands. Richard James joined the expedition in Barbados.
In April 1655 Venables attacked Santo Domingo, the main goal, but he was badly beaten and lost many of his men. Not wishing to return home without some spoils, he attacked Jamaica on May 10th. The Spanish did not put up much resistance, and the island was soon taken for Britain. In June Penn and Venables, though they had no authority to do so, took the fleet back to England leaving Major General Fortescue in command in Jamaica. For this Penn and Venables were imprisoned in the Tower in London.
According to Paget in his history of the James family:This first Richard James appears to have lived in Port Royal where his son, Richard, was born in 1655. There seems little doubt that he is the Richard James referred to in the will of Captain William James of Port Royal, which was written in 1678:-
"The last Will & Testament of Capt. William James. Item as far as my whole Estate I have or belongeth to me I make Richard James my true and lawful Executor of all what belongeth to me and what somever it is. I give the third to my wife Elizabeth James and to my daughter Elizabeth one third of the (blank in the original) and another third to my Cozen Richard James his son William ye younger and Godson: also for my Boate I ordaine....it shall not he disposed of noe way what so ever wth out ye consent of Richard James my true and lawful Executor of' my whole Estate and what land I have Patented. I freely give to ye said Richard James my kindman (sic) likewise all other land I have ordered to be run out likewise my two gunnes I give to Richard James the above said. I also give to my good daughter one mare colt. This being all I have to say I sett my hand and seale ye day and yeare above written.
"Likewise I give to my Cosen Richard James all my waring clothes and apparrell.
WILLIAM JAMES."
The land patented by Captain William James was situated on the Cabaritta river in that part of the old parish of St. Elizabeth which is now included in the parish of Westmoreland, and it is shown on a map of Jamaica dated 1675.
Platt in St. Elizabeth: This Platt Represents Sixty Acres of Land Surveyed in Carpenters Mountain in Saint Elizabeths for Richard James by Virtue of an Order hereto Annexed it Bounds North on Mr John Turnors East on the Mountain South on Unsurveyed and West on Mr Joseph Taylor Surveyed by me April the 30th Day 1676 George Booth Surveyor [Noted in James in Patent Books - Richard James Apr 5, 1677 60 acres St. Elizabeth Vol. 6 Fol. 289 (New 480)
More About Richard James:
Residence: Glamorganshire, Wales
Residence (2): Barbados
Residence (3): Jamaica
More About Richard James and ? (James):
Marriage: 16522
Children of Richard James and ? (James) are:
2 i. Mary2 James, born Bet. 1655 - 1656.
Notes for Mary James:
According to Feurtado's "Official and other personages of Jamaica, 1655-1790)", she was the first child born of English parents in Jamaica after its conquest. Feurtado's genealogy reports are regarded as suspect.
More About Mary James:
Baptism: 1670, St, Andrew3
+ 3 ii. Col. Richard James, born Bet. 1655 - 1656; died July 1759.
4 iii. Edward James4.
+ 5 iv. Thomas James. St Catherine's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica 5 May 1675 p.11 Christening register Richard and Susanna James (son) Thomas
6 v. Archibald James.
+ 7 vi. William James, born Bet. 1657 - 1670; died 1720.
3. Col. Richard2 James (Richard1)5 was born Bet. 1655 - 1656, and died July 1759. He married (1) Ann Haughton6, daughter of Richard Haughton. He married (2) Mary Partridge7, daughter of Thomas Partridge. She died May 1756.
Notes for Col. Richard James:
He was the first male child to be born to the settlers after the Conquest of Jamaica. According to Paget's history of the James family, Richard James was the first child born of English parents in Jamaica. On the other hand Feurtado, writing in 1896, states Richard's sister Mary was the first child born to the settlers.
In 1692 he was granted 400 acres of land near Cabaritta Bay in St. Elizabeth (the part that became Westmoreland in 1703). In 1711, having acquired other land in Westmoreland and Hanover, he gave this original portion of land to his brother William. He finally settled at Davis Cove in Hanover in 1734.
He was Colonel in the Militia, and Custos for the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover.
He lived to be 103 years old.
WILL OF RICHARD JAMES
[This is a synopsis. For the full text of the Will, please see JamesRichardWills]
In his will, in which he describes himself as Richard James the elder of the Parish of Hanover in the Island of Jamaica Planter being "sick and weak in body but of perfect mind." He charges with all his debts "all that my moiety or half a plantation or sugar work situate near Davis's Cove in the Parish aforesaid ....and also all my moiety of the negroe or other slaves etc. thereunto belonging. Item I give unto my grandson William Rhodes James the sum of two hundred pounds. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson Thomas James £200. Item I give unto my grandson Haughton James the son of my own son Haughton James the sum of £50. All the rest of my Estate I give and bequeath to my son Montague James whom I hereby nominate the Executor. In case of the death of my said son Montague James my will is that Samuel Torrent James, Montague James, William Haughton James, and Richard James, the sons of my son Montague James become heirs to my Estate."
The Daily Gleaner 25th January 1967 - article on the James family by Dorothy Southby:
"First child to be born to settlers after the Conquest of Jamaica, lived for 103 years...It is said that in his latter years the lived almost entirely on cocoa.
It is on record that in 1692 Richard James, the son, was granted 400 acres of land near Cabaritta Bay in St Elizabeth, (that part which became Westmoreland in 1703.) As the years went by he bought more and more land in St Elizabeth, Westmoreland and Hanover, finally settling in Hanover, at Davis Cove, in 1734. Many of the James family are buried there. Richard must have become very wealthy, for in 1711 he gave his original grant of land to his brother, William, for "the love and affection I do bear him". The affection was further cemented in the next generation when Richard's daughter Ann, married William's son, William Rhodes James."
The Land described in a Platt:
St Elizabeth in Jamaican By Virtue of an Order from his Excellency Wm Earl of Inchequin then [] Majesties Lieut and Governor Genl of Jamaica and Territories thereon Depending and One Admiral of the [] Same Dated the Thirteenth day of May 1691 for Mr Richard James for Four Hundred Acres of Land in the Parish of Saint Elizabeths I have Surveyed the Said Order in three Parcells the first Parcell Containing 400 Acres of Wood Land Situate lying and being about a Mile from the Sea in Caborita bay bounding So Easterly on Rocky Ruinates E Nly on Morass & Unsurveyed Land No Westerly on Unsurveyed Land and South Westerly on new Savanna River the second Parcell Containing 70 Acres situate about Twenty Chains to the Southward of the first Parcel bounding So Easterly on the Sea East on the morass No Easterly and So Westerly on Crooks Morass and the Said River the third Parcel Containing 30 Acres Situate at Cabarita Point bounding So Easterly & So Westerly on the Sea East on himself West on John Simmons CHECK and No Wly on Morass according as the under Deliniated figures doth Demonstrate being Protracted by a Scale of 20 Chains in the Inch Performed the first Day of July 1691 P me John Corne? Surveyor
Patent Book: Richard James Apr 1, 1692 500 acres St. Elizabeth Vol. 12 Fol. 106, (?)
Annual Register For the Year 1759
page 116
September
Died lately, Colonel Richard James, of the island of Jamaica, aged 103
Noted in the will of Richard Haughton of St Elizabeth, his father in law, in 1694. Anne appears to be the only child and heir of estate in St Elizabeth after the death of her mother, Rebecca. There are no indications that they have children in the will.
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There is an entry in the Hanover Parish Register. The identity of the "Colonel Richard James" has not been determined by this compiler. The text is as follows:
"James, Catharine the late wife of Colll. Richard James died on the 17th day of July 1754 and was buried on the following day." (page 11).
More About Col. Richard James:
Addressed as: The Honourable, Colonel
Burial: July 07, 1759, Hanover8
Residence: 1692, St. Elizabeth (now Westmoreland)
Residence (2): 1734, Davis Cove, Hanover9
Notes for Mary Partridge:
Her tombstone at Davis's Cove reads:-
"Here lies the Body of MARY JAMES late wife of Col. RICHD. JAMES of this Parish, whose Love of God was manifested by her Charity to the Poor and benevolence to all. She was the best of Wives, the best of Mothers and the best of Friends and therefore as the Gracious Woman Retaineth Honour she dyed greatly lamented on the - day of May 1756."
More About Mary Partridge:
Burial: May 1756, Davis Cove, Hanover10
More About Richard James and Mary Partridge:
Status of bride/groom: Widow of Knowles
Children of Richard James and Ann Haughton are:
+ 8 i. Haughton3 James, died November 19, 1740 in St. Catherine.
Burial St Catherine, 20 Oct 1740 bur. 1/234
Marriage 23 Apr 1732 St Catherine register 1/76
+ 9 ii. Anne Haughton James, born 1707.
10 iii. Elizabeth James.
11 iv. Rebecca James.
Children of Richard James and Mary Partridge are:
+ 12 i. Montague 3 James, born 1713; died 1781.
+ 13 ii. Richard James, died March 21, 1755.
Marriage - Richard James of the Parish of Westmoreland, Both of Westmoreland parish and Rebecca Dunbar of the same parish widow Aug 1751 (Westmoreland reg. p. 19)
+ 14 iii. William James, died November 1756.
He married Eliz Bucknor 1 Jun 1749 Westmoreland(Westmoreland Parish Register p. 14). She was born Apr 1731, bapt 13 May 1731 (Hanover reg. p 70), Her father was William Bucknor gent and mother Mary.
+ 15 iv. Mary James, born September 24, 1715.
16 v. Elizabeth James, born Aft. 1715. She married Benjamin Harding 1737.
Elizabeth James, apparently coinciding with her marriage:
year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George #.#.# by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King and of Jamaica Lord Defender of the faith &c
Anno Dm 1737
Richd James (sl)
Mary James (sl)
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of }
Charles Barnard } £5
Phillip Anglin }
Reced the day and year Within Written of the Within Named Elizabeth James the Sum of five pounds being the Consideration Money within Mentioned Reced P me Richd James
Witness Phillip Anglin
Memorandum that this Eleventh day of June 1737 personally Appeared before me the Within Named Richard James Esq and Mary his Wife and Acknowledge the within Instrument in Writing to be their Act and Deed the said Mary being by me privately Examined declared her free Consent
Extus Dugald Campbell
Notes for Benjamin Harding:
He died without issue.
More About Benjamin Harding and Elizabeth James:
Marriage: 1737
17 vi. Edward James, died November 13, 1731.
Notes for Edward James:
The Register states:
"Edwd. ye son of ye Honble. Richard James and ---- his wife died November 13, 1731, and was buried upon ye day following." William Skelson was the Rector.
More About Edward James:
Burial: November 14, 1731, Hanover11
5. Thomas2 James (Richard1)
Child of Thomas James is:
18 i. Rebekah3 James, born Bet. 1695 - 1696; died January 27, 172212. She married Col. Richard Haughton; born 1680.
More About Rebekah James:
Age: January 27, 1722, 26 years
Burial: January 1722, Haughton Court, formerly Unity Estate, Hanover12
18. Col. Richard Haughton; born 1680. - Haughton pedigree born 1691
[MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS JAMAICA, PARISH OF HANOVER.
HAUGHTON COURT PREVIOUSLY UNITY ESTATE.
HERE LIES THE BODY OF THE HONBLE. COLONEL RICHARD HAUGHTON, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th JANUARY, 1740, AGED 49.
He was the eldest son of Jonathan Haughton (from Barbados), by his second wife, Mary Dehany, of the Parish of Vere.]
7. William2 James (Richard1) was born Bet. 1657 - 1670, and died 172013. He married Frances Rhodes, daughter of Captain William Rhodes. She died 174813.
Notes for William James:
In 1711 his brother Richard gave his original grant of 400 acres to William.
Children of William James and Frances Rhodes are:
+ 19 i. Mary3 James, born Bet. 1690 - 1714; died November 03, 1781.
20 ii. Frances James, born Bet. 1699 - 1714. She married William Parr August 13, 1729 in Hanover14; born Abt. 1704.
More About Frances James:
Residence: 1729, Hanover
For the full text of her Will, please see JamesRichardWills]
More About William Parr:
Residence: 1729, Hanover
More About William Parr and Frances James:
Ceremony by: William Skelson
Marriage: August 13, 1729, Hanover14
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
21 iii. Archibald James, died May 1754.
Notes for Archibald James:
Gentleman of St. James. according to the Register.
More About Archibald James:
Burial: May 22, 1754, Hanover15
Occupation: 1754, Gentleman
Residence: 1754, St. James
+ 22 iv. Edward James, died June 1755.
23 v. Richard James.
24 vi. Charles James, died 177416.
Notes for Charles James:
No day and month or details of his burial survived in the Hanover Parish Register. Only the date remained readable and was copied to the new Register in 1826.
More About Charles James:
Burial: 1774, Hanover17
+ 25 vii. William Rhodes James.
Children not noted: Mary, christened 21 May 1750 (Westmoreland Register. p. 15 Noted as Hanover in register); Elizabeth & Frances, both christened 28 Jul 1750 (Westmoreland Register. p. 18)
8. Haughton3 James (Richard2, Richard1) died October 1740 in St. Catherine. He married Mary Emily on April 23, 1732 in St. Catherine, daughter of Randyll Emily and Mary Hyde. She was born before January 25, 1711. See /Members/HydeHalsteadEmily.htm
Notes for Haughton James:
"Of Picadilly and Haughton Tower."
He was taken into partnership by a Port Royal merchant, and he made a fortune in his own right.
Member of Assembly for Hanover, 1726, 1728, 1731, 1732, 1736. Port Royal 1727. [Feurtado]
The following is from Caribbeana, Volume 2:
The will of Haughton James, Esq. of Jamaica was proved in 1744 (216, Anstis). He had been Member of Assembly for Hanover 1726-36, and is stated to have died in 1740 (Feurtado).
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WILL OF HAUGHTON JAMES
(The National Archives [England] Prob 11/735)
Jamaica Ss
Haughton James
In the name of God Amen. I Haughton James of the parish of St. Catherines in the Island aforesaid Esquire do make this my last Will and Testament in manner following I desire that all my just debts should be paid and to that end I subject all of my estate both real and personall I give and bequeath to my honored friend Captain Roger Tublay of the kingdom of Great Britain fifty pounds sterling as a small acknowledgment of my gratitude to him for many and great obligations I have received from him and conferred upon me in the most generous manner.
I give and devise to my sister Ann James wife to William Rhodes of the parish of Hanover five hundred pounds to be paid to her five years after my decease when I hope my estate will be quite disencumbered.
I give and bequeath to my dear wife Mary James my chariot and horses all my plate household goods and the following Negroes forever namely Imoinda and her son Hamlett, Drammy and her two children Elley and Flora Hercules Mulatto Qualo Marlbrough Dorinda and her child Betty and Mary a washerwoman.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Anne three thousand pounds to be paid to her at the day of her marriage or at the arrival at the age of 21 years which shall first happen and until the day of her marriage or her arrival at the age of 21 years I hereby direct and allow her one hundred pounds per annum for her maintenance and education.
If the child my wife is now ensient with should be a daughter I give and bequeath to such daughter three thousand pounds to be paid to her at the age of 21 years or at the day of her marriage which shall first happen and until the day of her marriage or her arrival at the age of 21 years I hereby direct and allow her one hundred pounds per annum for her maintenance and education.
I give and bequeath to my ever honored father Colonel Richard James of the parish of Hanover fifty pounds for a mourning suit he has been a kind indulgent and generous parent to me.
All the rest residue and remainder of my estate of what nature or kind soever I give devise and bequeath the same to my son Haughton James and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever and in case of the death of my said son Haughton without such heirs then I give and bequeath all my estate to the child my wife is now ensient with if a son and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever and in case of the death of my said son without such heirs than I give and bequeath all my said estate to my daughter Elizabeth Anne aforesaid and to the child my wife is now ensient with if a daughter to be equally divided between them when they shall effectively arrive at the age of 21 years and in case of the death of all my said children without lawful heirs of their bodies then I give my loving wife Mary all my said estate for and during the term of her natural life and after the deaths of all my said children without lawful heirs of their bodies and the death of my loving wife I give all my said estate to my said sister Anne James (wife of William Rhodes James of the parish of Hanover and to my brother Montague James of the same parish and to the heirs of their bodies forever.
Lastly I appoint and constitute my loving wife only and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament and Guardian to my children and I do hereby revoke annul and invalidate any wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of March 1738.
Haughton James
Signed sealed and delivered and declared by the said Haughton James in our presence to be his last will and by us subscribed in his presence
William Kilvington, Jacob Lewis, John George Fisher
To the above written last Will and Testament I have thought proper to annex the following Codicil which my meaning and intention is shall be of equal validity and force with the above will or anything therein contained and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my very worthy and much esteemed friends Andrew Arcedeckne and William Beckford Esquires joint executors of my said last will with my said loving wife above named and joint guardians of the body and estate of my said son Haughton James until he shall arrive at the age of 21 years and of my said daughter Elizabeth Ann James until she shall arrive at the age of 18 years or date of marriage and my will and intention further is that my said loving wife shall possess and enjoy the dwelling house wherein I know live which I purchased since the date of my Will aforesaid during the term of her natural life she atending to and making good all repairs of the same. And I do also hereby give and bequeath unto my loving sister in law Mrs. Maximillia Emily four hundred pounds current money of this Island to be paid to her out of my said estate within six years after my decease. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of October 1740.
Memd. The 13th day of November 1740 personally came and appeared before me Calvin Galpino Clerk Rector of the parish of St. Catherine and made oath upon the Holy Evangelist that going to visit Haughton James late of the parish of St. Catherine aforesaid Esquire deceased the 17th day of October last being the day of the date of the Codicil hereunto annexed he found the said Haughton James very weak and low in body but of sound understanding and in his perfect senses and being requested by the said Haughton James to sit down by him on his bedside he accordingly did so and was thereupon entertained by the said Haughton James with a great deal of very rational excellent and edifying discourse concerning the vanity of the world the reasonableness and justice as well as duty and obligation of a perfect resignation of ourselves to the will of God and concerning the great excellent and usefulness of the principles of religion which as he observed was the only thing that could afford a man comfort and satisfaction in a time of sickness and under the prospect and apprehensions of death he said he found himself very weak and ill but hoped by the blessing of God he might recover however he trusted that if it should please God to take him out of the world he would receive him to his future mercies and being put in mind by the said Calvin Galpino of the infinite goodness and mercy of Almighty God and his readiness to forgive us our offenses for the sake of our blessed Savior's merits the said Haughton James replied Ay that was our sole refuge that was all we had to trust to or to that effect the said Haughton James seemed a good deal indifferent as to life but said it was a matter of great tenderness and ___ to leave a young family and affairs perhaps not in so good a posture as a man would wish however he said he cheerfully committed his family to the protection and providence of the Divine being and did not in the least distrust his care and goodness or to that purpose the said Haughton James desired to be remembered to Andrew Arcedeckne of the parish of St. Catherine aforesaid Esquire and said he had been always his good friend and had promised in case of his death to be a friend to his family and that he very much depended upon his favour and goodness which he desired the said Calvin Galpino to tell the said Andrew Arcedeckne and the said Calvin Galpino asking the said Haughton James if he had made his Will and telling him at the same time that he had not appointed William Beckford of the parish of St. Catherine aforesaid Esqr. one of his executors said Calvin Galpino and others that were his friends believed it would be advisable for the said Haughton James to make a Codicil to his will for that purpose as the said William Beckford was his particular friend and a gentleman that would have it very much in his power to protect and serve the said Haughton James's family whereupon the said Haughton James made a answer by all means the said William Beckford is a very proper person it was what the said Haughton James had been thinking of and the said Haughton James further added how happy a thing it was for a man to have a friend to put him in mind of what was for his good or words to that like effect upon which he said Haughton James requested and desired the favor of the said Calvin Galpino to prepare and draw a Codicil to be deemed and taken as part and parcel of his last Will and Testament and directed the said Calvin Galpino to insert in the said Codicil the names of the said Andrew Arcedeckne and William Beckford executors of his said will and guardians of his children jointly with his wife as pertaining the other matters contained in his said Codicil the said Calvin Galpino received express orders and directions from the said Haughton James's own mouth for inserting them in the said Codicil and the said Calvin Galpino did accordingly at the desire of the said Haughton James prepare and draw up the writing or instrument hereto annexed purporting to be a Codicil to his said Will and to be deemed and taken as a part and parcel thereof and that the same is vastly conformable in every particular to the instructions and directions which the said Calvin Galpino received from the said Haughton James and that after the said Calvin Galpino had prepared and drawn up the said writing or instrument hereto annexed purporting to be a codicil to the said will and to be deemed and taken as part and parcel thereof he went to the said Haughton James and sat down by him on the bedside and read the said writing or instrument hereto annexed purporting to be a Codicil to the said Will to the said Haughton James distinctly and audibly and in the very words that the Codicil now appears the wife of the said Haughton James sitting at the same time in an easy chair near the said bed to whom the said Calvin Galpino had before given a copy of the said Codicil and upon the said Calvin Galpino reading the said writing or instrument hereto annexed purporting to be a Codicil to the said Will to the said Haughton James and asking him if he approved thereof the said Haughton James declared he did and said it was vastly agreeable to his meaning and intention and pursuant to his instructions and directions he had given the said Calvin Galpino his wife still sitting by him as aforesaid and soon after the said Haughton James desired his wife to leave the room which she accordingly did and then the said Haughton James and the said Calvin Galpino had a good deal of private discourse during which time the said Haughton James displayed not only the soundness of his understanding and judgment but also his earnest inclination and desire to do justice to every body that had any dependence upon him and upon the said Calvin Galpino's telling the said Haughton James that he would carry home the said writing or instrument hereto annexed purporting to be a codicil to the said will and get it writ over again fair in order to its being signed by the said Haughton James the said Haughton desired he would so do and beg'd the said Calvin Galpino that he would procure it to be done that afternoon for fear of accidents as he expressed himself and the said Calvin Galpino did accordingly carry home the said writing or instrument purporting to be a codicil to the said will with him and made another and fairer copy threreof and that toward the evening of the same day he returned to the house of the said Haughton James with the said copy in his pocket but being told it was necessary he should not be disturbed but endeavor to compose himself and get some rest the said Calvin Galpino did not think it fit to trouble him with the said writing or instrument purporting to be a Codicil to the said Will at that time and from then to the time of his death which happened the Sunday following the said Calvin Galpino did not find a convenient opportunity to present the said writing to the said Haughton James in order to its being signed and the said Calvin Galpino saith that the said writing is the same individual writing or instrument the words of which the said Calvin Galpino took from the said Haughton James's own mouth and which he afterwards read over to him distinctly and audibly and word for word as it is therein written and that the said Haughton James did thereupon declare to the said Calvin Galpino his liking and approbation thereof and said it was in all respects agreeable to his meaning and intention and the said Calvin Galpino further saith that he knows nothing of any other Will or Codicil since made by the said Haughton James which may tend to the disadvantage of the said Will and Codicil hereunto annexed
Edw Trelawny vera copia extur Samuel Williams Secry.
This Will was proved at London with a Codicil annexed before the worshipful Edward Pinkston Doctor of Laws Surrogate of the right worshipful John Bettesworth also a Doctor of Laws Grafter? keeper or commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted on the 13th day of September in the year of our Lord 1744 by oath of Mary James widow the relict of the said deceased and executrix named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased being first sworn duly to administer the same power reserved of making the like grant to Andrew Arcedeckne and William Beckford Esquires the executors named in the said Codicil when they or either of them shall apply for the same.
More About Haughton James:
Residence: 1738, St. Catherine
Will: March 07, 1738
Will Probated: September 13, 1744
More About Haughton James and Mary Emily:
Marriage: 1732
Children of Haughton James and Mary Emily are:
26 i. Haughton4 James, born bef. March 5, 1738, and died October 23, 1813 in Picadilly, London, England18.
Notes for Haughton James:
See a transcription of his Will, 1813, at James Wills and Inventory
See 1765 Letter from William Gale to Haughton James 1765
See /Members/HydeHalsteadEmily.htm
Jamaican Family Search Genealogy Research Library
From Caribbeana, Volume 2:
Haughton James, son of Haughton James of Jamaica, Esq., matriculated from St. Mary Hall [Oxford] 9 May 1755, aged 17 (Foster).
1813 Oct. 23. In Piccadilly, Houghton James, esq. (G.M., 508).
27 ii. Elizabeth Anne James.
9. Anne Haughton3 James (Richard2, Richard1) was born 170719. She married William Rhodes James February 1725 in Hanover20,21, son of William James and Frances Rhodes. He died in 1744.
Notes for William Rhodes James:
In the Supplement to Caribbeana on "West Indian Bookplates" there is the following:
"William Rhodes James, Armorial (in Sir A. Franks' Collection in the British Museum, 16,290).
ARMS. - Azure, on a chevron Or, between three lions passant, as many escallops.
CREST.- A semi-lion couped, in its paws an escallop.
There were four generations in Jamaica with these names. The third died 1795, aged 40."
His will was probated probated in 1744. It is in the Liber Old Series 24 in the Island Record Office in Jamaica. Please see the text of this will.
More About William Rhodes James:
Occupation: 1727, Gentleman
Residence: 1727, Hanover
Marriage Notes for Anne James and William James:
This marriage is on page 1 of the Hanover Parish Register, so it was one of the earliest entries for the parish. The date of Marriage had been torn or obliterated, and was not included in the Copy Register prepared in 1826.
More About William James and Anne James:
Marriage: February 1725, Hanover22,23
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Children of Anne James and William James are:
28 i. Thomas4 James.
More About Thomas James:
Burial: May 09, Davis Cove, Hanover
Thomas died 8 Jan 1805, Haughton Tower Estate, Hanover, buried 9 Jan 1805, Davis Cove, Hanover (The Royal Gazette, Kingston, 19 Jan 1805. also Hanover Register p. 123).
[For the full text of his Will, please see JamesRichardWills]
+ 29 ii. William Rhodes James, born Bet. 1733 - 1734; died 1802.
29. WRJ died 18 Dec 1807, Haughton Tower Estate, Hanover, Jamaica, buried 19 Dec at Davis Cove, Hanover (Hanover register p. 126)
The Royal Gazette 6 April 1805
Supplement p 12
JAMAICA,ss _ IN CHANCERY
WEDDERBURN vs. JAMES & al.
In pursuance of the final decree pronounced in the above cause, the 1st day of February last, I do hereby give notice, that unless the defendants; some or one of them do, on or before the 1st day of August next, pay, or cause to be paid unto the complainant, John Wedderburn, Esquire, or unto his lawful representatives or representative in this island, the sum of 27,456l. 5s 6d sterling. with interest thereon, at the rate of 6 per cent. per ann. from the 1st day of May, 1803, and the costs and charges of receiving and remitting the same to Great-Britain, and the said complainant's full costs out of purse, to be taxed by me: And further that in case the defendants shall suffer default in paying the several other sums of money in and by the said decree directed to be paid by them respectively at the time therein limited and appointed, I will forthwith thereafter, that is to say, on Friday 2d day of August next, at the Cross-Keys Tavern in the town of St. Jago de la Vega, between the hours of eleven and twelve of the clock in the forenoon, cause to be set up to public sale, and to be sold before me, to the highest and best bidder, all and singular the Plantation or Sugar Work called FONTABELLE, situate, lying, and being in the parish of Trelawny, and the Lands, Slaves, and Stock belonging thereto, with 500 acres of Land attached to the said plantation, and comprehended in the premises conveyed by the Indenture of lease and release, of the 29th and 30th days of September, 1792, in the pleadings recited, and the several negro and other slaves and stock comprised in the schedule intended to have been annexed to the said indentures of lease and release, and all such stock as may have since been purchased for the use of the said plantation, with the offspring of the female of the said Slaves, and the increase of the Stock, or such of them as shall be living at the said day of sale, or so much and such part of the said Lands, Slaves, Stock, and Premises, as shall be sufficient to raise the several sums of money, paid, and applied.
Given under my hand, this 30th day of March 1805.
14-29 J.C. McANUFF, M.C.C,
The Royal Gazette 31 August 1805
Supplement p 18
+ 30 iii. Rebecca James.
+ 31 iv. Anne James.
12. Montague 3 James (Richard2, Richard1) was born 171324, and died 178124. He married (1) Lucy Torrent, daughter of Thomas Torrent. She was born 169825, and died 175126. He married (2) Mary Haughton April 23, 1754 in Hanover27, daughter of Philip Haughton and Catherine Tharp. She was born Abt. 1736. She died in 1793 in New York, New York, USA [from the Royal Gazette dated April 5, 1793]
Notes for Montague James:
See his portrait at James portraits
A letter from the College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, E.C., Dec. 24. 1915, states the following concerning Armorial Bearings:
By letters Patent dated 29 June 1772 they were granted and exemplified to "Montague James of the parish of Hanover Co. Cornwall in the Island of Jamaica one of the Brigadiers General of the Island son of Richard James of the same place Esquire by Mary his wife daughter of Thomas Partridge and grandson of --- James whose father descended out of Glamorganshire and was an officer in the Expedition and at the reduction of Jamaica by Penn and Venables anno 1655." The Grant recites as follows "that the Armorial bearings used by him (the said Montague James) his ancestors as appear on seals plate monuments etc were 'azure on a chevron between 3 lions passant guardant as many escallops', and the Crest 'a demi lion rampant in the paws an escallop' but not being able on account of the early migration of his ancestors and the constant residence of his family in Jamaica for more than a century to ascertain his connection with any of the numerous families recorded in the College of Arms and unwilling to bear any Ensign of Honour without legal authority - - -" he therefore requested that a Grant might be made to him of the said Arms. The Arms and Crest as you have described them were therefore granted, to be borne by the said Montague James and his descendants and by the other descendants of his father Richard James and also by the descendants of his uncle William James.
We have a pedigree of the family entered in 1823 commencing with Richard James (the father) and showing that Montague James had an only surviving son John Haughton James who was then living and that his sons were (1) Philip Haughton James of Breganston Square (born 1795) (2) John Haughton James. (3) Thomas Reid James, Lt. East India Co's Service and (4) Haughton James also a Lt. in the E.I.C.S.
In his will he left to his wife, Mary, "all my Plate Jewels Houses Furniture Linen Carriages and Carriage Horses also the sum of £1,000 of lawful money of Great Britain" and "Whereas my late Father-in-Law Philip Haughton Esq. deceased bequeathed unto my three daughters Catherine Haughton James now Catherine Haughton Jackson the wife of Edmund Jackson merchant, Mary Haughton James and Elizabeth Haughton James the sum of £2,000", he makes special provision for his daughter Sarah Haughton James by giving her "my plantations Hogg River, Green Island and Haughton Tower plantations." To his son John Haughton James he leaves "my Plantation and Sugar Work called Spring Plantation", Montague Hall and "land adjoining to the last which I purchased of William Rhodes James and Thomas James" and "my Pen called Burnt Ground." He leaves "Lands at Davis's Cove, also purchased by me of the said William Rhodes James and Thomas James", also a parcel of land at Negril in Westmoreland to "my son Samuel Torrent James for his natural life." "And from and immediately after the determination of the Estate by forfeiture or otherwise in the lifetime of my said son Samuel Torrent James" he devises that the estate shall go "to the use of William Rhodes James of the psh. of Trelawny Esq. and John Robert James of the parish of Hanover, Esq."
See a full transcription of his Will, 1781, at James Wills and Inventory
More About Montague James:
Addressed as: The Honourable, Esquire
Residence: Spring Estate, Hanover
More About Mary Haughton:
Residence: 1754, Hanover (from marriage register)
Marriage Notes for Montague James and Mary Haughton:
The Register states:
"The Honble. Montague James Esqr. and Mary Haughton, spinster, both of Hanover parish were joined together in the holy Estate of Matrimony on the 23d day of April 1754 before me (S) Edwd. Lewis, Rectr."
More About Montague James and Mary Haughton:
Ceremony by: Edward Lewis, rector
Marriage: April 23, 1754, Hanover27
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Children of Montague James and Lucy Torrent are:
+ 32 i. Montague4 James.
33 ii. Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Torrent James, born Abt. 1735; died November 1788.
More About Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Torrent James:
Addressed as: Esquire
Burial: November 06, 1788, St. James28
34 iii. Mary James.
35 iv. Richard James, born August 16, 173729; died October 24, 174829.
More About Richard James:
Burial: October 1748, Davis Cove, Hanover
+ 36 v. Thomas James, born Bet. 1736 - 1748.
37 vi. William Haughton James, born 1748.
William Haughton James - Oxford University Alumni - 1715-1886, volume II James, William Houghton, s. Montague, of Isle of Jamaica, arm. St Mary Hall, matric 28 April, 1766, aged 18; created M.A. 1 sept., 1769, of Lincoln's Inn 1767
Children of Montague James and Mary Haughton are:
+ 38 i. Sarah Haughton4 James, died 1826.
39 ii. Philip Haughton James, born February 23, 175630.
More About Philip Haughton James:
Baptism: February 24, 1756, Hanover30
Baptism (2): April 23, 1756, Hanover publicly30
40 iii. Richard James, born September 16, 175831; died June 30, 175931.
More About Richard James:
Burial: June 1759, Davis Cove, Hanover
+ 41 iv. Catharine Haughton James, born April 15, 1759; died 1850.
42 v. Mary Haughton James, born August 15, 176032. She married John Reid January 1778 in Hanover33.
More About Mary Haughton James:
Baptism: September 10, 1760, Hanover34
Residence: 1778, Trelawny
More About John Reid:
Addressed as: Esquire
Residence: 1778, Trelawny
More About John Reid and Mary James:
Ceremony by: Alex. Robertson, Rector
Marriage: January 1778, Hanover35
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
43 vi. Elizabeth Haughton James, born January 10, 1762. She married Thomas Reid September 08, 1778 in Hanover36; born Abt. 1750; died October 19, 1844.
More About Elizabeth Haughton James:
Baptism: March 07, 1762, Hanover37
Residence: 1778, Hanover
More About Thomas Reid:
Age: October 1844, 92 years
Burial: October 1844, Good Hope, Trelawny38
Fact: Junior
Residence: 1778, Trelawny
More About Thomas Reid and Elizabeth James:
Marriage: September 08, 1778, Hanover39
Marriage license: 1778
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
+ 44 vii. John Haughton James, born September 23, 1763; died June 29, 1835.
13. Richard3 James (Richard2, Richard1) died March 21, 175540. He married Rebecca Atkin41 175141.
Notes for Richard James:
He was referred to as Richard James, Junior, Esquire, in 1752, at the baptism of his son.
The registry of his burial states: "Richard James, Junr. Esqr. died on ye 21st day of March 1755 and was buried the same day."
[The following is a synopsis of his will. For the full text of the Will, please see JamesRichardWills]
In his will he leaves bequests to "Montague James and William Haughton James sons of my Brother Montague James" and gives £200 to Richard Bucknor James and Elizabeth James "son and daughter of my Brother William James Esq." and a similar sum to "Richard James Lawrence son of my brother in law James Lawrence Esq." He gives a moiety of his plantation at Green Island to his brother William James and leaves £3,000 to his daughter Sarah and the greater part of his estate to his son, Richard Haughton James. He appoints "my brother Montague James Esq., my brother in law James Lawrence Esq. and Philip Haughton the elder of Hanover trustees and guardians of my said son and daughter during their minority."
More About Richard James:
Burial: March 21, 1755, Hanover42
Residence: Davis Cove, Hanover
More About Richard James and Rebecca Atkin:
Marriage: 175143
Status of bride/groom: Widow of Dunbar
Children of Richard James and Rebecca Atkin are:
+ 45 i. Richard Haughton4 James, born July 13, 1752; died August 15, 1780.
46 ii. Mary Sarah James, born February 26, 175544.
Notes for Mary Sarah James:
She was baptized a week after her father's funeral.
More About Mary Sarah James:
Baptism: March 28, 1755, Hanover44
14. William3 James (Richard2, Richard1) died November 1756. He married Elizabeth Bucknor Bef. 1752, daughter of ? Bucknor. She died May 1759.
Notes for William James:
His will was entered on 28th July 1757:
WILL OF WILLIAM JAMES
In the name of God amen, I William James of the parish of Hanover in the Island of Jamaica Esq. do make publish and declare this my last will and Testament in manner and form following Imprimis after my just debts be duly paid and discharged by my Executors hereinafter named out of my Estate as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease I give devise and bequeath unto my dearly beloved Daughter Mary James the sum of four thousand pounds Current money of this island One thousand pounds of which to be paid her at the age of Twenty one years or on the day of marriage or which shall first happen the other three thousand pounds to be laid out at the best advantage in purchasing land or Negroes by my Executors hereinafter named which said purchase shall be for the only use and behoof of my said daughter Mary James and the Heirs of her body for ever. Item. I give Devise and bequeath unto my Niece Mary Clark the sum of Two hundred pounds to be paid her of my Estate. Item I give Devise and bequeath unto my dearly beloved Wife Elizabeth James my Dwelling House where I now live with all the household furniture and Twenty negroes such as she shall choose to be peaceably Enjoyed by her during her life. Item. I give Devise and bequeath unto my loving son Richard Bucknor James all my Estate both real and personall I give and Dispose of the same unto my loving son Richard Bucknor James all that my Estate called Prospect situate lying and being in the parish of Hanover in the island aforesaid near Green island I likewise give and bequeath unto my son Richard Bucknor James all the piece of land situate Lying and being in the parish and island aforesaid Containing Three Hundred and forty six Acres and joining north & north-Easterly on Green island Harbour & Patented by Murideth [?] Davis Mulholland [?] --- with the lands negroes and other slaves with their issue and evidences [?] Houses Buildings Plantation Utensills Mules Cattle Stock Hereditaments and premises with the Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and also all and singular the rest residue and remainder of my Estate and personalty under what denomination the same may be called known or described and of what nature and kind soever and wheresoever which I am now or shall or may be at the time of my decease seized and possessed off interested in & intituled into To hold the same and every part and parcell thereof unto my said son Richard Bucknor James and his Heirs for Ever but in case my son Richard Bucknor James should die without lawfull issue then and give and dispose of the same unto my beloved Daughter Mary James and the Heirs of her Body for Ever and in case my said Daughter Mary James should die without issue of her Body then I give Devise and give and dispose of the same as follows. Item I give Devise and bequeath unto my dearly beloved Wife Elizabeth James the one Moiety or half part of my said Estate both real and personall and to my loving sister Mary Byndloss Wife of Matthew Byndloss Esqr the other moiety or half part of my Estate both real and personall to be by them equally and jointly possessed and after their decease to their heirs for Ever and to the surviving heirs of each party. It is further my will and desire that if my said Elizabeth James should happen to be with Child at the time of my Decease if a son that my said son shall possess and Enjoy the one Equal Moiety or half part of my said Estate Equally and jointly with my said son Richard Bucknor James to be by them Equally and jointly possessed and to their Heirs for Ever lawfully begotten but if it should so happen that my said Wife Elizabeth James should be with Child of a Daughter at the time of by decease my will and Desire is that my said Daughter be paid of my Estate the sum of Four thousand pounds to be paid her in the same manner of my Estate as the four thousand pounds before bequeathed to my Daughter Mary James and during her minority to be maintained in a handsome decent manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named and I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint William Bucknor Senr Esqr Matthew Byndloss Esqr and John Bucknor Esqr Executors and my beloved Wife Elizabeth James Executrix of this my will hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness whereof I the said William James have hereunto sett my hand and seal this tenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & fifty six
William James (SS)
Signed sealed published and Declared by the said William James as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us Hans Hamilton Kenny Wm Downe and Henry Clark
Memorandum this twenty eighth day of July one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven appeared before me Henry Clark one of the subscribing Ensinees and made Oath on the Holy Evangelist that he saw William James this Testator sighn & Seales the within written instrument as his last will and Testament and that Hans Hamilton Kenny and William Downe were also present who with this Deponent (at the request of the said William James) subscribed their names in Evidence to the same
Sworn before me James Dawes
More About William James:
Addressed as: Esquire
Burial: November 15, 1756, Hanover, by Joseph Bewsher, Rector45
Occupation: Bet. 1752 - 1757, Gentleman
Residence: Prospect Estate, Hanover
Will: November 10, 1756
Will Probated: July 28, 1757
Notes for Elizabeth Bucknor:
She was a widow at the time of her death.
More About Elizabeth Bucknor:
Burial: May 27, 1759, Hanover46
More About William James and Elizabeth Bucknor:
Marriage: Bef. 1752
Children of William James and Elizabeth Bucknor are:
+ 47 i. Richard Bucknor4 James, born March 19, 1752.
48 ii. Elizabeth Bucknor James, born July 26, 175447; died March 29, 175547.
Notes for Elizabeth Bucknor James:
Her middle name is not recorded in the Parish Register.
More About Elizabeth Bucknor James:
Baptism: March 28, 1755, Hanover47
Burial: March 29, 1755, Hanover, by Ed Lewis, rector47
49 iii. Mary Elizabeth James.
49. Mary Elizabeth James, bapt. 21 May 1750 (Westmoreland Parish Register p. 15)
15. Mary3 James (Richard2, Richard1) was born September 24, 171548. She married James Lawrence January 30, 173848. He was born September 09, 170948, and died June 1756.Notes for James Lawrence:
The genealogy of the Lawrence family, taken from Caribbeana Volume 6, may be found at Lawrence
More About James Lawrence:
Age: June 1756, 46 years
Burial: June 16, 1756, Kingston church yard48
Residence: Fairfield, St. James
Will: 1746
Will Probated: 1756
More About James Lawrence and Mary James:
Marriage: January 30, 173848
Children of Mary James and James Lawrence are:
50 i. Mary4 Lawrence, born February 16, 174048; died 1754.
51 ii. John Lawrence, born April 07, 174248; died in England at school.
+ 52 iii. Mary Lawrence.
53 iv. Susannah Lawrence, born December 26, 174348. She married Philip O'Connor April 17, 1766 in Hanover49; died August 01, 1779.
More About Susannah Lawrence:
Residence: 1766, St. James
More About Philip O'Connor:
Occupation: Lieutenant 89th Regiment
Residence: 1766, St. James
More About Philip O'Connor and Susannah Lawrence:
Marriage: April 17, 1766, Hanover49
54 v. Elizabeth Lawrence, died October 11, 1811 in Somerset Street, London, England50. She married Thomas Reid July 6, 1771 [Lawrence Pedigree]; died December 10, 179850.
More About Elizabeth Lawrence:
Will: August 1804
Notes for Thomas Reid:
Junior, of Belvidere
More About Thomas Reid:
Will: August 24, 1798
55 vi. Richard James Lawrence, born October 24, 174550; died November 08, 1830 in London, England51. He married Mary Hall51.
+ 56 vii. James Lawrence, born 1751; died July 02, 1798.
19. Mary3 James (William2, Richard1)52 was born Bet. 1690 - 1714, and died November 03, 178153. She married William Clarke54. He was born Abt. 1690, and died Bef. November 1781.
More About Mary James:
Burial: November 05, 1781, Hanover55
Children of Mary James and William Clarke are:
57 i. John4 Clarke56.
58 ii. Rebecca Clarke, born April 13, 172957.
More About Rebecca Clarke:
Baptism: August 10, 1729, Hanover, by Mr. Skelson, Rector58
22. Edward3 James (William2, Richard1) died June, 1755. He married Susanna Rutherford May 2, 1747 in Westmoreland.
More About Edward James:
Burial: June 16, 1755, Hanover59,60
Children of Edward James are:
+ 59 i. Major-General John Robert4 James, born October 23, 1751 (Hugh Paget), christened 17 Mar 1756 (Westmoreland Register. p. 28)
+ 60 ii. Susannah James, born May 21 1754, christened 17 Mar 1756 (Westmoreland Register. p. 28)
+ 61 iii. Mary James, born October 5, 1753, christened 17 Mar 1756 (Westmoreland Register. p. 28)
25. William Rhodes3 James (William2, Richard1) He married Anne Haughton James February 1725 in Hanover61,62, daughter of Richard James and Ann Haughton. She was born 170763.
Notes for William Rhodes James:
In the Supplement to Caribbeana on "West Indian Bookplates" there is the following:
"William Rhodes James, Armorial (in Sir A. Franks' Collection in the British Museum, 16,290).
ARMS. - Azure, on a chevron Or, between three lions passant, as many escallops.
CREST.- A semi-lion couped, in its paws an escallop.
There were four generations in Jamaica with these names. The third died 1795, aged 40."
There was a will of a Rhodes William James probated in 1743-44. It is in the Liber Old Series 24 in the Island Record Office in Jamaica.
More About William Rhodes James:
Occupation: 1727, Gentleman
Residence: 1727, Hanover
Marriage Notes for William James and Anne James:
This marriage is on page 1 of the Hanover Parish Register, so it was one of the earliest entries for the parish. The date of Marriage had been torn or obliterated, and was not included in the Copy Register prepared in 1826. Marriage date given as Feb 1725 but between March 31 and October 10 (1727), and closer to the latter.
More About William James and Anne James:
Marriage: February 1725, Hanover64,65
Status of bride/groom: Spinster
Children are listed above under (9) Anne Haughton James.
29. William Rhodes4 James (William Rhodes3, William2, Richard1)66 was born Bet. 1733 - 1734, and died 1802. He married Juliana Wisdom.
Notes for William Rhodes James:
The pages for the Parish Register for Hanover for 1729 to 1751 had been destroyed before 1826, so those records are missing. This William Rhodes James must have been baptized in that time period.
Alumni Oxonienses, 1715-1886, volume II
James, William Rhodes, s. William Rhodes, of Jamaica, gent. Queen's Coll., matric 26 March, 1751, aged 17
Feurtado's "Official and Other Personages" lists a William Rhodes James as Member of Assembly for Hanover in 1765.
In the Bristol Archives Office in England, there is a collection of Miles family papers. Among them is a mortgage (lease and release) from William Rhodes James to Beeston Long and George Drake, merchants: Rhodes Hall and Abingdon plantations, Hanover, Jamaica, with all messuages, lands, slaves, stock, etc. November 4/5, 1766.
See a transcription of the Inventory of his personal estate, 1808, at James Wills and Inventory
More About William Rhodes James:
Addressed as: Esquire
Military service: 1775, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Western Militia67
Residence: Southfield, Trelawny
Children of William James and Juliana Wisdom are:
+ 62 i. William Rhodes5 James, born December 26, 1755; died April 02, 1795 in Orange Valley, Trelawny.
+ 63 ii. Mary James, born June 22, 1758.
64 iii. Henry Wisdom James, born October 16, 175968; died September 1795.
Notes for Henry Wisdom James:
He died unmarried.
More About Henry Wisdom James:
Baptism: May 20, 1762, Hanover68
Burial: September 15, 1795, Trelawny69
65 iv. Charles Thomas James, born April 18, 176270; died July 1771.
More About Charles Thomas James:
Baptism: May 20, 1762, Hanover70
Burial: July 23, 1771, Westmoreland71
+ 66 v. Juliana Wisdom James, born September 02, 1763.
67 vi. Elizabeth Gallimore James, born March 24, 176572; died February 1769.
More About Elizabeth Gallimore James:
Baptism: April 04, 1766, Hanover72
Burial: February 21, 1769, Hanover73
30. Rebecca4 James (William Rhodes3, William2, Richard1)74. She married Charles Bernard 1746. He was born Abt. 1721, and died September 04, 1790.
Notes for Charles Bernard:
After the death of his first wife, he was married to ____, afterwards to Mrs. Hughes, and now Mrs. Gowland, by whom he had one son Charles (per Herbert Jarrett James, 1814).
He was a Churchwarden in St. James in 1768 [Feurtado].
More About Charles Bernard:
Addressed as: Esquire
Age: September 1790, 69 years
Burial: September 1790, Montego Bay church yard, St. James75
More About Charles Bernard and Rebecca James:
Marriage: 1746
Children of Rebecca James and Charles Bernard are:
68 i. Rebecca5 Bernard76. She married ? Barker.
Notes for Rebecca Bernard:
After her father's death, she married Mr. Barker of Barbados, where she died, having some children.
More About ? Barker:
Residence: Barbados
69 ii. Daniel Bernard, born May 09, 175777.
More About Daniel Bernard:
Baptism: August 12, 1757, Hanover77
70 iii. David Bernard, born November 18, 175877; died April 14, 1804. He married Judith (Bernard).
70. David Bernard married Judith Bowen 11 Sep 1780 St James Parish register p. 228
Judith died 1846 Cheltenham, leaving a will. She still held Bonavista in St James at death
More About David Bernard:
Addressed as: Esquire
Age: April 14, 1804, In his 46th year
Baptism: November 27, 1758, Hanover77
Monumental Inscription: Mural tablet, Montego Bay parish church78
71 iv. Ann Bernard, born May 08, 176079; died October 1760.
More About Ann Bernard:
Baptism: June 24, 1760, Hanover79
Burial: October 18, 1760, Hanover79
72 v. Mary Dehany Bernard, born May 07, 176280.
More About Mary Dehany Bernard:
Baptism: May 10, 1762, Hanover80
Baptism (2): June 27, 1762, Hanover, publicly80
73 vi. Frances Vaughan Bernard, born July 23, 176681.
More About Frances Vaughan Bernard:
Baptism: May 06, 1767, Hanover82
Francis V. Bernard buried St James 5 Jul 1780 (St James Parish register p 288)
There is another child, not listed:
Ann James B. born 25 Nov 1771, christened 15 Oct 1772 (St James Parish register p 4), buried 7 Jul 1780 (St James Parish register p 288)
74 vii. Samuel Bernard, born October 02, 176783.
31. Anne4 James (William Rhodes3, William2, Richard1)84. She married (1) Francis Collingwood. He died 1776. She was buried April 28, 1805 in Hanover.85.
Notes for Francis Collingwood:
The details of the burial had been torn off before 1826.
More About Francis Collingwood:
Burial: 1776, Hanover86
Children of Anne James and Francis Collingwood are:
75 i. Thomas5 Collingwood88.
Notes for Thomas Collingwood:
He was in H. M. Navy.
76 ii. Ann James Collingwood, born February 15, 175989.
More About Ann James Collingwood:
Baptism: February 09, 1760, Hanover89
Anne James Collingwood, married Dr John Currell 16 Dec 1779 (Hanover Register p. 51). Their son Thomas James C. born 3 Dec 1789, christened 26 May 1790 (Hanover Parish Register p. 72). Dr J Currell died and buried 29 Jun 1795 (Hanover Parish Register p. 85)
32. Montague4 James (Montague Haughton3, Richard2, Richard1) He married Mary (James). She died October 1777.
Notes for Montague James:
Montague and/or his wife evidently made trips from St. James to Hanover to get two of their sons baptized there at the same time as the children of Montague's brother Thomas, in August 1771, and again in late 1774.
In the St. James Parish Register in 1777 he was referred to as "Montague James Jun. Esq."
More About Montague James:
Residence: 1774, St. James
Notes for Mary (James):
The Parish Register states:
October 30, 1777, "Mary James Wife of Montague James Jun Esq drowned
Henry Reynolds James (son of) ditto ditto
Montague James (son of) ditto ditto"
Also drowned were William Boyd, Master of the Brig Jesse (buried October 31)
Sylvia Boyne (buried October 30)
Thomas Cuniffe, mulatto (buried October 31)
James Monckton, Waving (buried November 2)
All were buried by James Grignon, Rector
More About Mary (James):
Burial: October 30, 1777, St. James90
Cause of Death: Drowned
Children of Montague James and Mary (James) are:
77 i. Montague5 James, died October 1777.
More About Montague James:
Burial: October 30, 1777, St. James90
Cause of Death: Drowned
Montague James christened 31 Aug 1768, All Hallows, Staining, London
78 ii. Samuel Torrent James, born November 05, 176991; died Bet. May 21 - 24, 1771.
More About Samuel Torrent James:
Baptism: May 21, 1771, St. James, by Joseph Stoney, rector92,93
Burial: May 24, 1771, St. James94
79 iii. Samuel Torrent James, born Bef. August 08, 1771.
More About Samuel Torrent James:
Baptism: August 08, 1771, Hanover95
80 iv. William Haughton James, born Abt. March 17, 177396.
Notes for William Haughton James:
The title on the page in the Hanover Parish Register is "Baptisms in Hanover 1773, 1774," and there are no dates of baptisms for the individuals listed. That section of the page may have been torn or damaged before 1826, when the Register was recopied. This baptism is on the line following that of the baptisms of Thomas's children, who were born in 1772 and 1774 and baptized at the same time. The date of birth given for William was 1774, which evidently was a clerical error, and it has been changed here to 1773.
William's parents were resident in the parish of St. James in 1774.
More About William Haughton James:
Baptism: 1774, Hanover, by Inglis Taving, Rector96
81 v. Thomas James, born September 18, 177497.
More About Thomas James:
Baptism: May 31, 1775, St. James, by James Grignion, Rector97
82 vi. Mary Montague James, born January 31, 177698; died August 1777.
More About Mary Montague James:
Age: August 28, 1777, Child
Baptism: August 15, 1776, St. James, in a private baptism by James Grignion, Rector98
Burial: August 28, 1777, St. James99
83 vii. Henry Reynolds James, born May 23, 1777100; died October 1777.
More About Henry Reynolds James:
Baptism: August 28, 1777, St. James100
Burial: October 30, 1777, St. James101
Cause of Death: Drowned
36. Thomas4 James (Montague Haughton3, Richard2, Richard1) was born Bet. 1736 - 1748. He married Lydia (Witter) July 23, 1768 in Hanover102. She died February 03, 1781.
His wife Lydia, daughter of Dennis Myrie, widow of Oliver Witter. She married Witter 5 Mar 1763 (Westmoreland Register. p. 48). She was christened 13 Apr 1743 (Westmoreland Register. p. 4). Witter buried 24 May 1767 (Hanover Register. p. 29)
Notes for Thomas James:
In 1771 he was referred to in the Hanover Parish Register as Thomas James Junr. His daughter was baptized on the same day as the son of his brother Montague, who should have been referred to as Junr. but was not.
More About Thomas James:
Residence: 1768, Hanover
Notes for Lydia (Witter):
At her burial in 1781 she was listed as the wife of Thomas James.
More About Lydia (Witter):
Burial: February 05, 1781, Hanover103
Residence: 1768, Westmoreland
More About Thomas James and Lydia (Witter):
Marriage: July 23, 1768, Hanover104
Status of bride/groom: Widow of Witter
Children of Thomas James and Lydia (Witter) are:
+ 84 i. Elizabeth Lucy5 James, born April 19, 1769; died June 22, 1850 in Falmouth, Jamaica.
85 ii. Rachel Myrie James, born June 10, 1771105.
More About Rachel Myrie James:
Baptism: August 08, 1771, Hanover105
86 iii. Montague James, born October 03, 1772106.
Register of Blundell's School [Tiverton, Devon], p. 24
300. Montague James, 11, son of Thomas James, Esq., Island of Jamaica, Aug. 2, 1784 - Died June 27, 1786.
More About Montague James:
Baptism: 1774, Hanover, by Inglis Taving, Rector106
87 iv. Dennis John Myrie James, born November 01, 1774106.
More About Dennis John Myrie James:
Baptism: 1774, Hanover, by Inglis Taving, Rector106
[For the full text of the Will, please see JamesRichardWills]
88 v. Samuel Torrent James, born December 09, 1776107.
More About Samuel Torrent James:
Baptism: January 07, 1777, Hanover107
89 vi. Thomas George Binham James, born December 20, 1778108; died December 25, 1790109.
Notes for Thomas George Binham James:
"James, Thomas (junr) departed this life Dec 25th & was Interred the day followg."
This reference could have also referred to his father, but in that case it would probably have added "Esquire."
More About Thomas George Binham James:
Baptism: February 05, 1781, Hanover110
Burial: December 26, 1790, Hanover111
38. Sarah Haughton4 James (Montague Haughton3, Richard2, Richard1) died 1826. She married Revd. Philip Castel Sherard112 1796, son of Castel Sherard and Jane Caryer. He was born December 24, 1767 in Great Staughton, Hunts., England, and died November 29, 1814 in Brighton, Sussex, England113.
She was the youngest not oldest child. Christened 30 May 1771, Chigwell, Essex, England.
Notes for Sarah Haughton James:
The following is from Feurtado's Personages:
"Philip Castel of Glatton, M.A , a descendant of Baron Sherard, born 1767, Rector of Swines Head, County Huntingdon, Married Sarah Haughton, daughter of Montague James Esq., of Jamaica, and had issue, of whom, Rev. Simon Haughton, married 1843, Mary Halton, 2nd daughter of Sir Simon Haughton Clark, Baron, having issue."
Notes for Revd. Philip Castel Sherard:
Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, Jan. 10, 1785. [Eldest] s. of the Rev. Castel (1751) (and Jane Caryer). B. [Dec. 24, 1767], at Great Staughton, Hunts. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 19, 1790; priest, July 1, 1792; C. of Diddington, Hunts., 1790-2. R. of Swineshead, Beds., 1792-1812. Of Glatton Hall, Hunts. Married, 1796, Sarah Haughton, dau. of Montagu James, of Jamaica. Died Nov. 29, 1814, aged 47, at Brighton. Brother of George (1787); father of George (1830), Simon H. (1832) and the next. (St John's Coll. Adm., IV. 477; Burke, P. and B.; G. Mag., 1814, II. 610.)
More About Philip Sherard and Sarah James:
Marriage: 1796
Children of Sarah James and Philip Sherard are:
90 i. Philip Castel5 Sherard114.
More About Philip Castel Sherard:
Fact: 1859, 9th Baron Sherard
91 ii. George Castel Sherard.
92 iii. Simon Haughton Castell Sherard. He married Mary Halton Clarke115.
41. Catharine Haughton4 James (Montague Haughton3, Richard2, Richard1) was born April 15, 1759116, and died 1850117. She married Edmund Jackson. He died bef August 1797.
More About Catharine Haughton James:
Baptism: May 20, 1759, Hanover118
More About Edmund Jackson:
Fact: Member of Assembly
Child of Catharine James and Edmund Jackson is:
93 i. Mary5 Jackson, born January 28, 1776119.
More About Mary Jackson:
Baptism: May 24, 1776, St. James119
44. John Haughton4 James (Montague Haughton3, Richard2, Richard1) was born September 23, 1763120, and died June 29, 1835121. He married Mary Halton122 1791, daughter of Sir William Halton. She was born 1766, and died 1808.
Notes for John Haughton James:
According to his tombstone, he was the proprietor of Burnt Ground Pen and Haughton Hall Estate.
More About John Haughton James:
Age: June 29, 1835, 72 years
Baptism: October 24, 1763, Hanover123
Burial: June 1835, Haughton Court, formerly Unity Estate, Hanover124
More About John James and Mary Halton:
Marriage: 1791
Children of John James and Mary Halton are:
94 i. Mary Haughton5 James, born December 16, 1791125.
More About Mary Haughton James:
Baptism: April 26, 1792, St. James125
94. Mary Haughton James married Samuel Morris, 9 Apr 1813 St James (v2 p288) They had 4 children. Samuel Morris was born 10 Nov 1785, christened 20 Nov 1785 (Hanover Reg. p. 66)
+ 95 ii. Catharine Haughton James, born September 09, 1793; died 1837.
96 iii. Philip Haughton James, born 1795126; died 1880127.
96. Philip H J. married Marianne Weekes Hanover Sq., London, 8 Feb 1819.
97 iv. John Haughton James128, born 1799129; died 1887129.
97. John H, J. died 17 Dec 1887
DAILY GLEANER AND DECORDOVA'S ADVERTISING SHEET
December 20, 1887
Died
On the 17th December 1887, at Roaring River, St. Ann's, after a residence of 63 years in the Island of Jamaica, John Haughton James, formerly of Farm Hall, Huntingdonshire, England, in the 89th year of his age.
Married Sarah Goldsmith [nothing known about her] Had 8 children in Jamaica. ONE OF THEM, PHILIP HAUGHTON JAMES, WAS THE LAST BRANCH OF THE FAMILY IN JAMAICA. HIS SON, SADLER, DIED IN 1936 AND SECOND SON, EDWARD, IN 1962.
98 v. Thomas Reid James.
More About Thomas Reid James:
Occupation: 1823, Lieutenant in East India Company's Service130
99 vi. Haughton James, born 1802131.
More About Haughton James:
Occupation: 1823, Lieutenant in East India Company's Service132
[See his portrait at James portraits.)
100 vii. Henry James.
101 viii. Caroline James, died 1870133. She married (1) ? Bingley133. She married (2) ? Fitz Clark133.
102 ix. Elizabeth Haughton James, died 1850133.
Caroline married Philip Clarke, Esq, bachelor by licence St George, Hanover Square, London 24 Jul 1821 (London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Mary, Hanwell, Register of marriages, DRO/006, Item 011). She was widowed and then married Peregrine Taylor Bingley, 20 Oct 1852, Paddington St James (London Metropolitan Archives, Saint James, Paddington, Register of marriages, P87/JS, Item 031)
45. Richard Haughton4 James (Richard3, Richard2, Richard1) was born July 13, 1752134, and died August 15, 1780135. He married Mary Partridge Knowles January 01, 1772 in Trelawny136, daughter of Edward Knowles and Mary (Knowles). She was born August 28, 1756137.
More About Richard Haughton James:
Addressed as: 1780, Esquire
Baptism: December 26, 1752, Hanover138
Burial: August 17, 1780, Hanover139
Residence: Bet. 1772 - 1779, Hanover
More About Mary Partridge Knowles:
Baptism: October 26, 1756, Hanover140
Residence: 1772, Trelawny
More About Richard James and Mary Knowles:
Marriage: January 01, 1772, Trelawny141
Children of Richard James and Mary Knowles are:
103 i. Rebecca Ann5 James, born October 30, 1772142. She married (1) John Palmer Bef. 1797; died 1797 in his Brandon Hill residence. She married (2) Dr. Nathaniel Weeks Aft. 1797 in England.
Rebecca Ann James married Hon, John Palmer Esq 11 Jul 1792, (Hanover Register. p. 79). Married Dr Nathaniel Weekes, Of Barbados, 7 Jul 1800, Clifton, Gloucester, England. His will was probated in 1809. She died 1847, Sidmouth, Devon.
104 ii. ? James, born Bef. February 14, 1778.
Notes for ? James:
The name of this child had been torn off or damaged before 1826.
More About ? James:
Baptism: February 14, 1778, Hanover143
105 iii. Edward James, born June 19, 1779144.
More About Edward James:
Baptism: December 25, 1779, Hanover144
47. Richard Bucknor4 James (William3, Richard2, Richard1) was born March 19, 1752145. He married (1) Mary (James). He married (2) Rebecca Roe February 25, 1788 in Hanover146, daughter of Peter Roe and Rebecca (Roe). She was born June 25, 1760147, and died December 03, 1816148.
More About Richard Bucknor James:
Addressed as: 1788, Esquire
Baptism: April 24, 1752, Hanover149
Residence: 1788, Hanover
47. Rich Bucknor James married 1st Mary Dunn, daughter of James and Mary. She was christened 17 Mar 1753 (Westmoreland Register. p. 21), buried 16 Dec 1778 (Westmoreland Register. p. 89). They had another daughter, Mary Lauderdale J., christened 3 Nov 1775 (Westmoreland Register. p. 81). Mary married Samuel Spence 17 Dec 1799 (Westmoreland Register. p. 120) - they had 4 children born between 1802-1808 all noted in the Westmoreland register.
Richard Buckner had a son by Jane Murray, Robert James, born 12 Nov 1783, christened 11 Oct 1788, The child reputed white, mother mestize (St. Elizabeth register - Vol. 1, fol. 55) As Robert Bucknor James he is noted as a slave owner from 1817 to 1832 (see docs). On 7.3.1836 for claim 936 for 4 slaves he was awarded £99.7.6.
Notes for Rebecca Roe:
For more about her family, see Peter Roe
More About Rebecca Roe:
Baptism: November 16, 1760, Hanover150
Burial: December 04, 1816, Friendship Grove, Hanover151
Residence: 1788, Hanover
More About Richard James and Rebecca Roe:
Marriage: February 25, 1788, Hanover152
Status of bride/groom: Widow
Children of Richard James and Mary (James) are:
106 i. James Samuel5 James, born March 17, 1772153.
More About James Samuel James:
Baptism: Bet. 1773 - 1774, Hanover, by Inglis Taving, Rector153
107 ii. ? James, born Bef. June 04, 1777.
Notes for ? James:
In the record of baptisms, the name and sex of this child had been torn off or damaged before 1826.
More About ? James:
Baptism: June 04, 1777, Hanover154
Children of Richard James and Rebecca Roe are:
+ 108 i. Eliza Roe5 James, born December 05, 1788.
109 ii. Richard Bucknor James, born January 1792155; died January 16, 1792156.
Notes for Richard Bucknor James:
The burial record in 1792 was: "James, Richard Bucknor son of Richard Bucknor James Esqre. departed this life the [space] 6th January and was interd. the day following." [There was a space before the 6th. Entries that had been torn or become illegible in the Hanover Register were left blank when the Register was recopied in 1826. I am assuming the entry was for the 16th.]
It was preceded by an entry for 5th January, and followed by one for the 16th.
More About Richard Bucknor James:
Baptism: January 13, 1792, Hanover157
Burial: January 17, 1792, Hanover158
52. Mary4 Lawrence (Mary3 James, Richard2, Richard1)159. She married Major-General John Robert James160 March 30, 1775 in St. James161, son of Edward James. He was born Bet. 1751 - 1752.
Notes for Major-General John Robert James:
Alumni Oxonienses,1715-1886, Volume II, states that he matriculated October 11, 1769, aged 17.
More About John James and Mary Lawrence:
Marriage: March 30, 1775, St. James161
Children of Mary Lawrence and John James are:
+ 110 i. Mary Lawrence5 James, born May 22, 1776.
111 ii. Catherine Lawrence James, born Bef. April 03, 1780.
More About Catherine Lawrence James:
Baptism: April 03, 1780, St. James162
112 iii. Elizabeth Reid James, born Bef. October 15, 1780; died October 1780.
More About Elizabeth Reid James:
Age: October 15, 1780, Child
Burial: October 15, 1780, St. James163,164
113 iv. Elizabeth Reid James, born December 16, 1781165; died April 1787.
More About Elizabeth Reid James:
Baptism: May 06, 1782, St. James165
Burial: April 17, 1787, St. James166
114 v. Charles Edward James, born November 30, 1784167.
More About Charles Edward James:
Baptism: December 26, 1784, St. James167
115 vi. Elizabeth Lawrence James, born 1790168; died June 1793.
More About Elizabeth Lawrence James:
Age: June 01, 1793, Infant
Baptism: August 12, 1790, St. James168
Burial: June 01, 1793, St. James169
52. There is another daughter, Catherine Haughton, born 9 Sep 1793, christened 11 Jan 1794, (Hanover reg. p. 81), [May have died Dec 1794 - no burial found
Royal Gazette
December 6, 1794
DIED
At Blue Hill, in Hanover, last Sunday, Miss Kitty James, daughter of John Robert James, Esq.
Gift of a slave from John Robert J to Charles Edward and Mary Lawrence in 1796 suggests that only these children were alive at that date]
56. James4 Lawrence (Mary3 James, Richard2, Richard1) was born 1751, and died July 02, 1798170. He married Mary Brissett 1774 in Hanover171, daughter of George Brissett and Sarah Tharp. She was born October 01, 1756, and died July 1824.
Notes for James Lawrence:
of Hazelymph, 8 miles from Montego Bay, St. James.
More About James Lawrence:
Addressed as: Esquire
Residence: 1774, St. James
Residence (2): Bet. 1779 - 1791, Westmoreland
More About Mary Brissett:
Age: July 1824, 67 years
Baptism: November 07, 1756, Hanover172
Burial: July 30, 1824, Hanover173
Fact: Buried by the Revd. B. H. Heath, Rector
Race/nationality/color: White
Residence: 1774, Hanover
Residence (2): 1824, Endeavour, Hanover
More About James Lawrence and Mary Brissett:
Marriage: 1774, Hanover174
Children of James Lawrence and Mary Brissett are:
116 i. James Charles5 Lawrence, born Abt. 1777.
More About James Charles Lawrence:
Baptism: 1777, Hanover175
117 ii. Sarah Brissett Lawrence, born March 16, 1779176.
More About Sarah Brissett Lawrence:
Baptism: August 29, 1779, Hanover177
118 iii. Mary Brissett Lawrence, born October 24, 1780178.
More About Mary Brissett Lawrence:
Baptism: December 25, 1780, Hanover178
119 iv. Elizabeth Reid Lawrence, born October 24, 1780178.
More About Elizabeth Reid Lawrence:
Baptism: December 25, 1780, Hanover178
120 v. Emily Lawrence, born September 29, 1783; died March 1784.
More About Emily Lawrence:
Baptism: January 10, 1784, Hanover179
Burial: March 11, 1784, Hanover180
+ 121 vi. Emily (Amelia) Lawrence, born January 04, 1785.
122 vii. Thomas Reid Lawrence, born June 28, 1786.
More About Thomas Reid Lawrence:
Baptism: May 13, 1787, St. James181
123 viii. John Tharpe Lawrence, born March 26, 1788; died 1847 in USA182. He married Julia Ricketts.
More About John Thorpe Lawrence:
Baptism: February 14, 1789, St. James183
124 ix. Richard Brissett Lawrence, born July 11, 1790; died October 13, 1821184. He married Mary Susannah Fry October 01, 1819 in St. James185; born Bet. 1789 - 1802.
Notes for Richard Brissett Lawrence:
Monumental Inscription in St. Catherine (Archer).
More About Richard Brissett Lawrence:
Baptism: June 05, 1791, Hanover186
Occupation: 1819, The Reverend
More About Richard Lawrence and Mary Fry:
Marriage: October 01, 1819, St. James187
Marriage license: 1819
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Child of Richard B. Lawrence -
Mary Susannah Fry L. born 9 Jun 1822, christened 25 Jul 1822 (St James reg.v2 p.199)
125 x. William Hudson Lawrence188.
Notes for William Hudson Lawrence:
R. A. of Corfu. Married a Greek
126 xi. Anne Lawrence, born 1798188; died 1803188.
59. Major-General John Robert4 James (Edward3, William2, Richard1)189 was born Bet. 1751 - 1752. He married Mary Lawrence190 March 30, 1775 in St. James191, daughter of James Lawrence and Mary James.
Notes for Major-General John Robert James:
Alumni Oxonienses,1715-1886, Volume II, states that he matriculated October 11, 1769, aged 17.
More About John James and Mary Lawrence:
Marriage: March 30, 1775, St. James191
Children are listed above under (52) Mary Lawrence.
60. Susannah4 James (Edward3, William2, Richard1) was born Bet. 1748 - 1758. She married William Rhodes Bernard. He was born Bet. 1743 - 1752.
Marriage Notes for Susannah James and William Bernard:
This marriage is on the James Family Tree.
Child of Susannah James and William Bernard is:
127 i. Rebecca James5 Bernard, born July 02, 1773.
More About Rebecca James Bernard:
Baptism: October 14, 1774, St. James192
60. Susannah James born 21 May 1754, christened 17 Mar 1756 (Westmoreland Register. p. 28). Married 29 May 1772 (Hanover p. 43) At marriage, he of St James, she of Hanover. They had three further children:
Elizabeth born 7 Jul 1775, christened 21 May 1776 (St James register. p. 19)
Charles Edward born 16 Apr 1778, christened 25 Aug 1778 (St James register. p. 24)
Mary born 4 Sep 1780, christened 1 Jul 1781 (St James register. p. 31), buried 20 Aug 1781 (St James register. p. 290). There are two more daughters, Mary Rhodes B and Frances Ann. Both appear to have been born in England. Mary Rhodes married in Bristol in 16 Dec 1802 Henry Jones Burnard (SIC). Frances Ann was buried in Bristol, St Michael the Archangel on the Mount 28 Mar 1856 aged 72. William Rhodes Bernard died in Bristol c1809. He made a will 16 April 1808 and proved 2 Aug 1809 of Bristol. No reference to wife so assume she must be dead.
61. Mary4 James (Edward3, William2, Richard1) was born Bet. 1745 - 1758. She married William Odell.
Child of Mary James and William Odell is:
128 i. John5 Odell, born June 05, 1783193.
61. Mary James married W Odell 28 Aug 1770 (Westmoreland Parish Register. p. 65) "William Odell junr of the parish of Hanover surveyor and Mary James of this parish spinster". Odell, William Jr. Esq., Lt. Colonel Commandant of the Loyal American Rangers died 6 Jan 1783, buried 7 Jan 1783. (Hanover reg. p. 56)
They had 4 older children:
Frances born 17 Jul 1771, christened 22 Aug 1771 (Hanover reg. p. 41)
Mary born 13 May 1775 (Hanover reg. p. 45)
Susanna born 10 Apr 1777, christened 25 Mar 1780 (Hanover reg. p. 54); she died 9 Apr 1780, bur 10 Apr 1780 (Hanover reg. p. 52)
William Edward born 10 Oct 1779, christened 25 Mar 1780 (Hanover reg. p. 54)
128. John born 5 Jun 1783, christened 11 Sep 1783 (Hanover reg. p. 58), bur 3 Dec 1785 (Hanover reg. p. 63)
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Endnotes
1. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
2. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
3. B0083 St. Andrew Parish Register I, 1664-1807, I, p. 7.
4. William R. James (1786-1842), B1004 Notes on Montague James Arms Patent.
5. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
6. William R. James (1786-1842), B1004 Notes on Montague James Arms Patent.
7. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
8. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 19.
9. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6, Oliver refers to it as "The Cove."
10. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 212.
11. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 2.
12. Archer, J. H. Lawrence, Captain, B129 "Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies", (London, Chatto and Windus 1875).
13. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
14. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 3.
15. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 6.
16. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
17. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 45.
18. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910.
19. B1007 James Family Tree.
20. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 1, It appears in the Parish Register in 1727 without a date.
21. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree, The date is from the family tree.
22. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 1, It appears in the Parish Register in 1727 without a date.
23. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree, The date is from the family tree.
24. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
25. Dorothy Southby, B1008 "The James Family", The Daily Gleaner, January 25, 1967.
26. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
27. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825.
28. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 303.
29. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 212.
30. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 13.
31. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 212.
32. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
33. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 48.
34. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
35. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 48.
36. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 51.
37. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 23.
38. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 258.
39. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 51.
40. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 12.
41. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
42. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 12.
43. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
44. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 12.
45. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 15.
46. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 19.
47. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 12.
48. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
49. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 27.
50. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
51. B1007 James Family Tree.
52. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
53. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 53.
54. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
55. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 53.
56. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
57. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 3..
58. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 3.
59. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
60. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 127.
61. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 1, It appears in the Parish Register in 1727 without a date.
62. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree, The date is from the family tree.
63. B1007 James Family Tree.
64. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 1, It appears in the Parish Register in 1727 without a date.
65. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree, The date is from the family tree.
66. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Supplement to Vol. III, "West Indian Bookplates", p. 51.
67. B178 Jamaica Almanac, 1776.
68. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 23.
69. B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 173.
70. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 23.
71. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
72. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 33.
73. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 40.
74. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
75. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 229.
76. Herbert Jarrett James, B1005 Memoranda of the family of James 1814.
77. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 18.
78. Wright, Philip, B124 "Monumental Inscriptions of Jamaica,", (London, Society of Genealogists, 1966), p. 221.
79. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 19.
80. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 24.
81. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 33.
82. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, pp. 33 and 34.
83. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 34.
84. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
85. (correction).
86. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 49.
87. B1007 James Family Tree.
88. Herbert Jarrett James, B1005 Memoranda of the family of James 1814.
89. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
90. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 285.
91. B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 134.
92. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 1.
93. B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 124.
94. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 11.
95. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 41.
96. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 44.
97. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 16.
98. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 19.
99. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 285.
100. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 22.
101. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 285.
102. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 39.
103. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 52.
104. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 39.
105. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 41.
106. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 44.
107. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 46.
108. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 54.
109. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 74.
110. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 54.
111. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 74.
112. Feurtado, W. A., B104 "Official and Other Personages of Jamaica from 1655-1790", (Kingston, 1896).
113. B772 British newspapers, The Times, 17 July 1818.
114. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
115. Feurtado, W. A., B104 "Official and Other Personages of Jamaica from 1655-1790", (Kingston, 1896).
116. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
117. B1007 James Family Tree.
118. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
119. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 19.
120. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 27.
121. Archer, J. H. Lawrence, Captain, B129 "Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies", (London, Chatto and Windus 1875).
122. Hugh Paget, B201 "The Early History of the Family of James of Jamaica", Jamaican Historical Review 1:3 December 1948.
123. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 26.
124. Archer, J. H. Lawrence, Captain, B129 "Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies", (London, Chatto and Windus 1875).
125. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 75.
126. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
127. B1007 James Family Tree.
128. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
129. B1007 James Family Tree.
130. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
131. B1007 James Family Tree.
132. B1006 Letter from College of Arms, 1915.
133. B1007 James Family Tree.
134. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 6.
135. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 52.
136. B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 142.
137. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 14.
138. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 6.
139. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 52.
140. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 14.
141. B0006 Trelawny Parish Register I, 1771-1839, p. 142.
142. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 42.
143. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 47.
144. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 51.
145. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 6.
146. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 68.
147. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 21.
148. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 155.
149. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 6.
150. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p, 21.
151. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 155.
152. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 68.
153. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 44.
154. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 46.
155. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 80.
156. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 78.
157. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 80.
158. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 78.
159. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910.
160. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
161. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 217.
162. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 28.
163. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
164. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 289.
165. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 34.
166. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 300.
167. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 45.
168. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 67.
169. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 314.
170. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
171. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 45.
172. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 14.
173. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 171.
174. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 45.
175. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 46.
176. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 54.
177. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 51.
178. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 53.
179. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 60.
180. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 59.
181. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 55.
182. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
183. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 62.
184. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
185. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 77.
186. B0054 Hanover Parish Register BMB I, 1725-1825, p. 77.
187. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 77.
188. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910, Volume 6.
189. William R. James (1786-1842), B1002 Col. William James Family Tree.
190. Oliver, Vere Langford, editor, B128 "Caribbeana: being the Misc. Papers relating to the History, Genealogy. Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies", London, 1910.
191. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 217.
192. B0055 St. James Parish Register I & II, 1770-1825 (Baptisms to 1841), I, p. 12.
193. B1007 James Family Tree.
Many of the documents used in the compilation of this family tree were contributed by Professor Alan Macfarlane, a descendant of Richard James. You may view his ancestry at Macfarlane ancestry
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