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Descendants of Herbert Headland Isaacs
1. Herbert Headland1 Isaacs was born Abt. 1834. He married Benjamina Augusta McKenzie Yates August 03, 1859 in Westmoreland (Source: B0040 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage V& VI, 1842-1864, VI, p. 296 #75.). She was born Abt. 1834.
More About Herbert Headland Isaacs:
Degree: B.A.
Occupation: 1859, Clerk in Holy Orders [Anglican minister]
More About Herbert Isaacs and Benjamina Yates:
Ceremony by: William Rowe,
Marriage: August 03, 1859, Westmoreland (Source: B0040 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage V& VI, 1842-1864, VI, p. 296 #75.)
Marriage license: 1859
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Descendants of Charles Jackson
1. Charles1 Jackson was born
Abt. 1815. He married Sophia Yates
August 09, 1840 in
More About Charles Jackson:
Residence: 1840,
More About Charles Jackson and Sophia Yates:
Marriage: August 09, 1840,
Marriage banns: 1840
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Descendants of Felicia James
1. Felicia1 James was born Abt. 1838.
More About Felicia James:
Residence: 1863, Linstead
Child of Felicia James is:
2 i. James Clement2 Duncan, born September
09, 1863.
More
About James Clement
Baptism:
June 10, 1866,
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Descendants of George James
1. George1 James was born Abt. 1844. He married Mary Anderson. She was born Abt. 1844.
More About George James:
Occupation: Bet. 1872 - 1877, Laborer
Residence: Bet. 1872 - 1877, Water Works
Children of George James and Mary Anderson are:
2 i. Brunella2 James, born 1869 in
Water Works.
More
About Brunella James:
Baptism:
January 10, 1875, Westmoreland (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV
& V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 335.)
Race/nationality/color:
Black
3 ii. Charles Anthony James, born April 04, 1872.
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About Charles Anthony James:
Baptism:
January 10, 1875, Westmoreland (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV
& V, 1874-1877, IV, p. 336.)
Race/nationality/color:
Black
4 iii. Agnes M. James, born Abt. 1874.
More
About Agnes M. James:
Baptism:
1874 (Source: B0017 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms IV & V, 1874-1877, IV, p.
336.)
5 iv. Edmond Alexander James, born January 27,
1877.
More
About
Baptism:
September 09, 1877, Westmoreland (Source: B0020 Jamaica Law 6 Baptisms VI,
1876-1879, VI, p. 127 #102.)
Race/nationality/color:
Black complexion
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Descendants of Jane James
1. Jane James was born Abt. 1774.
More About Jane James:
Race/nationality/color: Free quadroon
Child of Jane James is:
2 i. Mary Ann James Scott, born September 04,
1799.
More
About Mary Ann James Scott:
Baptism:
October 06, 1799,
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Descendants of Ella Jennings
1. Ella1 Jennings was born Abt. 1878.
More About Ella Jennings:
Fact: 1901, Present at birth of daughter of Ellen Jennings
Occupation: Bet. 1901 - 1912, Washerwoman
Children of Ella Jennings are:
2 i. Stafford Silvester2 Jennings,
born December 22, 1903 in
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About
Registration:
December 31, 1903, By Vivian March present at birth, res
3 ii. Charles Leon Jennings, born May 01, 1912 in
More
About Charles Leon Jennings:
Registration:
May 30, 1912, By Mary Jones present at birth
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Descendants of Norieson Jennings
Generation No. 1
1. Norieson1
More About Norieson Jennings:
Fact: Name in the register also as Norrison or Norris
Occupation: 1838, Pilot (at sea)
Occupation (2): 1840, Storekeeper
Occupation (3): 1840, Beadle
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: Bet. 1826 - 1838,
More About Sarah Moss:
Race/nationality/color: Colored
More About Norieson Jennings and Sarah Moss:
Ceremony by: Thomas Sweney
Marriage: December 28, 1832, St. Dorothy
Marriage license: 1832
Children of Norieson Jennings and Sarah Moss are:
2 i. Noreison2 Jennings, born Bef.
April 10, 1826.
More
About Noreison Jennings:
Baptism:
April 10, 1826, St. Dorothy (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms
I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 311 #5.)
Race/nationality/color:
Mulatto
3 ii. Thomas Evans Jennings, born Bef. April 10,
1826.
More
About Thomas Evans
Baptism:
April 10, 1826, St. Dorothy (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms
I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 311 #6.)
Race/nationality/color:
Mulatto
4 iii. William Gibbs Jennings, born Bef. September
20, 1828.
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About William Gibbs
Baptism:
September 20, 1828, St. Dorothy (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register
Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 312 #7.)
Race/nationality/color:
Colored
+ 5 iv. Edward Moss Jennings, born Bef. January 14,
1832.
6 v. George Moss Jennings, born August 08, 1827.
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About George Moss
Baptism:
July 22, 1838, St. Dorothy by William Broadley (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish
Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, V, p. 246 #64.)
+ 7 vi. Thales Craddock Jennings, born November 12,
1833.
+ 8 vii. Peter Cradock Jennings, born November 03,
1839.
Generation No. 2
5. Edward Moss2
More About Edward Moss
Baptism: January 14, 1832, St. Dorothy by William T. Leacock (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 315 #1.)
Occupation: 1873, Fisherman
Race/nationality/color: Colored
Residence: Bet. 1868 - 1873,
Children of Edward Jennings and Susannah Pike are:
+ 9 i. Cleophas Arithene3 Jennings, born
August 25, 1867.
10 ii. Sarah Elizabeth Jennings, born March 24,
1873.
More
About Sarah Elizabeth Jennings:
Baptism:
July 02, 1873, St. Catherine (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms
II & III, 1872-1874, III, p. 186.)
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
7. Thales Craddock2
More About Thales Craddock
Baptism: July 22, 1838, St. Dorothy by William Broadley (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, V, p. 246 #63.)
Residence: 1890,
Child of Thales Craddock Jennings is:
11 i. Ella Maud3 Jennings, born May 19,
1890 in
More
About Ella Maud Jennings:
Date
born 2: Bet. 1868 - 1869
Age:
1890, 21 years
Cause
of Death: Fever
Fact:
1890, Spinster
Occupation:
1890, Seamstress
Registration:
May 26, 1890, By Thales Jennings "reputed father"
8. Peter Cradock2
More About Peter Cradock Jennings:
Baptism: June 21, 1840, St. Dorothy by Hugh Reed (Source: B0002 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms IV-VII, 1834-1845, V, p. 261 #78.)
Occupation: 1873, Fisherman
Residence: 1873,
Child of Peter Jennings and Rebecca Nelson is:
12 i. Ellen Victoria3 Jennings, born
June 12, 1873 in
More
About Ellen Victoria Jennings:
Baptism:
July 02, 1873, St. Catherine (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms
II & III, 1872-1874, III, p. 186 #87.)
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
Generation No. 3
9. Cleophas Arithene3
More About Cleophas Arithene
Age: 1889, 22 years
Baptism: June 25, 1868, St. Catherine by S. H. Cooke (Source: B0044 Jamaica Parish Register Baptism XVI & XVII, 1863-1871, XVII, p. 52 #289.)
Occupation: Bet. 1889 - 1891, Fisherman
Residence: 1889,
More About Jemima Matilda Jackson:
Age: 1889, 23 years
Residence: 1889, Gifted Hill,
More About Cleophas Jennings and Jemima Jackson:
Ceremony by: Richard Harding
Marriage: September 11, 1889,
Status of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness: Ella Jennings and Joseph Newell King
Child of Cleophas Jennings and Jemima Jackson is:
13 i. Susan Adella4 Jennings, born Bef.
June 21, 1891; died June 21, 1891 in Bartons,
More
About Susan Adella Jennings:
Age:
June 1891, Infant
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Descendants of Henry Johnson
1. Henry1 Johnson was born
Bef. 1850. He married Eliza Jestina
Smellie July 10, 1870 in
More About Henry Johnson:
Occupation: 1870, Laborer
Residence: 1870,
More About Eliza Jestina Smellie:
Residence: 1870, Minster
More About Henry Johnson and Eliza Smellie:
Ceremony by: Thomas Harty
Marriage: July 10, 1870,
Marriage banns: 1870
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Descendants of Robert Johnson
1. Robert1 Johnson was born
Abt. 1815. He married Jessy Braham
October 25, 1840 in
More About Robert Johnson:
Residence: 1840,
More About Jessy Braham:
Residence: 1840,
More About Robert Johnson and Jessy Braham:
Marriage: October 25, 1840,
Marriage banns: 1840
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Descendants of William Johnson
1. William1 Johnson was born
Abt. 1828. He married Emily Walker
February 16, 1853 in
More About William Johnson:
Residence: 1853, St. Catherine
More About Emily Walker:
Residence: 1853, St. Catherine
More About William Johnson and Emily Walker:
Marriage: February 16, 1853,
Marriage banns: 1853
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Descendants of Robert Johnston
Generation No. 1
1. Robert1 Johnston was born Abt. 1792. He met Ann Eleanor Chapman. She was born Abt. 1792.
More About Robert Johnston:
Addressed as: Mr. in Baptismal Register
Residence: 1818, Orange Hill, near Darliston, Westmoreland
More About Ann Eleanor Chapman:
Residence: 1818, Orange Hill, near Darliston, Westmoreland
Children of Robert Johnston and Ann Chapman are:
+ 2 i. Alexander2 Johnston, born Bet.
October - November 1817; died Bet. September - October 1891.
3 ii. Eliza Johnston, born Bet. January 16 -
April, 1816.
More
About Eliza Johnston:
Age:
1825, 8 years
Baptism:
January 15, 1825, Westmoreland (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register
I, 1739-1825, p. 414.)
Generation No. 2
2. Alexander2 Johnston (Robert1) was born Bet. October - November 1817, and died Bet. September - October 1891. He met (1) [unnamed]. He met (2) Jane MacGrouder/MacGrowther Bef. 1854. She was born Bet. 1822 - 1838.
Notes for Alexander Johnston:
WILL of ALEXANDER JOHNSTON of Westmoreland, planter, proprietor of Content Pen and Orange Hill Settlement both in Westmoreland.
I give my real and personal estate
to all my reputed children hereinafter named: THOMAS ROBERT JOHNSTON, EMMA
LOUISA nee JOHNSTON the wife of PHILIP SEGRE; LAURA nee
JOHNSTON, SARAH ANN nee
The property called Orange Hill now in the possession of CONRAD PILE BOVELL of
Westmoreland Esquire, the lessee, may be purchased by him and the rent and proceeds shared by the above children.
Executor: my reputed son THOMAS ROBERT JOHNSTON and PHILIP SEGRE. [Segré]
Dated 9/16/1891.
Witnesses: RALPH TOMLINSON, BENJAMIN VAZ.
Affidavits 10/12/1891.
Counted by MALCOLM LYNCH,
Lib 4 Fol 396.
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More About Alexander Johnston:
Age: January 1818, 2 months
Baptism: January 07, 1818, the Anglican Rectory, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland by Edmund Pope, L.L.D., rector (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, I, p. 259.)
Occupation: 1891, Planter, proprietor of Content Pen and Orange Hill settlement, Westmoreland
Residence (2): 1891, Westmoreland
Notes for Jane MacGrouder/MacGrowther:
Her name was spelled MacGrouder in the 1871 register, and MacGrowther in 1872.
More About Jane MacGrouder/MacGrowther:
Residence: 1871, Content, Westmoreland
Residence (2): 1872, Orange Hill, Westmoreland
More About Alexander Johnston and Jane MacGrouder/MacGrowther:
Single: Bef. 1854
Children of Alexander Johnston and [unnamed] are:
4 i. Thomas Robert3
5 ii. Emma Louisa Johnston. She married Philip Segre.
6 iii. William Smith
7 iv. Christiana Johnston.
8 v. Mary Elizabeth Johnston.
Children of Alexander Johnston and Jane MacGrouder/MacGrowther are:
9 i. Alfred Charles3 Johnston, born
April 05, 1854 in Orange Hill, near Darliston,
Westmoreland.
More
About Alfred Charles Johnston:
Baptism:
May 02, 1872, Westmoreland by C. G.
MacGregor (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III,
1872-1874, II, p. 152 #132.)
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
10 ii. David Alexander Johnston, born June 08, 1856
in Orange Hill, near Darliston,
Westmoreland. He married Mary
Elizabeth Wedderburn May 09, 1883 in Beaufort, Westmoreland (Source: BC3510 Westmoreland Marriages 1880-1886, #586.);
born 1855.
More
About David Alexander Johnston:
Age:
1883, 28 years
Baptism:
May 02, 1872, Westmoreland (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II
& III, 1872-1874, II, p. 152 #133.)
Occupation:
1883, Planter
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
Residence:
1883, Bigwoods, Westmoreland
More
About Mary Elizabeth Wedderburn:
Age:
1883, 28 years
Residence:
1883, Bigwoods, Westmoreland
More
About David Johnston and Mary Wedderburn:
Ceremony
by: Peter Larsen
Marriage:
May 09, 1883, Beaufort, Westmoreland (Source: BC3510 Westmoreland Marriages 1880-1886, #586.)
Status
of bride/groom: Spinster
11 iii. Sarah Ann Johnston, born July 07, 1858 in
Orange Hill, near Darliston,
Westmoreland. She married Alfred
Henry.
More
About Sarah Ann Johnston:
Baptism:
May 02, 1872, Westmoreland (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II
& III, 1872-1874, II, p. 152 #134.)
Purpose
of travel: Brown
+ 12 iv. James Robert Johnston, born September 28,
1862 in Orange Hill, near Darliston,
Westmoreland.
13 v. Jane Julina Johnston, born April 28, 1852 in
Orange Hill, Westmoreland. She married
John Pritchard Spence July 02, 1874 in Bluefields Church, Westmoreland (Source:
B0010 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages II & III, 1871-1878, II, p.
138 #2.); born Bef. 1854.
More
About Jane Julina Johnston:
Baptism:
February 26, 1871, Westmoreland (Source: B0014 Jamaica Law 6 Register
Baptisms I, 1870-1872, I, p. 18 #1.)
Fact:
Middle name spelled Gelina at baptism, and Juliana at marriage
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
Residence:
1874, St. John's District
More
About John Pritchard Spence:
Occupation:
1874, Carpenter
Residence:
1874,
More
About John Spence and Jane Johnston:
Ceremony
by: Charles Michael Magnan,stipendiary curate,
Marriage:
July 02, 1874, Bluefields Church, Westmoreland (Source: B0010 Jamaica Law 6
Register Marriages II & III, 1871-1878, II, p. 138 #2.)
Marriage
banns: 1874
Status
of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness:
Thomas Johnston and Caroline G. Michal
14 vi. Laura Elizabeth Johnston, born April 28, 1852
in Orange Hill, Westmoreland. She
married Samuel Edward Spence March 29, 1871 in
More
About Laura Elizabeth Johnston:
Age:
1871, A minor
Baptism:
February 26, 1871, Westmoreland (Source: B0014 Jamaica Law 6 Register
Baptisms I, 1870-1872, p. 18 #2.)
Race/nationality/color:
Brown
Residence:
1871, Content
More
About Samuel Edward Spence:
Age:
1871, Full age
Fact:
in Alexander Johnston's will his name is given as "James" Spence
Occupation:
1871, Carpenter
Residence:
1871,
More
About Samuel Spence and Laura Johnston:
Ceremony
by: Charles M. Magnan, stipendiary curate, St. Thomas District, Westmoreland
Marriage:
March 29, 1871,
Marriage
banns: 1871
Marriage
Fact 1: Her father Alexander Johnston gave consent
Status
of bride/groom: Spinster/bachelor
Witness:
George A. Amberslie and Thomas R. Johnston
Generation No. 3
12. James Robert3 Johnston
(Alexander2, Robert1) was born September 28, 1862 in
Orange Hill, near Darliston,
Westmoreland. He married Alice
Matilda Billings November 08, 1893 in
More About James Robert Johnston:
Age: 1893, 25 years (on marriage registration)
Baptism: May 02, 1872, Westmoreland, by C. G. MacGregor (Source: B0011 Jamaica Law 6 Register Baptisms II & III, 1872-1874, II, p. 152 #135.)
Fact: 1893, Signed by X
Occupation: Bet. 1893 - 1908, Penkeeper
Race/nationality/color: Brown complexion
Residence: 1893, Content, Westmoreland
More About Alice Matilda Billings:
Age: 1893, 25 years
Residence: 1893, Content, Westmoreland
More About James Johnston and Alice Billings:
Ceremony by: Charles McKenzie Buckley
Marriage: November 08, 1893,
Witness: John Billings and Hannah Billings
Children of James Johnston and Alice Billings are:
15 i. Amy Isabel4 Johnston, born 1894
(Source: BC3162 Westmoreland Birth Registration 1879-1881 & Index,
LC1248.).
16 ii. Robert Johnston, born 1899 (Source: BC3162
Westmoreland Birth Registration 1879-1881 & Index, LC2168.).
17 iii. Lucy Alice Johnston, born 1904 (Source: BC3162
Westmoreland Birth Registration 1879-1881 & Index, LC3039.).
18 iv. William James Johnston, born April 18, 1908
in Content, Westmoreland (Source: BC3294 Westmoreland Births 1908-1909,
LC3858.). He married Lowla Maude Watson;
born December 08, 1904 in Baulk,
More
About William James Johnston:
Registration:
May 08, 1908, By Charles Johnston, present at birth, who signed
More
About Lowla Maude Watson:
Registration:
December 29, 1904, By father, who signed
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Bunella Jones
1. Bunella1 Jones was born August 28, 1842.
More About Bunella Jones:
Baptism: October 22, 1843, Westmoreland (Source: B0026 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms VII & VIII, 1840-1848, VII, p. 194 #308.)
Residence: 1843, Anglesea
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Descendants of John Creamer Jones
1. John Creamer1 Jones was born Abt. 1712. He married Ester Buhlett/Buttlett April 01, 1737 in St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 288.). She was born Abt. 1712.
More About John Jones and Ester Buhlett/Buttlett:
Marriage: April 01, 1737, St. Elizabeth (Source: B0037 St. Elizabeth Parish Register I & II, 1707-1825, I, p. 288.)
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Sarah Jones
1. Sarah1 Jones was born June 25, 1847.
More About Sarah Jones:
Baptism: October 31, 1847, Westmoreland (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII, 1846-1850, XI, p. 326 #488.)
Residence: 1847, Little
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Descendants of Thomas Jones
1. Thomas1 Jones was born Abt.
1811. He married Jane Watkis
January 10, 1836 in
More About Thomas Jones:
Occupation: 1836, Apprentice to Drax Hall
More About Jane Watkis:
Occupation: 1836, Apprentice to
More About Thomas Jones and Jane Watkis:
Marriage: January 10, 1836,
Marriage banns: 1836
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