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The Gentleman’s magazine, Volume 91, Part 2

The “Gentleman’s magazine” section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the “(Trader’s) monthly intelligencer” section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month’s new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. For the family genealogist, [The Gentleman's Magazine] is an absolute treasure-trove of useful data. From the day of its inception until 1868 it published columns listing births, marriages, and deaths, enabling people throughout the English-speaking world to keep abreast of friends and relatives at home and abroad. These columns contain entries relating to Jamaica. This unique source of genealogical reference material is for the period from July – Dec 1821. There are many references to vital details about people who lived and died in Jamaica.

Here are excerpts of items related to Jamaica in this edition:
p.85 – 2 matching terms
…q. of Jamaica , late of the 3id regiment, to Julia Maria, daughter of Rob. Charles Dallas, esq. of St. Adnesse, in Normandy, and of Jamaica . R. Else, esq. solicitor, of Batb, to Eliza Felicia, dau. of the late C. Street, esq. T. A. Jessop, esq. of Wallbam Abbey, Essex, to Mrs. Pughe. Rev. W. A. Hammo…
p.372 – 2 matching terms
…ster, Jamaica , to Maria, dau. of Hy- men Cohen, esq. of London. • S3. Mr. Henry Carter, of Parliament- street, to Elizabeth Jane, dau. of the late Dr. Bourgeois, and third niece to Sir Francis Bourgeois. At Leghorn, John Christie, esq. of Hod- desdon, Herts, to Caroline, dau. of John Falcooar, esq. …
…wney, Jamaica , to Charlotte, relict of the late Thomas White, esq. of Chapel- place, Duke street, Westminster. Thomas Hunt, esq. of Montagu-street, to Louisa, dau. of the late Dr. John Miert Leltsnm. Henry Charles, son of Henry Hugh Hoare, esq. of Barn Elms, Surrey, to Mrs. Prince, dau. of the late …
p.641 – 2 matching terms
…q. of Jamaica , formerly of 10th Light Dragoons, to Catherine, dau. of Sir J. Horn- fray, of Boulogne. Lieut. Bague, R. N. of Folly House, Ipswich, to Miss Yarrow, of Jermyn-street. S. At Petwortb, Mr. William Henry Wilberby, of Birchin-lane, to Jane Fran- ces, eldest dau. of Wm. Hale, esq, Edward St…
…te of Jamaica , to Eliza, dau. of James Dawson, esq. of Lawn House. LieuU-cul. Packe, Grenadier Guards, to Eliza, dau. of Rev. Vere Iiham. 13. W. Lawrence Bicknell, esq. of Lincoln’s-inn, to Louisa, dau. of Rev. John Lloyd, of Barnack, Northamptonshire. Jobn William Birch, esq. Inner Temple, to Diana…
p.55 – 1 matching term
…ry of Jamaica is ex- pected to appear in about 12 months, by a Dr. Browne, who, after residing nine years in that island, is just returned to Eagland. He is well skilled in natural science, and his work will be much supe- rior to that of Sloane. His attention has been particularly directed to plauts…
p.187 – 1 matching term
…iver, Jamaica , of a fever, aged 23, Robert, eldest son of Mr. Alex. Farmer, of Helmingham, Suffolk. He was Chief Mate of the Ship Friends, and on bis 13th voyage to the West Indies. Juntli. At Copenhagen, aged 30, Mr. A. W. Wilder, of Little St. Mary Axe, London. Lately. Ia her 62d year, Mr. Artis, …
p.278 – 1 matching term
…nd of Jamaica , to Rose, only dau. of Nathan Levien, esq. of York-place, Portman-square. 9. T. F. Sowdon, esq. of Reading, to Caroline, daughter of the late Charles Marsack, esq. of Caversham Park, Oxon. At Lausanne, in Switzerland, Ralph Smyth, esq. of Gay brook, Westmeath, Ire- land, to Georgiana, …
p.285 – 1 matching term
…d, of Jamaica -row, Bermondsey, solicitor, and eldest daughter of Mrs. Rich. Johnson, of Kirton, Lincolnshire. Sept. 6. At Horsham, aged 72, Mr. Peter Caffin. His loss will be sincerely lamented ; for within the neighbourhood of his residence his name was synonymous with benevolence. He was the large…
p.381 – 1 matching term
…lier, Jamaica , son of the late Hon. Jos. James Swabay. At Durham, the Rev, Dickens Hazle- wood, Rector of St. Mary the Less, Dur- ham, Vicar of Aycliffe, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Durham Cathedral, and Li- brarian to the Dean and Chapter. Aged 55, Thomas Hamilton, esq. of Bromley Common, Kent, late…
p.477 – 1 matching term
…tate, Jamaica . Oct. 29. Mrs. Sarah Cade. This victim to mental and corporeal infirmities, wassis- ter of the late worthy Mr, Luke Charles Cade, whose own peculiar case is recorded in our last, p. 377. Some years ago, Mrs. Sarah Cade was unanimously elected ma- tron of the workhouse of Chelsea; which…
p.478 – 1 matching term
…rs in Jamaica . He was a very worthy gentleman, and much esteemed. At her house in the Circus, at Bath, the Viscountess Mount Earl. In her 89th year, the widow of the late Isaiah Millington, Esq. of Greenwich. At Bath, aged 48, Maria-Anne, wife of Rear-Admiral Ballard, and daughter of the late James

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The Gentleman’s magazine, Volume 91, Part 1

For the family genealogist, [The Gentleman's Magazine] is an absolute treasure-trove of useful data. From the day of its inception until 1868 it published columns listing births, marriages, and deaths, enabling people throughout the English-speaking world to keep abreast of friends and relatives at home and abroad. These columns contain entries relating to Jamaica. This unique source of genealogical reference material is for the period from Jan – June 1821. There are many references to vital details about people who lived and died in Jamaica.

Here are excerpts of items related to Jamaica:

p.475 – 2 matching terms
…ndon, Jamaica , aged 81. George Forrester Foot, esq. Hit per- sonal and mental endowments were of the highest order. He met his death in the very air which he breathed. Dec. 16. At Calcutta, John Dyer, esq. Superintending Surgeon on that Establish- ment. Dec. 20. Between Culnagh and Hoogh- ley, in hi…
…Town, Jamaica , Harry Wilson, esq. many years resident in the island, and formerly of Lloyd’s Coffee House. March 21. At Sudbury, Suffolk, aged 16, Elizabeth, only daughter of tbe late John Clarke, gent. March 29. At Wheat Hill, co. Derby, Richard Batman, esq. only brother of Sir Hugh Batman, and man…
p.648 – 2 matching terms
… Bay, Jamaica , aged 21, Mr. Arthur Best, of Hertford. ADDITIONS TO THE OBITUARY. VOL. XCI. PART L P. 93. The late John Lillingstone Pow- maM, esq. was the eldest of the two sons of John Pownall, esq. (an eminent Antiquary and intelligent Statesman, and an active and useful magistrate for several cou…
…nd of Jamaica (which is subject to the life-interest of bis brother and his wife), he has devised after their death to his nephew, Captain Moriarty; and, in case of his death, to his niece, the Hon. Eliza Dawson, her husband and children. All other properly, both real and personal, is left to the Co…
p.83 – 1 matching term
… Mir, Jamaica , Lit ut. Frederick Jelly, RN. to Mary Isabella, relict of the late James Browne, esq. Collector of his Majesty’s Customs at that port Nov. 23. At Horosey, Henry Mitchi- son, esq. of Canonbury-place, to Maria, second daughter of George Buckton, esq. of Hornsey. Nov. … At Madeira, on b…
p.439 – 1 matching term
…nd of Jamaica . Here again the author makes inland excursions, the account of which very pleasingly varies and enlivens the Narrative. An account is also given of the Maroon inhabitant. The last portion of the book, com- mencing with the 18th Letter, con- tains the Expedition against New Or- leans, f…
p.440 – 1 matching term
… from Jamaica . Here alio the inte- rest is completely sustained,—but sus- tained as in a deep tragedy, amidst difficulties, distresses, and every kind of untoward event. The perusal of this part is even painful, yet it is im- possible to relinquish it | and when the circumstances are considered, it …
p.467 – 1 matching term
…land, Jamaica , Lyndon Howard Evelyn, esq. Collector of Customs at Savanna-le-Mer, to Alice, dau. of Benj. Samuda, esq. for- merly of that island. April 19. Newman Hatley, esq. of Langley Lodge, Herts, to Elizabeth, relict of late Mr. J. G.Jones, of Kingsland-road. SI. Geo. Rose, esq. of Lincoln’s In…
p.598 – 1 matching term
…ed in Jamaica , in proportion to its popula- tion.—1 was glad to see ihese people en- gaged in clearing the ground in tbe imme- diate neighbourhood of Freetown, and in removing the grass and indigo from the streets of the town,—a measure which, if persevered in with care and attention, can- not fail …
p.641 – 1 matching term
…ps in Jamaica , with the rank of Lient. Colonel. Garrisons.—Col. Lloyd, late of the 10th Foot, to be Governor of the Fort, near Fisgard, in Pembrokeshire; and Sir J. Owen, bait. M.P. to be Governor of Mil- ford Haven. i Ecclesiastical Preferments. Kev. Mr. Dent, Cockerham V. Lan- cashire. Rev. Richard….

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The Gentleman’s Magazine – July to December 1820

For the family genealogist, [The Gentleman's Magazine] is an absolute treasure-trove of useful data. From the day of its inception until 1868 it published columns listing births, marriages, and deaths, enabling people throughout the English-speaking world to keep abreast of friends and relatives at home and abroad. These columns contain entries relating to Jamaica. This unique source of genealogical reference material is for the period from July – December 1820.

The Gentleman’s Magazine – January to June 1820

For the family genealogist, [The Gentleman's Magazine] is an absolute treasure-trove of useful data. From the day of its inception until 1868 it published columns listing births, marriages, and deaths, enabling people throughout the English-speaking world to keep abreast of friends and relatives at home and abroad. These columns contain entries relating to Jamaica. This unique source of genealogical reference material is for the period from Jan – June 1820.