David Dobson
Scots in Jamaica, 1655-1855
- ISBN 13:
- 9780806355405
- author:
- David Dobson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Genealogical Publishing Co Inc.,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 178
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Scotland, Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours, Jamaica, Jamaica - Emigration and immigration, Scotland - Emigration and immigration, Scots - Jamaica - History, Genealogy, Reference / Genealogy & Heraldry, Reference, Emigr
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the story of Scotland's early settlers in Jamaica, a major destination for Scottish emigrants during the 17th and 18th centuries. This book identifies over 3,500 Scottish inhabitants, providing a wealth of information on their lives, including name, occupation, date of arrival, and reason for emigration.
Based on a range of sources, including manuscript and published records from Scotland, England, and Jamaica, the author sheds light on the experiences of these Scottish pioneers. The book also includes a list of ships that transported the settlers to Jamaica, making it a valuable resource for genealogists and historians.
With meticulous research and attention to detail, this book provides a unique insight into the lives of Scotland's early emigrants in Jamaica. The result is a comprehensive and engaging account of a fascinating period in history.
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