Virgin islands families

22 July 2012

He was listed as a mulatto. ³

He received his Freedom Certificate on 2 May 1798. ⁴

He had a relationship with Louisa Shea, who was born on St. Croix in about 1780. ⁵

She received her Freedom Certificate on 29 June 1795. ⁶

In 1815, they were living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he was employed as a Tailor and was a member of the Free Corps, and he had a Blue and Red Uniform and a good Broad Sword, and she was employed as a Seamstress.⁷

In 1824, they were living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted and classified as an adult free colored. ⁸

In 1831, he is listed in the Frederiksted Free Colored Census.⁹

He died on 13 June 1831, a mulatto and free.¹⁰

By 1850, her Property, 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, belonged to her heirs.¹¹

2. ii. Richard Barnes, b. c1811

3. iii. Julianna Barnes, b. 1815, 21 May 1819

4. iv. Isaac Banes, b. 4 April 1817

He died on 23 September 1810. ¹³

In 1815, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he had no Freedom Certificate. ¹⁵

In 1824, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as free colored and under the age of 15 years old. ¹⁶

He died on 8 March 1826, a free mulatto. ¹⁷

The baptismal record indicates “dead,” but no date is given. ¹⁸

[He is not in the 1831 Frederiksted Free Colored Census, nor in the 1841 Census – SEH.]

She died on 21 May 1819. ²⁰

In 1824, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, where he is listed as a free colored under 15 years old.²³

In 1831, he was classified as a mustice, free born, and baptized in the Lutheran Church, and living with his mother, Louisa Shea.²⁴

He was married on 9 September 1838 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church to Johanna Books,²⁵ who was born in Frederiksted, St. Croix²⁶ in 1818 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. ²⁷

In 1841, they were living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, free, married and employed as a Carpenter and a Private in the Fire Corps, and she was employed as a Seamstress. ²⁸

In October 1846, they were living with their children at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, free, married and he was employed as a Joiner and a Private in the Fire Corps. ²⁹

In 1850, they were still living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he was employed as a Joiner and she was supported by her husband.³⁰

In October 1860, they continued to live at his property at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he was occupied as a Joiner. ³¹

In October 1870, they were living at his property at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he was occupied as a Joiner.³²
Children of Isaac and Johanna (Books) Barnes:
1. i. Louisa Augusta Barnes, b. 1 August 1838

2. ii. George Daniel Waldemar Barnes, b. 1 January 1840

3. iii. Richard Julius Barnes, b. 6 July 1842

4. iv. Louisa Augusta Barnes, b. 7 November 1844

In 1841, he was living with his parents at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted.

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and siblings at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, supported by Isaac Barnes. ³⁶

In 1850, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with his parents and siblings, supported by his parents. ³⁷

In October 1860, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with his parents and siblings, employed as a Carpenter. ³⁸

In 1870, he was living at 18a King’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and employed as a Goldsmith. ³⁹

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and siblings at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, supported by Isaac Barnes. ⁴²

In 1850, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with his parents and siblings, supported by his parents. ⁴³

In October 1860, he was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with his parents and siblings, employed as an Apprentice Clerk. ⁴⁴

He died a bachelor on 13 October 1898.⁴⁵
4. Louisa Augusta Barnes was born on St. Croix⁴⁶ on 7 November 1844 and was baptized on 11 May 1845 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church. ⁴⁷

In October 1846, she was living with her parents and siblings at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, supported by Isaac Barnes. ⁴⁸

In 1850, she was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with her parents and siblings, supported by her parents. ⁴⁹

She was confirmed in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church in 1860. ⁵⁰

In October 1860, she was living at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted with her parents and siblings.⁵¹

In October 1870, she was living with her parents at 45 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried. ⁵²

[In October 1841, Ann Tabitha Barnes owned the property. ⁵³ She continued to own the property in October 1850. ⁵⁴ Not in 1860.]

He received his Freedom Certificate on 1 August 1800.

In 1813, he, classified as a free mulatto, owned 46 Prince Street, Frederiksted, with a house, which was empty. ⁵⁵

In 1815, he was living at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, employed as a Shoemaker and superannuated from militia service. ⁵⁶

He was born free, but has no Freedom Certificate. ⁵⁸

In 1815, he was living at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, employed as a Carpenter and exempted from militia service due to poor eye sight and had a Blue and Red Uniform.⁵⁹

In 1824, he was resident at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁶⁰

He was born free but had no Freedom Certificate. ⁶²

In 1815, he was living at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, employed as a Tailor and a member of the Free Corps and had a Blue & Red Uniform. ⁶³

In 1824, he was resident at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁶⁴

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She was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ⁶⁷

In 1815, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a Seamstress. ⁶⁸

In 1824, she was resident at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁶⁹

2. ii. Mary Barnes, b. c1780

In 1813, she owned 47 Prince Street, Frederiksted, with a house, along with her sister, Mary, and they were classified as free mulattoes.⁷²

She was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ⁷³

In 1815, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a Seamstress. ⁷⁴

In 1824, she was resident at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁷⁵

At the time of her death on 10 November 1835, she was a member of the Anglican Church and free. ⁷⁶

In 1813, she owned 47 Prince Street, Frederiksted, with a house, along with her sister, Eliza[beth], and they were classified as free mulattoes.⁸⁰

She was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ⁸¹

In 1815, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a Seamstress. ⁸²

In 1824, she was resident at 4 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁸³

In October 1841, she was living at her property at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and supported as a Pensioner. ⁸⁴

In 1850, she continued to liver at her property at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and supported as a Pensioner. ⁸⁵
3. Ann Tabitha Barnes was born on St. Croix in about 1796⁸⁶ and was baptized on 6 November 1796 in the Frederiksted Lutheran Mission Church, classified as free, with the following sponsors: Doctor Veeder, John Barnes, Bar. Falkner, Ch. Aarestrup, Madam Nebe, Madam Barnes, Miss Veeder, Miss Hayeeck & Miss Reb. Barnes.⁸⁷

She was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ⁸⁸

In 1815, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a Seamstress. ⁸⁹

In 1824, she was resident at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person.⁹⁰

In October 1841, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and supported as a Pensioner. ⁹¹ At the same time, she was the owner of 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted. ⁹²

In 1850, she was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and a pensioner, the niece of Mary Barnes, the owner of the property. ⁹³

In October 1860, she was resident and the owner of 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted.⁹⁴

In October 1870, she was resident at her property at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and blind. ⁹⁵

He was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ⁹⁷

In 1815, he was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, occupied as a Tailor and a member of the Free Corps, and had a Blue & Red Uniform. ⁹⁸

In 1824, he was resident at 46 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, classified as a Full Grown Free Colored Person. ⁹⁹

He was born free, but in 1815, had no Freedom Certificate. ¹⁰²

In 1815, he was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, and he was in school. ¹⁰³

George D. Barnes was born in Frederiksted, St. Croix in about 1828 and was baptized in the Catholic Church. ¹⁰⁴

In October 1841, he was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted and was supported by his aunt. ¹⁰⁵

In 1850, he was living at 47 Prince’s Street, Frederiksted, unmarried, a Joiner by profession, and the grand nephew of Mary Barnes, who owned the property. ¹⁰⁷

She was freed by Samuel Hughue on 16 February 1801, and it was recorded on the 23^rd of February in the Christiansted City Court.¹¹⁰ A Freedom Certificate was issued by General Fuller on 1^st August 1801. ¹¹¹

In 1816, she was living at Market Street, Christiansted, engaged as a Seamstress.¹¹²
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Lucy Barnes was born in Africa and arrived on St. Croix in about 1759. ¹¹³

On 25 February 1795, she was granted a Freedom Certificate. ¹¹⁴

In 1815, she was living at 66/67 Queen’s Street, Frederiksted, employed Grinding Coffee. ¹¹⁵
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Mary Barnes was born in Africa in about 1765 and arrived on St. Croix when young. ¹¹⁶

On 16 November 1805, she received her Freedom Certificate. ¹¹⁷

In 1815, she was living at 8 Market Street, Frederiksted and was engaged in selling small articles. ¹¹⁸
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Mary Barnes, when she died on 24 June 1832, was a member of the Catholic Church and was classified as a free Black. ¹¹⁹
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Andreas Barnes, a free black man, and his family, all total 5 individuals, were living in Frederiksted in 1772.¹²⁰
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James William Barnes, a free black man, who, in 1780, was resident at 3b Market Street, Frederiksted, purchased an African,¹²¹ probably from the Ship Ningo.

See Appendix for property.

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Elizabeth Barnes was born on St. Croix. ¹²²

On 19 June 1802, she received her Freedom Certificate from Walterstorff. ¹²³

In 1815, she was living at 10 Hospital Street, Frederiksted, engaged as a Washer.¹²⁴
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Marote Barns was born on St. Croix in about 1771 and was baptized in the Anglican Church.¹²⁵

In 1841, she was living, free, at 12 Strand Street, Frederiksted, unmarried and supported by Mr. [George] Nelthropp.¹²⁶

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He was married to Cathrine, who was born on St. Croix in about 1808 and was baptized in the Moravian Church. ¹²⁹

In October 1870, he was living with his wife at a property which he shared with Elizabeth Battice at 37 Hospital Street, Frederiksted, married and occupied as a Porter. ¹³⁰
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Matthew Barnes was born in about 1713. ¹³¹

He buried on 6 September 1761 in the Anglican Churchyard, in Christiansted, aged 48.¹³²

He along with unknown Smith, in 1772, are listed as owning at 12 Queen’s Street, Frederiksted, and one man and 3 enslaved people were resident.¹³⁴

In 1771, he was a Frederiksted resident, living alone with two capable enslaved people. ¹³⁶

In 1772, owned 11 Strand Street, Frederiksted, but the house on it was blown down in the 1772 hurricane, was listed as single with a group of enslaved people.¹³⁷
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John Barker Barnes was married on 1 October 1785 at Mr. Carden's residence on St. Croix by the Anglican Minister to Judith Esther Coakley.¹³⁸

She was born on 17 March 1771 and was baptized on 19 March 1771 in the Anglican Church.¹³⁹

2. ii. Johan Henrich Barentz/Barnes

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In 1760, a man, a woman and 4 children were resident at his property 15 & 16 Northside A Quarter. ¹⁴¹

In 1771, he and a child were resident at his property at 15 & 16 Northside A Quarter. ¹⁴²

In 1772, he owned parts of nos. 15 & 16 Northside A Quarter, and he was resident at 15, along with a son and a daughter, and enslaved people.¹⁴³

In September 1780, he and Johan Heinrich Barentz purchased Africans from the Ship Ningo. ¹⁴⁴

In 1780, he owned 15a Northside A Quarter. ¹⁴⁵

In November 1781, he made a purchase of two Africans from the Ship Fredensborg.¹⁴⁶

Again in 1784, he purchased Africans from the Frigate, Grev Ernst Schimmelmann, presumably for estate North Hall, Northside A Quarter, which he owned.¹⁴⁷

He died in about 1793. ¹⁴⁸

She died on 24 March 1806. ¹⁴⁹

[See his property in the Appendix.]

2. John [Johan] Hendrich [Henrich] Barnes [Baerens/Barentz] was married to Mary/Maria Tatem.

In 1760, a man was resident at his property, 7, 22 & 9 West End Quarter. ¹⁵⁰

In March 1763, he purchased 2 African women from the Ship Fredrikshaab.¹⁵¹

In July1763, he purchased 5 African men and 2 African women from the Ship Christiansborg.¹⁵²

In 1771, he, his wife and one child were living at 7 [& 22] West End Quarter. ¹⁵³

In 1772, he owned 37 King’s Street, Frederiksted, but he and his family were not resident there.¹⁵⁴ Instead in 1772, the family consisting of one man, one woman, one boy and one girl were living at his property 7 West End Quarter, ¹⁵⁵ and he owned parts of 22 & 24 West End Quarter, also. ¹⁵⁶

In September 1780, he and Daniel [Heinrich] Barentz purchased Africans from the Ship Ningo. ¹⁵⁷

In 1780, he owned 7 West End Quarter.¹⁵⁸

He died about 31 August 1782. [He died between 1775-1777-see estate properties in West End Quarter.]

She subsequently married John Delaney.

She died on about 6 April 1784.

[See his property in the Appendix.]
Children of John Hendrich and Mary (Tatem) Barnes:
1. i. John Henry/Hendrich Barnes, b. 1771

2. ii. Daniel E. Barnes, b. c1786 [c1774]

3. iii. Anna Margretha Barnes, c1781
1. John Henry/Henderich Barnes was born on St. Croix in 1769¹⁵⁹/1771.¹⁶⁰

He was a member of the Anglican Church. ¹⁶¹

He was married to Deborah Smith, ¹⁶² who was born in about 1777.

On 1 June 1794, he received a Burgher Certificate from General Walterstorff. ¹⁶³ [Received Burgher Certificate on 20 April 1792, as a Planter, born on St. Croix.¹⁶⁴]

In 1797, they were living in Frederiksted.¹⁶⁵

She died on 4 March 1806.

In 1807, he was a Planter. ¹⁶⁶

On 25 March 1807, he married in the St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church in Frederiksted, Bethia Charlott Smith.¹⁶⁷

In 1815, he was living as a Planter at West End no. 7, estate Stony Ground, and he was an Ensign in the Buff Company of the militia. ¹⁶⁸ In 1815, he was the Owner and Planter of estate Stony Ground, and had a Burgher Certificate issued by General Walterstorff on 30 April 1792 and renewed by General Walterstorff 28^th June 1802 and by General Ramsay on 6 December 1813. ¹⁶⁹

He remarried.

He died on 4 March 1822.
Children of John Henry and Deborah (Smith) Barnes:
4. i. Maria Smith Barnes, b. 28 June 1792, d. 26 June 1847 [27 April 1847]

5. ii. Eliza Farrington Barnes, b. 15 August 1793, d. 7 April 1845

6. iii. John Henry Barnes, b. 17 December 1796, d. 18 September 1848

7. iv. Seth Barnes, b. c1799

Children of John Henry and Bethia Charlott (Smith) Barnes:
8. i. Thomas Smith Barnes, b. 1 January 1808, d. 1 September 1851

9. ii. Richard Foster Barnes, b. 3 October 1809, d. 1860

In 1815, he was living at 7a King Street, Frederiksted, aged 29, with no Burgher Certificate and as an invalid not able to serve in the militia.¹⁷¹ He had previously been a Planter, but in 1815, he was without employment.¹⁷²

She married, 20 July 1812, George Nelthropp, who was born on 10 July 1785 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In 1824, they were living at 11 Strand Street, Frederiksted. ¹⁷³

She died on 26 June 1847, aged 51 of consumption and was buried in the Frederiksted Anglican Graveyard.¹⁷⁴

He died on 24 September 1869, in Ringsner Vickerage, Sussex, England.
5. Eliza Farrington Barnes was born on 15 August 1793.

She was married in 19 July 1808 in the Anglican Church to William Henry Krause,¹⁷⁵ who was born on 14 December 1769.

He died on 7 January 1841.

She died on 7 April 1845, aged 51 years.¹⁷⁶

In 1815, he was living at 45 Strand Street, Frederiksted, aged 42, possessing a Burgher Certificate, engaged as a Planter, and a member of the Buff Company of the militia. ¹⁷⁹ He was living with his uncle, Thomas Smith. ¹⁸⁰

In 1824, he was living at 11 Strand Street, Frederiksted with his sister, Maria Smith Barnes and her husband, George Nelthropp.¹⁸¹

He had a relationship beginning in about 1821-2 with Jane Elizabeth Veeder, who was born on St. Croix in about 1800,¹⁸² and was baptized in St. John's Anglican Church, Christiansted, on 19 June 1800.

She was listed in official records as a mulatto.¹⁸³

In 1824, she was living at 43-44 Queens Street, Frederiksted with her two children.¹⁸⁴

In October 1846, he was living with his sister, Maria Smith Barnes, married, Nelthropp, and her husband, and his children at estate Mount Washington, Northside A Quarter, unmarried, and exempted from the militia. ¹⁸⁵

In October 1847, he was living at estate Rose Hill (Northside A, nos. 16/17), unmarried and employed as a Planter.¹⁸⁶

On 2 January 1848, she was married in Christiansted to Martin Luther Daguilard.¹⁸⁷

A John Barnes, aged 46, a member of the Anglican Church, died of fever and was buried in the Anglican graveyard on 23 July 1848.¹⁸⁸ He was listed as formerly a planter, and unmarried.¹⁸⁹

She died on St. Croix on 18 September 1848.¹⁹⁰
Children of John Henry Barnes and Jane Elizabeth Veeder:
10. i. Sidney Smith Barnes, b. c1822, d. c5 April 1848.

11. ii. Anne R. Barnes, d. after 5 April 1848.

13 ii. N. A. Barnes, b. c1842

In 1815, he was living at West End Quarter no. 7, estate Stony Ground, and a member of the Buff Company of the militia. ¹⁹² In 1815, he had no Burgher Certificate, and he lived with his father, J. H. Barnes. ¹⁹³

In 1815, he was living in the household of Thomas Smith, a merchant, aged 7, at 17 Strand Street, Frederiksted. ¹⁹⁵

On 15 June 1832, he purchased at auction with his brother Richard Foster Barnes, the estate Jealousy (Prince’s Quarter 16 & 17).

On 5 July 1834, he received a Burgher Certificate, as a Planter born on St. Croix.¹⁹⁶

He was married to Adelaide Augusta, who was born on St. Croix in about 1809 and was baptized in the Anglican Church. ¹⁹⁷

In October 1841, they and their children were living at estate Jealousy (Prince’s Quarter), owner of estate Jealousy and Manager and a Lieutenant in the Prince’s Life Squadron.¹⁹⁸

On 22 March 1844, estate Jealousy (Prince’s Quarter 16 & 17) was sold at auction to George Nelthropp [his half brother-in-law].

In October 1846, he was living with his wife and children at estate Jealousy (Prince’ Quarter), as Manager [the estate was owned by George Nelthropp], and he was a Lieutenant in the Prince’s Life Squadron.¹⁹⁹

He died on 1 September 1851
Children of Thomas Smith and Adelaide Augusta Barnes:
14. i. Harry Augustus Barnes, b. c1837

15. ii. Adelaide Augusta Barnes, b. c1838

In 1815, he was living in the household of Thomas Smith, a merchant, aged 5, at 17 Strand Street, Frederiksted. ²⁰²

He was married to Mary E., who was born on St. Croix in about 1813 and was baptized on 2^nd February 1813 in the Anglican Church. ²⁰³

On 15 June 1832, he purchased with his brother Thomas Smith Barnes, the estate Jealousy (Prince’s Quarter 16 & 17).

He took the oath of allegiance on 17 October 1833, being born on St. Croix and a occupied as a Planter.²⁰⁴

On 21 October 1833, he received a Burgher Certificate. ²⁰⁵

On 22 March 1844, estate Jealousy (Prince’s Quarter 16 & 17) was sold at auction to George Nelthropp [his half brother-in-law].

In October 1847, he was living with his wife and children at estate Rose Hill (Northside A Quarter, 16/17), married, employed as a Planter and a Sergeant in the Prince’s Life Squadron, and she was the Proprietor of the estate. ²⁰⁶

He died in 1860 in New Orleans.
Children of Richard Foster and Mary C. [E.?] Barnes:
16. i. T. R. F. Barnes, b. c1832

17. ii. C. M. Barnes, b. c1834

18. iii. L. Barnes, b. c1836

19. iv. W. Barnes, b. c1838

In 1824, she was living at 43-44 Queens Street, Frederiksted with her mother and sister.²¹¹

In 1831, she was listed in the Christiansted Free Colored Census, as a child, living in Christiansted. ²¹²

She died about 5 April 1848.²¹³

Her mother’s will with M. L. Daguilard, makes clear that Anna R. Barnes was her child with John Barnes.²¹⁵

She died after 5 April 1848.
12. A. Barnes was born on St. Croix in about 1838 and was baptized in the Anglican Church. ²¹⁶

In October 1846, she was living with her father and aunt at estate Mount Washington. ²¹⁷

In October 1846, she was living with her father and aunt at estate Mount Washington. ²¹⁸

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and sister at estate Jealousy, Prince’s Quarter. ²²⁰

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and sister at estate Jealousy, Prince’s Quarter. ²²¹
15. Adelaide Augusta Barnes was born on St. Croix in about 1838 and was baptized on 4 July 1839 in the Anglican Church. ²²²

In October 1841, she was living with her parents and sister at estate Jealousy, Prince’s Quarter.²²³

In October 1846, she was living with her parents and sister at estate Jealousy, Prince’s Quarter. ²²⁴
16. T. R. F. Barnes was born on St. Croix in about 1832 and was baptized in the Anglican Church. ²²⁵

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and siblings at estate Rose Hill, Northside Quarter A, 16/17. ²²⁶

In October 1841, she was living with her parents and siblings at estate Rose Hill, Northside Quarter A, 16/17. ²²⁸

In October 1841, she was living with her parents and siblings at estate Rose Hill, Northside Quarter A, 16/17. ²³⁰

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and siblings at estate Rose Hill, Northside Quarter A, 16/17. ²³²