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Persons Affilitated w/Guyana in British Newspapers
DEATH NOTICES
Last Name Event Text Newspaper
Abel Death At Urquhart Road, Oldmeldrum, on the 5th inst., George Abel, engineer, late of Demerara, aged 39 years.
Funeral on Saturday, at One o'clock P.M., to Oldmeldrum Churchyard. Company to assemble in Free
Church. Friends please accept this invitation.
Aberdeen Journal 7 August
1896
Adam Death [June] 13. On his passage from Demerara, Francis James Adam, Esq., youngest son of the Lord Chief
Commissioner of the Jury Court.
The Scots Magazine 1 August
1820
Adam Death At Demerara, on 30th April, of yellow fever, in his 19th year, James Meldrum Adam, only child of William
Adam, grain salesman, Glasgow. *
Glasgow Herald 5 June 1882
Adams Death On the 10th inst., at 30, Burton-crescent, aged 55, G. Adams, Esq., of Berbice, British Guiana, aged fifty-five.
[George Adams, died Pancras]
Morning Post (London) 15
August 1866
Adams Death Adams, Mr. Harry R., of Galgorm Park, Ballymena, at Georgetown, Demerara, March 14. Pall Mall Gazette 21 April 1874
Adams Death June 16, at Demerara, of yellow fever, John Windle Adams, Esq., of Walsall,aged 34. [12 Aug: aged 84] Staffordshire Gazette 26 August
1841
Aitken Death At Demerara, on the 27th August last, George Thomson, third son of James Aitken, bookseller, No. 7, St
Andrew Street.
Caledonian Mercury 21
October 1844
Aitken Death At Plantation Albion, Berbice, on the 27th September, Mr. James J. Aitken, son of the late Mr. Andrew
Aitken, farmer, Carneel, Fife.
Fife Herald 30 November 1848
Aitken
(Rattray)
Death At Georgetown Hospital, British Guiana, on 17th Nov., of appendicitis, Mabel Jean Neill, beloved wife of John
Banks Aitken, Forestry Department, and daughter of the late Captain Rattray, and Mrs Rattray, 43 Woodend
Drive, Jordanhill, Glasgow.
Dundee Courier 20 November
1931
Alberson Death On the 13th of August last, at Berbice, where he was accidentally drowned, Mr. Joseph Alberson, late master
of the Hibernia, of Liverpool.
Lancaster Gazette 12
November 1831
Alcock Death On the 15th ult., in George Town, Demerara, after a short illness, aged 20 years, John, second son of Mr
Joseph Alcock, joiner and cabinet maker, of Langwathby—much respected.
Kendal Mercury 25 January
1862
Alder Death At Demerara, on the 29th December, on board the barque Aurora, of this port, of which vessel he was
master, aged 30, Captain William Launcelot Alder, a native of this town. The deceased had traded to
Demerara for a considerable period, during which time he had won the respect and esteem of all with whom
he came into contact. His death was sudden and unexpected, having only a few minutes previously been
engaged in superintending the loading of his vessel.
Newcastle Journal 3 February
1863
Alexander Death On the 27th ult., at Stirling, accidentally shot, ------ Harvey, youngest son of Arthur Harvey Alexander, of H---
wood, Dufftown, N.B., and Demerara, British Guiana, aged –. *
Morning Post (London) 7
August 1900
Alexander Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, on the 2d inst., after a short illness, Anna Maria Hooton, wife of
Mr. Wm. F. Alexander. —Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 31 January
1873
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Alexander Death Messrs A. Macdonald and Company have just completed in the best Rubislaw granite a neat monumental
cross, of the Celtic type, all finely axed, with elaborately-carved ornament on face, to the memory of George
Hamilton Alexander, captain, 4th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, second son of Mr Arthur Harvey
Alexander, immigration agent of British Guiana, and of Hazelwood, Dufftown, Scotland, who died at
Ogbomosho, on the 18th October, 1897, whilst serving with the Hous-- Force, aged 23 years. The memorial
is to be erected at Captain Alexander's grave on the W Coast of Africa.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal 23
August 1898
Alexander Death On the 18th inst., at Glasgow, James Alexander, Esq., merchant, of that city, and formerly of Demerara. Morning Chronicle (London) 24
May 1860
Allan Death At Bentinck Terrace, Galston, on the 26th inst., Andrew B. Allan, Esq., late of Messrs. Playfair, Allan & Co.,
Berbice.
Glasgow Herald 28 December
1864
Allan Death At Demarara, universally regretted, Colin Allan, Esq., M.D. Caledonian Mercury 2 May
1805
Allan Death At Georgetown, Demerara, South America, on the 10th Oct., William Allan, of Auchinblae, Kincardineshire,
in his 32d year—much and deeply regretted.
Dundee Advertiser 18
November 1881
Allan Death At Plantation Eliza and Mary, Berbice, on the 16th ultimo, aged 28, Thomas Allan, Esq., youngest son of the
late Mr. James Allan, farmer, Lusshill, Old Monkland.
Glasgow Herald 22 February
1865
Allanby Death The 17th of January last, at Demerara, William Allanby, M.D., in the 42d year of his age, formerly of Flimby,
near Workington.
Lancaster Gazette 18 April
1807
Allen Death April 30, drowned, on his passage from Demerara, aged 31, Mr Thos. Wm. Allen, the highly esteemed
steward of the ship Glenelg , leaving a wife and four children to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband
and father.
Bristol Mercury 19 May 1849
Allen Death Nov. 13, at Demerara, aged 21, of yellow fever, Henry, 4th son of the late Mr. A. Allen, St. James's
churchyard.
Bristol Mercury 18 January
1840
Alleyne Death 21st, at 27, Gloucester-place, Hyde Park, Dr. James H. Alleyne, late Colonial Surgeon of British Guiana,
aged 66.
The Standard (London) 26 April
1865
Alty Death May 24, at Parkside, Knowlsey, aged 13 years, Frederick Jordan, youngest son of John Daniel Alty, Esq.,
surgeon, of Demerara, formerly of Prescot.
Liverpool Mercury 28 May 1863
Alty Death On the 8th inst., at Birkdale, Southport, John Daniel Alty, M.R.C.S.E, late of Demerara, aged 69 years. Manchester Times 19 February
1881
Alty Death Sept. 5, at Ogle, Demerara, in her 44th year, Jane, wife of J.D. Alty, Esq., surgeon, Demerara, formerly of
Prescot.
Liverpool Mercury 3 October
1864
Alves Death Nov. 23, at Berbice, British Guiana, William F. de ---y, youngest son of the late John Alves, of Enham, -----,
age 47 years.
The Standard (London) 21
December 1892
Alves Death September 10, at The Whim, Berbice, British Guiana, Susan Barclay, relict of John Alves, Esq., late of
Enham-place, Hampshire, and Berbice, aged 67.
Manchester Courier 22 October
1874
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Alves Death April 27, at sea, on board R.M.S Medway, on the voyage to Demerara, John Alves, aged 42 (late H.M.'s 30th
Madras N.I.), Stipendiary Magistrate British Guiana, eldest son of the late John Alves, Esq., of Enham-place,
Hants.
The Standard (London) 20 May
1882
Ames Death On the 1st of November last, in the island of Demerara, the Rev. William Ames; and on the day following, the
Rev. George Bellamy, Wesleyan Methodist Missionaries. They were the only --- missionaries belonging to
that denomination of Christians --- the island. *
Liverpool Mercury 25 January
1822
Amson
(Green)
Death November 18th, at Georgetown, Demerara, Beta Maria, wife of H. Amson, second daughter of the late Henry
Green, The Firs, Dudley, and the Royal Farm, Bromsgrove, aged 29.
Worcester Chronicle 24
December 1892
Anderson Death At 39 Katrine Road, Langside, on the 5th inst., Sarah M. Fisher, widow of Rev. A.H. Anderson, late of British
Guiana.
Glasgow Herald 7 June 1899
Anderson Death At New Amsterdam, on the 6th July, the Rev. John Anderson, minister of the parish of All Saints. Mr
Anderson was a native of Nairnshire, in Scotland.—Royal Gazette of British Guiana.
Caledonian Mercury 3
September 1840
Anderson Death At St. Catherine’s, Berbice, on the 21st of April, the Rev. George Anderson A.M. Dumfries & Galloway Standard
18 June 1845
Anderson Death Suddenly, at Surinam, Dutch Guiana, on the 13th ult., aged 24, John, youngest son of William Anderson, 33
West Campbell Street, Glasgow; deeply regretted.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 23 October
1873
Annand
(Rannie)
Death At Clive House, Coventry, on 27th February, 1939, Jessie, wife of Dr Fraser Annand, and daughter of the
late Rev. John Rannie, M.A., British Guiana. [aged 64]
Aberdeen Journal 9 March
1939
Arbuckle Death William: see Dolphin death 1802
Armstrong Death On the 2d of April last, at Demarara, Captain Armstrong, of the barque Thomas, of Whitehaven, aged 23
years; a clever, steady and highly meritorious man, much respected, not only by his crew, but all to whom he
was known.
Kendal Mercury 22 May 1841
Arnold Death On the 23rd inst., at South Parade, Clifton, Bristol, William Sutton Arnold, Esq., formerly of British Guiana.
[age 80]
Morning Post (London) 29
December 1891
Arnold Death Jan. 30, at Demerara, aged 72, Mr. John Arnold, many years news agent, Post-office-place, in this town. Liverpool Mercury 13 March
1855
Arnold Death On the 21st November, at Berbice, West Indies, of dysentery, George, son of Mr. R. Arnold, of Ashby-de-la-
Zouch, aged 29 years.
Leicester Journal 19 December
1873
Arrindell Death On the 6th inst., at Springfield, Birkdale Park, Southport, Lady Arrindell, relict of Sir William Arrindell, C.B.,
late Chief Justice of British Guiana. [Mary Anne Arrindell, aged 74]
Manchester Evening News 8
September 1871
Arrindell Death Sir William Arrindell, Chief Justice of Demerara, expired on the 27th of December, his death being
occasioned by a fall down a flight of steps shortly before that date. He was in his sixty-seventh year. …... He
was a native of one of the Virgin Islands, but educated in England.
The Era (London) 8 February
1863
Arthur Death [August] 20. At sea, in the 31st year of his age, Inness Arthur, Esq. of Demarara, son of the Rev. Robt.
Arthur, minister of Resolis.
The Scots Magazine 1
December 1816
Arthur Death Died, at Cromarty, after a few hours illness, on the 3d inst., Robert Arthur, Esq., late of Berbice, fifth son of
the late Rev. Robert Arthur, minister of Risolis.
Aberdeen Journal 15 July 1829
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Ashburner Death On the 10th of April last, at Demerara, in the West Indies, aged 18, Mr. John Ashburner, eldest son of the
late Mr. Ashburner, attorney at law, Blackburn.
Lancaster Gazette 2 November
1805
Ashburner Death On Thursday morning, the 17th inst., at Plantation Prospect, Mahaicony, Mr Thomas Ashburner, aged 37,
partner in the firm of Messrs. Booker Brothers and Co., of Demerara. The deceased was the only son of Mr
Christopher Ashburner, shoemaker, late of Ulverston, and had been a resident in the colony for upwards of
15 years. [Liverpool Mercury: March 17, of consumption, aged 36 (very poor copy)]
Kendal Mercury 30 April 1853
Ashley Death Jan. 17, at Demerara, aged 25, Mr. William Ashley, assistant pilot at that port, late of this town. Liverpool Mercury 19 March
1847
Ashley Death March 21, at Kensington, Eliza Ann (Elise), daughter of the late J[ohn] A.J. Ashley, Esq., of Demerara, British
Guiana. [age 72]
Daily News (London) 27 March
1874
Ashley Death On the 8th inst., at De Vere Gardens, Kensington, Miss Sarah Edmonstone Ashley, formerly of Demerara,
British Guiana, in her 84th year.
Manchester Times 14
September 1889
Atkin (Innes) Death Oct. 13, at Demerara, Mary Walker, wife of Mr. Robert Atkin, and fifth daughter of the late Robert Innes, of
this town.
Liverpool Mercury 5 December
1856
Atkins Death On Friday last, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Spencer Jones, Bellefield, West Derby, Susanna, relict
of the late Thomas Atkins, Esq., of the colony of Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury 24 April 1835
Atkinson Death On the 18th of January last, at Demerara, Mr. William Atkinson, aged 24 years, late of Lancaster. Liverpool Mercury 19 March
1830
Auld Death [April] 6. At Campbelton, Alexander Auld, Esq., of Garcoside and late of Demerara. [Caledonian Mercury:
Campbelltown]
The Scots Magazine 1 May
1820
Austen Death Oct. 5, at Demerara, West Indies, after an attack of fever lasting only eight hours, Austen Edward William,
youngest son of the late Mr. Trevanion Austen, Cinque Ports Pilot, aged 35 years.
Dover Express 11 November
1865
Austin Death The death is announced of the Most Rev. William Piercy Austin, D.D., who for 50 years has been Bishop of
British Guiana. Dr. Austin was consecrated in Westminster Abbey to the See of Guinea. In 1883 he became
Primate of the West Indies, and last year, on the death of Bishop Perry, was appointed Prelate of the Order
of St. Michael and St. George. Dr. Austin's episcopal jubilee was celebrated in August last at Georgetown,
Demerara.
Worcester Journal 19
November 1892
Austin Death Feb. 25, at Stanway Rectory, Colchester, John Wykeham Piercy, second son of the late Charles Piercy
Austin, Receiver-General of British Guiana, aged 11 years.
The Standard (London) 1 March
1894
Austin Death 26th Jan., at the vicarage, Great Bentley, Essex, the Rev. Wiltshire Stantan Austin, late of Demerara, West
Indies, aged 63. [Norfolk Chronicle: Stanton]
Ipswich Journal 21 February
1857
Austin Death Jan. 23, at Kingston House, Georgetown, Demerara, Eliza Piercy Austin, wife of the Bishop of Guiana. The Standard (London) 26
February 1881
Austin Death Austin, Mary Lockhart, second surviving daughter of the Bishop of Guiana, at Worthing, Jan. 4. [Age 24] Western Mail 7 January 1870
Austin Death Austin, Rev. William, Rural Dean, at St. John’s Rectory, Essequibo, British Guiana, aged 84, May 17. Pall Mall Gazette 30 June 1884
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Austin Death June 25, at Clifton, Elizabeth Mary, relict of James D. Austin, M.D., of Essequibo, British Guiana, in her 91st
year.
Bath Chronicle 2 July 1885
Austin Death Lately, at Essequibo, British Guiana, Thomas Bruce Pryce, youngest son of John Gardiner Austin, Esq., late
of Thickthorne, near Kenilworth.
Coventry Herald 5 April 1844
Austin Death March 24, at 2, Priory Street, aged 5 months, Fredk. Coleridge Moore, son of William Austin, Bishop of
Guiana.
Cheltenham Chronicle 3 April
1851
Austin Death May 17, at Buckingham-villas, Clifton, aged 6 years 4 months, John Coleridge, son of the Bishop of Guiana.
[FreeBMD: John Coleridge Austin]
Bristol Mercury 25 May 1850
Austin Death On the 19th ult., at Barrington House, Georgetown, Demerara, Charles Piercy Austin, Colonial Receiver-
General of British Guiana, and second son of the Bishop of Guiana.
Reading Mercury 14 May 1892
Austin Death On the 27th inst., at Strelna, Reading, the Rev. William George Gardiner Austin, late H.M. Inspector of
Schools, British Guiana, and sometime Rector of Stanway, Essex, aged 68 years.
Reading Mercury 31 October
1903
Austin Death On the 8th inst., at De Beauvoir Villa, Reading, Charles Thomas Piercy, second son of the Rev. William G.G.
Austin, H.M. Inspector of Schools, British Guiana, in his 15th year.
Reading Mercury 23 November
1878
Austin Death On the 9th inst., at Kingston House, Georgetown, Demerara, the Most Reverend William Piercy Austin,
Bishop of Guiana, aged 85.
Reading Mercury 19 November
1892
Austin Death On the 27th ult., at Paris, Alice Colin Muriel Piercy, youngest daughter of the late Charles Piercy Austin,
Registrar-General of British Guiana, aged eighteen.
Morning Post (London) 6 April
1895
Austine Death At Windsor Forest, Demerara, on the 2d August, much regretted, Mr James Austine, eldest son of Mr
Austine, postmaster, Fettercairn.
Caledonian Mercury 12
October 1839
Austine Death In Berbice, on the 20th Sept. last, Alex. Austine, Esq. son of George Austine, Esq. of Torwood. Caledonian Mercury 4
November 1844
Austine Death On the 17th inst., at 91, London-wall, Harriet Mary Ann, widow of the late Mr. T.R. Austine, of Berbice, aged
45.
London City Press 26 June
1869
Aylesbury Death Sep. 25, at Demerara, Frederick, only son of the late Charles Aylesbury, surgeon, of this town, aged 27. Staffordshire Gazette 11
November 1841
Bagot Death On the 17th inst., at her residence, Campsie, Omagh, Tempe Bagot, youngest daughter of the late George
Bagot, Esq., High Sheriff of British Guiana and County Kildare. [age 70]
The Standard (London) 2
November 1892
Bagot Death March 2, at Omagh Tyrone, Anna Bagot, sister-in-law of the late George Bagot, many years High Sheriff of
British Guiana, aged 91 years.
Belfast News-Letter 13 March
1874
Bagot Death Bagot, Charlotte A., daughter of the late Mr. George, High Sheriff British Guiana, at Omagh, county Tyrone,
Sept. 28.
Pall Mall Gazette 11 October
1879
Bagot Death On the 21st instant, on board the ship Kiltearn, aged 55, Christopher Bagot, Esq., comptroller of Her
Majesty's Customs at Demerara, British Guiana.
Yorkshire Gazette 29 June
1867
Bagot Death Same day [Sunday last, i.e. 7 Feb.], at the house of Mrs. Grocott, Upper Frederick-street, after an illness of
four days, Mr. Thomas George Bagot, Millwright, aged 26, eldest son of Mr. George Bagot, of Georgetown,
Demerara, much and deservedly respected by all his acquaintance.
Liverpool Mercury 12 February
1830
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Baillie Death At 32 South Apsley Place, on the 17th inst., aged 28 years, Hugh Baillie, jun., late of Georgetown,
Demerara.—Friends will please accept this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 18 March 1871
Baillie Death Dec. 14, at Demerara, after a short illness, Alexander Baillie, Esq., of Green-street, Grosvenor-square, in his
49th year.
Oxford Journal 26 January
1839
Bain Death In June last, at Berbice, suddenly, aged 29 years, Mr. Walter Bain, son of Mr. Walter Bain, millwright, Bonhill
by Dumbarton, Scotland. He was a young man of enterprising genius, esteemed and respected by his
employers, and whose premature death will be long and deeply lamented by his afflicted family, and
regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Liverpool Mercury 21 October
1831
Bainton Death January 21 , at Demerara, aged 30 years, Mr. William John Bainton, the affectionate brother of Mr.
Christopher Bainton, late of Liverpool.
Liverpool Daily Post 29 March
1867
Baird Death On the 22d ult., at the Hon. Mr. Justice Wightman's, St. Alban's Bank, Hampton, Frederick William, aged 17,
second son of Henry John Baird, esq., Receiver General of Berbice.
Hampshire Advertiser 1
February 1845
Baird Death At Plantation Hamburg, Demarara, on the 23d March, of inflamation, Alexander Baird. Friends will please
accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 14 May 1855
Baird Death Feb. 12, at his residence, Compton-lodge, Westbury-on-Trym, Henry John Baird, Esq., formerly Receiver
General and Assistant Government Secretary of Berbice, British Guiana. [aged 79]
Bath Chronicle 20 February
1873
Baird Death Jan. 22, suddenly, in this city, in the 13th year of his age, Spencer Walter, third son of Henry J. Baird, Esq.,
Assistant Receiver-General of British Guiana.
Bath Chronicle 10 February
1842
Baker Death At Demerara, of yellow fever, Charles, second son of Mrs. Baker, of the Star and Garter, Putney, and late of
Romford.
Chelmsford Chronicle 2
December 1864
Baker Death January 20, at Demerara, aged 20, John Dymond, eldest son of the late Mr. S.D. Baker, of this city. Bristol Mercury 19 May 1838
Bakey Death Jan. 14, lost, by the wreck of the brig Ellen Sophie , off Ballydavid Head, West Coast of Ireland, in his 23rd
year, William Thomas, second son of Mr. W.T. Bakey, Master of the Plympton St. Mary Union. The
deceased was a passenger on board from Demerara.
Western Times 17 February
1865
Bald Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 27th July, Adam third son of the late William Bald, merchant, Glasgow. Glasgow Herald 4 September
1857
Baldwin Death At Braefoot, Castletown, Paisley, on the 2- inst., John Young Baldwin, of Georgetown, Demerara, aged forty-
four years. This (the only) intimation.—No flowers. *
Glasgow Herald 24 January
1900
Balgarnie Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 31st July, William Balgarnie, Esq., late of Edinburgh, aged 27 years. Dundee Courier 29 August
1873
Ballantine Death At Demerara, upon the 21st of April, Mr John Ballantine, eldest son of Mr James Ballantine, merchant,
Campbeltown.
The Scots Magazine 1 August
1802
Bamber Death Oct. 28, at Demerara Hospital, of yellow fever, aged 18, Hugh, seventh son of Mr. Thomas Bamber, boot
and shoe maker, Bond street.
Liverpool Mercury 23 January
1857
Banks Death At Demerara, on the 24th December last, of fever, Captain Banks, of the barque Thomas, of Whitehaven,
aged 31 years.
Carlisle Journal 19 February
1842
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Barber Death On the passage from Berbice to Arichat, Capt. B.W. Barber, aged 34. Morning Chronicle (London) 18
Dec. 1827
Barber Death On the 18th inst., at Gloucester Crescent, Hyde Park, London, Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Samuel
Barber, of Hillhead, county Antrim, and sister of the late Samuel Barber, of London, and Demerara, in her
80th year.
Manchester Times 22 February
1890
Barbour Death At Tain House, parish of St. Saviour’s, Berbice, on the 12th ult., of yellow fever, after two days’ illness, the
Rev. John Barbour, M.A., minister of St. Saviour’s, aged 26, and only three months and four days after he
landed in the colony at George Town, Demerara. Friends and relations will please accept of this intimation.
Dundee Courier 20 November
1861
Barends Death Jan. 23, at Surinam, Dutch Guiana, West Indies, M. Barends, Esq., jun., aged 74; and on the 30th, Bloeme,
his wife, and beloved sister of Mr. M.I. Levy, 38, Woburn-place, Russell-square, W.C., aged 60 years.
The Standard (London) 3 March
1877
Barker Death At Craig View, Queenshaugh, Stirling, on the 25th inst., Annie Martyn Ridley, the beloved wife of Daniel
Barker, stair-railer. Demerara papers please copy. *
Glasgow Herald 28 November
1899
Barker Death At Demerara, of the colonial fever, after a residence of 25 years at different islands in the West-Indies, Mr.
Thomas Barker, merchant, formerly of this place, aged 53.
Hull Packet 28 February 1809
Barker Death On the 20th Oct. last, at Demerara, Mr. George Barker, cooper, formerly of this town. Liverpool Mercury 21 January
1820
Barkly Death Sir Henry Barkly, formerly a most successful Colonial Governor, died on Thursday [20 Oct] of cardiac failure,
at the age of eighty-three. …... continuing to represent the Herefordshire constituency until February 1849,
he having been appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Guiana. In 1853 he was created a
K.C.B., and was promoted to the governorship of Jamaica.
The Standard (London) 24
October 1898
Barlass Death At Georgetown, British Guiana, on April 20th, 1940, Harry Stewart, beloved son of the late Alexander Barlass
and of Mrs Barlass, 63 Needless Road, Perth, aged 24.
Dundee Courier 23 April 1940
Barlow Death Aug. 20, at the residence of Edwd. B. Anstie, Esq., Devizes, of pneumonia, John Barlow, Esq., late of
Taymouth Manor, Essequibo, British Guiana, aged 76.
Bath Chronicle 28 August 1873
Barlow Death At Mahaicony, East Coast, Demerara, British Guiana, May 14, Patrick Crossman Barlow, formerly of the
Berlin Wool House, West-bridge, Truro, aged 86.
Royal Cornwall Gazette 26
June 1890
Barnard Death On Christmas-eve, at Plantation Mara, Rio Berbice, Herbert Hewett Barnard, second son of the late William
Barnard, Esq., of Fareham, aged 40 years.
Portsmouth Evening News 30
January 1889
Barnes (Daly) Death Barnes, Mrs. R., daughter of the late Mr. M. Daly, of Berbice, British Guiana, at Finchley-road, St. John’s
Wood, aged 36, May 28. [Eliza Barnes]
Pall Mall Gazette 31 May 1872
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Barr Death It is with feelings of deep regret we record the death of the Hon. Mr. Barr, which took place on Tuesday,
November 27, in Demerara. He was born in Larne, in the North of Ireland, 49 years ago. Having been
educated in Belfast, he left for Demerara in 1879, where he soon rose by his sterling qualities to the most
prominent positions in the Colony, being a Member of the Court of Policy and the Legislature. [long
description of career and funeral follows] The chief mourners were: the Hon. Mrs. A. Barr, W. Birch, P. Birch,
W. Sheals, and his four children. Mr. Barr was happily married to a Creole lady, Miss Sheals, who survives
him, …..
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) 27
December 1894
Barron Death Suddenly, at Georgetown, Demerara, on the 30th January, Mr John Barron, a native of Dallas, Forres, aged
29.
Inverness Courier 7 March
1867
Barry Death In Chester-square, aged 57, Thomas Barry, Esq. late of Demerara. Oxford Journal 8 August 1840
Barton Death At Demerara, on the 16th Nov. last, John, son of the late John Barton, Esq. of Balbiggen, Co. of Dublin, and
brother to Mr Barton, of the Customs, Carnarvon.
North Wales Chronicle 22
January 1833
Bascom Death Bascom, G.S., late of Georgetown, Demerara, at Pembridge-place, June 12. [George Smith Bascom, age
44, Kensington]
Pall Mall Gazette 14 June 1872
Bascom Death January 26, at Holland-park, W., Theodora Louisa, wife of H.S. Bascom, Esq., of Demerara, British Guiana,
aged -7. * [age 47]
Daily News (London) 29
January 1875
Bascom Death On the 11th inst., at Chester, aged 53, Edward Bascome, Esq., M.D., formerly of Demerara, and late
surgeon 1st Royal Cheshire Regiment of Militia.
Manchester Courier 22
November 1856
Bascom Death June 20, at Gloucester-place, Hyde-park-gardens, Henry Sarsfield Bascom, of Demerara, British Guiana,
aged 66. Friends are requested to accept this intimation.
The Standard (London) 24 June
1882
Bascom Death July -7, at Bathurst, Gambia, West Coast of Africa, of intermittent fever, Henry Sarsfield Bascom, Collector
of Customs, only son of the late Henry Sarsfield Bascom, of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 37. *
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) 22
July 1896
Bateson Death Intelligence has reached Georgetown (British Guiana) of the death of Mr. Bateson, who left Georgetown, in
company with a party, for the purpose of exploring the upper reaches of the Essequibo, and, if possible, to
form the nucleus of an agricultural settlement in the locality. Most of the members of the party were
prostrated with fever, to which Mr. Bateson succumbed. He was a native of Bedford, and had been in the
colony but a very short time when he left for the interior.
The Standard (London) 3
September 1896
Bateson Death June 21, in British Guiana, Walter, the third son of Richard Bateson, Esq., of Hale, Cheshire, and dearly-
loved husband of Ada Bateson, of Bedford. [also article, 3 Sep]
The Standard (London) 8
August 1896
Batty Death On the 26th July, at Demerara, aged 18, Mr. Richard Batty. Liverpool Mercury 18 October
1839
Batty Death On the 2nd inst, at Hertford, Frances, widow of the late Richard Batty, Esq, of Demerara, in her 70th year. Herts Guardian 14 April 1863
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Batty Death On the 4th of October, at Demerara, Mr. Rich. Batty, in the 45th year of his age..... In the colony, where he
resided 25 years, his loss will be universally lamented, and in this, his native land, his former associates, as
well as his afflicted relatives, cherish his memory with an affectionate and grateful remembrance.
Westmorland Gazette 23
December 1826
Baxter Death At Romano Bridge, Peebles-shire, on the 3d current, Lillias McFarlane, relict of Richard Baxter, Esq.
Berbice.
Caledonian Mercury 8 January
1842
Bayne Death On the 3rd ult., at Demerara, British Guiana, after the premature birth of a daughter, Caroline, the beloved
wife of H. Bayne, Esq., of Plantation, Annandale. [Morning Chronicle: Henry Bayne, East Coast]
Yorkshire Gazette 3 October
1857
Bean Death March 16, at Weston-super-Mare, Mary Anne, fourth daughter of the late Charles Bean, Esq., formerly of
Demerara and of Richmond, Surrey, aged 66.
Taunton Courier 25 March 1885
Bean Death May 18, Sarah, widow of Charles Bean, Esq., late of Demerara, and Richmond-hill, Surrey. Sussex Advertiser 24 May 1853
Beaumont Death Beaumont, Ella F., daughter of the Hon. J. Beaumont, Chief Justice of British Guiana, at Barbadoes, aged 5
months, 14th ult.
Pall Mall Gazette 14 June 1866
Beaumont Death On the morning of the 16th Jan., 1868, at Houston House, Georgetown, Demerara, Mary Josephine,
daughter of Joseph Beaumont, Esq., Chief Justice of British Guiana, aged 5 years.
Pall Mall Gazette 18 February
1868
Beaumont Death On the 24th inst., at 11, Walton-place, Knightsbridge, Francis Joseph, eldest son of the Hon. J. Beaumont,
Chief Justice of British Guiana, in the sixth year of his age.
Morning Post (London) 26
October 1865
Beaumont Death On the 22d inst., at Terrace House, Richmond, Surrey, Joseph Beaumont, Esq., eldest son of the late Rev.
Dr. Beaumont, of Lincoln's-Inn, for some years Chief Justice of British Guiana, aged fifty-six.
Morning Post (London) 30
November 1885
Beaumont Death Mr. Joseph Beaumont, a well-known Chancery barrister, died suddenly on Sunday night [22 Nov]. The
deceased gentleman was called to the bar in 1852, and was Chief Justice of British Guiana from 1863 to
1868, when he returned to practise at the Chancery bar.
Leeds Mercury 28 November
1885
Beavan Death March 19, in Demerara, John, eldest son of Mrs. Beavan, of the Hyde, in this county. Hereford Journal 7 May 1845
Beck Death Aug. 8, accidentally drowned, at Demerara, aged 48, William Beck, of the steamship Belair, late of 4, Pluto-
street, Kirkdale.
Liverpool Mercury 2 January
1882
Beckwith Death July 6th, at Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, aged 57, Alfred Beckwith, formerly of Leeds. Leeds Times 19 August 1876
Beckwith Death On Sunday week, at Newton Lodge, aged eight years, Alfred Arnold, eldest son of Alfred Beckwith, Esq.,
George Town, Demerara.
Leeds Times 3 January 1857
Beckwith Death On the 22nd of October last, at Demerara, West Indies, aged 60, Jane , relict of the late Mr. Jonathan
Beckwith, officer of the Mendicity Office, Leeds.
Leeds Times 19 December
1846
Beckwith Death On the 7th instant, at her uncle's residence, (Mr. J. Beckwith, of Leeds,) aged 16 years, Anna, eldest
daughter of Mr. Alfred Beckwith, of Georgetown, Demerara, and grand-daughter of the late Mr. John Arnold,
stationer, Old Postoffice-place. [composite of two notices]
Yorkshire Gazette Liverpool
Mercury 12 January 1867
Beckwith Death Sept. 22nd, at Plantation Kinderen, Demerara, West Indies, aged 42, Edwin, son of the late Mr. Jonathan
Beckwith, of Leeds.
Leeds Mercury 23 October
1869
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Beer Death Lately, at the island of Berbice, Mr. John Beer, eldest son of Mr. Richard Beer, of Union-street, in this city. Bristol Mercury 15 May 1820
Beete Death Nov. 2, suddenly, at Charing-cross Hospital, Robert Crosby Beete, of 150, King Henry's-road, N.W., formerly
First Puisne Judge of British Guiana, aged 68.
The Standard (London) 8
November 1878
Beete Death 9th instant, at Ilfracombe, of disease of the heart, Miss Letitia Mehitable Beete, daughter of the late Joseph
Beete, Esq., of Demarara, aged 33. [Bristol Mercury: Mehetabel]
North Devon Journal 25 August
1859
Beete Death Beete, Cornelia R., wife of Mr. Robert C., formerly First Puisne Judge of British Guiana, at King Henry's-
road, N.W., aged 60, Jan. 21. [Cornelia Rebecca Beete]
Pall Mall Gazette 24 January
1878
Beete Death Feb. 28, at Silverton, in her 24th year, Caroline, third daughter of Mr. Justice and Mrs. R.C. Beete, of
Demerara.
Western Times 3 March 1868
Beete Death May 3, at Ilminster, Amy Eliza, daughter of R.C. Beete, Esq., formerly First Puisne Judge of British Guiana,
aged 21. [Western Gazette: fourth daughter of Robt. Crosby Beete]
Daily News (London) 8 May
1873
Beete Death Sept. 17, at Torquay, Sarah Eliza Beete, daughter of the late Joseph Beete, Esq., of Demerara. [Age 65] Western Daily Press 18
September 1883
Beete Death Sept. 30, at Chard, Somerset, Nicholas Burroughs Beete, fifth son of the late R.C. Beete, formerly First
Puisne Judge of British Guiana, aged 39. *
The Standard (London) 3
October 1895
Bell Death At Demerara, on the 17th of September, Mr. Charles Newton Bell, in the 22nd year of his age, chief mate of
the Kingston, and second son of Mr. Bell, of Irish Street, Whitehaven.
Carlisle Journal 23 November
1839
Bell Death At St. Peter's, Demerara, on the 15th September, Capt. W. Bell, of the Nelson Wood, and son of the late
Capt. Bell, of Maryport, in his 21st year.
Carlisle Journal 18 November
1843
Bell Death December 27, at Guiana (where he held an appointment under Government), R.F.C. Bell, Esq., second son
of the Rev. John Bell, rector of Knightwick-with-Dodderham, Worcestershire, and formerly master of the
Grammar School, in the Close, Salisbury.
Wiltshire independent 25 April
1839
Bell Death Jan. 16, at 28, Palace-gardens, Villas, Kensington, after a few days' illness, Rebecca Matilda, relict of
Thomas Bell, Esq., M.D., late of Demerara, and of Cheltenham. [Age 70]
Gloucester Journal 23 January
1869
Bell Death Nov. 1, on his homeward voyage from Demerara, George Alfred Bell, in his 22nd year, deeply regretted. Western Daily Press 12
December 1885
Bell Death Nov. 14, in the 47th year of his age, at St. Hillier's, Jersey, the Rev. William Bell, M.A., of Brasenose College,
Oxford, eldest son of the late Thomas Bell, Esq., M.D., formerly of Cheltenham and Demerara.
Western Daily Press 19
November 1873
Bell Death Oct. 4, aged 78, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, widow of the late Wm. Bell, Esq., Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 13 October
1843
Bellairs Death In George Town, Demerara, South America, on the 7th ult., Seaforth Mackenzie Bellairs, son of the late Rev.
Charles Bellairs, of The Limes, Grantham, and rector of Goadby Marwood, aged 62 years.
Grantham Journal 3 November
1900
Bellamy Death At George Town, Demerara, aged 35, the Rev. G. Bellamy, one of the Methodist Missionaries, and late of
Medhorn, Leicestershire.
Oxford Journal 23 February
1822
Bellamy Death Rev. George Bellamy, Wesleyan Methodist missionary – see Ames 1822
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Benjamin Death On the 7th inst., in London, Olivia, widow of Charles Benjamin, late of Demerara, British Guiana, aged
seventy-nine. [died Kensington]
Morning Post (London) 12
August 1898
Benjamin Death May 22, at Holland Park, W., the residence of her sister, Mrs. H.S. Bascom, Theresa V[ictoria] Benjamin,
daughter of the late C[harles] Benjamin, of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 36.
Daily News (London) 26 May
1874
Benn Death On the 9th of November last, on his passage from Demerara to Greenock, on board the John Scott, Mr.
Joseph Benn, of Whitehaven, aged 23 years.
Carlisle Journal 22 February
1840
Benn Death Suddenly, on his passage from Demerara, Mr. Joseph Benn, late master of the Bonanza, of Whitehaven, in
his 40th year.
Carlisle Journal 26 February
1842
Bennett Death At Solway View, Whitehaven, on the 7th inst., in his 62d year, George Watson Bennett, late auditor-general
of Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 10 December
1884
Bennett Death On the 26th inst., at Southmolton, of heart disease, Herbert Bennett, a servant of Christ, who laboured
diligently in the Gospel for many years in Demerara,and since his return to England, at Appledore,
Southmolton, and Weston-super-Mare.”He is not dead but sleepeth”. He leaves a wife and one child.
North Devon Journal 28 March
1872
Bennion Death On the 8th of Feb. last, at Demerara, in his 20th year, Robert S. Bennion, eldest son of Robert Bennion,
butcher, Edge-hill.
Liverpool Mercury 4 May 1838
Bent Death On the 29th of June, at Georgetown, Demerara, in his 72nd year, Jeffrey Hart Bent, Chief Justice of British
Guiana. The deceased held the commission of Judge under four Sovereigns, his first appointment to the
bench of New South Wales bearing date in 1814. He was subsequently, in succession, Chief Justice of
Grenada, of St. Lucia, first puisne Judge of Trinidad, and for the last 10 years Chief Justice of British Guiana.
He served in the West Indies (with but one leave of absence) for 32 years. During the entire of his judicial life
he sustained an unblemished reputation as a judge, and held the highest character as a lawyer. So long a
career of useful and honourable service, unrewarded by any mark of distinction from the Sovereign, is totally
unprecedented.
Norfolk Chronicle 21 August
1852
Bentinck Death Nov. 1. At George Town, in Berbice, his Excellency H.W. Bentinck, Lieutenant-Governor of that colony.
[Liverpool Mercury: at the Government-house, Berbice]
The Scots Magazine 1 February
1821
Bentley Death On the 4th of February, at Demerara, occasioned by a fall from his horse, aged 25 years, John, third son of
Mr. W.H. Bentley, of this town.
Manchester Times 11 April
1840
Beresford Death At New Amsterdam, colony of Berbice, on the 10th of September last, the infant daughter of S. Barwick
Beresford, Esq. M.D. *
Caledonian Mercury 19
November 1831
Beresford Death On the 19th Sept., accidentally drowned by the upsetting of a boat descending the rapids of the Mussaruni
river, British Guiana, Captain Henry Clement de la Poer Beresford, aged 30, late of the 67th Regt., youngest
son of the late John de la Poer Beresford, Esq., and nephew of His Grace the Lord Primate of Ireland.
Herts Guardian 7 November
1865
Bernau Death June 14, at 12, Elms Road, Clapham, London, the Rev. John Henry Bernau, late Vicar of Belvedere, Kent,
and formerly of the C.M.S. in British Guiana, aged 84 years.
Belfast News-Letter 20 June
1890
Bethune Death At Edinburgh, on the 18th current, John Bethune, Esq., of Berbice, eldest son of the late Rev. Angus
Bethune, minister of Alness, Ross-shire.
Aberdeen Journal 28 April
1819
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Bethune Death At Telford Street, Inverness, on the 14th instant, Miss Jessie M. Bethune, daughter of the late John Bethune,
Esq., of Berbice. Friends will be pleased to accept of this notification.
Inverness Courier 18 April 1861
Bethune Death At Toronto, on the 27th January last, John Bethune, Esq., son of the late John Bethune, Esq., of Berbice. Inverness Courier 26 March
1845
Bethune Death On the 18th October last, after an illness of only three days, in the colony of the Berbice, Hugh Bethune, Esq.
youngest son of the late Rev. Mr Bethune, clergyman of the parish of Alness, Ross-shire.
Aberdeen Journal 9 January
1822
Bevan Death April 15, at the residence of her brother, in Regent-street, George Town, Demerara, after a protracted and
painful illness, which she endured with truly christian fortitude, Marianne Bevan, eldest daughter of the late
Mr. John Bevan, of the Upper Hyde, in the parish of Ivington, deservedly esteemed and deeply regretted by a
sorrowing circle of relatives and friends.
Hereford Journal 6 June 1849
Bevan Death June 25, at Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 15, Chas. Bellers, 3rd son of the late Robert Bevan, Esq., of
Liverpool.
Bristol Mercury 1 October 1853
Bewley Death Died recently, on his voyage from Demerara to St Thomas, off the island of St. Vincent, Mr. Robert Bewley,
chief mate of the brig Reliance, Captain Berger, of Liverpool, a native of Stockdalewath, in this county.
Carlisle Journal 6 June 1840
Bidgood Death October 18, at Demerara, after a perilous voyage from Calcutta, aged 22, Mr. John Joseph Bidgood,
carpenter of the ship Moultan , of London, and youngest son of Mr. Bidgood, clerk of St. George's Church,
Brandon-hill, leaving a widow and infant to deplore their loss; truly, it may be said, he lived respected, and his
sudden death is the more deeply regretted by his relatives and numerous friends.
Bristol Mercury 29 November
1856
Birbeck Death Lately, on his passage to Demerara, Captain A. Birbeck, of the ship Kelton , of this port. Liverpool Mercury 8 September
1815
Birkett Death Jan. 15, 1865, lost off Dingle Head, south-west coast of Ireland, in the ship Ellen Sophia, from Demerara for
Liverpool, Captain William Wallace Birkett, son of the late William Birkett, Esq., Tangier-street, Whitehaven,
Cumberland.
Liverpool Mercury 20 May 1867
Birss Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 3rd inst., Robert Birss, jr., second son of Robert Birss, wholesale druggist,
Aberdeen, aged 27. (By cable.)
Aberdeen Journal 14 June 1884
Bissett Death At 34 Albert Place, Stirling, on the 15th inst., John Bissett, late of Demerara, in his 100th year. Dundee Courier 18 August
1890
Black Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 12th November last, Dr Alexander J. Black, late of Edinburgh. Caledonian Mercury 28
December 1843
Blackburn Death At Rolsarabo Creek, Demerara, on 19th June last, Mr. Gavin Blackburn, late of Glasgow. Glasgow Herald 8 September
1848
Blackburn Death Oct. 27, at Demerara, of fever, aged 22 years, Mr. J.G. Blackburn, son of Mr. Blackburn, of Castle-street. Liverpool Mercury 7 December
1849
Blackhurst Death On the 21st of Dec. last, at Demerara, aged 21, Mr. James Blackhurst, late of this town. Lancaster Gazette 11 May
1805
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Blackhurst Death On the 26th ult., at Little Hoole, Mr. Jas. Greaves Blackhurst, solicitor, aged 40 years, son of James Greaves
Blackhurst, Esq., formerly of Demerara, West Indies.
Manchester Courier 5
December 1846
Blacklock Death At Demerara, on the 30th July, after a few days' illness, Mr. Geo. W. Blacklock, son of Mr. John Blacklock, of
Ulverston, one of the firm of Messrs. Blacklock and Co., merchants, Demerara.
Westmorland Gazette 4
October 1845
Blacklock Death Oct. 21, at Demerara, aged 45, Martin Strickland, youngest son of the late Mr. John Blacklock, of Ulverston. Liverpool Mercury 27
November 1857
Blacklock
(Murray)
Death Nov. 4, at Demerara, Anne, wife of M.S. Blacklock, and eldest daughter of the late Edmund Murray, of this
town.
Liverpool Mercury 15 December
1854
Blair Death “It is with feelings of the most profound sorrow and regret that that we have to announce the demise of Dr.
Blair, which took place at his residence at nine o'clock yesterday morning [9th Nov.]. Daniel Blair was born in
Larne, in the County of Antrim, Ireland, in 1814.... graduated as a member of the Royal College of Surgeons,
Dublin, and was admitted a member of St. Andrew's, Edinburgh, before he reached his twentieth birthday. In
1834, he arrived in this Colony and settled in Demerara. ….. He was Surgeon-General of British Guiana, and
under his auspices the Colonial Hospital was established ….. [eulogy and description of funeral follow]
Georgetown, British Guiana Royal Gazette 10 & 24 November 1857
Belfast News-Letter 26
December 1857
Blair Death May 10, at Beech House, Churchill, Somersetshire, David Whyte Blair, son of the late D. Blair, M.D.,
Surgeon-General of British Guiana, aged 28. *
Western Daily Press 15 May
1874
Blair Death October 21, at Gloucester-walk, Kensington, Maria, daughter of the late J.C. Blair, Esq., Essequibo. [age 72] Daily News (London ) 24
October 1888
Blair Death On the 2nd May, at 16, Ampthill-square, Caroline Louise Simonnette, widow of the late D. Blair, Esq., M.D.,
Surgeon-General British Guiana, aged 46.
Western Mail 6 May 1869
Blair Death On the 8th inst., at 8, Queen's-road, Gloucester-road, Regent's-park, Etienne, fifth son of the late Dr. Blair, of
Demerara, British Guiana, aged eleven years and five months.
Morning Post (London) 14
November 1864
Blake Death On the 1st inst., at the Cottage, Loudoun-road, St. John's-wood, Thomas Blake, Esq., formerly of Plantation
“Vive la Force,” and Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, in the seventy-sixth year of his age.
Morning Post (London) 3
February 1854
Blease Death Oct. 4, at Demerara Hospital, of yellow fever, aged 28, John Bankes Blease, junior, cook on board the Lady
El--- Bruce. *
Liverpool Mercury 18 December
1862
Blois Death At Berbice, on the 8th of May, Ralph John Blois, Esq., youngest son of the late Sir John Blois, Bart., of
Cockfield Hall, Suffolk.
Morning Post (London) 8 July
1818
Blyth Death On the 11th December, 1867, at Demerara, South America, after three days’ illness, William Bates, second
son of William Bates Blyth, boot maker, of this city, in his 21st year.
Norfolk News 8 February 1868
Booker Death On the 23d of October, in Demarara, after a short illness, Mr. John Booker, aged 25 years, of the firm of
Messrs. George Booker, and Co., much and deservedly regretted.
Lancaster Gazette 16
December 1843
Booker (Kirk) Death Lately, in Liverpool, very suddenly, Mrs. Margaret Booker, second daughter of the late Mr. Adam Kirk, of
Hawkin Hall, Westmorland, and relict of Richard Booker, Esq., of Demerara.
Carlisle Journal 20 June 1851
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Borbidge Death On the 30th Oct., at George's Town, Demerara, Charles, son of Mr. Charles Borbidge, mathematical
instrument maker, Whitehaven, aged 18.
Carlisle Journal 20 December
1834
Borman Death Borman, wife of Mr. Edward, at Plantation Enterprise, East Coast, Demerara, aged 50, Feb. 11. Pall Mall Gazette 18 March
1876
Hampshire Telegraph
5 June 1852
Bott Death Bott, Charles G., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., &c., of Guy’s Hospital, at Skeldon, Berbice, British Guiana, aged 40, May
15.
Pall Mall Gazette 18 June 1879
Bott Death Bott, wife of Mr. Charles G., Assistant-Surgeon, Colonial Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, at Stoke
Newington, April 4. [son]
Pall Mall Gazette 7 April 1877
Boucher Death October 5, at Uitvlugt, British Guiana, Perry, only son of T.E. And E.J. Boucher, of St John's-villa, Worcester-
street, Gloucester, aged 21 years.
Gloucester Journa 11
November 1905
Bourne Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 15th of December, at the house of her father, Wm. Bertie Wolseley, Esq.,
Eliza Jane wife of the Rev. John Fred. Bourne, in her 21st year.
Stamford Mercury 2 February
1849
Bourne Death Feb. 7, at Demerara, aged 17, deeply regretted, Mr. Nicholas Bourne, of the barque Canton, son of Capt. N.
Bourne, late of the General Kempt, of this port. *
Liverpool Mercury 10 May 1839
Bourne Death On the 29th ult., at his son’s residence, 29, Holland-road north, Brixton, Stephen Bourne, Esq., formerly
Registrar of Berbice, and previously Stipendiary Magistrate in Jamaica, in the 77th year of his age.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 1 April
1868
Bourne Death On the 7th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, F. Campbell, Esq., Erith, Kent, Elizabeth Hooper, relict of
the late Stephen Bourne, Esq., formerly of Berbice and Jamaica, aged 82.
Daily News (London) 9 June
1877
Bovell Death February 19, at Wyndham-place, Bryanston-square, London, Sarah Louisa Bovell, widow of J.R. Bovell, of
Demerara, aged 74.
Daily News (London) 25
February 1887
Bowes Death On the 20th August, at Demerara, aged 19, Mr. Richard Bowes. Liverpool Mercury 18 October
1839
Bowie Death At Demerara, on the 13th July, Henry Scruton Bowie, only son of the late Alexander Bowie, Esq., Paisley. Caledonian Mercury 31 August
1846
Bowie Death At Demerara, on the 30th May last, Mr William Bowie, second mate of the ship Ariadne of Greenock, son of
the late Mr Bowie, tide surveyor and coast waiter, Grangemouth, a young man of very promising abilities, in
the 20th year of his age, very sincerely regretted by all who knew him.
Caledonian Mercury 14
October 1805
Boyd Death Boyd, Mr. John S., Surgeon in the Immigration Medical Service, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 31, July 31. Pall Mall Gazette 12 September
1876
Boyd Death At Demerary, aged 23, William Boyd, son of Thomas Boyd, Esq., Kilmarnock plantation, Jamaica. The Scots Magazine 1 August
1804
Braham Death July 20, at Demerara, aged 22, Frederick George Dutton, 2nd son of Mrs. Braham, late of the Hotwell-road. Bristol Mercury 5 October 1839
Braid Death At Berbice, on the 14th January, Thomas Braid, second son of the late Mr Alexander Braid of Renfrew. Caledonian Mercury 12 March
1842
Bott Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 28th of March, Lieutenant George Bott, R.N., late a stipendiary
magistrate of the above colony.
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Branagan Death On board the barque Speed, at Demerara, of yello fever, Thos. Branagan, a native of Ireland. Carlisle Journal 29 April 1853
Brand Death At Exeter, on the 16th instant, in the 52d year of his age, Robert Thomson Brand, Esq., of 17 Durham Villas,
Phillimore Gardens, London, and formerly of British Guiana.
Glasgow Herald 28 March 1870
Brand Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 7th ult., Mrs Robt. T. Brand. Dumfries & Galloway Standard
31 March 1852
Brand Death On the 15th ult., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, M. Henry Brand, aged 35. Morning Chronicle (London) 1
Dec. 1849
Branston Death On the 21st of August, at Mahaica, Demerara, Mary Elizabeth daughter of the Rev. Edw. Branston,
missionary, and formerly of Newark.
Stamford Mercury 20 November
1840
Brereton Death On Monday, the 21st of October, at Demerara, William Brereton, Esq. Liverpool Mercury 27
December 1822
Brett Death At 3 Panmure Place, Broughty Ferry, on the 4th inst., suddenly, W.G. Brett, eldest son of the Rev. W.H. Brett,
Demerara. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Dundee Courier 5 August 1872
Brett Death June 23, at her residence, 120, Park-road, Loughborough, aged 68, Caroline, widow of the late Rev. William
Henry Brett, B.D., of Essequibo, British Guiana. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation. British
Guiana papers please copy.
The Standard (London) 26 June
1894
Brickdale Death On the 14th of June, at Demarara, Richard Inglott Fortescue Weston Conway Brickdale, aged 17. Norfolk Chronicle 26 July 1856
Briddle Death July 9, at Kirkham, Mrs. Cecelia Briddle, of this town, and formerly of Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 19 July 1850
Bridger Death June 2nd, at Cawdor House, Malvern Link, aged 47, Grace, relict of the late John Bridger, Esq., of
Demerara.
Worcestershire Chronicle 12
June 1861
Bridges Death At Berbice, British Guiana, on the 9th ultimo, James, sixth son of the late Francis Bridges, Esq. of Edinburgh. Caledonian Mercury 26
October 1846
Bridges Death Bridges, Mr. Peter, formerly of Demerara, at Sydney, N.S.W., Dec. 13. [died St Leonards, Sydney] * Pall Mall Gazette 16 February
1878
Bridges Death On the 22d March, at Riverstown, Essequibo, British Guiana, David Bridges, Esq., surgeon, aged 53. Morning Chronicle (London) 11
May 1859
Briggs Death In September last, in Demerara, of yellow fever, John Currey Briggs, second son of the late Captain John
Briggs, of Maryport, aged 22 years.
Westmorland Gazette 19
October 1861
Brinckman Death On the 19th of February, at Demerara, after a few days illness, beloved by his brother officers, Ensign
Frederick John Brinckman, of the 2d West India Regiment, [second] son of Sir Theodore Henry [L.]
Brinckman, Bart., [of St. Leonard's, Windsor] and grandson of the late Lord Godolphin. [additional info:
Berkshire Chronicle]
Manchester Times 24 March
1855
Newcastle Courant 14
December 1889
Broadbent Death On Wednesday morning the Rev. Thomas Broadbent, the superintendent minister of the Shotley Bridge and
Consett Wesleyan Circuit, passed away at his residence, Sherburn Terrace, Consett. The rev gentleman
was about 50 years of age. Mr Broadbent, who was, we understand, a native of Yorkshire, entered the
Wesleyan Institution in 1865, and in the following year he was sent out as a missionary to the West Indies,
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Broadfoot Death At Zeelught Plantation, Demerara, on the 5th inst., accidentally shot by a brother overseer, Wallace, second
son of the late John Broadfoot, Esq., merchant, Leith, and step son of the Rev. R.W. Thomson,
Kirn.—Friends will please accept this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 31 January
1871
Brock Death Lately, at Demerara, where he had resided for 15 years, aged 32, Mr. W. Brock, late attorney to Messrs.
McInroy, Sandbach & Co., Coffee-grove Estate, and son of Mr. Brock, of Barrow, near Chester.
Liverpool Mercury 10 November
1837
Brocklass Death Extract from the Guiana Chronicle , of 19th June last.—“Died on the 14th of June last, at Capory Post, in the
47th year of his age, Henry Brocklass, Lieutenant 1st West India Regiment.—He was much and deservedly
esteemed, and will be long and sincerely regretted by an intimate circle of friends and brother officers.”
Derby Mercury 30 January 1833
Brodie Death At Bloominghill Villa, Bridge of Allan, on the 10th inst., Elizabeth A. Easton, widow of David Brodie, late of
Belfield, Demerara.
Dundee Courier 16 December
1884
Brook Death On the 22d of October last, on his passage from Berbice, West Indies, to England, for the recovery of his
health, to the great loss of his wife and two infants, who accompanied him, Lieut. John Brook, of the 27th
regt. of foot, second son of Mrs. Elizabeth Brook, of Woodbridge.
Bury & Norwich Post 13
December 1826
Brooks Death Oct. 8, at Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 27, John, the beloved son of the late Mr Michael Brooks, estate
agent, of this town, deeply regretted by his family and friends.
Liverpool Mercury 15
November 1862
Broom Death Oct. 12, at East Coast, Demerara, Edward William, eldest son of W.W. Broom, 2, Queen-street, Exeter,
aged 23.
Western Times 16 November
1889
Brown Death [Sept] 18. At Demerara, Captain William Brown, of the ship William Dawson, of Liverpool, son of Mr William
Brown, of Bowershall, by Leith.
The Scots Magazine 1 January
1821
Brown Death At Berbice, West Indies, on the 16th of August last, aged 22, Mr. Wm. John Brown, second officer of the Brig
Simon Magnus .
Newcastle Journal 23 October
1852
Brown Death At North Crescent, Ardrossan, on the 23d inst., John Brown, late of Demerara.—Friends will please accept if
this (the only) intimation.
Glasgow Herald 25 October
1884
Brown Death At the Rectory of St. Peter’s, Island of Leynan, Demerara, on the 6th of August last, in his 24th year, the Rev.
William Henry Brown, only surviving son of Mr. John Brown, wool-stapler, Alnwick.
Newcastle Journal 26
September 1835
Brown Death March 14th, 1947, suddenly, at 3, The Boulevard, Donald McRae, aged 52 years (Masseur), the dear son of
Elizabeth and the late George Brown (British Guiana). Resting at H. Andrew and Sons' Private Chapel,
Wellsted-street. Cremation at City Crematorium, Hedon-rd, 1.30p.m., Tuesday. No flowers by request.
Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.
Hull Daily Mail 17 March 1947
Brown Death On the 10th ult., in Demerara, Archibald James Brown, Esq., aged 34, youngest son of the late Archibald
Brown, Esq., of Glasgow.
Morning Chronicle (London) 13
April 1859
Brown Death At Demerary, on the 16th July last, aged 29, Dr Gordon Brown, son of the Reverend Alexander Brown,
minister of New Spynie, near Elgin.
Caledonian Mercury 9 October
1813
Brownrigg Death At Demerara, Captain Jacob Brownrigg, of the Mariner, of Workington. * Liverpool Mercury 2 February
1821
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Bruce Death August 31, at his residence, 6, Albert-terrace, Regent's-park, Henry Bruce, Esq., one of her Majesty's
Commissioners under the British Guiana Immigration Loan Ordinance, aged 67.
Daily News (London) 2
September 1864
Bruce Death On his passage from Demerara, on board the General Greenfield, Captain James Bruce, Musselburgh, in
the 27th year of his age, much regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Caledonian Mercury 6
September 1804
Bryan Death On or about the 15th inst., at Demerara, British Guiana, Reginald Blomefield, eldest son of the Rev. R.G.
Bryan, Principal of Monkton Combe School, near Bath.
Bath Chronicle 28 August 1884
Bryant Death August 9, at Berbice, British Guiana, John Whitchurch, beloved son of James and Emily Bryant, aged 29
years.
The Standard (London) 19
September 1883
Bryant Death On the 12th Oct., on board the barque Maria, off Demerara, Cubot Kynaston, eldest surviving son of Samuel
Bryant, Esq., surgeon, of Park Row, aged 18. [Bristol Mercury: of yellow fever]
Western Daily Press 20
November 1865
Buchanan Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 12th ult., Mr. Hugh Buchanan, second son of the Rev. Dr Buchanan of
Glasgow.
Inverness Courier 28 October
1852
Buchanan Death July 20. At George Town, Demerara, John Buchanan, Esq., younger of Auchmar. The Scots Magazine 1 October
1823
Bugle Death On the 17th inst., at Southampton, Michael Bugle, of Demarara, and of Kaiteur, Hollington-park, St.
Leonard's-on-Sea, aged 56.
Hampshire Advertiser 24 April
1889
Bulford Death November 28, at Georgetown, Demerara, W.I., aged 38 years, Mark Bulford, master of the barque Joan
Taylor, of Hull.
Hull Packet 5 January 1866
Bunten Death At Demerara, on the 28th Nov., Mr. Alexander Bunten, formerly of Glasgow. Glasgow Herald 12 January
1844
Burch Death August 20, at his residence, 160, Bedford-road, aged 55 years, Captain Samuel H. Burch, formerly of
Penryn, Cornwall. (Demerara papers please copy.) [Samuel Henderson Burch]
Liverpool Echo 23 August 1897
Burkinshaw Death June 29, at Demerara, of the yellow fever, Captain John Burkinshaw, of Hull. Hull Packet 2 August 1861
Burnett Death At Maryville, Ayrshire, on the 24th ult., Archibald Campbell Burnett, Esq., formerly of Demerara, seventh son
of the late James Burnett, Esq. of Barns, Peeblesshire.
Southern Reporter 6 February
1868
Burrowes Death Burrowes, Mary J., daughter of the late Mr. Thomas F., of Demerara, British Guiana, at Elgin-road, St.
Peter's Park, July 25. [Mary Jane Burrowes, age 52]
Pall Mall Gazette 27 July 1876
Burton Death On the 26th of February last, in Georgetown, Demerara, after ------ of four months, Henry Burton, Esq., in the
44th year of his age, sincerely and justly regretted by a numerous circle of acquaintances and friends. He
was a native of Tuam, in the county of Galway, Ireland.
Liverpool Mercury 14 May 1830
Bush Death Jan. 28, at Demerara, deeply regretted, aged 56, Geo. Augustus Forbes Bush, Esq., son of the late Joseph
Bush, Esq., of Stanton Drew, Somersetshire. *
Bristol Mercury 14 March 1846
Bush Death March 21, at Berbice, aged 38, deservedly esteemed and lamented, John Tench Bush, M.D. late of Totnes,
Devon, and eldest son of the late Joseph Bush, Esq., of Stanton Drew, Somerset.
Bristol Mercury 18 May 1844
Bush Death On the 27th Sept., at Bourke, New South Wales, in the 33rd year of his age, George Lomax Davis Bush,
only son of the late George Augustus Bush, Esq., Demerara, and grandson of the late Lieut-Gen. Lomax, of
this city.
Western Daily Press 26
December 1865
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Bush (Lomax) Death Dec. 20, at Naples, Ann, widow of George Augustus Forbes Bush, Esq., of Demerara, daughter of the late
General Lomax, of Bristol.
Hereford Journal 31 January
1849
Butler Death On the 28th ult., on board the ship Bolton, on his passage from Demerara, Charles Butler, aged 20 years,
only son of the late Mr. John Butler, Cropper-street.
Liverpool Mercury 25 April
1823
Butts Death Butts, Mr. R.G., at Plantation Drill, British Guiana, aged 64, 18th ult. Pall Mall Gazette 21 March
1866
Butts Death On the 10th inst., at the residenceof his son-in-law, Vaynor House, Breconshire, Harry Grosvenor Butts,
M.D., of The Drill, and Georgetown, Demerara, aged 68.
Reading Mercury 24 November
1888
Butts
(Wolseley)
Byass Death Jan. 9th, at the Distillery, Culver Street, Colchester, after a short illness, William Byass, Esq, late of
Worthing, surgeon, many years resident at Berbice, British Guiana, second son of the late John Byass, Esq,
surgeon, Arundel, Sussex, aged 57 .
Essex Standard 12 January
1849
Calder Death At Stewartville, West Coast, Demerara, on the 24th February, Mary Elizabeth, wife of William M. Calder,
aged 27.
Aberdeen Journal 4 April 1877
Callum Death At Elgin, on the 28th ult., Mr John Callum, late of Demerara, aged 24 years. Elgin Courier 4 November
1859
Camacho Death On October 11, at Georgetown, British Guiana, Sir Maurice Camacho, K.C. Chief Justice of British Guiana. Derby Daily Telegraph 13
October 1941
Cameron Death 20th inst., at Georgetown, Demerara, William Cameron, Esq., late of Tudor House, Lee, Kent, aged 56. (By
cable.) *
Daily News (London) 23 May
1889
Cameron Death At Anna Catherina, Demerara, on the 15th September, D. Cameron, Esq., a native of Inverness —deeply
regretted.
Inverness Courier 23 October
1856
Cameron Death At Berbice, British Guiana, George, fifth son of Samuel S. Cameron, 90 North Frederick Street, Glasgow (by
cable).—Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.—Australian papers, kindly copy.
Glasgow Herald 24 October
1893
Cameron Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 29th November, after a short illness, E.P. Cameron, M.D., Fellow of the
Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, son of the late Lieutenant John Cameron, Linassie, Kintail.
Inverness Courier 8 January
1863
Cameron Death At the residence of Doctor E.P. Cameron, Berbice, on the 29th January, the Honourable John Cameron, of
Barcaldine, in the county of Argyle, in the 32d year of his age. [Glasgow Herald: at New Amsterdam, of
yellow fever; also article, IC 12 Mar]
Inverness Courier 19 March
1857
Cameron Death Cameron, Helen G., aged 5, Aug. 25, and Alan M., aged 10 months, Aug. 22, children of Mr. A.G.M.
[Cameron], M.D., at Essequibo, British Guiana.
Pall Mall Gazette 16 September
1871
Cameron Death Died at Barbadoes, on the 5th Jan., 1880, Donald Charles Cameron, Esq., of Friendship, Wakenhaam,
Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 4 February
1880
Cameron Death On the 13th inst., at Glasgow, Amelia, wife of Donald Cameron, Esq., of Plantation Better Hope, Demerara;
and on the same day, her infant daughter.
Manchester Times 18 October
1851
Portsmouth Evening News 20
April 1883
Death On the 15th inst., at Eastbourne, Catharine Norval Magdalene Dysart, wife of H.G. Butts, M.D., of Demerara,
and fifth daughter of the late William Bertie Wolseley.
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Cameron Death On the 16th inst., in London, Mary Ellen Cameron, widow of D.C. Cameron, of Wakenaam, British Guiana,
aged fifty-seven. [age 58, died Paddington]
Morning Post (London) 20
August 1895
Cameron
(Green)
Death At Plantation, Blankenburg, Demerara, on the 16th ultimo, Annie E. Shirley, wife of D.C. Cameron, Esq., and
youngest daughter of W.B. Green, 103 Paisley Road, Glasgow.
Paisley Herald 21 September
1867
Cameron
(Langdon)
Death May 3, at Jersey (of pneumonia), Selina Boughton, wife of William Stuart Cameron, of Georgetown,
Demerara, and daughter of the late William Edgar Langdon, of Ilfracombe.
North Devon Journal 26 May
1910
Cameron
(Moore)
Death At Tallisker, Isle of Skye, on the 28th May, Harriet Adriana, wife of Dr. E.P. Cameron, of Berbice, and eldest
daughter of the late Peter Moore, Esq., of St. Eustatius.
Dundee Courier 5 June 1862
Campbell Death At East Carlton Place, of consumption, on the 17th instant, Catherine Joanna, aged seventeen, eldest
daughter of Mr. James Campbell, Mahaica, Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 20 August
1847
Campbell Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 29th of May last, Wm. Lyons, son of Wm. Hunter Campbell, attorney-at-
law.
Caledonian Mercury 14 July
1851
Campbell Death At Schoen-Oord Estate, West Bank, Demerara, on the 24th December, Robert Campbell, aged 30 years,
grandson of Mrs Blakie, East Back Road, Old Aberdeen; much and deeply regretted.—Friends please
accept of this intimation.
Aberdeen Journal 17 January
1882
Campbell Death At Woodhead, Bothwell, the residence of his brother-in-law, on the 18th instant, Donald Campbell, Esq., of
Plantation Teelugt, Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 19 August
1862
Campbell Death Nov. 3, in London, William Hunter Campbell, LL.D., of Georgetown, British Guiana, in the 70th year of his
age. Friends are requested to accept this intimation.
The Standard (London) 6
November 1883
Campbell Death Dec. 10. At Berbice, Mr John Campbell, Commissary department there, son of the late Mr Patrick Campbell,
Royal Bank, Edinburgh.
The Scots Magazine 1 May
1806
Campbell Death July 2, at Georgetown, Demerara, of yellow fever, the Rev. Colin Stuart Campbell, curate of St. George's,
third son of the late Duncan Campbell, of H.M. Customs, of this city.
Gloucester Citizen 1 August
1881
Campbell Death On the 8th of August, at Demerara, Mr. George Campbell, of the house of Messrs. McInroy, Sandbach, and
Co.
Liverpool Mercury 14 October
1825
Campbell Death At George Town, Demerary, on the 29th of October last, Colin Campbell, Esq., of Good Success, Issequibo. Caledonian Mercury 28
December 1822
Campbell Death On Sunday evening, the 31st of January, in Barbados, Arthur Cleghorn Lyons, aged thirty-seven, Assistant
Colonial Civil ------- [Service?], British Guiana, and son of the late William Hunter Campbell, Esq., L.L.D. *
Morning Post (London) 10
March 1892
Campbell
(Lyons)
Death At the “Kitty” House, East Coast, Demerara, on Thursday, the 18th May last, aged 41 years, Antonia Emily
Williams, youngest daughter of the late Anthony Munton Lyons, Esq., and wife of William Hunter Campbell,
Esq., LL.D., Attorney-at-Law.
Daily News (London) 14 June
1871
Capes Death February 12, at Demerara, aged 21 years, George Capes, son of Mr Capes, Savile-street. He was drowned
in the river, by falling over the boat's side of the Guiding Star, of Hull.
Hull Packet 20 March 1863
Cardno Death At Demerara, W.I., on the 17th ult., in his 23d year, John Alexander, son of Peter Cardno, late ironmonger,
Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald 19 June 1865
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Cargill Death This afternoon, at his residence in Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Demerara, James Cargill, Esq., an old and
respectable inhabitant of this town, deeply lamented by all who knew him. He was a man of few words, but
his heart was in the right place. Mr Cargill has conducted the Vendue Office for a series of years with great
efficiency and integrity.—Guiana Chronicle, October 20, 1841.
Caledonian Mercury 25
December 1841
Carmichael Death Major-Gen. Carmichael, Governor of Demerary. Norfolk Chronicle 21 August
1813
Carr Death Dec. 10, at Demerara, aged 24, deeply regretted by a large circle of friends, Mr. Thomas Carr. Bristol Mercury 29 January
1853
Carse Death Drowned at Georgetown, Guiana, on the 18th February last, by the swamping of a boat in the river, Mr.
James Carse, saddler, son of Mr. James Carse, Prestwick; and Mr. James Reid, saddler, formerly of
Kilmarnock. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.
Ayr Advertiser 18 April 1844
Carstairs Death Nov. 1. At Surinam, W.A. Carstairs, Esq. Member of the Supreme Court there. The Scots Magazine 1
February 1822
Cartwright
(Boscombe)
Death At Grand Cay, Bahamas, in the 29th year of her age, Lavinia Harvey, wife of Henry Cartwright, Esq., her
Majesty's Commissioner at Massarurie, British Guiana, and only daughter of the late Hon. Daniel Boscombe,
of Bermuda.
Morning Chronicle (London) 22
December 1854
Case Death On the 17th ult., at Demerara, Hugh E. Case, son of Dr. Case, of Fareham, aged 22 years. Hampshire Telegraph 16
January 1869
Cattanach Death At Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, on the 4th ult., aged 32, Peter Cattanach, Esq., a native of
Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland. The deceased was a gentleman of particularly mild and engaging
manners, and was much and greatly respected. The circle from which he has been removed will miss a kind-
hearted and amiable companion and an affectionate friend. He leaves a young widow, only very recently
arrived in the colony, to lament her loss.
Inverness Courier 12 May 1853
Causzar Death Causzar, Mr. E. Vavasour, late of Demerara, at Norfolk-square, Hyde Park, Sept. 26. [Ebenezer Vavasour
Causzar, age 72]
Pall Mall Gazette 29
September 1876
Causzar
(Delafons)
Death On the 24th March, at Plantation Enmore, Demerara, Josephine, wife of E. Vavasour Causzar, Esq., and
daughter of Commander Delafons, Royal Navy, formerly Stipendiary Magistrate of British Guiana. *
Morning Chronicle (London) 18
May 1859
Cave Death On his passage from Demerara, to Surinam, Mr. Thos. Cave, formerly an eminent distiller and wine-
merchant, of Bristol.
Hereford Journal 10 May 1820
Chalmers Death At Burnhead House, Liberton, on the 5th inst., Sir David Patrick Chalmers, late Chief Justice of British
Guiana.
Evening Telegraph (Dun-dee) 7
August 1899
Chalmers Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 9th ultimo, Mr. John Chalmers, of Miramichi. Glasgow Herald 4 September
1857
Glasgow Herald 9 August 1899
The Graphic (London) 12
August 1899 (w. photo)
Chalmers Death By the death of the late Sir David Patrick Chalmers, Knight, late Chief Justice of British Guiana, the Scottish
Bar loses one of its brightest members.... A native of Edinburgh, and son of the late Dr David Chalmers...
Two years later, in 1878, he was transferred in a similar capacity [Chief Justice] to British Guiana. In that
year also he married a daughter of the late Professor James Lorimer, LL.D.... He is survived by a widow and
family, and the news of his death will be received with regret in the West Indies and the West Coast of
Africa.
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Aberdeen Weekly Journal 9
August 1899
Chalmers Death On 8th March, at Vryheids Lust, Demerara, Patrick Murison, sugar planter, son of late Mrs Wm. Chalmers,
Reid Park Road, Forfar.
Dundee Courier 28 March 1933
Chambers Death On Monday, Oct. 8, Mr. Richd. Chambers, of George Town, Demerara. He succeeded by honest industry in
realising an independent property, and secured the goodwill and respect of the community generally, while in
private life he was an useful friend to many, and an enemy to none. With few and humble pretensions his
loss may be longer felt than that of many of more aspiring ambition. Mr. C. was a native of Stragglethorpe,
near Newark, and third son of the late Mr. Chambers, of that place. [from Guiana Chronicle, 8 Oct 1838]
Lincolnshire Chronicle 14
December 1838
Chambers
(Macleod)
Death On the 2nd inst., at Boulogne-sur-Mer, after a long protracted illness, borne patiently, Lillah Annabella, the
beloved wife of C.H. Chambers, Esq., Surgeon, R.N., and eldest daughter of John Macleod, Esq., late
Stipendiary Magistrate, British Guiana.
Hampshire Telegraph 12
December 1866
Chapman Death Lately, at Demerara, James Chapman, Esq., brother to Captain Chapman, commanding the Royal
Engineers, in the Yorkshire district.
York Herald 26 October 1805
Charpentier Death Charpentier, Anne W., widow of Mr. Arsène, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 64, April 29. Pall Mall Gazette 30 May 1881
Chater Death At Zeelandia, Wakenaam, Demerara, on the 2d March last, Thomas Chater, M.D. second son of Thomas
Chater, Esq. of this town.
Newcastle Journal 29 April
1848
Chisholm Death At Plantation Helena, Demerara, on the 26th August last, in the 23d year of his age, Mr James Fraser
Chisholm, eldest son of Captain Hugh Chisholm, Fort Augustus.
Caledonian Mercury 21
December 1822
Chisholm Death At Plantation Smithfield, Berbice, on the 4th September, Baillie Chisholm, Esq., Manager of that place, eldest
son of the late Mr John Chisholm, Tullich, Kilmuir Easter, Ross-shire.
John o’Groat Journal 3 January
1851
Chitty Death Aug. 26, at Berbice, British Guiana, West Indies, in his 34th year, Horace Tompson Chitty, Esq., stipendiary
magistrate, eldest son of the late Tompson Chitty, Esq., barrister-at-law.
Liverpool Mercury 8 October
1875
Choppin Death Dec. 27, at Demerara, British Guiana, Gerald ---- Crosby Choppin, age 23, third son of the late Jonathan
Mayer Choppin, Esq. *
The Standard (London) 29
January 1891
Chygnard Death Last Saturday, the 25th instant, six days after being delivered of a fine boy, Mary Theresa Chygnard, wife of
—Chygnard, Esq., lately arrived from Demerara; the infant is a lovely boy and in perfect health.
Morning Post (London) 28
February 1809
Clarey Death On the 1st of November, during the late epidemic of yellow fever, in Demerara, British Guiana, Georgina
Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Capt. Neame, 16th Regiment, aged 21; on the 23rd October, her infant
daughter, aged 13 days; on the 2nd November, Matilda Clarey, of Chatham, her faithful nurse, aged 19.
Maidstone Telegraph 15
December 1866
Clark Death At Aurora Plantation, Demerara, on the 18th ult., Thomas Clark, Esq., fourth and last surviving son of D.
Clark, Fortrose. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Inverness Courier 26 March
1868
Clark Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on August 24th, Thos. McCrae Clark, M.B., C.M., University of Edinburgh, aged
24.
Dundee Courier 16 September
1878
Chalmers Death By the death of the late Sir David Patrick Chalmers, Knight, late Chief Justice of British Guiana, the Scottish
Bar loses one of its brightest members.... A native of Edinburgh, and son of the late Dr David Chalmers...
Two years later, in 1878, he was transferred in a similar capacity [Chief Justice] to British Guiana. In that
year also he married a daughter of the late Professor James Lorimer, LL.D.... He is survived by a widow and
family, and the news of his death will be received with regret in the West Indies and the West Coast of
Africa.
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Clark Death At Water Street, Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, on Friday the 12th of April, Mr Francis Clark, planter,
son of the late Mr James Clark, blacksmith, Elgin, aged 41 years.
Elgin Courier 24 May 1867
Clark Death Same day [18th December], at Demerara, aged 23, Mr. Phillip Clark, son of the late Captain Daniel Clark, of
this port.
Liverpool Mercury 9 February
1821
Clarke Death April 1, at Berbice, South America, after three days’ illness, George Sayer Clarke, youngest son of Mr. Wm.
Clarke, of Ivington, near Leominster.
Hereford Journal 16 May 1848
Clarkson Death On Monday last, aged about 56, Mr. George Clarkson, formerly a slave on a plantation in Demerara, and for
nearly forty years a faithful, attached and deeply valued servant of the late Wm. Dalrymple, Esq., and his
family.
Norfolk News 20 January 1855
Clegg Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 18th June, Robt. McCo-h Clegg, aged 45 years, eldest son of the late Jas.
Clegg, cashier, Warwickhill, Deeghorn. *
Glasgow Herald 8 July 1899
Clements Death July 30th, at Berbice, British Guinea, Robert Perry, only son of the late Nathaniel Clements, Esq., of
Dovercourt, in this county. [Bury & Norwich Post: aged 25, Robert Perrey; near Harwich]
Essex Standard 19 October
1838
Clements Death Clements, Elizabeth G., daughter of the late Mr. H.J., of Demerara, at Demerara, British Guiana, Aug. 31. Pall Mall Gazette 1 October
1872
Clifton Death Oct. 3, at Broadstairs, Charles Bryan Clifton, Esq., eldest son of the late C. Clifton, of Demerara, in the 30th
year of his age.
The Standard (London) 8
October 1830
Clifton (Bulgin) Death At George Town, Demerara, Mary, wife of Mr. James G. Clifton, surgeon, and daughter of Mr. Bulgin,
bookseller, of this city.
Bath Chronicle 29 September
1825
Cochran Death At Berbice, British Guiana, on 11th ult., Robert, second son of Henry W. Cochran. Friends will please accept
of this intimation.
Falkirk Herald 19 December
1872
Cochren Death At the hospital, Demerara, of yellow fever, Mr. Edward Cochren, aged 35 years, seaman on board the ship
Empire of Peace. The deceased was a native of Whitehaven.
Carlisle Journal 19 December
1862
Colchester Death 30th June, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, William Parsons Colchester, aged 48, eldest son of
William Colchester, of Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Ipswich Journal 22 August
1891
Cole Death At Demerara, on the 5th of November last, deeply regretted by his relatives and friends, Mr. John Cole,
second mate of the barque Lady Campbell, aged 31, and third son of the late Mr. Arthur Cole, of Walkmill,
Broughton in Furness, Lancashire.
Kendal Mercury 23 May 1840
Collard Death In April last, at Georgetown, Demerara, of intermittent fever, Harold, eldest son of Mr. A.W. Collard, of this
town.
Liverpool Mercury 15 June
1849
Collins Death At Plantation Amsterdam, the residence of John Mackenzie, Esq., upon the 25th of February last, aged 33,
Mrs Hectorina Collins, Widow of the late Mr Collins, Merchant in Georgetown. While she was in the act of
preparing a custard for her child, by the use of a spirit lamp, the flame communicated with her dress, and,
although instant assistance was afforded, she was so much burnt and frightened, that she died in thirty hours
after the accident. Mrs Collins was a native of Inverness. She had been thirteen years in Demerara. She was
well known and much respected throughout the colony, and her painful and premature death has produced a
corresponding feeling of regret.
Inverness Courier 17 April
1844
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Collins
(Leaman)
Death Aug. 9, at Georgetown, Demerara, Emma Grace, aged 32, the wife of Mr George Collins, and daughter of
Capt. Leaman, late of the Wheat Sheaf, Thomas Street, Bristol, and granddaugh-ter of the late Mrs Wookey,
of the King's Head, Bristol. Deeply regretted by all her family.
Western Daily Press 12
September 1891
Collymore Death At Berbice, British Guiana, on the 21st August last, John Collymore, Esq. only son of the late Dr Samuel J.
Collymore, Barbadoes.
Caledonian Mercury 31
October 1842
Colquhoun Death At Demerara, Jan. 7, Patrick Ludovick Colquhoun, 2d son of Sir James Colquhoun, of Luss, Bart. * Morning Post (London) 26
March 1802
Coltard Death At 26, Blythswood Square, Glasgow, on the 12th instant, Mary Emma, youngest daughter of the late Rev.
Robert Coltard, minister of St. Mark's, Demerara, aged six years.
Glasgow Herald 17 March 1845
Comer Death Lately, at Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 27, James Heron, eldest son of Mr. James Comer, of this town. * Liverpool Mercury 23 October
1840
Cook Death At Demerara Hospital, on the 22d February last, of yellow fever, William, aged 26 years, son of Mr. John
Cook, carpenter, 136 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald 19 May 1865
Cort Death Cort, Elizabeth A., daughter of the late Mr. William, of Berbice, at Blenheim-villas, St. John’s Wood, aged 77,
May 26.
Pall Mall Gazette 1 June 1877
Cort Death On the 29th Sept., at the residence of his brother-in-law, D. Fraser, Esq., Crown Surveyor, Demerara, Wm.
Van Battenburgh, eldest son of the late W. Cort, Esq., of Berbice, British Guiana. [Morning Chronicle: Frazer;
Van Batenburgh]
Morning Post (London) 3
November 1855
Cottam Death On the 10th of January, at Berbice, Mr. John Cottam, late of Lancaster, cooper. Liverpool Mercury 12 March
1830
Cowan Death At Arabian Coast, Demerara, East Indies, on the 6th ult., Thomas Graham Cowan, second son of the late
Henry Cowan, H.E.I.C.N.S.
Fife Herald 18 June 1868
Cox Death July 12, at Keynsham Parade, Cheltenham, Charles Crouch Murray Cox, youngest son of the late Samuel
Brandford Cox, Esq., of Demerara, and of Zeelught House, Cheltenham, aged 21 years.
Wells Journal 22 July 1854
Cox Death On September 13th, 1933, at Memorial Hospital, Okehampton, Devon, Maude, the beloved wife of Nicholas
Cox (late Colonial Civil Service, British Guiana), of Mapleton, Belstone. Funeral at Belstone Church. Twelve
o'clock, on Saturday. [Age 64]
Western Morning News 14
September 1933
Cox Death On the 29th inst., in Euston Square, London, Samuel Brandford Cox, Esq. of Gilstead Lodge, Cheltenham,
and late of the colony of Demarara. [The Champion: aged 66]
Cheltenham Looker-On 4
August 1838
Cox Death Sept. 25th, at Bournemouth, Georgina Frances, widow of the late Nicholas Cox, Inspector-General of Police,
British Guiana.
Western Gazette 2 October
1914
Crab Death Oct. 8, at Demerara, of yellow fever, John Crab, formerly of Wisbech, aged 20. Cambridge Independent Press
10 December 1864
Craig Death Jan. 1, 1920. At Demerara, Milliken Craig, Esq., of Ballewan, late Commander in Hon. East India Company's
service.
The Scots Magazine 1 March
1820
Craig Death March 12, at the Grove, Camberwell, in his 39th year, the Hon. Robert Rutledge Craig, her Majesty's
attorney-general and Queen's advocate of British Guiana. [Leeds Mercury: Routledge]
Liverpool Mercury 19 March
1856
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Craigen Death At Plantation Beehive, Demerara, on the 31st August last, Mr John Craigen, manager, a native of
Auchengoul, Inverkeithny, Banffshire, aged 29 years.
Elgin Courier 19 October 1866
Craigen Death At Plantation Cornelia Ida, Demerara, on 29th December, James Craigen, Esq., a native of Banffshire, aged
4[5?] years. *
Aberdeen Journal 30 January
1878
Craigen Death At the Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 24th ult., William Craigen, retired planter, son of the late
James Craigen, Auchingoul, Inverkeithing, aged 75 years. Friends kindly accept this intimation.
Aberdeen Journal 4 August
1914
Cran Death At Rose Hall, Berbice, on 21st ult., of yellow fever, Andrew Cran, Overseer there, formerly of Aberdeen, aged
twenty-six.
Aberdeen Journal 25 October
1865
Cranstoune Death March 8. At Suriname, the Hon. Geo. Cranstoune, Col. 64th regt. and uncle of Lord Cranstoune. The Scots Magazine 1 May
1806
Crawford Death At Demerara, on the 6th ult. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. B.G. Crawford. Newcastle Journal 4
September 1858
Crichton Death At his sister's, Mrs Symington, 379 Great Eastern Road, Parkhead, on the 23d inst., Matheson Crichton,
engineer, formerly of Berbice.—Melbourne papers please copy.
Glasgow Herald 24 September
1880
Crichton Death Suddenly, at Berbice, of bilious fever, Thomas Crichton, engineer, late of Trinidad and Barbadoes.—Friends
will please accept of this information.
Glasgow Herald 18 August
1858
Crichton Death At Demerary, David Crichton, son of David Crichton, merchant, Dalkeith. Aberdeen Journal 19 January
1803
Crichton
(Grimmond)
Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 16th January, Eliza, the beloved wife ofMathieson Crichton, and eldest
daughter of the late James Grimmond, planter; deeply regretted.
Glasgow Herald 14 February
1879
Critchley Death March 6, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, of yellow fever, the Rev. Frederic Critchley, late of this
city, aged 26. *
Western Daily Press 1 April
1885
Croal Death On the 15th ult., at sea, on his passage to America, the Hon. John Croal, of Demerara, West Indies. Morning Chronicle (London) 6
June 1853
Croft Death Liverpool— On the 22nd ult., Margaret, the only daughter of the late William Croft, Esq., of Berbice, aged 25. Lancaster Gazette 8 March
1851
Croft Death June 17, at New Brighton, aged 34, Jane, relict of the late William Croft, Esq., of Berbice. Liverpool Mercury 20 June 1851
Croft Death On his passage home from Demerara, in his 22d year, Mr. James Croft, second son of Mr. Joseph Croft, of
Preston. *
Liverpool Mercury 15 August
1834
Croft Death Lately, at Berbice, in the prime of life, Mr. Henry Croft, son of Mr. Thomas Croft, of this town, linen-draper. Lancaster Gazette 5 July 1806
Crombie Death April 24. At Demarara, Mr. Francis Crombie, late of Edinburgh. The Scots Magazine 1 August
1807
Crosby Death Crosby, the Hon. James, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law, Immigration Agent-General of British
Guiana, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 74, Aug. 30.
Pall Mall Gazette 1 October
1880
Crosby Death Oct. 31, at Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, William, youngest son of the late Alderman Crosby, of
Banbury, aged 37.
Oxford Journal 29 November
1890
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Crosby Death On the 13th ult., at Georgetown, Demerara, Mary Elizabeth, wife of James Crosby, Esq., barrister-at-law, of
the Middle Temple, and Stipendiary Magistrate of that colony.
Morning Chronicle (London) 21
May 1858
Cross Death At Leguan, British Guiana, February 11th, Edmund Joseph, only son of George Cross, Princes Street,
Pollokshields.—R.I.P.
Glasgow Herald 10 March 1893
Cross Death July 12, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 18 years, Walter Wren, second son of Henry Cross, Prescot,
Lancashire.
Liverpool Echo 15 July 1897
Crossley Death On the 8th of June, at George Town, Demerara, aged 23, of the yellow fever, John H. Crossley, son of Jos.
Crossley, Lord-street. *
Liverpool Mercury 4 Aug 1837
Cruickshank Death On his passage from Tobago to Demerara, on the 14th June, Laurence Mudie Cruickshank, of the Island of
Tobago, son of Dr Cruickshank, Haughs of Corse, Aberdeenshire.
Elgin Courant 3 August 1849
Cruickshank Death On the 8th ultimo, at Demerara, David Carruthers, second son of the late William Cruickshank, Esq., of
Trailflatt, aged 22 years.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 7
Nov 1855
Crum-Ewing Death Crum-Ewing, Humphrey E., jun., son of Mr. H.E., of Strathleven, Dumbartonshire, at Demerara, March 12.
[also 16 Mar as Hunphrey E.C. Ewing, jun., son of Mr. E. Crum]
Pall Mall Gazette 20 March
1878
Culbard Death At Canefield Plantation, Berbice, on the 7th July last, Mr James Culbard, son of Mr James Culbard, Leather
Manufacturer, Elgin.
Inverness Courier 20 August
1857
Cuming Death At Demerara, upon the 21st January last, James Cuming, Esq., late of Sluie, in the county of Moray. Caledonian Mercury 18 April
1801
Cumming Death The “Berbice Gazette,” of January 2nd, records the death of Mr John Cumming, manager of Blairmont Sugar
Plantation, on the previous Wednesday. Mr John Cumming was a native of the parish of Old Daviot,
Aberdeenshire, where he was born in January, 1849. …... Mr Cumming, then but a youth of 17 years, came
to the colony in 1866, under a three years' indenture to Mr Gordon, and was placed on Belair. .... [more on
career in Berbice follows]
Aberdeen Weekly Journal 30
January 1895
Cumming Death Died at Elgin, on the 26th March, Thomas Cumming, Esq, of Demerara. Aberdeen Journal 14 April 1813
Cumming Death Died, on Saturday the 5th inst., at her residence, Rue de la Montagne, Brussels, Margareta Clara, wife of
Lachlan Cumming, Esq, of Black Hills, near Elgin, N.B., and of Chateau Margo, in the colony of Demerara, in
the 61st year of her age.
Aberdeen Journal 23 December
1829
Cunningham
(Park)
Death Sept. 20, at Winchester, Bessie, beloved wife of H. Hutt Cunningham, Stipendiary Magistrate of Berbice,
British Guiana, and eldest daughter of the late Rev. John Park, of Rampside. [Elizabeth Mary Cunningham,
age 37]
The Standard (London) 23
September 1892
Currie Death At Berbice, on the 18th ultimo, aged 25 years, Alexander, second son of Mr Robert Currie, merchant,
Strathaven.
Glasgow Herald 28 July 1856
Currie Death At Gartbreck, Islay, on the 27th instant, Janet Kirkwood, relict of Alexander Currie, Esq., late merchant,
Berbice.
Glasgow Herald 31 July 1865
Currie
(Mackinlay)
Death At Smith Church Manse, Georgetown, Demerara, on July 30th, Margaret Glen Mackinlay, wife of the Rev.
John Currie.
Aberdeen Evening Express 30
August 1881
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D’Urban Death At Essequibo, on the 1st of November last, and in the 20th year of his age, Walter Robert D'Urban, Esq.,
youngest son of Sir Benjamin D’Urban, his Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor of that colony.
Morning Post (London) 30
December 1834
Dalgleish Death Dalgleish, Rev. John, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, aged 72, Jan. 29. Pall Mall Gazette 28 February
1884
Dalglish Death At New Amsterdam, on the 25th Feb. last, aged 24, Mr John Dalglish, manager of plantation Lochaber,
Berbice, British Guiana, formerly of Glasgow.
Caledonian Mercury 4 April
1863
Dallas Death At 19 Bridge Street, Inverness, on the 5th inst., Margaret Fraser, only daughter of the late Dr Dallas, of
Berbice.
John o’Groat Journal 22 March
1866
Dallas Death At 7 West Garden Street, on the 11th inst., Helen Douglas, relict of William Dallas, Esq., Demerara. Glasgow Herald 13 March
1873
Morning Post (London)
19 May 1898
Dalton Death 24th Sept., at Gedges, Brenchley, Kent, Rachael Catherine, widow of the late E.T.E. Dalton, Postmaster-
General, Demerara, British Guiana.
Daily News (London) 28
September 1891
Dalton Death At the Rectory, Warlingham, Surrey, Edward Henry Dalton, Esq. late Postmaster of British Guiana, aged 49. Oxford Journal 6 May 1837
Dalton Death August 26, at Barbadoes, E.T.E. Dalton, Postmaster-General of British Guiana, aged 60. Manchester Courier 8 October
1874
Dalton Death Dec. 27, in London, Arthur Edward Dalton, youngest son of the late Henry G. Dalton, M.D., F.R.C.S.E., of
Demerara, British Guiana, aged 25 years.
The Standard (London) 14
January 1878
Dalton Death Dalton, Dr. H.G., of Demerara, in London, aged 55, Feb. 28. [Henry Gibbs Dalton, age 56] Pall Mall Gazette 2 March 1874
Dalton Death Nov. 12, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, Edward Henry Goring, infant son of Goring and May
Dalton, aged four months.
The Standard (London) 12
December 1884
Daly Death March 15th, at Loudoun-road, St. John's-wood, aged 71, John Daly, Esq., formerly Administrator-General for
Demerara and Essequibo, British Guiana.
Leeds Mercury 20 March 1871
Daly Death Nov. 30, suddenly, at Leguan, Demerara, Richard Daly, Esq., aged 48, 12 years special magistrate of
Jamaica, and only brother of Colonel Daly, late of the 4th Light Dragoons.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 16
January 1847
Daly Death Intelligence has been received of the death of Mr. J.G. Daly, Agent-General for Emigration to British Guiana. Dundee Courier 24 June 1881
Dalzell Death [Jan.] 31. At Demerara, aged 20, Mr Coutts Trotter, third son of Alexander Dalzell, Esq. The Scots Magazine 1 May
1818
Dalzell Death March 2, at Hillside, Crewkerne, Emma Dalzell, widow of Augustus Samuel Dalzell, late of Georgetown,
Demarara, aged 65.
Western Gazette 11 March
1898
Dampier Death 1st July, at 10, Campden-house-road, Kensington, W., Frederick Elliot Dampier, late stipendiary magistrate,
Demerara, British Guiana, son of the late Rev. R. Dampier. Interment at West Hampstead Cemetery, Friday,
the 4th
inst., at 2 o'clock.
Daily News (London) 4 July
1890
Dalton Death On the 17th inst., at 4, Mansfield-street, Cavendish -----, ---- Evans Dalton, of Demerara, British Guiana, in
the ----- year of his age. * [Goring Evans Dalton, age 45, died Marylebone]
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Dannett Death At Demerara, on the 10th July, in his 37th year, James Dannett, Esq. second son of the late Rev. H.
Dannett, formerly incumbent of St. John's, Liverpool. [Yorkshire Gazette: 11th July, Rev. Henry Dannett, of
Kirkham, Lancashire]
Leeds Mercury 9 September
1837
Danney Death At 11 Wardle Avenue, on the 22d inst., suddenly, Margaret, widow of the late William Danney, Esq., Solicitor-
General of Demerara.
Edinburgh Evening News 24
November 1874
Dansey Death At Demerara, Lieut.-Col. Dansey, 87th regiment. Somerset County Gazette 26
October 1839
Dare Death December 19, at Adelaide-road, N.W., Jane Anna, daughter of the late J.J. Dare, surgeon, of Berbice, British
Guiana. * [Age 39]
Daily News (London) 22
December 1882
Darrell Death At Kief House, Edinburgh, on the 26th inst., Mr Ebenezer Darrell, late of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury 29
January 1864
Dauney Death At Viewfield, Peebles, on the 31st ult., Elizabeth, elder daughter of the late William Dauney, advocate,
Solicitor-General, British Guiana.
Evening Telegraph (Dun-dee) 2
February 1900
Davidson Death At Barbadoes, on the 31st March last, John F. Davidson, Esq., Plantation Spring Garden, Demerara. Mr
Davidson lived deservedly esteemed by all his acquaintances, and has died deeply and sincerely regretted
by his bereaved relatives.
Inverness Courier 15 May 1856
Davies Death On the 15th ult., at his residence, Wellington Park, Berbice, in the 66th year of his age, G.B. Davies, Esq.,
one of her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in British Guiana, and brother of Mr. Charles Davies, of
Macclesfield.
North Wales Chronicle 30 May
1857
Davies Death On the 5th of Feb at Demerara, aged -9 [59 or 69?], Mr. J. Davies, carpenter of the ship Barbadoes. * Liverpool Mercury 1 May 1818
Davis Death Davis, Louisa, relict of Mr. Charles G.H., Stipendiary Magistrate, British Guiana, at Georgetown, Demerara,
Aug. 2.
Pall Mall Gazette 1 September
1873
Davson Death At Ayres Villa, Monks Risborough, on Sept. 9, Josephine, the beloved wife of George L. Davson, of
Georgetown, British Guiana. Deeply lamented. [age 65, died Wycombe BKM]
Morning Post (London) 13
September 1898
Davson Death Davson, Mrs. H.K., at Berbice, 14th ult.; and, on the 19th ult., Edward L.R., their infant son. Pall Mall Gazette 25 November
1865
Davson Death March 4, at Park-terrace, Regent’s Park, Mary Frederica, daughter of the late S[imon] Davson, Esq.,
Berbice, British Guiana. [age 52, reg. as Davison; The Standard: Martha Frederica]
Daily News (London) 10 March
1874
Davson Death On the 7th ult., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, Simon Davson, Esq., in his 72d year; also, on the 7th inst., at
Southampton, Simon Archibald, eldest son of the above, in his 32d year.
Morning Chronicle (London) 14
July 1856
Dawson Death At Vriesland, Demerara, West Indies, on 17th Feb., of fever, John Dawson, late Merchant, Aberdeen. Aberdeen Journal 17 June
1857
Dawson Death In Demerara, on the 16th April, Mr. Richard Dawson, formerly of Magherafelt, County of Londonderry, much
and deservedly regretted.
Belfast News-Letter 17 June
1831
Dawson Death On June 4th, at her residence, 63, Mill Hill-lane, Louisa Emily, widow of the late J.M. Dawson, of [D]emerara,
British Guiana, aged 74 years. Funeral at Nottingham-road Cemetery on Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.
Derby Daily Telegraph 5 June
1929
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Dawson Death On the 12th of June, at Demerara, Mr. John Charlton Dawson, late of Manchester, and a Capt. in Colonel
Silvester's battalion of Manchester and Salford volunteers.
Lancaster Gazetteer 3 October
1801
Dawson Death On the 27th October, at Demarara, of yellow fever, after 4 days' illness, Arthur Thomas, eldest son of Capt.
Dawson, aged 15. His end was peace.
The Star (Guernsey) 24
November 1881
De Ridder Death March 30, aged 44, Gerard Ulric, youngest son of the late J.F.A. de Ridder, formerly of Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 4 April 1878
De Saulles Death Same day [Friday last, i.e. 18 Jan], in her 68th year, Mrs. De Saulles, widow of the late Louis De Saulles,
Esq., of Demerara. [Sarah De Saulles, died Liverpool]
Liverpool Mercury 25 January
1839
De Souza Death October 7, at 93, Regent-street, Georgetown, Demerara, Mary, the wife of Louis de Souza, barrister of
Lincoln's Inn. [Gloucester Journal: in the Colony of British Guiana; beloved wife;—“In sure and certain
hope.”
Gloucester Citizen 29 October
1888
De St. Felix Death On the 30th Dec., at the residence of Dr. A.G.M. Cameron, Hoff Van Aurisch House, Essequebo, Miss Anna
de St. Felix, aged seventy-six.
Morning Post (London) 2
February 1861
De Winton Death Sept. 2, at George Town Barracks, Demerara, of yellow fever, in his 22nd year, Lieut. Richard Davies De
Winton, of the 52nd Light Infantry, second son of John Parry De Winton, Esq., of Maesderwen, near Brecon.
Hereford Times 13 November
1841
Dean Death At Demerara, Captain Charles Augustus Dean, of the 67th Regiment, eldest son of R.B. Dean, Esq.,
Chairman of the Board of Customs.
Norfolk Chronicle 23 March
1839
Dean Death At Stonavastigheid Plantation, Berbice, on the 16th Nov. last, aged 31, James, second son of the late Mr
James Dean, Teacher of the Parochial School, Rothes.
Inverness Courier 19 January
1854
Deeble Death Lately, at Demerara, aged 16, James, youngest son of the late Mr. William Deeble, auctioneer, of this city. Bristol Mercury 10 April 1847
Dempster Death At Runarracka, British Guiana, on the 25th October, of fever, Naesmyth Anderson Dempster, eldest son of
the late Robert Dempster, Esq., Burnham, Somerset, and grandson of the late Walter Anderson, Esq., ---nit,
Peebles-shire. *
Glasgow Herald 16 December
1892
Denby Death At his city residence (Belle Villa, Lansalea-street), September 9, Mr. Edwin Denby (elder son of the late Mr.
Denby, chemist, formerly of Bodmin, for over sixteen years Dispenser of the Colonial Hospital, Berbice),
aged 46.
Royal Cornwall Gazette 30
November 1883
Dennis Death On November 1-th, at 31, Harrington-road, South Kensington, George Dennis, D.C.L., C.M.G., formerly
Receiver General at Berbice, British Guiana, afterwards H.R.M. Consul successively at Bengazi, in Tripoli,
Crete, Palermo, and Smyrna, ex-Vice President of the Archaeological Institute at Rome, and Honorary
Member of various Archaeological andother Societies, in his 85th year. Foreign papers please copy.
The Standard (London) 17
November 1898
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Dennis Death Dr. George Dennis, a retired member of the Colonial and Foreign Office services, who was once well-known
as an archæological explorer, died on Tuesday [15 Nov], at Harrington-road, South Kensington, in his eighty-
fifth year. He entered the Colonial Service in 1849, and from that year to 1851 was private secretary to Sir
Henry Barkly, then Governor of British Guiana. From 1851 to 1862 he was Inspector of Schools for that
Colony, and in 1862-3 Receiver General and Government Secretary for the Colony of Berbice. [more follows
on later career]
The Standard (London) 18
November 1898
Deverell Death On 25th Sept., at George Town, Demerara, Harriet Frances, wife of Capt. T.J. Deverell, 67th regiment, and
eldest daughter of B.G. Kent, Esq., Levant Lodge.
Gloucester Journal 18
November 1837
Dewar Death At Goldstone Hall, Berbice, West Indies, on the 1st ult., George Dewar, Esq., fourth son of James Dewar,
Aberdour, Fife, aged 40 years.
Dundee Courier 6 March 1875
Dewar Death At Hope and Experiment Plantation, Demerara, British Guiana, on the 1st ult., William Dewar, Esq., son of
Mr James Dewar, Aberdour, Fife, and son-in-law of the late Mr Smith, inn-keeper, Musselburgh.
Dundee Advertiser 9 January
1866
Dick Death At the estate of his cousin, James Barclay, Esq., Everton, Island of Berbice, West Indies, on the 23d
November, 1860, aged 29, William, eldest son of Captain James Dick, of Saltcoats.
Glasgow Herald 4 January
1861
Dickenson Death July 10, in his 20th year, of fever, at Demerara, in the West Indies, Ensign Henry Woodington Dickenson,
76th Regiment, second surviving son of Edward Wingfield Dickenson, Esq., of Dosthill House, Warwickshire.
Northampton Mercury 14
September 1839
Dickinson
(Davis)
Death January 25, at the Victoria Hotel, Euston, London, Sarah Mary, wife of W.H. Dickinson, of Berbice, and
daughter of the late C.G.H. Davis, stipendiary magistrate of British Guiana. [Dickenson, aged 39]
Daily News (London) 29
January 1873
Dickson Death (By telegram)—At sea, on his way home from Demerara, George Tait Dickson, M.B., C.M., Edinburgh,
youngest son of the late Thomas Dickson, 18 Gilmore Place and Semple Street.
Dundee Courier 4 May 1882
Dickson Death At Montrose, on the 18th ultimo, John Dickson, Esq., late of Demerara, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. Caledonian Mercury 4 June
1842
Dickson Death At Montrose, on the 23d ultimo, Charles Dickson, Esq., late of the island of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury 5 May
1828
Dickson Death Dec. 6. At Demerara, Mr. John Dickson, son of the late Mr. Gilbert Dickson, of Glasgow, a young man of the
most promising abilities, and deeply regretted by all his relations.
The Scots Magazine 1 March
1809
Doble Death On his passage from Demerara (six days after sailing), aged 38, Capt. Edwd. Doble, commander of the ship
Ness , belonging to the firm of Evans, Baillie, Sons & Co., by whom, and by a large circle of relatives and
friends, who knew his private worth, he was highly respected, and is deeply lamented. *
Bristol Mercury 21 June 1845
Dodgson Death On the 11th of April, at Quaker's Hall, Demerara, after an illness of three months' duration, which he bore
with exemplary fortitude and resignation, William Dodgson, Esq., of Ulverstone, one of his Majesty's Justices
of the Peace for the County Palatinate of Lancaster, leaving a widow and numerous family to lament the loss
of one justly esteemed by all who knew him.
Bath Chronicle 31 May 1823
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Dodgson Death On the 1st Nov. last, on the passage from Antigua, Capt. John Dodgson, of the James, aged 26, son of the
late Capt. William Dodgson, of Liverpool, and brother of Wm. Dodgson, Esq., Berbice.
Lancaster Gazette 30 March
1811
Dolphin Death At Demerara, (on board the Despatch, Captain Still), Mr Thomas Dolphin, second mate of that vessel, and
William Otway, an apprentice. At the same place (on board the Mercury, Captain Hodgson), Robert
McCulloch, boatswain; Hugh Robinson, seaman; William Arbuckle, Henry Jackson, and William Macinsh.
Aberdeen Journal 28 July 1802
Donaldson Death Captain Hugh Donaldson, of the brig Betsey of Ayr, Mr. Allan Gray, supercargo, Mr. Robert Wallace, mate,
and Mr. T. Wallace (the last three are a son, brother and brother-in-law of Captain Wallace, sen., Newton,
Ayr.) after having escaped the late general wreck off Portugal, and arrived at Demerara, have all fallen
victims to the climate of the country.
Kentish Gazette 10 August
1804
Dorward Death At the Barracks, Grangetown, Demerara, on the 14th January last, David Dorward, Barrack-Sergeant, a
native of the parish of Dunnichen, Forfarshire.
Dundee Courier 1 April 1857
Douglas Death At Demerara, on the 27th February, Colin Douglas, Esq. Caledonian Mercury 23 April
1827
Douglas Death At Edinburgh, on the 5th instant, Robert Douglas, Esq., of Better Hope Plantation, Demerara, eldest son of
the late Rev. George Douglas, of Tain, in the county of Ross, N.B.
Morning Chronicle (London) 12
April 1826
Doward Death On the 1st January last, at Demerara, aged 24, Mr. John Doward, cooper, late of this town, son of Mr.
Doward, Old Swan. *
Liverpool Mercury 13 April
1821
Downie Death At No. 7, Westbourne-place, Eaton-square, on the 27th ult., Charlotte Frances, the beloved wife of John
Downie, Esq., formerly First Puisne Judge of British Guiana, aged forty.
Morning Post (London) 1
December 1852
Downie Death June 8, at Clifton, John Downie, Esq., late First Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court in British Guiana. Wells Journal 18 June 1853
Doyie Death October 30, at Demarara, Charles Doyie, Esq. M.D., Inspector General of the Hospital. Sherborne Mercury 30 January
1837
Drake Death April 14, at Akymu, Demerara, Mr. W.H. Drake,colonial botanist, after a few days' illness, from fever, aged
23, eldest son of Mrs. Drake, of Stoke-hill Gate, Exeter.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 5
May 1869
Drysdale Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 24th inst., Robert P. Drysdale, Mayor of the city.—By cabelgram. Glasgow Herald 30 September
1890
Drysdale Death Drysdale, Rose A., daughter of the late Mr. J., of Demerara, at Upper Hamilton-terrace, N.W., aged 21, Sept.
16. [Rose Allen Drysdale, died Marylebone]
Pall Mall Gazette 18 September
1879
Drysdale Death June 24, at Park-lodge, Brondesbury-road, Kilburn, Josephine, widow of J. Drysdale, of Demerara, aged 56. Daily News (London) 27 June
1888
Duff Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 16th ult., Alexander Duff, Esq., son of the late Rev. David Duff, D.D.,
minister of Kenmore, Perthshire.
Dundee Courier 6 September
1877
Duke Death Dec. 16, at Horrington, Wells, Somerset, Benjamin Thomas Duke, son of the late Rev. John Holloway Duke,
British Guiana, aged 64 years.
The Standard (London) 21
December 1893
Dummett Death On the 31st ult., in Park-street, Derby, Mr. Francis Dummett, late of Berbice, British Guiana, aged 66. Derby Mercury 10 April 1867
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Duncan Death In the Colony of Demerara, on the 6th of May last, Thomas Duncan, Esq. Coxton. Caledonian Mercury 18 August
1821
Duncan Death Lost on the coast off Berbice, William Duncan, Esq. merchant, Berbice. The Scots Magazine 1
September 1814
Duncan
(Dewar)
Dunkin Death On the 20th inst., in Torrington-square, aged 24, Mr. Ralph Henry Dunkin, Surgeon, Demerara. Morning Chronicle (London) 27
March 1827
Dunn Death At the Ouseburn, on the 4th inst. aged 25, Sarah Ann, wife of Mr. George Dunn, engineer, of Demerara,
West Indies, and formerly of this town, much regretted.
Newcastle Journa 11 July 1857
Dutchman Death At Demerara, Capt. Charles Dutchman, of the Cognac Packet, of this port, who, with his brother Henry, and
the rest of the boats crew, had been to the assistance of a vessel; on their return, the boat was upset by a
squall, and, melancholy to say, the whole were drowned. Those make six sons which Mr. Dutchman, sen.
has lost, viz, three killed by privateers, and one by an accident at a ship launch in America.
Hull Packet 1 July 1817
Dyer Death July 24, at Demerara, John Dowell Dyer, of the brig Orlebar , aged 25; and on the 25th, Harry Dyer,
carpenter of the same brig, aged 30, both of fever, sons of Mr. Henry Dyer, carpenter, Exmouth.
Exeter Flying Post 1
September 1865
Earle Death June 4th, at Georgetown, British Guiana, Percy Meredith Earle, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., dearly loved husband of
Mrs. Earle, 15 Lypiatt-terrace, Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Chronicle 16 June
1934
Earnfred Death August 16th at Demerara, Mr. John Earnfred, master of [the] Guiding Star, of Hull. * Hull Packet 22 September
1865
Eastman Death Berbice—On the 20th August, the Rev. Robt. Morgan Eastman, formerly of Leeds, St. James’s, —curate of
All Saints’, Berbice, British Guiana.
Leeds Intelligencer 19
September 1857
Easton Death At Greenock, on the 6th current, Joseph B. Easton, Esq., of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury 21
October 1826
Easton Death At St. Mary's [Manse], Demerara, on the 28th December last, Rev. A.A. Easton, minister of St. Mary's, third
son of the late Rev. Dr Easton, of Kirriemuir. [Aberdeen Journal: Rev. Andrew Alexander Easton]
Elgin Courier 16 March 1860
Easton Death On the 14th of November, Margaret Gray, the beloved wife of the Rev. A.A. Easton, minister of St. Mary’s
Parish, Demerara, British Guiana. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.
Fife Herald 29 December 1859
Eddy Death April 14th, at Queen's College, Georgetown, British Guiana, Wallis James Melville, infant son of W.B. Eddy. Wrexham Advertiser 19 May
1877
Eddy Death August 19, suddenly, of heat apoplexy, in the Island of Ballicaus, St. Vincent, West Indies, Walter B. Eddy,
B.A., (Cantab. Master of Queen's College, Demarara, and late of the Fron, Llangollen, aged 28.
The Standard (London) 18
September 1879
Edgar Death On the 28th ult., on his passage from Berbice, Capt. David Edgar, of the Levant, of Liverpool. Lancaster Gazette 29
September 1810
Death At Essequibo, British Guiana, suddenly, on the 25th August, Annie, wife of William Duncan, surgeon, and
eldest daughter of the late James Dewar, M.D., Kirkcaldy.
Dundee Courier 15 September
1882
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Edmond Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 25th February, Robert E. Edmond, cooper. Glasgow Herald 3 April 1882
Edmonds Death At Fowey, Frederic H. Edmonds, M.R.C.S., of Georgetown, Demerara, 55. The Cornishman 13 October
1904
Edmonstone Death Lost at sea, in the wreck of the Silver Cloud, off the Cape of Good Hope, in September 1862, Charles
Edmonstone, eldest son of the late Charles Edmonstone, Esq., of Cardross Park, Dumbartonshire, and
formerly of Demerara.
Dunfermline Press 1 April 1863
Edmonstone Death On the 28th ult., at Glasgow, Archibald Edmonstone, Esq., of Stirling, formerly of Demerara. Morning Chronicle (London) 2
February 1856
Edmunds Death March 22, at Spring Hall, Mahaica, Demerara, after three days' illness, Edward Edmunds, Esq., M.R.C.S.,
formerly of Worthing, aged 38 years.
Sussex Advertiser 22 April
1856
Edwards Death Dec. 31, at Berbice, in his 18th year, of fever, Joseph, son of the late Mr. Evan Edwards, timber-merchant, of
this town, deeply regretted.
Liverpool Mercury 22 February
1839
Edwards Death On the 28th ult., at St. John’s, Iver-heath, John Arthur Edwards, Esq., in his 84th year, formerly Barrister-at-
law Member of Council of Berbice, British Guiana.
Reading Mercury 8 April 1882
Elgee Death At Demerara, August 14th, Capt. J. Elgee, paymaster 67th regiment, second son of the late Archdeacon
Elgee, Wexford, Ireland.
Chelmsford Chronicle 27
October 1837
Elliot Death At 94 Belvedere Road, Upper Norwood, S.E., on the 26th inst., aged 23, David, the second and beloved son
of the late W.D. Elliot, of Demerara. *
Glasgow Herald 30 November
1887
Elliot Death July 7, at Norland-square, Notting-hill, London, James Burnett Barr, son of W.D. Elliot, Demerara, aged 10
months. [registered as Elliott] *
Daily News (London) 12 July
1872
Elliot Death On the 11th inst., at East Lyme, Stratford-on-Avon, the residence of her son-in-law, Sarah Ann Elliot, of
Tremorva, Hamlet-road, Upper Norwood, widow of the late W.D. Elliot, of Demerara. [age 57]
Leamington Spa Courier 18
July 1891
Elliott Death August 4, at Demerara, West Indies, aged 23, Henry Elliott, youngest son of Mrs. Llewellin, of Rownham-
cottage, Hotwells, Clifton. *
Bristol Mercury 27 September
1845
Eltoft Death Lately at Demerara, Mr. James Eltoft, youngest son of Mr. Eltoft, of this city. Chester Courant 13 April 1802
Erlam Death Nov. 10, on board the barque Leonora, from Demerara to this port, aged 18, James, son of the late Mr. W.
Erlam, of this town.
Liverpool Mercury 30
December 1853
Etheridge Death The Right Rev. Dr. Etheridge, who, previous to his promotion, was rector of St. Wilfred's, in this town, and
was well known and respected by all classes of the community, died on the 31st December last, on a short
voyage from Barbadoes to Demerara.... the following article from the Royal Gazette , published in the city of
Georgetown, British Guiana, and dated January 3rd, 1878:— “The Right Rev. Dr. Etheridge, Bishop of
Torone, and Vicar Apostolic of British Guiana has passed away from the midst of us..... was a native of
England, and was born near Worcester on October 19, 1808.” [long article on career follows]
Preston Chronicle 9 February
1878
Evans Death Dec. 2, at Georgetown, Demerara, in his 26th year, Charles Benjamin, third son of the late Thomas Evans,
of Toxteth-park.
Liverpool Mercury 7 January
1875
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Ewart Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on 8th May, in his 17th year, Mr Archibald Melville, youngest son of Mr David
Ewart, Kirkcudbright.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 7
July 1852
Ewing Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 19th ultimo, aged 28 years, Matthew Dunnett Ewing, son of William
Ewing, Ericstane, Helensburgh. *
Glasgow Herald 20 August
1883
Ewing Death In March last, on the passage from Barbadoes to Demerara, in his 18th year, Mr. Clayton Ewing, son of Mr.
Wm. Ewing, merchant, Liverpool.
Lancaster Gazette 19 May
1804
Fairbairn Death At Demerara, on the 24th September, Francis Mackenzie Fairbairn, son of the late Mr Fairbairn, of Berbice.
—His father and two brothers had fallen victim to the same climate within the last sixteen months.
Caledonian Mercury 15 January
1824
Fairbairn Death At Berbice, on the 28th September, John, eldest son of Peter Fairbairn, Esq. Berbice. Caledonian Mercury 23 January
1817
Fairbairn Death At Berbice, on the 30th June last, to the inexpressible grief of his friends, after a short illness, Peter Fairbairn,
Esq.
Glasgow Herald 6 September
1822
Farrant Death April 5, at St. Gregory's, St. Mary Church, after –ew days' illness, Mr. Samuel Farrant, late of Demerara,
aged 33 years.
Western Times 10 April 1858
Farrant Death Lately, on his passage from Demerara to England, Mark, eldest son of Mr. John Farrant, of Curry Rivell. His
cheerful disposition and genuine kindness of heart had gained him a large circle of friends and
acquaintance, both in England and at Demerara, by whom his loss will be long and deeply deplored.
Taunton Courier 21 February
1838
Farrar Death At St. George's Rectory, Georgetown, British Guiana, on the 21st ult., the Venerable Thomas Farrar, B.D.,
Archdeacon of Demerara [and Essequibo], and Vicar-General of Guiana, aged 62 years.
Dundee Courier 14 September
1893
Farrar Death The news has come from British Guiana of the death on the 21st ult. of the Rev. Thomas Farrar, B.D.,
Archdeacon of Demerara and Essequibo. The late Archdeacon belonged to a Leeds family, and was born in
that city. He has been associated with Church work in British Guiana for close upon 40 years, he having
landed at Demerara on Christmas Eve in 1854.
Manchester Times 15
September 1893
Faucit Death Same day [Friday, the 20th ult.], in this town, of the small-pox, aged 27, Christian Maria, wife of Thomas
Faucit, Esq., of Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury 3 February
1837
Fawcett Death In October last, at Demerara, Mr Richard Fawcett, late clerk to Mr. Benjamin Hunter, of Kendal, liquor-
merchant.
Lancaster Gazetteer 16
January 1802
Fedden Death Sept. 23, at Plantation “Non Pareil”, Demerara, after a lingering illness, Mr. Henry Fedden, manager of that
estate. By his mildness of manners and benevolence of heart he had endeared himself to all his
acquaintance, and he is now deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends.
Bristol Mercury 21 November
1840
Fenn Death On the 26th March, at Demarara, of dysentery, Allen, fourth son of Mr. George Fenn, Beccles, aged 19
years.
Norfolk Chronicle 5 May 1866
Fennell Death May 7, Mary Anne, widow of T. Fennell, late of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 80. Daily News (London) 15 May
1888
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Ferguson Death At sea, on board the Orange Grove, on his passage home from Demerara, on the 19th May last, aged 22,
Andrew, only son of the late Mr Jas. Ferguson, jun., Girvan, late of 47 Cambridge Street, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald 23 June 1869
Ferguson Death On the 19th inst., at Cheltenham, William Bruce Ferguson, Esq., formerly of Georgetown, British Guiana,
aged seventy-four. [Pall Mall Gazette: June 10]
Morning Post (London) 22
June 1874
Ferguson Death On the 27th inst., at Altidore-villa, Cheltenham, from pneumonia, Catherine Anne Ferguson, aged 70 years,
widow of the late William Bruce Ferguson, formerly of Georgetown, British Guiana.
Gloucester Citizen 30 April
1879
Ferrier Death At Essequibo, in Demerary, Mr Lorne Ferrier, son of Mr James Ferrier, W.S. Aberdeen Journal 23
December 1801
Field Death 11th Oct., 1892, at 42, Athelstan-road, Margate, Edmund Field, late of Demerara, aged 70. * Daily News (London) 17
October 1892
Field Death At Berbice, West Indies, aged 42, Henry Field, Esq., formerly of London. Morning Chronicle (London) 28
Nov. 1850
Field Death On the 29th of Nov., at Demerara, Mr. Francis Field, late of St. Peter's-square, Leeds, merchant. Lancaster Gazette 2 February
1805
Finlayson Death At Wakinaam, Essequibo, British Guiana, on the 22d Jan., Mary, wife of Alexander Finlayson, Esq., surgeon;
also, at the same place, on the 5th ultimo, Mary Allen, his infant daughter.—Friends will please accept of this
intimation.
Glasgow Herald 5 March 1866
Finlayson Death Oct. 5. At Demerara, Mr James Finlayson, Master in the royal navy, second son of the late Rev. James
Finlayson, minister of Carstairs.
The Scots Magazine 1
December 1818
Finlayson
(Allen)
Death At Fredericksburg, Demerara, on the 22d January, Mary, fourth daughter of the late Wm. Allen, Esq., of Mile-
end, and wife of Alex. Finlayson, Esq., M.D.
Dundee Courier 14 March
1866
Firebrace Death Firebrace, Mary C.S., daughter of Mrs. E., late of Demerara, British Guiana, at Albert-terrace, Knightsbridge,
aged 16, Oct. 4.
Pall Mall Gazette 12 October
1872
Firth Death May 29, at Suez, on board the P. and O. steamer Assam, H.A. Firth, Emigration Agent for British Guiana and
Natal at Calcutta, aged 49 years. R.I.P.
The Standard (London) 22
June 1883
Fish Death Yesterday se’ennight, Mrs. Fish, wife of Mr. N. Fish, of Sheringham in this county, and daughter of Mr. Wm.
Cross, sen., of Gorleston; whose conduct through life, as a wife andmother, was exemplary. Her remains
were interred at Gorleston on Wednesday, on which day intelligence arrived, that Mr. William Fish, second
son of the above, died in March last, after a few days illness, off Demerara.
Norfolk Chronicle 27 May 1809
Fisher Death Wednesday, July 2nd, at the Cottage Hospital, Hornsea, Ethel May, widow of the late Rev. R. Gibson Fisher,
late of British Guiana. Service Trinity Methodist Church, Hornsea, Saturday July 5th, at 2pm,and afterwards
at the cemetery. [Age 49]
Hull Daily Mail 3 July 1941
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Fitzmayer Death The death took place at his residence, The Chase, Ross, on Monday morning of Sir James William
Fitzmayer, K.C.B., after a short illness, at the age of 82 years. …..the son of Major Charles Howard
Fitzmayer, by Catherine, daughter of Mr. J. Morrisey, of the island of Madeira. Born at Demerara in 1813, he
married in March 1840 Jane Louisa, eldest daughter of Major H. Bowyer Lane, of the Royal Artillery, who
died in 1853. He afterwards married, in 1863, Lucy, eldest daughter of Mr. C. R. Sivewright, of Edinburgh….
[long obituary with details of Army career]
Western Mail 28 May 1895
Fleming Death At Demerara, on the 5th ult., of yellow fever, Robert Alexander Fleming, son of the late Hugh Fleming,
Glasgow.
Paisley Herald 5 October 1867
Fleming Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 4th December last, Thos. Fleming, Esq., Engineer, Edenbank, son of the
late Mr George Fleming, Edenside, St Andrews.
Fife Herald 12 January 1854
Fleming Death At his residence, Edenbank, Demerara, on the 23d August last, Mr David Fleming, fifth son of Mr George
Fleming, late of Edenside.
Fife Herald 26 September 1850
Fleming Death Fleming, Charles A.D., son of the late Mr. C.A., at Cape Town, Demerara, Nov. 29. Pall Mall Gazette 30 December
1880
Fleming Death Fleming, Ellen, relict of Mr. C.A., of Demerara, at Suddie, Essequibo, British Guiana, Nov. 19. Pall Mall Gazette 15 December
1877
Fletcher Death August 16th, at L'Union, Arabian Coast, Demerara, West Indies, George Edward Thorowgood, son of
George Fletcher, Esq., of Derby, aged 23 years.
Derbyshire Times 6 October
1883
Foderingham Death Aug. 29, at Berbice, British Guiana, Bishop Eastmond Foderingham, Esq., merchant. Liverpool Mercury 3 October
1863
Folkard Death Oct. 13, on the Pururi River, British Guiana, ---- Sutton Folkard, second son of the late A.W.H. Folkard, late
of London. Friends, please accept this intimation. *
The Standard (London) 29
November 1890
Forbes Death [Feb.] 6. In Tavistock Place, Russel-square, London, John Forbes, Esq., late Collector of his Majesty's
Customs from the colony of Demerara.
The Scots Magazine 1 March
1823
Forbes Death At Demerara, on the 8th ult., the Rev. Francis Forbes, Minister of St Luke's, son of the late Dr Forbes, King's
College, Aberdeen.
Inverness Courier 10 January
1856
Ford Death April 9, drowned from on board the barque Maria, on his passage home from Demerara, Edward Morgan
Ford, son of the late Mr William Ford, plumber, late of Queen Square.
Western Daily Press 7 May
1873
Ford Death On the 11th of February, at George-town, Demerara, aged 24, Mr. Percy Ford, son of Mr. William Ford, of
Rotherham, Yorkshire.
Manchester Courier 12 April
1856
Forde Death Jan. 13, at his lodgings in Cumingsburgh, Demerara, William Henry Forde, Esq. late of Clifton,
Gloucestershire. The death of this young gentleman was attended by circumstances of a peculiarly
melancholy nature. He had arrived in the colony on Sunday, the 3rd of January, to assume the attorneyship
of the estates La Jalousie and Friendship, for the heirs of the deceased Christopher Waterton, Esq., and on
Friday following, the 8th, was attacked by the endemic of the tropics, the yellow fever, which terminated
fatally on the 13th.
Hereford Journal 24 March
1841
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Fordyce Death May 24, at Berbice, West Indies, aged 28 years, Captain Wm. Fordyce, of the ship Saint C--- of Hull, late
master of the schooner Monda, which vessel was lost in Torbay, on January 11, with five hands.
Hull Packet 6 July 1866
Foreman Death On February 9th, 1944, Mary Anne Foreman, of 43, Newport Rd, Barnstaple, third daughter of the late Rev.
John Foreman, of Demerara. [age 82]
North Devon Journal 17
February 1944
Forrest Death On Sunday, the 6th ult., suddenly, Mr. Thomas Forrest, aged 42, --- respected. He was for many years a
clerk in the employ of the Messrs. A. McNall and Co., Demerara. *
Liverpool Mercury 2 July 1830
Forshaw Death Jan. 1, at Anna Regina, Demerara, very suddenly, aged 3-, Robert Forshaw, engineer, son of Captain John
Forshaw, Great -------- [fold in paper] regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Liverpool Mercury 9 February
1855
Forster Death On the 2d inst., at Broadford House, near Guildford, Isaac Henry Forster, Esq., late Registrar and for many
years an inhabitant of the Colony of British Guiana, aged 62.
Surrey Advertiser 11 May 1867
Foster Death At Demerara, on the 27th of March, Mr John Foster, aged 46, son of the late Mr. John Foster, of Eccleston,
near Prescot.
Lancaster Gazette 8 June 1811
Foster Death Sept. 7, at Georgetown, British Guiana, of yellow fever, George Foster Foster, dearly beloved eldest son of
Colonel Foster Foster and Eliza Foster, Sidcup Park, Kent, aged 22.
The Standard (London) 14
October 1881
Foster Death On March 11th, at Demerara, West Indies, aged 22, James Mailes, son of the late Mr. Thomas Foster, and
grandson of the late Mr. Matthew Moody, of South Cave, in this county.
Yorkshire Gazette 14 May
1853
Fothergill Death At Penrith, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth, relict of the Rev. John Fothergill, Archdeacon of Berbice, aged 54
years.
Carlisle Journal 22 October
1858
Fowler Death At 15 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, on the 4th inst., of pneumonia, James Stewart Fowler, M.D., formerly of
Demerara, British Guiana.
Dundee Courier 7 February
1882
Fowler Death At Georgetown, British Guiana, on 3rd March, John Francis Scott Fowler, M.B., C.M., surgeon, Colonial
Hospital, aged 40 years. (By cable.)
Aberdeen Journal 4 March
1905
Fowler Death On the 11th inst., at Caversham, Oxon, Morris Lythall Fowler, late Sheriff of Essequibo, British Guiana, in his
79th year. [Pall Mall Gazette: Towler]
Reading Mercury 19 October
1867
Fox Death Fox, Rev. William, M.A., formerly Incumbent of Christ Church, Demerara, in London, aged 68, Sept. 3. [died
Islington]
Pall Mall Gazette 7 September
1877
Fox Death May 28, at his residence, Cloudesly-terrace, Islington, Hubert Fox, Esq., late of Demerara, aged 54. The Standard (London) 1 June
1830
France Death On the 25th February, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, the Rev. S.H. France, late of Freshfield,
near Southport, in his 37th year.—Friends please accept this intimation.
Manchester Times 24 March
1888
Frankland Death April 3, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 50, Martha, the beloved wife of James Frankland. Yorkshire Evening Post 3 May
1898
Frankland Death On the 3rd of January, at George Town, Demerara, aged 38, Mr. James Frankland, of that city, youngest son
of the late Mr. John Frankland, of Leeds.
Leeds Times 4 February 1860
Frankland
(Beckwith)
Death On the 4th of Dec., at her residence, Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, aged 38, Jane, widow of Mr.
James Frankland, and daughter of the late Mr. Jonathan Beckwith, all of Leeds.
Leeds Times 5 January 1861
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Fraser Death At Berbice, on the 14th of April, Simon Fraser, Esq., of Reliance, aged 59. Morning Post (London) 10
June 1840
Fraser Death April 20. On his passage from Berbice to Demerara, Angus Fraser, Esq. merchant in Demerara, to the
sincere regret of both these Colonies, where, by distinguished talents, liberality, and honour in business, and
the warmest benevolence and generosity in private life, he was universally regarded, not merely with respect,
but affection. Mr. Fraser, accompanied by four other gentlemen, was proceeding from Berbice to Demerara,
in a schooner boat, which being overtaken by a sudden squall of wind, was upset, and, lamentable to relate,
all the five thus prematurely perished.
The Scots Magazine 1
September 1814
Fraser Death At Demerara, on the 1st ult., of yellow fever, William Fraser, second son of Donald Fraser, Strathpeffer
Hotel, Strathpeffer.
Dundee Courier 5 December
1881
Fraser Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 27th March, Johanna, wife of James D. Fraser, Esq., Stipendiary
Magistrate.
Inverness Courier 2 May 1861
Fraser Death At Henrietta, Demerara, on the 13th of September, after a short illness, William, youngest son of the late
Rev. Thomas Fraser, Inverness.
John o'Groat Journal 28
November 1845
Fraser Death At Innerleithen, on the 27th Nov., James Fraser, Esq., M.D., formerly of Demerara. Friends will please
accept of this intimation.
Dundee Courier 1 December
1868
Fraser Death At the British Guiana Bank, Berbice, on the 18th ult., W.F. Fraser, Esq., aged 59. Inverness Courier 27
November 1862
Fraser Death At the residence of his father-in-law, Benjamin Bright, Esq., Thompsonville, Ct., U.S., on the 22d ult., Mr
David Fraser, commission merchant, New York, second son of the late Robert Fraser, Esq. of Kilcoy
Berbice, formerly merchant, Inverness. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Fife Herald 16 September 1869
Fraser Death At Tiverton, Devon, on the 7th inst., James Denholm Fraser, late Sheriff of Berbice, British Guiana, in his
70th year.
Dundee Courier 9 March 1889
Fraser Death Died, at Tain, on the 3d inst. William Fraser, Esq. late of Goldstone Hall, Berbice, in the 43d year of his age,
much esteemed and deeply regretted.
Aberdeen Journal 18 August
1830
Fraser Death On the 24th of March last, on the Plantation Good Intent, Demerara, Alexander Fraser, esq. [Scots
Magazine: late resident Commissary at St Kitt's.]
Kentish Gazette 10 June 1808
Fraser Death Sept. 9. At Berbice, Alexander Fraser, of Seafield Plantation, writer to the signet; and at the same place, on
the 23d, his infant daughter, Jane Elizabeth.
The Scots Magazine 1
December 1815
Fraser Death Suddenly, at Georgetown, Demerara, on the 10th November last, John Fraser, third son of Mr Thomas
Fraser, Clachnaharry, Inverness.
Inverness Courier 17 January
1867
Fraser (Ross) Death At the Free Manse of Fortrose, on the 27th ultimo, after a few days’ illness, Eliza, wife of the Rev. Simon
Fraser, and youngest daughter of John Ross, Esq., late of Cromarty Plantation, Berbice.
Caledonian Mercury 11
December 1848
Frost Death Nov. 28, of typhus fever, aged 16, deeply lamented, on his voyage home from Demerara, on board the
Sussex , Henry Leigh, second son of the late Mr. John Leigh Frost, of this city.
Bristol Mercury 12 January
1839
Fullarton Death August 28, at a very advanced age, G. Fullarton, Esq., of Kerelaw Stevenson, Ayrshire, and Everton and
Meten-meer-Zoog, British Guiana, much regretted. *
Daily News (London) 1
September 1876
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Fullarton Death July 9, at Torquay, Mary, daughter of the late John Fullarton, Esq., of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 55. Western Daily Press 22 July
1875
Furnell Death On the 21st of August, at Berbice, Ensign P.C. Furnell, 3d West India Regiment, after a few hours’ illness. Morning Chronicle (London) 10
October 1849
Fyfe Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 12th June last, Alex. Fyfe, third son of Captain Fyfe, Garmouth. Elgin Courier 25 July 1862
Fyfe Death At Plantation Prospect, Berbice, on the 17th September last, John Fyfe, youngest son of Captain Fyfe,
Garmouth.
Inverness Courier 23 November
1848
Fyfe Death Near New York, on the night of the 27th August last, Elizabeth Kendall Fraser, spouse of the late Wm. Fyfe,
Esq., late of Berbice.
Elgin Courant 28 September
1849
Gaggs Death At Berbice, on the 31st of July, universally beloved and regretted, in his 32nd year, Mr. Richard Gaggs,
surgeon, only son of Richd. Gaggs, Esq.,of Witley Thorpe, Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Gazette 23
September 1837
Gaine Death On the 26th of October last, at George Town, Demerara, aged 18, Alfred, youngest son of the late Mr. T.F.
Gaine, of this town.
Birmingham Gazette 5
February 1838
Gainer Death May 2nd, at Greenfield, East Coast, British Guiana, suddenly, the Rev. Canon Gainer. Gloucester Journal 10 July
1920
Galbraith Death At the Presbyterian Manse, New Amsterdam, British Guiana, on the 3rd of February, the Rev. Peter
Galbraith, minister of St. Catherine's parish, aged 48 years.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal 15
March 1884
Gallwey Death At Demerara, British Guiana, of malarial fever, ----- Payne Gallwey, aged thirty-nine, third son of the late Sir
W--- Payne Gallwey, Bart, of Thirkleby Park, Thirsk.
Morning Post (London) 3
February 1891
Gange Death March 3, at Demerara, aged 25 years, Osmund Millard, the beloved son of John Gange, Esq., Ordnance
Storekeeper, Dover.
Kentish Gazette 20 April 1852
Garnett Death April 12, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 54 years, George Garnett, C.M.G., second son of the late
Alexander Garnett, J.P., of Liverpool.
Liverpool Echo 16 April 1913
Garnett Death At Demerara, British Guiana, Thomas, youngest son of Thomas Garnett, Kiltrasna, Bideford, aged 42 years. Western Times 11 March 1904
Garnett Death Garnett, Alexander, son of Mr. A., of Aigburth, Liverpool, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 22, Feb. 21. Pall Mall Gazette 4 March 1879
Garnett Death July 17, on board the Royal Mail steamship Don , aged 51, Henry Tine Garnett, of Demerara. [of
rheumatism]
Liverpool Mercury 30 July 1879
Garrett Death Garrett, Mr. Henry B., of Lisburn, Ireland, late of George Town, Demerara, at Douglas, Isle of Man, aged 75,
July 9.
Pall Mall Gazette 12 July 1873
Gemmel Death On the 4th inst., at 12, Barkham-terrace, St. George's, Southwark, Mary, relict of the late James Gemmel,
Esq., of Demerara, aged 29.
Morning Chronicle (London) 10
Dec. 1855
Gentle Death [June 26.] James Gentle, Esq., late of Demerara, on his passage from Trinidad to London. The Scots Magazine 1 August
1825
Gibbons Death February 23, on his passage from Demerara to Liverpool, aged 18 years, Henry Edward, son of Mr. Henry
Edward Gibbons, deputy shipping master, Mercantile Marine Office, Sailors' Home.
Liverpool Daily Post 19 April
1866
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Gibson Death At Demerara, on the 1st of August, aged 34 years, Mr Joseph Yellowley Gibson, surgeon, only son of Mr.
John Gibson, of the Leazes Terrace, in this town.
Newcastle Journal 11
September 1852
Gibson Death At Surrey House, Camp Street, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 11th Jan., Alexander, aged 4 months and 17
days, youngest son of David Gibson.
Evening Telegraph (Dun-dee)
14 February 1885
Gibson Death At Berbice, near Demerara, on the 7th of November last, Mr James Gibson, only son of the late Major
James Gibson, Dumbartonshire fencibles, and grandson of Mr James Gibson, surgeon in Edinburgh.
Caledonian Mercury 16 April
1808
Gibson
(Duncan)
Death At Trinidad, B.W.I., on the 15th January 1940, Isa, beloved wife of James C. Gibson, 248 North Road,
Georgetown, British Guiana, and only daughter of Mrs Duncan, Oakdene, Carnoustie.
Dundee Courier 7 February
1940
Giffen Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 31st October, aged 20, James, eldest son of the Rev. James Giffen,
Saltcoats.
Glasgow Herald 5 December
1866
Gilbert Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 11th ultimo, Patrick Gilbert, Esq., formerly of Glasgow.—Friends will
please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 17 June 1861
Gilchrist Death At Essequibo, Demerara, on the 15th ult., Angus Gilchrist, son of Mr Gilchrist, Dalmore, Alness, aged 21. Inverness Courier 17 June
1858
Gillies Death On the 11th ult., at sea, between Demerara and Barbadoes, of yellow fever, aged 23, Robert Marshall
Gillies, second son of Lieut. Gillies, Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Morning Chronicle (London) 4
June 1853
Gladstones Death On Sunday, the 1st ult., at Demerara, aged 29, Mr. Thomas Gladstones, eldest son of Thomas Gladstones,
Esq., of Liverpool.
Westmorland Gazette 18
August 1832
Glendinning Death At Pln. Albion, Berbice, West Indies, on the 11th ult., John Glendinning, resident engineer, second son of
Michael Glendinning, Williamhope, aged 26 years.
Southern Reporter 13 October
1892
Gloag Death At Colonial Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, on 28th March, 1939, Lewis John, second son of Mr John
Gloag, and the late Mrs Gloag, Davaar, Dollerie Terrace, Crieff.
Dundee Courier 21 April 1939
Glover Death At Demerara, on the 9th Sept., Wm. Hubbard Glover, son of W. Glover, Esq., 5, Rosemary Cottage,
Shepperton-street, Islington.
Leicestershire Mercury 18
November 1837
Goldie Death Dec. 1. At Demerara, in the 21st year of his age, Mr Thomas Dickson Goldie, sixth son of Mr James Goldie,
Bonnyriggs.
The Scots Magazine 1 April
1821
Golding Death On the 24th inst., at Abington, Cambridge, Charles Ralph Golding, late of Demerara, aged –. [age 38] * Daily News (London) 26
January 1878
Gomm Death Recently, at Demarara, Francis Wm. Gomm, aged 22, of yellow fever.—Deceased was the son of Mr.
Gomm, of Berkhamstead, and was steward on board the “British Star”.
Herts Guardian 12 February
1867
Goodman Death At Guiana, on the 2d of January, Major-General Goodman, C.B. And K.H. Commandant of the Local Militia in
that colony. [Dundee Courier: Major-General Stephen Arthur Goodman, of fever, aged 63]
Oxford Journal 2 March 1844
Goodman Death On the 12th of February last, at Demerara, British Guiana, suddenly, Mrs. Catherine Goodman, widow of the
late Major-General Goodman, C.B. and K.H.
Morning Chronicle (London) 27
March 1855
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Goodman Death On the 13th ult., at Mahaica, Demerara, Captain Charles Arthur Goodman, stipendiary magistrate, late of the
36th Regiment, aged 36, and third son of the late Major-General Stephen Arthur Goodman.
Morning Chronicle (London) 25
April 1851
Goodman Death On the 25th October, in George-town, Demerara, at the residence of her mother, Antonia Sophia, youngest
child of the late Major-General Stephen Arthur Goodman, C.B., K.H., aged eighteen.
The Leader (London) 10
December 1853
Goodman Death On the 25th of June last, at sea, on board the ship Sandbach, of Liverpool (10 days after leaving Demerara),
Catherine Mary, second daughter of the late Major-General Goodman, C.B., and K.H.
Morning Chronicle (London) 12
August 1859
Goodman Death At Berbice, on the 8th of January last, aged four years and a half, Edward William, fourth son of Lieut.-
Colonel Goodman, Colonial Secretary at that place.
Morning Post (London) 13
March 1821
Goppy Death At 15, Dixon Street, on the 5th instant, Miss Ellen Goppy, late of Demerara. Glasgow Herald 7 February
1845
Goppy Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 15th ultimo, Mr Henry Goppy. Glasgow Herald 25 August
1848
Gordon Death On the 9th inst., at British Guiana, Alexander Gordon, stipendiary magistrate in that colony, second son of
William Gordon, …......... Castle Douglas, aged thirty-eight. *
Morning Post (London) 18
January 1888
Gordon Death April 20, drowned at Demerara, aged 49, Mr. John Gordon, master of the ship Johnstone. Liverpool Mercury 17 May 1864
Gordon Death At 4 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, on the 19th inst., of inflammation of the lungs, after a short illness, John
Sutherland Gordon, of Greenfield, Demerara.
Dundee Courier 21 August
1880
Gordon Death At 5-, Buckley-road, London, 1st inst., John Gordon, formerly of Plantation Bel Air, Demerara, 6th and last
surviving son of the late William Gordon, of Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, aged -1. [age 80, died Paddington] *
Daily News (London) 3 October
1895
Gordon Death At Inverness, on the 5th inst., Mrs George Gordon, relict of the late George Gordon, Esq., Fiscal, or Principal
Law Officer, at Berbice.
Inverness Courier 27
November 1844
Gordon Death At St Pierre, Martinique, on the 30th July, Alexander, only child of John Gordon, Esq, of Belair, Demerara,
and grandson of the late Wm. Gordon, Esq, of Aberdour, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeen Journal 13
September 1865
Gordon Death Nov. 15. At Berbice, George Gordon, Esq. after an illness of a few days…. He had been appointed to the
situation of President of the Court of Justice in Berbice, by the late Governor Bentinck, but it was vacated
only a few weeks before his death, by the re-appointment of Mr Beard, who had been suspended from the
office. He has left an amiable widow to lament his loss, in which all who had the honour of his friendship will
sincerely sympathize.
The Scots Magazine 1 March
1821
Gordon Death On the 10th of January, at Martinique, Robert Gordon, Esq. of Demerara, late Governor of the Colony of
Berbice.
Hampshire Telegraph 9 May
1814
Gordon
(Gowans)
Death At Barbadoes, on the 16th ult., Mary Gowans, wife of John S. Gordon, Esq., Plantation Enmore, Demerara. Inverness Courier 26 January
1865
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Gore Death The death is announced of Lieutenant-Colonel Augustus Frederick Gore, C.M.G., late Lieutenant-Governor
of St. Vincent. He was the only son of the Hon. Edward Gore, and grandson of the third Earl of Arran. He
began his career in the Civil Service in 1850, and held appointments in British Honduras, and the Bay
Islands, which were then under the British Flag, and subsequently in British Guiana and Barbados. [more on
later career follows; age 61, died London]
York Herald 1 October 1887
Gore Death Jan 24, 1884, at Barbadoes, Eliza Arabella, the wife of Lieutenant-Governor Gore, C.M.G., and elder
daughter of the Lord Bishop of Guiana, aged 46 years.
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) 13
Feb. 1884
Goring Death 12th inst. at Hatfield Broad Oak, aged 11, Charlie, only son of the late Charles Goring, M.R.C.S.E., of
Demerara. [14 April: Young]
Chelmsford Chronicle 21 April
1876
Gornall Death On the 9th of July last, at Berbice, aged 40, Mr. Thomas Gornall, late of this town; much and deservedly
regretted by all who knew him.
Lancaster Gazette 25 February
1809
Gostling Death At Georgetown, British Guiana, Charles Nevill Fan-----, 4th Essex Regiment, aged twenty-three, the dearly
loved ----- son of the late Colonel Fanshawe Gostling, 49th Regiment. …... * [The Standard: Faushawe
Gostling; (By telegram)]
Morning Post (London) 30
November 1895
Gow Death At Demerara, on the 25th November last, on his way to the West India Islands, for the recovery of his health,
Mr Walter Gow of Berbice, British Guiana, son of the late Mr. Alexander Gow, formerly of Blarour,
Stirlingshire.
Glasgow Herald 25 January
1850
Gow Death Suddenly, at Plantation Tuschen-de-Vrienden, Demerara, on the 9th ult., William, aged 28 years, son of
William Gow, Aberfeldy, Perthshire.
Dundee Courier 6 February
1893
Graham Death At 150 Buccleuch Street, on the 3d instant, Elizabeth Alexander, relict of Rev. William Graham, late of
Berbice, W.I.
Glasgow Herald 4 January 1865
Graham Death At Demerara, West Indies, on the 17th September (of yellow fever), Colour Sergeant James Graham, of the
Army Hospital Corps, aged 31 years, son of David Graham, shoemaker, Lindsay's Land, foot of Blackness
Road, Dundee. Also, his wife and eldest son. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.
Dundee Advertiser 10
November 1866
Graham Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 18th ult., Flora, youngest daughter of the late James Graham. Glasgow Herald 18 March 1873
Graham Death At New Amsterdam, British Guiana, on 1st ult., of malarial fever, William Graham Graham, sugar planter,
Plantation, Everton, Berbice, aged 31 years, son of the late Alexander Graham, solicitor, and Town-Clerk,
Crieff. Deeply regretted.
Glasgow Herald 2 October
1899
Graham Death Mr. Graham, mate of the brig Cæsar – see Wood 1820
Graham
(Arnold)
Death Jan. 2, at Demerara, Annie, wife of Mr. James Graham, superintendent of the fire brigade, and daughter of
the late Mr. John Arnold, news agent, of this town.
Liverpool Mercury 1 February
1862
Granger Death At Barbadoes, on the 10th ultimo, Mr Robert Granger, late book-keeper to Messrs. Pasley, Templeton & Co.,
Georgetown, Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 16 December
1868
Grant Death Accidentally drowned in the canal near C---hill, while cycling, on the 13th inst., Henry Alexander Grant, late of
Georgetown, Demerara. *
Glasgow Herald 21 May 1898
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Grant Death At Demerara, on 20th Sept., William, youngest son of the late Alexander Grant, Esq., of the Royals. Inverness Courier 7 December
1847
Grant Death At Inverness, on the 2d instant, William Grant, Esq. of Berbice, youngest son of the late Alexander Grant,
Esq., Dundreggan.
Inverness Courier 16 November
1847
Grant Death At Island Bank, Inverness, on the 15th inst., Peter Grant, Esq., late of Demerara. Elgin Courant 27 June 1845
Grant Death At Leonora, West Coast, Demerara, Mr Henry Grant, youngest son of the late Mr Grant, Dellachaple,
Strathspey. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Inverness Courier 28 May 1868
Grant Death James Grant, esq; of Thoby Priory, Essex, and formerly of Demarara. Bath Chronicle 21 November
1822
Grant Death Jan. 4, aged 33, Ann, wife of Robert Grant, Esq., late of Demerara. [died West Derby LAN] Liverpool Mercury 24 January
1845
Grant Death June 10. At Demarara, Peter Grant, Esq., many years resident in that colony. The Scots Magazine 1
September 1823
Grant Death Nov. 1806. At Demerara, Captain Lewis Grant, of the 1st West India Regiment. The Scots Magazine 1 August
1807
Grant Death Same day [Tuesday, the 29th ult.], at her son's residence, Allerten, aged 78, Mrs. Matilda Grant, late of
Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury 9 October
1840
Grasby Death On Friday, the 28th ult., off the Western Islands, on his passage from Demerara, Joseph, eldest son of Mr.
Grasby, Bawtry, Yorkshire, in the 19th year of his age.
Liverpool Mercury 26 May 1837
Gray Death [At Demerara, West, Indies] On the 21st ult. aged 17, James, second son of James W. Gray, Esq. viewer,
Burnhope Colliery near Lanchester, Durham
Newcastle Journal 29 October
1853
Gray Death At Demerara, W.I., on the 27th Nov., 1862, aged 20 years, John Gray, second officer of the barque St.
Mirren, and second son of the late Mr. Archibald Gray, flesher, Glasgow.
Caledonian Mercury 10 January
1863
Gray Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 6th ult., William Gray, of Cosiebray, Culls, Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Evening Express 4
February 1881
Gray Death Captain Hugh Donaldson, of the brig Betsey of Ayr, Mr. Allan Gray, supercargo, Mr. Robert Wallace, mate,
and Mr. T. Wallace (the last three are a son, brother and brother-in-law of Captain Wallace, sen., Newton,
Ayr.) after having escaped the late general wreck off Portugal, and arrived at Demerara, have all fallen
victims to the climate of the country.
Kentish Gazette 10 August
1804
Gray Death Suddenly, at Demerara, British Guiana, on the 19th inst., William Gray, Normal and Agricultural Master, aged
33 years, youngest son of George Gray, 8½ Mount Street West, Aberdeen—sadly missed and deeply
mourned. (By cable.)
Aberdeen Journal 6 August
1907
Green Death At Georgetown, Demerara, of yellow fever, caught on landing, James Green, aged 19, youngest son of Mr
John Green, farmer, Percylew, Clatt.
Dundee Courier 20 October
1864
Green Death Nov. 23, at Demerara, aged 35, of fever, Joseph, eldest son of Mr. Charles Green, of this town. Liverpool Mercury 18 January
1839
Green Death Suddenly, at Skelmorlie, on the 16th inst., aged – [27?] years, Alfred Maurice, son of W.B. Green, ----ent
engineer, Georgetown, Demerara; deeply regretted. *
Glasgow Herald 18 August
1877
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Greene Death On the 13th inst., aged 31 years, at Plantation, Richmond-hill, Essequibo, Robert Henry Greene, Esq., of
Dublin.
Morning Chronicle (London) 30
October 1850
Greene Death On the 28th ult., of malarial fever, at the Uruan Outpost ----- at Cuyuni River, British Guiana, Frederick
Edward Greene, ----- Inspector British Guiana Police, eldest son of the late Hugh McNeil Greene, and son-in-
law of Charles Hodgson, Glyndhurst, Cricklewood, aged thirty-seven. *
Morning Post (London) 30
November 1896
Greenep Death Oct. 24th, at Georgetown, Demerara, Alfred Cromwell Greenep, second daughter of the late Mr. Jos.
Greenep, of Bastonford, in this county.
Worcester Chronicle 21
November 1855
Grierson Death Lately, at Demerara, Mr. James Grierson, jun., son of Mr. James Grierson, merchant, of Liverpool. Lancaster Gazette 15
September 1804
Grieves Death At Mahacia, Demerara, on the 13st of July last, the Rev. Edward Grieves, Wesleyan missionary; deeply
lamented.
Carlisle Journal 12 October
1833
Griffith Death 25th August last, at Demerara, Hugh Griffith, Esq., of the firm Jones, Griffith & Co., of that place. Chester Chronicle 6 November
1829
Grist Death On the 18th inst., at Enmore, Demerara, Brian Smethan, youngest son of Lawrence Grist, Brimscombe,
aged 22 years. (By cable.)
Gloucester Journal 23 March
1912
Groocock Death In November last, in crossing the falls of the river Demerara, Mr. Mathew Groocock, formerly of this town.
The friends of this excellent young man, thus prematurely cut off in an honourable career, will long lament
his untimely fate.
Birmingham Gazette 23
January 1826
Grundy Death On the 27th of September, at Demerara, in his 27th year, Mr. Samuel Grundy, third son of the late Mr. John
Grundy, of this town.
Liverpool Mercury 5 December
1828
Grundy Death On the 28th of July last, at Demerara, of a fever, Jas. Grundy, fourth son of the late John Grundy, in his 22d
year.
Liverpool Mercury 12 October
1827
Gullifer Death Wakefield—Sunday last, at the residence of her uncle, Thomas Lee, Esq., in the 12th year of her age, Anne
Knight, second daughter of Henry Gullifer, Esq., Essequibo, Demerara.
Leeds Intelligencer 23 May
1846
Habgood Death April 14, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 24, Mr. James Habgood, sincerely regretted by his family and
friends.
Bristol Mercury 29 May 1858
Hackett Death Hackett, Mr. J., late of Demerara, at Newton Abbot, aged 78, July 31. [James Hackett] Pall Mall Gazette 3 August 1869
Hackett Death May 7, at Newton Abbot, Frank St. George, only surviving child of James Stephen Hackett, M.D., Berbice,
British Guiana, aged 13. [Pall Mall Gazette: Hachett]
Western Times 12 May 1879
Hackett Death On the 29th inst., at Newton Abbot, Devon, Saizie Gertrude, wife of Dr. James Hackett, of Berbice, British
Guiana, aged 41. [Pall Mall Gazette, Daily News (London): April 20]
Western Daily Press 25 April
1871
Haden Death At Berbice, on the 5th of November, Frederick, the fourth son of Thomas Haden, Esq. of this place. Derby Mercury 14 January 1824
Hadfield Death On the 7th inst., at 11, Belgrave-terrace, Pimlico, Elizabeth Margaret, only surviving daughter of the late
Joseph Hadfield, Esq., of Georgetown, British Guiana.
Morning Post (London) 10 July
1857
Haig Death At the Manse, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 29th July, the Rev. Wm. Haig, late of the Scottish Church,
Grenada.
Fife Herald 19 October 1837
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Hale Death Sept. 14, at Victoria-street, aged 61, Mr. Wm. Hale, many years a resident in Demerara. Bristol Mercury 15 September
1855
Hale
(Woodley)
Death At Hillingdon, Middlesex, on Saturday, the 20th inst., Arabella Louisa Woodburne, wife of the Rev. G.C. Hale,
M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge, and youngest daughter of the late William Woodley, Esq., Governor of
Berbice.
Morning Post (London) 25
January 1838
Haley Death Nov. 19, after three days' illness, on her passage from Demerara, Josephine, eldest daughter of the late J.D.
Haley, Esq., of that colony, and late of Dix's Field, in this city.
Western Times 4 February
1843
Halket Death Dec. 11, at 81, Canning-street, Henrietta, daughter of the late Henry Halket, of Demerara. Friends will please
accept this intimation. Funeral at Toxteth Cemetery to-day (Wednesday), eleven a.m. [age 64, died
Liverpool]
Liverpool Mercury 14
December 1887
Halliday Death At Port Mourant, Berbice, on the 2d of January last, after a lingering illness, Alexander Halliday, Esq.
merchant, formerly of Edinburgh.
Caledonian Mercury 28 March
1840
Hamblin Death 18th Nov., 1837, at Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, aged 28, Mr. Nathaniel Hamblin, shipwright,
eldest son of Mrs. Hamblin, of the Anchor Inn, St. Clement’s.
Ipswich Journal 24 February
1838
Hamer Death August 4, at sea, from an attack of fever, William Attwick Hamer, Esq., of 9, Lansdowne Crescent, eldest
son of the late Joseph Hamer, Esq., of Demerara.
Cheltenham Looker-On 26
September 1846
Hamer Death Jan. 17, at 9, Lansdown Crescent, Mrs. Ann Lloyd, widow of the late Atwick Hamer, of Demerara, Esq. [Anne
Lloyd Hamer]
Cheltenham Looker-On 19
January 1856
Hamer Death June 16, at Dover-street, Piccadilly, H.P. Hamer, Esq., of Georgetown, Demerara, aged 68. [Henry Percy
Hamer, age 69] *
Daily News (London) 19 June
1878
Hamer Death On the 7th inst., at Brixton, Michael Greathead Hamer, Esq., late of her Majesty's 5th Regiment of Foot, one
of the few surviving officers of the Peninsular campaigns, youngest son of the late Joseph Hamer, Esq.,
cotton planter of the settlement of Demerara, and formerly of the Island of Montserrat, in the West Indies,
barrister-at-law, in his 80th year.
South London Press 20 April
1867
Hamilton Death July 6, at Leguan, British Guiana, the Rev. William Hamilton, M.A., Rector of St. Peter's, and eldest son of
Charles Hamilton, Esq., late of this city. [Exeter; Morning Chronicle: aged 34]
Western Times 16 August
1851
Hamilton Death On the 24th of February, at Leguan, Demerara, Com. Hamilton, R.N., Stipendiary Magistrate in that colony. Hampshire Telegraph 12 April
1845
Hammill Death May 10, at Castle House, Snaresbrook, Essex, the residence of his son-in-law, Capt. R. Wallur Jones, Lieut.-
Colonel Thomas Cochrane Hammill, late 21st Royal North British Fusiliers, and many years Provost Marshal
at Demerara, British Guiana, aged 80, having survived his wife only six weeks.
Cambridge Chronicle 20 May
1871
Hammill Death On the 20th inst., at Radley's Hotel, Southampton, in his 23d year (after landing from the Royal mail steamer
Madelina, from the West Indies, on the 17th inst.), Captain Courtenay Thomas Hammill, of the 1st West
India Regiment, eldest surviving son of Lieutenant-Colonel Hammill, late Provost-Marshall of British Guiana.
Morning Chronicle (London) 29
May 1854
Hamond Death On the 27th of August, at Demerara, of fever, Robert Carr Hamond, Esq., 67th regiment, second son of the
late William Parker Hamond, Esq., of Haling Park, Surrey.
Cheltenham Looker-On 28
October 1837
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Hancock Death Feb. 15, at Demarara, British Guiana, Richard Hancock, Esq., J.P., formerly of Weymouth, Dorset, and
brother to Mrs. Edwin Hancock, of 9, Elm Place, in this city.
Bath Chronicle 7 April 1859
Handley Death Jan. 1-, in the Channel, on board the Kiltearn, for Demerara, aged 20, Joseph Handley, 189, Ellas-street. * Liverpool Mercury 25 January
1868
Handley Death On the 22d of June, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, aged 43, William Handley, Esq., first clerk of her Majesty's
Customs at the port of Demerara, and formerly a solicitor at Chesterfield.
Stamford Mercury 25 August
1848
Hardie Death At 4 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, on the 14th inst., Isabella Irvin, relict of the Rev. Robert Hardie, LL.D.,
Berbice, Demerara, and daughter of the late Wm. Irvin, Esq., Glasgow.
Dundee Courier 16 March
1875
Harel (Evans) Death January 11, at Essequebo, British Guiano (surviving her mother only 20 days), Henrietta Frances, wife of
Philebert C. Harel, second daughter of the late Charles Evans, Esq., formerly of this city, aged 36.
Worcester Journal 21 February
1885
Harper Death At St James's Manse, Wakenaam, Demerara, on the 28th Sept., Maggie Allan Anderson, beloved wife of the
Rev. William Harper, M.A.
Aberdeen Journal 5 November
1873
Harris Death August 18, at Berbice, British Guiana, of yellow fever, Mr John Harris, surgeon, eldest son of John Harris,
Esq., Northiam, aged 26 years.
Sussex Advertiser 24 October
1848
Harris Death Dec. 29, at Demerara, of fever, in his 19th year, William Harris, son of Mr. William Silk Harris, of 28, Lord
Nelson-street.
Liverpool Mercury 9 March
1857
Harris Death Jan. 2, at Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 24, Mr. James C. Harris, second officer of the barque Fanny . Bristol Mercury 18 February
1854
Harris Death June 21, Wm. Harris, Esq., late of the colony of Berbice. Morning Chronicle (London) 27
June 1826
Harris Death In December last, at Barbadoes, in his 49th year, Richard Harris, Esq., many years an eminent planter in the
colony of Berbice.—He was on his way to England, his native country, from which he had been absent 25
years.
Lancaster Gazette 2 April 1814
Harris (Gracie) Death January 27, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, aged 24 years, Mrs. T.C. Harris, fourth daughter of Mr. Robert
Gracie, Birkenhead.
Liverpool Daily Post 6 March
1867
Harrison Death In July last, at Berbice, of a fever, in his 23d year, Mr John Harrison, son of Mrs Johnson, of Northwich. He
was some time Assistant Surgeon in the Royal Lancashire Militia.
Manchester Mercury 13
September 1808
Harrop-
Williams
Death On the night of the 26th ult., at the Parsonage, Port Mourant, Berbice, B.G., Clara, the beloved wife of the
Rev. Harrop-Williams, aged 36 years. Deeply lamented.
Wrexham Advertiser 2
February 1895
April 17, in British Guiana, of yellow fever, John Haughton, Esq., Residentiary Magistrate of the Corentyne
Court, Justice of the Peace for the county of Norfolk, and late Captain 3d
Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment, aged 43.
Hawtayne Death On the 30th March (Easter Sunday), at Ramsgate, of pneumonia, George Hammond Hawtayne, C.M.G., late
Administrator-General of British Guiana, aged 69.
Whitstable Times 12 April 1902
Hay Death [Oct.] 30. At Surinam, David Hay, Esq. of the Customs there. The Scots Magazine 1 May
1808
Haughton Death The Standard (London ) 8 May
1882
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Hayley Death Hayley, Mr. William, at George Town, Demerara, aged 71, Sept. 29. Pall Mall Gazette 31 October
1878
Heathcote Death On the 3d ult., at Demerara, after a very short illness, William Heathcote, Esq., aged 52. Lancaster Gazette 23 March
1811
Heathcote Death Same day [Monday the 15th instant], at his residence, Stonecliffe-hall, Devonshire, John Heathcote, Esq.,
brother of the late William Heathcote, Esq., of Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury 26 January
1821
Heaton Death Suddenly at Demerara, on the 20th August last, aged 20 years, Mr. John Pollard Heaton, late of Lancaster,
and nephew of John Pollard, Esq., of Nonpareil, Demerara, and grandson of Mr. Pollard, Kirkby Lonsdale.
He was a young man of great promise and his loss will be deeply felt by his afflicted family.
Westmorland Gazette 12
November 1825
Hebblethwaite Death Jan. 10, at George Town, Demerara, aged 23, Mr. Robt. Hebblethwaite, late of this town. Leeds Mercury 1 March 1845
Heeley Death On the 22d ult., at Liverpool, Henry, youngest son of Mr. Heeley, of Harper's-hill, in this town, aged 21. He
had just returned from Demerara, and was unfortunately drowned in the Clarence Dock.
Birmingham Gazette 5
December 1831
Helme Death Died, on the 13th July, 1881, at Georgetown, Demerara, Thomas Robert Arthur Edwin Helme, the beloved
son of Thomas Helme, Brook House, Stretford.
Manchester Courier 16 August
1881
Henderson Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 30th July, the Rev. Thomas Henderson, for 32 years missionary in
connection with the London Missionary Society.
Dundee Courier 29 August
1870
Henery Death Feb. 7, at Providence, Berbice, British Guiana, Lambert Trevelyan, second son of P.J.T. And Mrs. Henery, ---
six weeks. *
The Standard (London) 11
March 1887
Henery Death Dec. 31, at Providence, Berbice, Edmund William Walter, aged 21 years, the eldest and dearly-loved son of
Edmund Thornton and Margaret Henery, of 25, Pulteney-street, Bath. [Bath Chronicle: of yellow fever]
The Standard (London) 2
February 1884
Henery Death On the 5th inst., at his house, in Everton, Wm. Henery, Esq., late of Berbice, aged 49 years. Preston Chronicle 13 August
1836
Henniker Death Jan. 22, on her passage from Demerara, Sarah, wife of William Henniker, commander of the W.I. ship
Matilda Luckie.
Kentish Gazette 13 March
1838
Henry Death Nov. 24, aged 20, Mary, wife of L.P. Henry, Esq., of Berbice. Liverpool Mercury 18 January
1839
Henry Death On the 1st inst., at his house in Great Ormond street, after a long illness, Mr Henry. He was the first English
President Demerara in 1813; he was the first Supreme Judge of the Ionian Islands after their occupation by
the English, and framed the Procedura for their new constitution. He revised the Roman Procedura on his
journey homewards, at the desire of Cardinal Gonsalvi in 1819. He was next commissioner and counsel for
Queen Caroline, by appointment of Lord Castlereagh; and was afterwards, in 1824, senior of the
Commissions for Legal Inquiry in the West Indies. He published many legal works.
The Examiner (London) 13
September 1835
Henry Death On the 28th ult., Henrietta Sophia, youngest daughter of the late Hon. Jabez Henry, President of Demerara
and Essequibo, Supreme Judge of the Ionian Islands &c. [died Kensington]
Leeds Mercury 11 August 1877
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Henry Death On the 9th inst., suddenly, at Dudley, while on a visit to Samuel Blackwell, Esq., Thomas Hetherington
Henry, Esq., F.R.S., F.C.S., &c., of Lincoln's-inn-fields, second son of the late Hon, Jabez Henry, first
English President of Demerara, Supreme Judge of the Ionian Islands.
Manchester Courier 29
October 1859
Herbert Death Jan. 21, at 78 Warwick-street, London, S.W., after a few days' illness, Charles Edward, youngest son of the
late Charles Herbert, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law, H.M.'s First Fiscal of British Guiana. [age
49]
Freeman's Journal 24 January
1879
Herbert Death Herbert, Eliza S., widow of Mr. Charles, of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law, H.M.'s First Fiscal of British
Guiana, at Eccleston-street, S.W., Jan. 18. [Eliza Susannah Herbert, age 76]
Pall Mall Gazette 20 January
1876
Hewitt Death Lately, on the passage from Demerara, Captain Hewitt, of the ship Sally, of Whitehaven. Lancaster Gazette 26 October
1805
Hewley-
Wharton
Death Hewley-Wharton.—Georgetown, British Guiana, October 13, William, dearly loved husband of Freda, and
beloved son-in-law of Mr and Mrs F.W. Parsons, 85, Gloucester-road, Bishopston. Suddenly. (by cable.)
Western Daily Press 15
October 1926
Hick Death On the 10th of May, Anne, wife of Mr. W. Hick, of Demerara. Leeds Intelligencer 14 June
1851
Hick Death On the 23rd ult., at Demerara, Mr. William Hick, brother of Messrs. T. and R. Hick, of Leeds. Leeds Times 22 July 1854
Hick Death On the 7th ultimo, at Demerara, Mr. Benjamin Hick, brother to Messrs. T. and R. Hick, of Leeds. Leeds Times 12 May 1855
Hickman Death At Demerara, on the 10th June, Mr George F. Hickman, chief officer of the ship Collingwood, of South
Shields.
Shields Daily Gazette 18 July
1861
Hicks Death Lately, in the island of Demarara, Major Edward Hicks, of the 47th Regiment of Foot. Chester Chronicle 2 May 1800
Higgin Death On the 27th of April last, at Demerara, in the prime of life, Mr. James Higgin, shipwright, of this town, much
and deservedly lamented by an extensive circle of relatives and friends.
Liverpool Mercury 26 June
1829
Higginson Death On the 13th of July last, at Demerara, aged 22 years, Mr. James Higginson, late of this town. Liverpool Mercury 6 September
1822
Hiles Death August 28, of fever, on his voyage from Demerara in the barque Briarley, aged 24, Mr. James Hiles, deeply
regretted by all who knew him.
Liverpool Mercury 30
September 1854
Hill Death August 31, at 2, Churchill-street, aged 3 months, Harry Claude, infant son of Wm. H. Hill, of Demerara. Liverpool Echo 1 September
1880
Hill Death Jan. 1, on board the ship Volunteer , from Bristol to Demarara, Sarah, wife of Mr. Richard Hill, of Weston-
super-Mare, in the 23d year of her age; and on Thursday last, aged 11 months, William, the infant son of the
above.
Bath Chronicle 10 March 1831
Hill (Plant) Death At 6 Imperial-square, Cheltenham, at midnight on the 5th April, 1920, Lucy Sarah Caroline (born Plant), the
beloved wife of Luke M. Hill, M.Inst.C.E., late of Georgetown, British Guiana, aged 67.
Cheltenham Chronicle 10 April
1920
Hillis Death April 15, in 47 N., 88 W., on board the ship Veritas, on her passage from Demerara, aged 59, the Rev.
Thomas Hillis, of Bailieborough, county Cavan, Ireland, late curate of St. James's, Warkanam, Essequibo.
Liverpool Mercury 24 April
1868
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Hillman Death On the 10th May last, in the Island of Wakmaam, Essequibo, West Indies, (where he had gone for the
benefit of his health,) Charles Hillman, Esq., of Demerara, and formerly of Castledawson, county of
Londonderry, aged 44 years.
Belfast News-Letter 12 July
1836
Hincks Death On the 8th ult., at Montreal, Canada, aged 70, Martha Anne, Lady Hincks, the wife of the Hon. Sir Francis
Hincks, K.C.M.G., C.B., Finance Minister of Canada, and late Governor of British Guiana.
Cheshire Observer 6 June
1874
Hincks Death Nov. 8, at Government House, George Town, Demerara, of yellow fever, Thomas Hincks, Esq., B.A., of
Balliol College, Oxford, aged 23, second son of His Excellency Francis Hincks, Esq., C.B., Governor of
British Guiana.
Oxford Journal 17 December
1864
Hippins Death At Demerara, in Jan. last, aged 17, Mr. Henry Hippins, only son of Mr. Frederick Hippins, of Liverpool. Lancaster Gazette 10 May
1806
Hobbs Death April 10, at Demerara, aged 26, William Henry, eldest son of the late Mr. John Hobbs, of Cornwallis-place,
Stapleton-road.
Bristol Mercury 23 May 1857
Hockings Death At Demerara, on the 6th of February last, aged 19, much lamented by his family and all who knew him,
George, third son of Richard Hockings, Esq., late Barrack Master of Gibraltar, and Nephew of Captain
Hockings, R.N.
Hampshire Telegraph 15 April
1839
Hodgson Death A few months since, at Demerara, in the 30th year of his age, Mr. W.A. Hodgson, son of Mr. Wm. Hodgson,
Chorley-street, of this town.
Liverpool Mercury 21 March
1823
Hogarth Death On the 28th of December last, on his passage home from Demerara to Liverpool, in the ship Java, Captain
William Hogarth, in the 43d year of his age. [Liverpool Mercury: of the ship Java, much and deservedly
respected.]
Kendal Mercury 9 March 1839
Holligan Death Holligan, Mr. J.R., Government Secretary of British Guiana, at Demerara, Jan. 26 Pall Mall Gazette 13 March
1869
Holloway Death Oct. 17th, at Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, aged 16, Frederick, youngest son of the late Mr.
Thomas Holloway, of this city.
Worcester Chronicle 20
November 1861
Holloway Death Oct. 24, at Horrington, Wells, Anna Maria, relict of the Rev. John Holloway, for nine years Rector of Holy
Trinity, and Rural Dean of Essequibo, British Guiana. [Duke, aged 84?]
Western Gazette 30 October
1891
Holmes Death Holmes, Clara Eugenie, third daughter of the late Sir William H., and granddaughter of the late Sir Henry
Light, K.C.B., formerly Governor of British Guiana, at 25, Howley-place, London, of consumption, Feb. 18.
[aged 16]
Pall Mall Gazette 21 February
1874
Holmes Death In Albion Place, on the 11th inst. aged 35, Anna Maria Pemberton, eldest daughter of the late J.H.H.
Holmes, Esq. Demerara, and granddaughter of the late Stephen Pemberton, Esq. of Sunderland.
Newcastle Journal 18 March
1854
Holmes Death On the 19th inst., at No. 1, Albion-place, Bishopwearmouth, Charlotte Isabella, youngest daughter of the late
J.H.H. Holmes, Esq., of Demerara, and granddaughter of the late Stephen Pemberton, B.A., M.D., of
Bainbridge Holme, county of Durham, aged 59 years.
Sunderland Daily Echo 22 May
1883
Holmes Death On the 9th inst., at 9, Osborn-villas, Stoke, Devonport, Sir William Henry Holmes, Knt., for many years in the
Civil Service of British Guiana, aged 51 .
Pall Mall Gazette 17 August
1868
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Holmes (Light) Death On the 11th inst., at Havre, Elizabeth Georgiana, widow ….. William Holmes,and daughter of the late Sir
Henry Light, ----- of British Guiana.
Morning Post (London) 15
January 1897
Honeywell Death Dec. 28, on board the Standard, on her passage from Demerara, to this port, aged 35, Mr. Richard
Honeywell, of Sutton, near St. Helen's.
Liverpool Mercury 13 April
1849
Hopkinson Death July 20, at Demerara, after a short illness, aged 25, David Hopkinson, Esq., of plantations Bachelor's
Adventure and Enterprise. *
Liverpool Mercury 28
September 1838
Hopkinson Death Lately, John Hopkinson, Esq., of Aigburth-hall, late of Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 16 November
1821
Hore Death Hore, Kathleen A., infant daughter of the Rev. S.C., Curate of St. George's Cathedral, at Georgetown,
Demerara, Jan. 29.
Pall Mall Gazette 5 March 1873
Hore Death The Rev. S. Coode Hore died a few days ago, at Writtle, near Chelmsford. The deceased formerly worked in
British Guiana, where he established missions. In 1879 he was appointed rector of Holy Trinity Church,
Essequibo, but he was obliged to retire in 1882, owing to ill-health. [More on recent career follows]
The Standard (London) 30
December 1896
Hore Death The Rev. S. Coode Hore died a few days ago at Writtle,near Chelmsford. The deceased formerly worked in
British Guiana, where he established missions. In 1879 he was appointed rector of Holy Trinity Church,
Essequibo, but he was obliged to retirein 1882, owingto ill-health. [more on later career follows] The funeral
took place at Writtle yesterday. [Samuel Coode Hore, age 52]
The Standard (London) 30
December 1896
Horsford Death At Demerara, after a short illness, A. Horsford, Esq., of Weymouth. Sherborne Mercury 5 February
1848
Hosken Death April 20, at Glasgow, Josiah Rodda Hosken, late Government Inspector of Mines, British Guiana, 32. * The Cornishman 5 May 1898
Houston Death At sea, on board the brig Robina, on the 2d ultimo, when on his voyage from Berbice to Glasgow, Mr David
Brownlee, mate of the said vessel, fourth son of the late Wm. Houston, Esq., cotton spinner, Blackburn.
Glasgow Herald 24 December
1847
Houstoun Death At his residence, Charlotte Street, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 19th ultimo, Dr Allan Houstoun, a native of
Houston, Renfrewshire.
Paisley Herald 23 December
1865
Howe Death Lately, very suddenly, under peculiarly affecting circumstances, the Rev. James Howe, a native of Sheffield,
and missionary at British Guiana, South America, aged 34. he was much beloved and very useful to the
London Missionary Society. Also the venerable Rev. John Wray, father-in-law to the above Rev. J. Howe,
and missionary of Berbice, of almost thirty years' standing.
Yorkshire Gazette 26 August
1837
Howell Death Oct. 6, at Georgetown, Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 14 years, Charles, son of the late Mr. John Howell,
of this town.
Liverpool Mercury 4 November
1867
Huddleston Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 2d January, aged 17, Wm. Augustus Alfred, eldest son of Capt.
Huddlestone, of the 18th Royal Irish, and nephew of Mr. W. Huddlestone and Mr. Gent Huddlestone, of this
city.
Lincolnshire Chronicle 22
March 1839
Hudson Death Dec. 21, at Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 15, Edward, son of Dr. Hudson, New King-street, Bath. Bristol Mercury 29 February
1840
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Hudson Death Hudson—Rev. J.R., on September 13th, at Georgetown, British Guiana, late of Benares, India. Western Morning News 17
September 1932
Hudson Death On April 29, at The ---, Port View, Saltash, May, aged 66 years, wife of the late Rev. John Hudson (Benares
and British Guiana). *
Western Morning News 1 May
1943
Hughes Death Nov. 25, at Berbice, of fever, Lieutenant Walter Scott Hughes, Royal Artillery, son of John Hughes, Esq., of
Donnington Priory, Berks.
Berkshire Chronicle 23 January
1847
Humphreys Death Humphreys, Robert, son of Mr. W. Humphreys, Sheriff of the county, Essequibo, British Guiana, aged 2
years and 8 months, 11th ult.
Pall Mall Gazette 18 May 1866
Hunt Death At Demerara, Jane,wife of Lieut. Hunt, of the 2d (or Queen's) Foot. Oxford Journal 31 March 1821
Hunter Death At Demerara, in the West Indies, of yellow fever, on the 10th December last, in his 40th year, Mr. Thos.
White Hunter, eldest son of Mr. John Hunter, Baptist minister, of Mablethorpe. The deceased belonged to
the ship Mayicahi, which lost five more of her crew by the same distemper.
Stamford Mercury 20 May 1853
Hunter Death November 30, at The Vicarage, Griston, Thetford, Norfolk, the Rev. H. Hunter, vicar of Griston, sometime of
British Guiana, and for many years of Warboys, Huntingdon, aged 72. [Henry Hunter, aged 73]
Daily News (London) 3
December 1880
Hunter Death On the 15th of September, at Demerara, after four days' illness, Charles Henry, youngest son of the late Mr.
John Hunter, of Hockley, near this town.
Birmingham Gazette 16
November 1829
Hutchings Death At Guyamas, South America, after an illness of ten days, in the 40th year of his age, J.B. Hutchings, Esq.,
Purser of H.M. ship Actæon.
Hampshire Telegraph 7 March
1842
Hutchison Death Died at sea, on the voyage home from Demerara, on board the “Claribel,” 25th May, Mr Michael Hutchison of
Surinam. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Stirling Observer 28 June 1866
Hutson Death Hutson, Eliza A., daughter of the late Mr. J.R.F., of Demerara, British Guiana, at Brighton, April 6. [Eliza
Anne Hutson, age 40]
Pall Mall Gazette 18 April 1872
Hutson Death On the 29th June, at Pernambuco, Brazils, John, second son of T.R.F. Hutson, Esq., M.D. of George-town,
Demerara, British Guiana.
Morning Chronicle (London) 11
August 1858
Hutson
(Waddell)
Death April 20, at Western-terrace, Brighton, Anne, relict of the late J.R.F. Hutson, M.D., of George Town,
Demerara, British Guiana, and daughter of the late J. Waddell, of the same colony. * [Age 65]
Daily News (London) 27 April
1871
Hutton Death Feb. 6, at Georgetown, British Guiana, of yellow fever, John Stuart Hutton, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., late of St.
Thomas' Hospital, aged 24. Fondly loved and deeply regretted. Friends will please accept this (the only)
intimation.
The Standard (London) 28
February 1888
Hutton Death On the 16th April, at George-town, Demerara, from injuries received whilst assisting in the suppression of a
fire, Francis Wollaston Hutton, aged 18, Ensign in H.M.'s 21st Royal North British Fusiliers, son of the Rev.
H.F. Hutton, rector of Spridlington.
Lincolnshire Chronicle 21 May
1864
Hyde Death 10th March, accidentally shot at Demerara, Clarendon George, only son of J. Clarendon Hyde and C.R.
Hyde, of Hillside, Ipswich, and Elsing Hall, Norfolk, aged 28.
Ipswich Journal 11 April 1896
Hyndman Death On the 24th of July last, at his estate, Rome, in the colony of Demerary, the Hon. Robt. Augustus Hyndman,
one of the Members of his Majesty’s Council for the Island of Dominica.
Oxford Journal 5 November
1814
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Hyndman Death June 15, at Torquay, Catherine Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Robert Augusta Hyndman, late of the
Colony of Demerara.
Western Times 27 June 1835
Imhoff Death On January 21st, at Woorden Cottage, Demerara, Mr. Charles Imhoff, of that place, brother-in-law to Mr.
Ince, of Wakefield, in this county.
Yorkshire Gazette 25 March
1854
Imhoff Death On the 25th August inst. at Springfield Cottage, Prestwich, near Manchester, after a long illness, Amelia
Maria Imhoff, daughter of the late Killian Imhoff, Esq., of Prosperity, in the colony of Demerara, and sister of
Charles Imhoff, Esq., of the same place.
Derby Mercury 31 August 1831
Imhoff (Ince) Death On the 23rd ult., Mary, relict of Mr. Chas. Imhoff of Woerden Cottage, Canal No. 3, in the colony of
Demarara, second daughter of the late Rickards Ince, of Wirksworth, Derbyshire, attorney-at-law, aged 51
years. She was interred in the churchyard of St. Matthew's, in which parish she had been resident nearly 30
years.
Sheffield & Rotherham
Independent 24 April 1858
Imlach Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 1st Nov., Robert Wight Imlach, Crown Solicitor for British Guiana. Dundee Courier 28 November
1888
Ince Death In the colony of Demerara, on the 12th October last, aged 48 years, Mr. Charles Ince, youngest son of the
late Rickards Ince, of Wirksworth, in Derbyshire, attorney at law.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph 17
November 1855
Inglis Death At Demerara, on the 1st ult., of yellow fever, Donald, aged 25 years, youngest son of the late John Inglis, of
Renfrew.
Paisley Herald 1 February
1868
Inglis Death Dec. 12, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 67, William Robert Inglis, receiver-general of British Guiana. Liverpool Mercury 17 January
1877
Innerarity Death Innerarity, Mr. A., of Clydesdale Bank, late of Demerara, at Glasgow, aged 80, June 28. Pall Mall Gazette 1 July 1869
Innes Death On the 17th inst., at Woodside, in the 75th year of his age, Colonel Innes, late Colonial Secretary of British
Guiana.
Manchester Courier 29 August
1840
Irvine Death At 2 India Street, on the 17th instant, Mary, youngest daughter of James Irvine, Esq., merchant, Berbice. Glasgow Herald 18 February
1848
Irvine Death At 243, George Street, Aberdeen, on the 18th ult., Robert Irvine, Esq., M.D., formerly of Demerara, aged 78. John o'Groat Journal 2
February 1855
Irvine Death At Manchester, on the 29th ult., James Irvine, late of Berbice; and on the 1st instant, at the same place, his
wife Oswald Dundas Irvine, both aged 72.
Dundee Courier 17 April 1862
Irwen Death On board the barque Speed, at Demerara, of yellow fever, on the 8th of February last, Mr. Benjamin Irwen,
aged 22.
Carlisle Patriot 26 March 1853
Jack Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 3rd January, George Jack, youngest son of the late John Jack, East
Mains, Lauder, aged 29.
Berwickshire News 7 February
1882
Jack Death Jack, Mr. David, J.P., formerly of Demerara, at Moston-terrace, Edinburgh, aged 56, April 5. Pall Mall Gazette 9 April 1885
Jackaman Death Oct. 24, at Demerara, aged 20, Henry Jackaman, of the barque Kiltearn, eldest son of the late Henry
Jackaman, of 33, Moville-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool Mercury 15
November 1881
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Jackson Death At Demerara, on the 25th of October last, in the 43rd year of his age, William Jackson, Esq., a native of
Annan. The singular philanthropy of this amiable gentleman, will be long remembered in the colony, and his
loss much and deservedly regretted by all those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Carlisle Journal 9 February
1833
Jackson Death At Georgetown, in Demerara, on the 5th of June last, in the 50th year of his age, Andrew Jackson, Esq., a
native of Annan....... He had resided thirty four years in the colony, without intermission, and died
suddenly,when he was just about to embark for his native country.
Carlisle Journal 19 September
1835
Jackson Death Henry: see Dolphin death Aberdeen J. 28 July 1802
Jackson Death On the 1-th ult., on his passage home from Demerara, on board the Letitia, Thomas, son of Mr. John
Jackson, late of H.M. Customs.
Liverpool Mercury 24
November 1837
Jameson Death At London, on the 4th inst. aged 29, Hugh Jameson, Esq. late of Berbice, and eldest surviving son of John
Jameson, Esq. of this town. [Morning Chronicle: aged 24]
Newcastle Journal 11 June
1853
Jamieson Death [October] 23. At Demerara, James Jamieson, Esq. The Scots Magazine 1
February 1818
Jamieson Death It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Matthew B. Jamieson, A.M.I.C.E., a son of Rev.
Dr. Jamieson, Oldmachar, a telegram having been received from Melbourne announcing that he died of
heart disease there on Sunday, 18th. …. About 1883 he received an appointment in the Public Works
Department, British Guiana, which he held for some four or five years..... That climate not agreeing with his
health, Mr. Jamieson in 1889 went to Australia, where he joined one of his brothers in the mining industry.
….. Comparatively a young man – he was only in his 36th year..... Mr Jamieson leaves a widow – a daughter
of the late Mr Hall, shipbuilder – and two children to mourn his loss.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal 28
August 1895
Jardine Death At Berbice, on the 6th October, Robert Jardine, Esq., youngest son of the late Robert Jardine, Esq.,
Auchindean, Dumbartonshire.
Glasgow Herald 9 December
1844
Jardine Death On the 27th January last, at Demerara, James Jardine, aged 48, a native of Lochmaben. Dumfries & Galloway Standard
21 March 1855
Jarvis Death Aug. 19, at Demerara, of yellow fever, Captain John Jarvis, of Westontown, near Kingsbridge, master of the
barque Indian Chief , deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 23
Sept. 1864
Jeffery Death At his residence, the Supenaam Saw-Mill, Demerara, on the 2d ult., George Jeffery, Esq., aged 54 years,
third son of the late George Jeffery, Esq., New Kelso, Lochcarron. [John o'Groat Journal: Jeffrey, aged 64]
Inverness Courier 18
September 1851
Jeffrey Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 12th ult., Edward Macdonald, son of William John Jeffrey, Esq.,
Stipendiary Magistrate. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Inverness Courier 23 February
1865
Jeffrey Death Jeffrey, Mr. W.J., Emigration Agent at Calcutta for the Colony of British Guiana, at Kilburn, Oct. 31. [William
John Jeffrey, age 52]
Pall Mall Gazette 4 November
1871
Johnson Death December 14, at Demerara (W.I.), aged 18 years, John James, youngest son of Mr. E. Johnson, mariner,
Hull. *
Hull Packet 23 February 1866
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Johnson Death Johnson, Miss E.C., formerly of Demerara, British Guiana, at Sydney-street, Brompton, Jan. 22. [Eliza
Chapman Johnson, age 83]
Pall Mall Gazette 29 January
1873
Johnston Death [Dec.] 26. At Berbice, Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Dr Archibald Johnston, of that colony. The Scots Magazine 1 April
1821
Johnston Death At Demerara, on 9th November last, of yellow fever, James Thomson, fourth son of the late Mr. Adam
Johnston, tenant of Millknow, East Lothian, aged 19.
Caledonian Mercury 16 January
1854
Johnston Death At Keltonhead, Mrs Johnston, wife of William Johnston, Esq. of Demarara. Aberdeen Journal 20 January
1802
Johnston Death At Berbice, on the 19th of February, Archibald Johnston, Surgeon, son of the late John Johnston, writer in
Bathgate.
Caledonian Mercury 27 June
1807
Johnston Death Same day [Monday, the 25th ult.], at Summer Hill, near Annan, suddenly, Mrs. E.C. Johnston, relict of Robert
Johnston, Esq., of Demerara, aged 60 years. [Elizabeth Carruthers Johnston]
Liverpool Mercury 5 September
1828
Johnston Death Of a fever, after two days' indisposition, in the beginning of July, at Berbice, in his 23d year, Mr. John
Harrison, son of Mrs. Johnston, of Northwich. He was some time Assistant Surgeon in the Royal Lancashire
Militia, and the last two years he has been abroad, actively employed in the same profession, the duties of
which he always discharged to his own credit, and the satisfaction of his regiment.
Lancaster Gazette 17
September 1808
Johnstone Death April 18, at Bath, John Maxwell Johnstone, Esq., M.D., for many years Health Officer for the City and Port of
George Town, Demerara. [age 53; Bath Chronicle: at 8, Larkhall-place]
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 4
May 1866
Johnstone Death At Demerara, of yellow fever, on the 24th June last, aged 19, Wilson Andrew Johnstone, mariner, barque
Dorcas, eldest son of the late Capt. Andrew Johnstone, of Annan,and grandson of the late Mr. Wilson
Johnstone, cooper, Annan.
Carlisle Journal 5 September
1856
Johnstone Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 31st January, George Boyle, eldest son of the late John Johnstone, Largs. Glasgow Herald 9 March 1857
Johnstone Death Suddenly, at Demerara, on the 16th February, John, aged 15 years, youngest son of Mr. James Johnstone,
Customs, Port Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald 27 March
1846
Jolley Death Aug. 24, from dysentery, in lat. 46o 47' north, and long 19
o 37' west, on board the ship Harkaway, on his
homeward passage from Demerara, Dr. John T.S. Jolley, of St. Peter's College, Cambridge, and of the
Government Emigration Service, eldest son of William Rowe Jolley, Esq., of Torquay, aged 48. [FreeBMD,
Western Daily Press: John Jolly]
Western Times 8 September
1868
Jones Death 1th Dec., at Demerara, aged 17, John L. Jones, second son of Mr Thomas Jones, blockmaker, Liverpool. North Wales Chronicle 11
February 1853
Jones Death In September last, aged 25, at Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, much respected and deeply
regretted, Mr. Francis Jones, of Hanover-street, in this city.
Bristol Mercury 22 October
1853
Jones Death June 19, at Rock Ferry, aged 82, Mary, relict of the late R. Jones, Esq., of this town, and formerly of Vevay,
Demarara.
Liverpool Mercury 24 June
1853
Jones Death Nov. 12, at 55, Grey-road, Walton, in her in her 80th year, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Richard
Jones, of this town, formerly of Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury 13
November 1878
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Jones Death Nov. 18, at Demerara, aged 28, deeply lamented, Mr. William Jones, second officer of the ship Susan . Bristol Mercury 25 January
1840
Jones Death On the 15th inst., at Houstoun-villa, Craven-road, Reading, Hugh Hyndman Jones, late Archdeacon of
Demerara.
Reading Mercury 23 August
1884
Jones Death On the 19th Aug at Demerara, in his 24th year, Mr S.B. Jones, of this town. Liverpool Mercury 11 October
1816
Jones Death On the 26th inst., at 8, Lansdown Place, Clifton, John Jones, Esq., of Houstoun, Demerara, in his 56th year. Western Daily Press 30
January 1867
Jones Death On the 27th of October, aged 21, at Demerara, Hugh Jones (cooper on board the ship Southwell,) third son
of Mr. Samuel Jones, Marquis of Anglesey Tavern, Carnarvon.
North Wales Chronicle 7
February 1843
Jones Death On the 29th ult., at Clifton, Clara, youngest child of the late John Jones, Esq., of Houston, Demerara, aged
19 months.
Western Daily Press 2 April
1868
Jones Death On the 2nd inst., in Dean-street, Fairfield, Liverpool, aged 60 years, Mary, widow of the late Joseph Jones,
Esq., merchant, formerly of Demerara.
Manchester Courier 8
November 1848
Jones Death On the 3d ult., in Demerara, at the house of his brother, the Rev. H. Hyndman Jones, Bovell, the youngest of
the late R.M. Jones, Esq., of that colony, aged 20.
Morning Chronicle (London) 22
March 1852
Jones Death On the 9th of February, at Demerara,aged 23, Mr. Robert Jones, late of Brookhouse, Denbigh, nephew of
John Jones, Esq., planter, Demerara.
Chester Chronicle 7 May 1819
Jones Death Same day [Wednesday last], at Lower Bebbington, Cheshire, aged 82, Richard Jones, Esq., late of Rodney-
street, Liverpool, and formerly of Demerara. [died 25 Dec 1839]
Blackburn Standard 1 January
1840
Jones Death September 5th, at Georgetown, Demerara, of yellow fever, Charles Hyndman, second surviving son of the
late John Jones, Esq., of The “Houstoun”, Demerara. *
Whitstable Times 1 October
1881
Josa Death On December 19th, at St. Endellion Rectory, Port Isaac, Fortunato Pietro Luigi Josa, priest, aged 71 years.
R.I.P. Funeral on Friday at Three p.m.
Western Morning News 21
December 1922
Judkins Death In September, at Providence, Demerara, in the 21st year of his age, Mr. John K. Judkins. Liverpool Mercury 16
November 1832
Keelan Death Feb. 1, at Bartica, Rio Essequibo, very suddenly, the Rev. Joseph Keelan, for many years incumbent of St.
John the Baptist, Bartica. Indian papers please copy.
The Standard (London) 6
March 1894
Keith Death Aug. 10. At Berbice, Patrick Keith, Esq. eldest son of the Rev. Mr Keith, Golspy, Sutherlandshire. The Scots Magazine 1 January
1806
Kelly Death August 25, at Clevedon, Richard Josph Kelly, late of British Guiana, aged 81. Bath Chronicle 4 September
1902
Kelly Death May 5, at Georgetown, Demerara, William Rowe, second son of James Kelly, Egerton-park, Rock Ferry. * Liverpool Mercur$y 1 June
1876
Kemp Death June 3, at Demerara, of fever, Mr. Matthew Kemp, of Dover, aged 22 years. Dover Express 13 July 1861
Kendall Death On the 18th inst., at 4, Circus-road, St. John's-wood, Eliza, relict of the late Samuel Kendall, Esq., of Berbice,
British Guiana, aged seventy-four.
Morning Post (London) 22
October 1853
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Kendall Death At Edinburgh, on the 31st ultimo, Samuel Kendall, Esq. late of the colony of Berbice. Aberdeen Journal 15
September 1819
Kendall Death Lately, at Demerara, of fever, aged 42, Mr. Solomon Kendall, late of Stoke, in the parish of Westbury,. Bristol Mercury 4 July 1840
Kennedy Death [July] 22. Mr William Kennedy late merchant Berbice. The Scots Magazine 1 August
1809
Kennedy Death At 14 Green Park, Bath, on the 22d inst., Agnes Hutchinson, the beloved wife of John Kennedy, Esq., late
Administrator-General, British Guiana. [Age 69; Taunton Courier: after a long and painful illness]
Glasgow Herald 29 June 1869
Kennedy Death On the 28th Nov., at the Rectory, Compton Martin, the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev. Edward Walpole
Warren, John Kennedy, Esq., late of British Guiana, formerly of Green Park, Bath, aged 71. [Glasgow
Herald: late Auditor-General of British Guiana, formerly writer in Glasgow]
Western Daily Press 1
December 1870
Kennedy Death On the 2nd inst., at Reading, of measles and whooping-cough, aged seven months, and 19 days, John
Walker, only son of John Kennedy, Esq., Administrator General of Demerara and Essequibo. [Berkshire
Chronicle: Baker-street, Reading]
Reading Mercury 7 February
1846
Kennedy Death Suddenly, at Pulteneytown, Wick, on the 7th current, Isabella Kennedy, wife of Alexander McPherson, Esq.
agent for Lloyd’s at that port; and at Berbice, in November last, Robert Kennedy, her brother.
Fife Herald 19 March 1835
Kenrick Death Sept. 14, at Morawhanna, British Guiana, W. Wynn Kenrick, J.P., Commissioner of Mines for the Colony,
eldest son of the late William Kenrick, of Wynn Hall, Rusbon, aged 55.
The Standard (London) 28
October 1892
Kermack Death [Aug.] 14. On board his Majesty’s ship Atlas, at Demarara, David Kermack, second son of John Kermack,
writer, Edinburgh…These four fine spirited youths all went out in spring 1804, as midshipmen under Admiral
Cochrane, and have all prematurely fallen victims to the yellow fever, to the great grief of their afflicted
parents.
The Scots Magazine 1
November 1805
Ketley Death Ketley, Rev. Joseph, for forty-seven years missionary in George Town, Demerara, at Hackney, aged 74, Oct.
27.
Pall Mall Gazette 1 November
1875
Kevern
(Murray)
Death February 7, at Leonard-street, Hull, aged 39 years, Harriet, the beloved wife of C.T.S. Kevern, Esq., Staff
Surgeon Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Cornwallis , and daughter of the late his Excellency Lieut.-General John
Murray, formerly Governor of British Guiana. [Hampshire Telegraph: 16th inst., Charles T.S. Kevern;
Lieutenant-Governor of Demerara and its dependencies.]
Hull Packet 21 February 1862
Kilgour Death At Perth, on the 21st current, Mr John Kilgour, late of Demerara. Dundee &c. Advertiser 31
December 1852
Kinchley Death April 1st, at George Town, Demerara, of yellow fever, aged 33, Charles, eldest son of Mr. John Kinchley,
boot and shoe maker, of this town.
Leeds Mercury 29 May 1852
King Death December 22, at Upper Norwood, London, J.H. King, late of Demerara, aged 64. [John Haliburton King, died
Croydon] *
Daily News (London) 25
December 1874
King Death Jan. 1, in London, of a rapid decline, Elizabeth King, daughter of Mrs. King, of Demerara, lately residing in
Clifton-place, St. Sidwell's.
Exeter Flying Post 16 January
1834
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King Death Same place [Demerara], on the 2-th of October last, on board of the same vessel [the Lady Shaw Stewart, of
Whitehaven], Mr. John King, aged 21 years, son of Mrs. King, of Scotch Street, in Whitehaven.
Carlisle Journal 25 November
1837
Kington Death Nov. 25, at Downes House, Elling, Hants, Benjamin Kington, Esq., formerly of the colony of Demerara. The Standard (London) 27
November 1828
Kinnison Death On the 24th ult., on board R.M. s.s. Para, on the voyage out to Jamaica, the Rev. John Kinnison, aged 61
years, minister of the Church of Scotland, Medina, Jamaica, and formerly of British Guiana.
Dundee Courier 24 August
1887
Kirkman Death On the 15th ult., at George Town, Demerara, William Essington Kirkman, aged 25 years, eldest surviving
son of J.T. Kirkham, Esq., Horndean, Hants.
Hampshire Telegraph 24
October 1857
Kitson Death Oct. 25, on board the barque Palmyra, at Demerara, aged 20, John Kitson. Liverpool Mercury 23
December 1842
Knight Death Knight, Mr. W., late of Demerara, at Leeds, aged 62, Oct. 24. [William Knight] Pall Mall Gazette 27 October
1871
Knight
(Wilson)
Knott Death Feb. 23, at Demerara, Charles, second son of the late Rev. Wm. Smith Knott, Rector of Bawdrip,
Somersetshire.
North Devon Journal 16 May
1833
Knox Death May 9, at 17, Leopold-place, Edinburgh, Christina Graham, wife of William Knox, Esq., merchant, Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 13 May 1864
Knubley Death On the 19th Sept. at Demerara, Mr. Isaac Knubley, son of Capt. G. Knubley, of Liverpool, aged 19, sincerely
lamented by all who knew him.
Carlisle Patriot 18 December
1819
Kortright Death Sir Cornelius Kortright died at Barrie, Canada West, on Wednesday. He was a son of Mr. L. Kortright,
formerly of the Grenadier Guards, and was born in 1817. He was appointed a local magistrate at the
Bahamas in 1849, and occupied various offices of importance in the West Indies until 1873, when he was
transferred to the West Coast of Africa, and became Governor of British Guiana in 1877, a post which he
occupied for five years. He was created a K.C.M.G. in the year of his retirement, at the age of sixty-seven
years.
The Standard (London) 25
December 1897
Kortright Death On the 23d December, at his residence, Hill- ---, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and late of Fairfield, Newton
Abbot, S. Devon, Sir Cornelius Hendrickson Kortright, K.C.M.G., late Governor of British Guiana, and eldest
son of Lawrence Kortright, of the Grenadier Guards, in his 80th year. *
The Standard (London) 5
January 1898
Kyle Death At Berbice, on the 26th December last, Mr John Kyle of Inverness, aged 25 years. Inverness Courier 18 February
1846
Kyte Death March 27, at Shrewsbury, Mary Green, widow of Charles Kyte, Esq., formerly of British Guiana, aged 92. The Standard (London) - 7 April
1879
Labalmondiere Death Feb. 26, at 21, Green-street, Grosvenor-square, Elizabeth, widow of the late Joseph Julian Labalmondiere,
Esq., of Pulteney-street, Bath, and of Demerara, W.I., aged 83.
Bath Chronicle- 8 March 1866
Death On Tuesday [June 22nd], at Leeds, Ellen Knight, late of Demerara, last surviving daughter of the late Robert
Wilson, surgeon, Leeds. [aged 48]
Leeds Times 26 June 1869
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Lace Death On the 25th of July last, at Demerara, in his 23d year, Stanley, second son of Mr Stanley Lace, of Douglas,
Isle of Man, formerly of Liverpool.
Northern Star (Yorkshire)-20
October 1838
Lagden Death At Berbice, Henry, eldest son of the Rev. H.A. Lagden, of Balsham House, Cambridgeshire. Oxford Journal-29 October 1831
Laing Death At Berbice, British Guiana, on the 13th ultimo, Mr. James Laing, for upwards of 30 years merchant in that
colony.
Glasgow Herald-16 September
1861
Laing Death At sea, on the 26th January last, on board the British barque Prince Regent, between Madeira and St.
Helena, George Laing, Esq., of the firm of Messrs. Laing, Brothers, & Co., of Berbice, British Guiana. His
remains were carried on to St. Helena, and there interred on Tuesday, the 16th February.—Friends will
please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald-19 April 1847
Laing Death At Sea, on the 30th May last, on board the Royal Mail Steam Packet Thames, Mr. William Laing of Berbice,
on his passage home to this country.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald-9 June 1845
Lamaison Death Lamaison, Mr. L.L.J.W., late of Demerara, at Amsterdam, aged 71, Oct. 14. Pall Mall Gazette-20 October
1869
Lamb Death On the 14th inst., on board s.s. Nile, as she was entering Southampton Docks, George Augustus Lamb, of
the Demerara Police Force, eldest son of Thomas David Lamb, of Oakham, Sussex, aged 31 years.
Portsmouth Evening News 19
October 1883
Lamb Death On the 22nd ult., William Pit Davis Lamb, late of the Government Secretary's Office, British Guiana, eldest
surviving son of Thomas Davis Lamb, clerk, of Bevington-road, Oxford.
Reading Mercury- 9 January
1892
Lambert Death May 27, at Georgetown, British Guiana, Lionel, youngest and only surviving son of the late Richard Sydney
Lambert, of Georgetown, and brother of Alice Lambert, of Bristol.
Western Daily Press- 21 June
1933
Lambert Death May 9, at his residence, Bendorf, Wakenaam, British Guiana, Reginald Vernon, third son of the Rev. R.W.
Lambert, late vicar of Fivehead and Swell, Somerset, and of Mrs Lambert, 22, All Saints'-road, Clifton, aged
44.
Taunton Courier- 8 June 1898
Lambert Death On November 29, at 8, Westfield Park, Bristol 6, Alice Josephine Eugenie Sydney Lambert, aged 86, last
surviving child of the late Richard Sydney Lambert, of Georgetown, British Guiana. West Indian Papers
please copy. Funeral at Canford Cemetery, Tuesday, December 3, 12.15.
Western Daily Press- 2
December 1940
Lamzed Death At Demerara, Mr. John Lamzed, of Dartmouth, commander of the barque “Marianne,” of Dartmouth. Sherborne Mercury- 24 August
1852
Land Death Feb. 8, at Dix's Field, Thomas Collyns Land (late of Clevelands, Babbicombe, and of Demerara, W.I.), aged
74.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 10
February 1876
Land Death May 8, at 7, Plymore Villas, Pinhoe, Sebastia Henry, youngest son of the late T. Collyns Land, Esq., of
Babbacombe and Demarara, West Indies, aged 41.
Exeter Flying Post - 13 May
1893
Lane Death December 8, at Paignton, near Torquay, John Lane, Esq., late of Demerara, aged 62. Exeter Flying Post - 19
December 1860
Langton Death Aug. 8, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, of yellow fever, in the 36th year of his age, the Rev.
Theobald A.L. Langton, S.J., second son of the Michael T. Langton, Esq., of Bath.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 21
Sept 1866
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Laughton Death On the 21st inst., at the house of Miss Wild, Upper Pitt-street, Liverpool, aged 34 years, William M.
Laughton, late of Demerara, third son of the late Mr. John Laughton, master mariner. [William Magnus
Laughton]
Manchester Times 27
November 1847
Laurance Death At Demerara, in the West Indies, in the early part of June last, John Booth eldest son of Mr. C. Laurance, of
Louth. His untimely fate is deeply deplored by his friends, and his loss is keenly felt by his captain and
owners, as deceased was a most promising and intelligent young seaman.
Stamford Mercury 27 August
1852
Law Death At Demerary, aged 20, Mr Alexander Law, son of Mr James Law of Glasgow. Aberdeen Journal 22
September 1802
Lawrence Death Lawrence, Jane A.A., daughter of the late Mr. Thomas, at Inverness-road, Bayswater, June 8. [age 79,
Kensington Reg. District]
Pall Mall Gazette 11 June
1874
Lawrence Death On the 17th of September last, at his plantation in the colony of Essequibo and Demarara, William
Lawrence, formerly of Newtown (L.I.).
Lady's Weekly Miscellany 10
December 1803
Lawrence Death Suddenly at 11 Spring Bank Terrace, Aberdeen, on 7th inst., Maggie, the beloved wife of J.D. Lawrence,
H.M. Inspector of Schools, Demerara, and youngest daughter of the late Alexander Lawrence, Guthrie Hill,
Arbroath.
Arbroath Herald 11 October
1906
Lawrie Death At 5 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, on the 25th inst., Jane Paton, relict of John Lawrie, Esq., late of Demerara. Dundee Courier 28 December
1874
Layfield Death On Wednesday, the 12th inst., Margaret, the wife of Thos. F. Layfield, Esq. of the colony of Berbice. Liverpool Mercury 28 July 1820
Layton Death July 21, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, Ambrose William Longuet, infant son of A. Longue Layton, aged
eleven months. *
The Standard (London) 21
August 1888
Leaman Death Leaman.—Frederick James, Licensee of the Mason's Arms Hotel, Stapleton, Bristol, and late Government
officer, and J.P. (British Guiana), second son of the late Captain W.J. Leaman (Master Mariner), the beloved
husband of Catherine May, passed peacefully away October 7, aged 64 years. Funeral service Stapleton
Parish Church, to-day (Tuesday), October 11, at 12 noon. British Guiana papers, please copy.
Western Daily Press 11
October 1927
Leary Death September 7, at Greenisland, county Antrim, Eliza Jane, widow of the late Samuel Leary, M.D., of British
Guiana. Funeral will leave Victoria Bridge Station, on arrival of 10-15 train, to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, for
interment in the family burying-ground at Castlederg.
Belfast News-Letter 9
September 1889
Lee Death At Berbice, in the 33d year of his age, Mr. James Hamilton Lee, of Bangor. The Belfast News-Letter 1
June 1838
Legg Death On the 3d of Sept. at Demerara, of the yellow fever, aged 14 years, John, the eldest son of Mr. John Legg,
late of Hainford, in this county.
Norfolk Chronicle 30 December
1837
Leman Death On the 13th June, at Demerara, British Guiana, of yellow fever, in the 18th year of his age, William Cooke
Leman, of the ship Earl Russell, second son of Mr. B. Leman, Brunswick-road, in this city.
Norfolk Chronicle 28 October
1865
Leslie Death At Holm Cottage, Inverurie, on the 7th inst., Robert Lessel Leslie, late of Demerara, aged 39. Dundee Courier 10 September
1883
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Leslie Death At Leliendall, Surinam, Dutch Guiana, on the 7th ultimo, George S. Leslie, Esq.—deeply regretted. Inverness Courier 16 April
1863
Leslie Death At Paramaribo, Surinam, Dutch Guiana, on the 27th January, Louisa Ann, infant daughter of George Leslie,
Esq.
Inverness Courier 12 March
1863
Leslie Death Suddenly, at Berbice, British Guiana, on the 16th November, aged 42, William Leslie, merchant, second son
of the late Arnot Leslie, Glasgow.—Friends, please accept of this (the only) intimation.
Glasgow Herald 15 December
1884
Leslie Death Suddenly, at Georgetown, British Guiana, on 8th August, 1937, the Rev. George N. Leslie, beloved husband
of Jessie M. Bowie, and eldest son of the late David F. Leslie, merchant, Kirriemuir, and of Mrs Leslie,
Doune. [also obituary, same date]
Dundee Courier 12 August
1937
Levy Death Levy, Mr. J.M., at Surinam, Dutch Guiana, W.I., 29th Nov. Pall Mall Gazette 1 January
1867
8th of December last, at Demerara in the 26th year of his age of yellow fever, Mr. Thomas Lewis, chief
officer of the ship ‘Phoenix’ belonging to Messrs Shand, of Liverpool. The deceased was a son of the late Mr
George Lewis, inland revenue officer of Llangeful and Amlwch, and maternally a grandson of the late Rev.
John Richards, of Llanerchymedd.
North Wales Chronicle 28
January 1853
During his apprenticeship he received the Humane Society's Silver medal for being the first volunteer to man
a boat, in a heavy sea, to rescue the crew of the Portland, from the West Indies for London, which vessel
foundered a few minutes after the crew had left her.
Liverpool Mercury 25 January
1853
Leys Death On a voyage home from India, suddenly, on the 21st inst., Peter Duncan, aged 25 years, eldest son of the
late Peter Leys, planter, Demerara, West Indies. Deeply regretted.
Aberdeen Evening Express 27
March 1886
Liddell Death On the 1st of September, on the river Courentyne, British Guiana, John son of the late Mr. William Liddell, of
Poulton-le-Fylde.
Preston Chronicle 25
November 1854
Ligertwood Death At Tuschen de Vrienden, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 31st October, of yellow fever, Thomas, third son of
the late Alex. Ligertwood, aged 21.
Dundee Courier 2 December
1881
Light Death At Kimberley House, Falmouth, on the 3rd instant, aged 88 years, Sir Henry Light, K.C.B., formerly of the
Royal Artillery, and late Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Guiana.
West Briton & Cornwall
Advertiser 10 March 1870
Light Death At Upper George-street, Portman-square, on the 2nd instant, Charlotte, wife of Sir Henry Light, K.C.B., in the
93rd year of her age. [FreeBMD: aged 89]
West Briton & Cornwall
Advertiser 10 March 1870
Lillie Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 26th ultimo, George Lillie, Esq., formerly a member of the Legislature of
British Guiana.
Glasgow Herald 19 February
1874
Lindsay Death At Demerara, about the end of May last, Mr George Lindsay, son of Mr Lindsay, late Surveyor of the
Customs at Inverness.
Caledonian Mercury 3
September 1801
Lindsay Death At Glasgow, on the 17th instant, after a lingering illness, John Lindsay, late of Demerara. Paisley Herald 23 September
1865
Lindsay Death On the 29th of June, on his passage to Berbice, whither he was going for his health, George Lindsay, Esq.,
aged 29.
Liverpool Mercury 1 November
1816
Linn Death At Plantation La Belle Alliance, Essequibo, British Guiana, on the 7th ult., Thomas G. Linn, son of Robert
Linn, Biggar.
Glasgow Herald 3 November
1871
Lewis Death
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Little Death 28th Feb., at 27, Conewood-street, Highbury, George Little, late of Demerara and 4, Cullum-street, aged 73.
*
Daily News (London) 3 March
1890
Littledale Death The 9th of November last, at Demerara, aged 23, Mr. Alfred Littledale, merchant, ninth son of the late Henry
Littledale, Esq., of Whitehaven.
Lancaster Gazette 22
February 1806
Livingston Death At Demerara, on the 30th September, Capt. Charles Livingston of the ship Arethusa. Glasgow Herald 29 November
1846
Livingston Death On the 28th April, on Plantation Friendship, Demerara River, Eliza,wife of Archibald Livingston, Esq. Glasgow Herald 29 June 1846
Lloyd Death On the 17th ult., at Jamaica, Henry Lloyd, Esq., eldest son of the late Dr. Lloyd, of Demarara, deeply
regretted by a numerous circle of friends.
Norfolk Chronicle 6 April 1844
Lochead Death At Cumingsburg, Demerara, on the 1st ultimo, after a short illness, Ann Kennedy, wife of J. Lochead, Esq.,
late of Glasgow.
Caledonian Mercury 14
December 1843
Lockwood Death In November last, Mr. H. Lockwood, of Demerara, by the upsetting of a schooner off Berbice. Liverpool Mercury 2 March
1821
Lodge Death At Demarara, on the 16th of December last, aged 30, Mr George Ridley Lodge, eldest son of Mr George
Lodge, shipowner, of North Shields, deeply lamented by all who knew him.
North & South Shields Gazette
16 February 1855
Loinsworth
(Webster)
Death Feb. 13, at Hoxton, deeply regretted by her family & friends, Kate, relict of Augustus Loinsworth, Esq. M.D.,
formerly of this city, and daughter of the late Dr. Webster, of Demerara. [Catherine Lake Loinsworth, died
London]
Bristol Mercury 28 February
1852
Longmore Death On the 18th inst., at Barnack, Northamptonshire, Johannah Christiana Henrietta Longmore, aged 33, wife of
Benjamin Longmore, Esq., surgeon, late of British Guiana.
Morning Chronicle (London) 29
August 1855
Lorimer Death August 27th, at Linden House, College Lawn, Emily Mary Montague, the beloved wife of Robert Scott
Lorimer, Esq. (late of Georgetown, Demerara), in her 25th year.
Cheltenham Looker-On 2
September 1876
Lorimer Death Feb. 13, at Linden-house, Cheltenham, Robert Scott Lorimer, of British Guiana, aged 57. Bath Chronicle 21 February
1878
Low Death At Berbice, on the 8th of June, Mr William Low, merchant. Caledonian Mercury 6
November 1802
Lowe Death At Beterverwagting Mission House, Demerara, on the 4th October, 1859, in the 29th year of her age,
Barbara K.M. Lowe, daughter of the Rev. Wm. Lowe, Forfar.
Aberdeen Journal 9 November
1859
Lowrey Death On the 22nd of August last, at Demerara, of the sickness so prevalent in that island, Mr. Isaac Lowrey,
second officer of the brig Commerce, Crawford, of Workington, aged 25 years.
Westmorland Gazette 26
September 1857
Lowsey Death At Demerara, on the 2nd of December last, aged 18, of yellow fever, deeply lamented, James William,
second son of Mr. John Lowsey, Southwold, Trinity pilot.
Norfolk News 12 February
1853
Loxdale Death Aug. 1, at his residence, Kingsland, Aigburth, George Henry Lox-ale, of Liverpool, and Rood, Demerara,
aged 84. Interment at Smithdown Cemetery to-morrow (Saturday), 4th inst., at twelve o'clock. *
Liverpool Mercury 3 August
1888
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Lucas (Hind) Death On the 13th December last, at Demerara, aged 26 years, Mrs. Mary Lucas, wife of William Lucas, Esq., of
that place, and daughter of Mr. John Hind, Everton.—It is remarkable that her sister, Mrs. Mercer, died the
same day, at Huyton.
Liverpool Mercury 18 February
1820
Luckie Death November 24, at The “Noke”, Hucclecote, Gloucester, Charles E. Luckie, Harbour-master, Georgetown,
Demerara, aged 57 years.
Gloucester Citizen 25
November 1887
Luke Death Dec. 7, at Demerara, in his 26th year, Mr. Wm. Peters Luke, late of Thavies Inn, London. Liverpool Mercury 1 March
1839
Lumsden Death In December last, at Demerara, Captain William Lumsden, of the brig Ana Wise. Liverpool Mercury 8 February
1828
Lyell Death At Demerara, on the 3d December, John T.S. Lyell, surgeon, eldest son of the deceased George Lyell, Esq.
of Kinneff.
Fife Herald 23 February 1837
Lyle Death At Berbice, on the 16th September last, after a lingering illness, William Lyle, Esq., fifth son of Mr. Archibald
Lyle, Esq., late of Drum, Stirlingshire.
Glasgow Herald 13 November
1846
Lynch Death On August 19, at Forest-gate, Adelaide Herbert, widow of the late W.N. Lynch, of the Middle Temple,
barrister-at-law, British Guiana. West Indian papers please copy. [age 61, died West Ham ESS]
The Standard (London) 22
August 1899
Macallister Death At Demerara, on the 31st of March last, Mr Ranald Macallister, third son of of Dr Macallister, Strathaird, Isle
of Skye.
Aberdeen Journal 9 August
1820
Macarthur Death At Tullioh, near Inverary, on the 30th ultimo, ---- Macarthur, recently of Demerara, son of the late D---
Macarthur, farmer.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 2 June 1858
Macarthur Death Aug. 14. At Demerara, Lieut. John McArthur, of the Royals, much regretted. The Scots Magazine 1
December 1809
Macarthur Death Suddenly, in Perth, Western Australia, on March 19, Charles Thomas, in his 31st year, son of the late
Charles Macarthur, of Demerara.
Evening Post (Dundee) 2 May
1900
MacBain Death At Tantah Cottage, Peebles, on the 5th Nov., Joseph McBain, late of Ruthven and Demerara, dearly beloved
husband of Helen Petrie. Funeral to Ruthven to-day. Friends wishing to attend meet Kirkstyle at 2 p.m.
Dundee Courier 8 November
1928
MacBain Death May 17, in Harrington-square, Anne Maria, daughter of the deceased A. MacBain, of Berbice, and niece of
J.C. Sutherland, late of Tasmania.
The Standard (London) 21 May
1879
MacBean Death [Sept] 22. At Surinam, Lachlan McBean, Esq. son of the deceased Lodk McBean, Esq. of Tomatin. The Scots Magazine 1 January
1821
Macbean Death At Demerara, on the 22d ult., Mr James Macbean, son of Mr Alex. Macbean, Cabinetmaker, Blairninich
Cottage, Ross-shire, in his 26th year. [John o'Groat Journal: Blairinich Cottage]
Inverness Courier 24 April
1856
MacBeth Death At a nursing home, Georgetown, British Guiana, on the 28th November, William McBeth, aged 46 years, the
elder son of the late Mr George McBeth, and of Mrs George McBeth, Bridgebank, Milltimber.
Aberdeen Journal 30
December 1922
Norfolk Chronicle 23 July 1853Lugar Death On the 26th of May, at Barbadoes, West Indies, aged 67, the Ven. Archdeacon Lugar, of George Town,
Demerara, where he had been a resident 30 years, brother of Messrs. R. and J. Lugar, of Ardleigh, Essex.
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MacCaskill Death At the Hague Plantation, in Essequibo, on the 14th September last, Kenneth McCaskill, Esq. surgeon in that
colony.
Caledonian Mercury 4
February 1819
MacChlery Death On the 28th ult., at Jersey, aged 29, Neil McChlery, Esq., of Plantation Success, Demerara. * Morning Chronicle (London) 5
May 1853
MacConnell Death January 26, at a nursing home in London, Frederick Vavasour McConnell, of Camfield-place, Hatfield, and of
Booker Bros., McConnell and Co., Ltd., London, Liverpool, and Demerara. Interment at St. Mark's, Woodhill,
Hatfield, to-day (Thursday), at 12 o'clock.
Liverpool Echo 29 January
1914
MacCormick
(Lukey)
Death 3rd of October last, aged 29, on Plantation Wales, Demerara, Alice, wife of James McCormick, Esq.,
formerly of Wrexham, and second daughter of Mr. John Lukey, of Liverpool.
Chester Chronicle 25
December 1835
MacCulloch Death At Demerara, on the 28th December last, of yellow fever, Abram, son of Mr. John McCulloch, late of
Whitehaven, apprentice on board the Princess Helene, aged 17 years.
Carlisle Journal 14 February
1862
MacCulloch Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 3d inst., Mary Fraser Wood, wife of William M. McCulloch.—Friends will
please accept this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 29 September
1882
MacCulloch Death Robert: see Dolphin death Aberdeen J. 28 July 1802
Macdonald Death [April] 11. At Edinburgh, John Macdonald, Esq. late of Kintyre, Berbice. The Scots Magazine 1 May
1823
MacDonald Death At 47 Cambridge Street, on the 16th inst., Alex. MacDonald, engineer, Phoenix Iron Works, eldest son of the
late Donald MacDonald, of Greenock and Demerara.
Glasgow Herald 17 November
1870
MacDonald Death At Burntisland, on the 28th ult., Gordon McDonald, Esq., of Plantation Moy, Corronie Surinam, formerly
resident in Demerara. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
John o'Groat Journal 7 July
1859
Macdonald Death At Cumming Street, Nairn, on the 15th instant, Louisa H. Macdonald, only surviving daughter of the late Allan
Macdonald, Esq., formerly of Berbice.
Inverness Courier 30 August
1860
Macdonald Death At Demerara, on the 10th ult., in his 19th year, Alexander Campbell Macdonald, fourth son of Mr Hugh
Macdonald, Boisdale, of Liverpool.
Inverness Courier 14 August
1856
MacDonald Death At Demerara, on the 25th Sept., of yellow fever, Philip McDonald, eldest son of Mr Wm. McDonald,
spiritdealer, Blackscroft, Dundee, aged 22 years.
Dundee Courier 30 October
1866
Macdonald Death At Demerara, West Indies, on the 8th July, Patrick Macdonald, Esq., fourth son of the late Adam
Macdonald,Esq.
Inverness Courier 2 September
1858
Macdonald Death At Edinburgh, on the 4th inst., Allan Macdonald, Esq., formerly of Berbice, British Guiana. Inverness Courier 17 May 1849
Macdonald Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 8th June last, Duncan Macdonald, W.S., attorney-at-law, youngest son
of the late Coli[n] Macdonald, of Dalness, Esq., W.S.
Caledonian Mercury 13 August
1842
Macdonald Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 21st ult., Mr D. Macdonald, Surveyor, Glasgow Corporation Water Works. Inverness Courier 29
December 1859
Macdonald Death At sea, on the 24th March, on his voyage to Demerara, Mr Alex. Macdonald, late of Cincinnati,U.S. Inverness Courier 6 June 1867
MacDonald Death Dec. 18, at the Manor House, Dawlish, Helen, wife of Allan McDonald, Esq., of Berbice. Western Times 9 January 1841
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Macdonald Death On Wednesday, the 22d ult., Capt. D. Macdonald, of the barque Hindoo, on his passage from Demerara. Liverpool Mercury 15 May 1835
Macdougall Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 27th July last, Mr C. Macdougall, advocate. Fife Herald 28 September 1837
MacDougall Death At Plantation Lochaber, Berbice, on the 8th ultimo, Peter McDougall, Esquire, eldest son of Mr Charles
McDougall, late gardener, Glencarse.
Fife Herald 3 February 1853
MacDougall Death June 28, at his residence, 14, Kidbrooke-villas, Blackheath, at a very advanced age, John McDougall, for
many years connected with the Colony of British Guiana, . [John McDougal, age 85]
The Standard (London) 3 July
1879
MacDowall Death Lately, at Demerara, Mr. Samuel McDowall, formerly of this town. Liverpool Mercury 13 January
1832
MacDowell Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 21st November last, John McDowell, Esq. M.D. Fife Herald 17 January 1833
MacFarlan Death At 314 Renfrew Street, on the 23d inst., Archd. MacFarlan, youngest son of the late Archibald S. MacFarlan,
Esq., M.D., of Demerara, and grandson of the late Rev. Principal MacFarlan, D.D., of Glasgow
University.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 26 July 1875
Macfarlan Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 4th May, Archibald Scott Macfarlan, Esq., M.D., youngest and last
surviving son of the late Principal Macfarlan, College, Glasgow. Friends are requested to accept this
intimation.
Dundee Courier 5 June 1866
MacFarlan Death At La Retraite, Demerara, on the 24th December, aged 18, Duncan, eldest son of Dr. Archibald Scott
MacFarlan, and grandson of the late Very Rev. Principal MacFarlan, Glasgow College.—Friends will please
accept this intimation.
Glasgow Herald 4 February
1865
MacFarlan Death MacFarlan, Frances E., widow of Dr., of Demerara, at Glasgow, Feb. 18. Pall Mall Gazette 21 February
1873
MacFarlane Death At Demerara, British Guiana, on the 15th ultimo, of fever, after a few weeks’ severe illness, Mr. Thos.
McFarlane.
Glasgow Herald 16 January
1866
MacFarlane Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 24th February, William McFarlane, aged 28 years, second eldest son of
David McFarlane, butcher, 112 Gloucester Street, S.S.
Glasgow Herald 27 June 1878
Macfarlane Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 4th ult., Mr. M.B. Macfarlane, son of the late Mr. M.B. Macfarlane,
merchant, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald 11 January
1847
At Demerara, on the 2d inst., from an accident received that day, James Scott Macgregor, son of the late Mr
John Macgregor, Royal Hotel, Dundee, and nephew of Mr Robert Scott, Spread Eagle Hotel, Jedburgh, aged
27 years.
At Vryheid's Lust, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 2d ult., the result of an accident, James Scott ------, F.C.S.,
late of Glasgow
Macgregor Death At Plantation Endeavour, Island of Leguan, Demerara, on the 28th May, Thos. D. Macgregor, son of Mr
Alexander Macgregor, sen., Dingwall, aged 28 years.
Inverness Courier- 22 July 1846
Macgregor Death June 12. At George Town, Demerara, aged 25, Mr James Macgregor, merchant, only son of Mr Macgregor,
St. Andrew's Square. He was a most dutiful son, just and honourable in all his transactions. He is much and
justly regretted.
The Scots Magazine - 1 October
1825
MacGregor Death Southern Reporter - 6 August
1874; Glasgow Herald - 7
August 1874
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MacGusty Death On the 2d inst., at Moffat, Mary, only child of the late John Murray McGusty, Esq., Demerara, and grand-
daughter of the late William Gordon, of Aberdour, Aberdeenshire.
Morning Chronicle (London)- 10
July 1856
MacGusty
(Gordon)
Macinsh Death William: see Dolphin death Aberdeen J. 28 July 1802
MacIntosh Death At 39 Gibson Street, Hillhead, on the 11th inst., aged 75, Jane Stewart, widow of Alexr. McIntosh, Esq.,
Berbice, British Guiana.—The only intimation.
Glasgow Herald 13 June 1893
Macintyre Death At Demerara, on the 12th of August, universally regretted, Patrick Macintyre, Esq. Caledonian Mercury 3
November 1821
Macintyre Death At Demerara, on the 4th of July last, John Macintyre Esq late merchant in Liverpool. Inverness Courier - 9 September
1824
Mackay Death At Berbice, last September, Mr Peter Nicolson Mackay, youngest son of the late Mr Angus Mackay of
Carnachy, Sutherlandshire.
Inverness Courier - 27
November 1844
Mackay Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on 8th April, John, eldest son of the late Andrew McKay, Pollokshields. Friends,
please accept of this (the only) intimation. *
Glasgow Herald - 5 May 1894
Mackay Death At New York, on the 18th May last, (where he had gone for the benefit of his health), Mr John Mackay,
Plantation Lochaber, Berbice, son of the late Donald Mackay, of Borgie, Sutherlandshire, deeply lamented.
John o’Groat Journal - 15
September 1837
MacKay Death Lately, at Demerara, West Indies, Eliza McKay, relict of Mr. John McKay, native of Scotland, and youngest
sister of Mr. John Hehir, of Powick.
Worcester Herald - 21
November 1857
Mackay Death On the 11th inst., at Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, Cordelia, widow of the late Donald Mackay, Esq., of
British Guiana, in the 62d year of her age.
Morning Chronicle (London) 15
March 1854
Mackay Death On the 30th ult., aged 35, Donald Mackay, Esq., Plantation Reliance, Essequibo, British Guiana, eldest son
of the late Donald Mackay, Esq., of the same place.
Inverness Courier - 11 August
1853
Mackay Death On the 3d instant, suddenly, of spasm of the heart, Donald Mackay, Esq., of Callipers, Chipperfield, Herts,
formerly of British Guiana, aged 77.
Inverness Courier - 11
December 1851
Mackell Death [Nov.] 2. At Tyne-bank, near Haddington, James Mackell, Esq., late of Demerary. The Scots Magazine - 1
November 1804
At Berbice, on the 1st of August last, the Rev. Alex. McKellar, late of Elgin, much regretted.
[Glasgow Herald: at Brunswick Station, on the 3d August]
MacKellar Death At Demerara, on the 29th September, Captain Archibald McKellar. Glasgow Herald - 1 November
1866
Mackenzie Death At Demarara, Mr John Mackenzie, third son of Mr Charles Mackenzie, late writer in Edinburgh. Caledonian Mercury - 8 July
1802
Mackenzie Death At Demerara, on the 7th September last, of yellow fever, Mr William Mackenzie, of the ship “Empire of
Peace,” nephew of Kenneth Mackenzie, Esq., Ness Cottage, Invergordon.
Inverness Courier - 23 October
1862
Death At Edinburgh, on the 23d inst., Madelina, daughter of the late William Gordon, of Aberdour, Aberdeenshire,
and relict of John Murray McGusty, Esq., of Demerara.
Elgin Courant 31 October 1862
MacKellar Death Elgin Courier - 26 September
1845
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Mackenzie Death At Edinburgh, on the 11th inst., Grace Gillies, relict of the late Charles Mackenzie, Esq. of Demerara. Inverness Courier - 20 January
1847
MacKenzie Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 22d ultimo, aged 30 years, Mr. David McKenzie, of the firm of Playfair,
Allan & Co., and son of Mr. John McKenzie, beadle, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 25 March
1857
Mackenzie Death At Rose Cottage, Causewayhead, Stirling, on the 9th inst., Mr John Mackenzie, late of Demerara. Friends at
a distance will please to accept this intimation.
Inverness Courier - 14
September 1854
Mackenzie Death Died, at Leamington Park, Ross-shire, on Thursday, the 14th instant, George Mackenzie, Esq., late of
Demerara.
Aberdeen Journal - 27 May 1840
Mackenzie Death July 24. At sea, on his passage from Demerara to Quebec, at the age of 24 years, Lieutenant Robert
Mackenzie, of the 60th regiment, third son of Gilbert Mackenzie, late at Invershin, now at Rearchar,
Sutherlandshire.
The Scots Magazine - 1
December 1817
Mackenzie Death May 28. At Demerara, at the age of 26 years, George Douglas Mackenzie, fifth son of Mr Gilbert Mackenzie,
of Invershin, Sutherlandshire.
The Scots Magazine - 1
September 1823
Mackey Death Demerara.—on the 8th February, aged 38, Captain J.P. Mackey, of South Shields. Shields Daily Gazette - 19
March 1867
Mackie Death At Ballater, on 27th inst., Jessie Mackie, widow of the late James Mackie, M.A., minister of St. Mark’s parish,
Demerara, formerly of Buckie.−All friends kindly accept of this (the only) intimation. Canadian papers please
copy.
Aberdeen Evening Express 28
July 1891
MacKie Death In November last, at Demerara, aged 27, Capt. McKie, of the Eleanor Lardman, from this port, after a short
attack of the yellow fever, eldest son of Mr. McKie, of Greenhalgh Castlefarm, near Garstang. [Carlisle
Journal: Eleanor Laidmans, Greenhaigh]
Liverpool Mercury - 18 January
1839
Mackie Death On the 14th April, 1876, suddenly, at St Mark's, Demerara, British Guiana, South America, the Rev. James
Mackie, A.M., minister of the parish, aged 56, late minister of the Established Church of Buckie, and fifth son
of the late George Mackie, Hillhead of Blackchambers, Kinnellar.
Aberdeen Journal - 21 June
1876
Mackie Death On the 24th of July last, at Demerara, Mr. J.H. Mackie, late of Liverpool, aged 25. Lancaster Gazette - 3 October
1807
Mackintosh Death On the 27th of August last, at Plantation Reliance, Essequibo, British Guiana, Donald Mackintosh, Esq.,
aged 56.
Morning Chronicle (London) 9
October 1856
Maclagan Death On the 11th ult., at Demerara, John Maclagan, M.D., eldest son of Peter Maclagan, Esq., 77, Great King-
street, Edinburgh.
Morning Chronicle (London) 18
Nov. 1850
MacLaren Death At Plantation Zeeburg, West Coast, Demerara, on the 28th January, aged 35 years, Peter Millar Watson
McLaren, son of the late Alexander McLaren, Esq., of Lephenstrath, Argyllshire.
Glasgow Herald - 29 February
1872
MacLaren Death MacLaren, Mr. Alexander, of Lepenstrath, Argyleshire, N.B., formerly of Demerara, W.I., aged 74. Pall Mall Gazette - 4 May 1870
MacLaurin Death May 5. At Demerara, Mr Ewan McLaurin, late Captain of the Breadalbane fencibles, son of the deceased
Lieut.-Colonel McLaurin, of the South Carolina –alists. *
The Scots Magazine - 1 August
1810
MacLehose Death At 18 George Square, on the 28th instant, Mr. George McLehose, aged 26 years, late of Demerara. Glasgow Herald - 29 April 1862
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MacLellan Death At sea, on the homeward bound passage from Demerara, on the 16th Sept., of yellow fever, Archibald
McLellan, chief officer of the brig Mertha,
Dundee Courier - 30 November
1861
MacLellan Death On the 1st inst., on board the ship H.H. Boody, lying in the River Mersey, Mr David McLellan, late of
Demerara, aged 33 years.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard
15 January 1851
Maclennan Death At Henderson Row, Edinburgh, on the 20th instant, Mr Donald J. Maclennan, eldest son of the late Donald
Maclennan, Esq., Stipendiary Magistrate of Demerara.
Inverness Courier - 23 July 1863
Maclennan Death At Sligachan, Isle of Skye, on the 8th instant, Ewen Maclennan, Esq., late of Demerara, aged 48, eldest son
of Rodk. Maclennan, sometime Tacksman of Killilan, Ross-shire.
Inverness Courier - 28
November 1850
MacLennan Death In the Colony of Demerara, on the 5th of May 1838, Alexander Stewart MacLennan, Esq., second son of R.
MacLennan, Esq., Pollewe, Ross-shire. …. Mr. MacLennan, though though acclimated by a long residence
in the settlement, fell victim to the malignant Colony fever, which, insidious in its approaches, at last swept
him off, in the thirty-fourth year of his age, when in a fair way of realising an ample fortune....
Caledonian Mercury - 19 July
1838
Maclennan Death Lost, at sea, on the 4th January, on board the ill-fated Amazon, Donald Maclennan, Esq., Stipendiary
Magistrate of British Guiana—deeply lamented by his relatives and friends.
Inverness Courier - 1 April 1852
MacLeod Death March 23, at Ledbury-road, Bayswater, Victoria Amelia, wife of Capt. M. McLeod, Provost Marshal of British
Guiana (late the Black Watch), aged 48.
Daily News (London) - 29 March
1886
Macleod Death At 27 Mount Street, Aberdeen, on the 21st inst., Jessie McFarlane, widow of Donald McLeod, some time of
Demerara.
Dundee Courier - 23 February
1882
MacLeod Death At Demerara, British Guiana, on Feb. 20th, James, beloved fourth son of the late William McLeod, Mains of
Greens, Turriff, and Isabella McLeod, of 206 W. 50th Street, Los Angeles, California.
Aberdeen Journal - 1 April 1926
Macleod Death At Demerara, in summer 1849, John Macleod; and at Berbice, in harvest following, Donald Macleod, sons of
Andrew Macleod, merchant, Golspie, Sutherlandshire, deeply regretted by a number of friends and
acquaintances, both being taken away in the prime of life.
John o’Groat Journal - 1 March
1850
MacLeod Death March 23, at Ledbury-road, Bayswater, Victoria Amelia, wife of Capt. M. McLeod, Provost Marshal of British
Guiana, (late the Black Watch), aged 4-. * [age 48]
Daily News (London) - 29 March
1886
MacMahon Death At Demerara, on the 22d February last, Mr. Francis McMahon, son of the Rev. Francis McMahon, of
Grenada.
Glasgow Herald - 9 June 1826
MacNabb Death At his residence, Plantation D. Willenn, Demerara, on the 9th January, John McNabb, Esq., fifth son of the
late Mr. Alexander McNabb, Kilbrannan, Islay.
Glasgow Herald - 17 March
1866
Macnicol Death At Aros House, Island of Mull, on the 13th ult., aged 24, Farquhar Macnicol, Esq., late of Demerara. Inverness Courier - 1 May 1856
Macpherson Death At Georgetown, Demerara, John Macpherson, Esq. of the late firm of Messrs Innerarity and Co.—much
respected and deservedly regretted by many old friends and acquaintances.
Inverness Courier - 27 March
1856
MacPherson Death At Golden Fleece Plantation, Essequibo, on the 31st Oct. last, Alexander McPherron, eldest son of Mr John
McPherson, builder, Dufftown, aged 20 years.
Elgin Courier - 6 December
1867
Macpherson Death At Kentish Town, London, on the 23rd ult, aged 28, David Macpherson, late of Berbice, eldest son of John
Macpherson, Tain.
John o’Groat Journal - 3 June
1842
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MacPherson Death On the 7th ult., at Demerara, Capt. Archibald McPherson, of the ship Johnstone, of this port, greatly
respected.
Liverpool Mercury - 20 April
1838
MacPherson Death Suddenly, at Pulteneytown, Wick, on the 7th current, Isabella Kennedy, wife of Alexander McPherson, Esq.
agent for Lloyd’s at that port; and at Berbice, in November last, Robert Kennedy, her brother.
Fife Herald - 19 March 1835
MacPherson
(McGregor)
Death In George Town, Demarara, on the 23d March last, after a short illness, Catherine Campbell, aged 25, relict
of the late Evan McPherson, Esq. and eldest daughter of Mr McGregor, St Andrew’s Square. [eulogy follows]
Caledonian Mercury - 3 June
1822
MacPhinn Death On the 15th inst., at Longwathby, near Penrith, Mary, widow of the late Rev. Peter McPhinn, of St. James'
parish, Demerara, aged 62 years.
Westmorland Gazette - 23
September 1865
Macrae Death At Demerara, in consequence of a wound received in a duel with Arthur Blair, Esq. late Major Commandant
of the Royal Demerara cavalry, Lieut.-Co. Farquhar Macrae, Commandant of the Demerara militia. *
Aberdeen Journal - 23 July 1806
Macrae Death At Greenhill Lodge, Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 25th ult., Colin Macrae, Esq., formerly of Demerara.
Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Inverness Courier - 2 November
1854
Macrae Death On the 9th of June last, at his estate in Demerary, Alexander Macrae, Esq., a member of the Court of Policy
in that colony, and chief of the ancient family of the Macraes in the Highlands of Scotland.
Salisbury Journal - 24 August
1812
Macrae Death At 1 Argyll Place, Rothesay, on the 9th inst., Charlotte McGregor, relict of Duncan Macrae, Demerara. Evening Telegraph (Dun-dee)
12 January 1895
MacSwiney Death McSwiney, Esther, wife of Mr. John, late Stipendiary Magistrate and Sheriff of Berbice, British Guiana, at
Camden-road, Holloway, aged 63, Dec. 24.
Pall Mall Gazette - 30 December
1879
MacSwiney Death On Tuesday, the 17th September, at Leguan, Essequebo, West Indies, in the 10th year of her age, Ellen
Maria, third daughter of John McSwiney, Esq., formerly of Derby, Stipendiary Magistrate of the district.
Derby Mercury - 20 November
1850
Mactavish Death At Berbice, on the 16th ult., in the 18th year of his age, Robert, third son of Mr Duncan Mactavish, Planefield,
Inverness.
Inverness Courier - 24
December 1857
MacTurk Death At his residence, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 17th ult., after a severe and protracted illness, Sir Michael
McTurk, Knight, a native of New Cumnock, Ayrshire. He had resided in the colony for upwards of 34
years—he was universally esteemed—he took a prominent part in public affairs, and his loss will be deeply
lamented by the community, and more especially by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. [Liverpool
Mercury: a member of the Court of Policy.]
Glasgow Herald - 27 December
1844
MacTurk
(Ormson)
Death Jan. 21, at -61, Edge-lane, Jane, the wife of Michael McTurk, Esq., of Demerara, and eldest daughter of
Captain William Ormson, formerly of Liverpool.
Liverpool Mercury - 26 January
1893
MacWilliam Death At Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, on the 12th Aug. last, Dr McWilliam, aged 60 years. The
deceased was a native of Dumfries-shire, and had been resident medical practitioner in that colony for nearly
30 years.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 2
October 1850
Maggs Death 7th Feb., at 4, Llanarth Villas, Cheltenham Road, Arthur Joseph, dearly beloved second son of Charles and
Florence Maggs (long resident at Georgetown, Demerara), aged 17 years.
Western Daily Press - 9
February 1922
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Maggs Death Oct. 31st, at Georgetown, British Guiana, Charles James, beloved husband of Florence Maggs, of London
(late of Bath), aged 66. [Western Daily Press: M.I.M.E.,and prominent Freemason, late of Bristol]
Bath Chronicle - 17 December
1938
Magill Death On the 28th December last, at Demerara, of yellow fever, David, son of Mr. Ralph Mag-l, of Virgil-street, in
this town, aged 24.
Liverpool Mercury - 12 March
1841
Mair Death At 21 St James’ Square, Edinburgh, on the 21st inst., Annie Brown, daughter of Mr John Mair, engineer,
Demerara, West Indies.
Falkirk Herald - 28 November
1861
Mair Death March 7, at Woodside, near Plymouth, much respected and regretted, William Mair, Esq., formerly of
Demerara.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 15
March 1856
Malcolm Death At Demerara, of yellow fever, John Malcolm, manager of Vryheid's Lust Estate, late of Falkirk, Stirlingshire,
aged 28 years.
Dundee Courier - 24 November
1881
Mallalieu Death On the 13th May last, at Sea, Mr. Jonathan Mallalieu, jun., youngest surviving son of Mr. Jonathan Mallalieu,
of Hulme. He was on his return from Demerara, to revisit his native country and his friends for the first time,
after an absence of more than eighteen years, and died when only four days at sea.
Preston Chronicle - 22 August
1835
Mallalieu Death On the 9th of May last, in Demerara, Mr. George Mallalieu, the youngest son of Mr. Jonathan Mallalieu, of
Hulme.
Preston Chronicle - 13 July 1833
Manget Death On the 2d inst., on board the Royal Mail steamer Esk, at Barbados, in his seventy-first year, Etienne August
Manget, M.D., for 30 years Surgeon-General of British Guiana.
Morning Post (London) - 24
November 1885
Manifold Death Shot accidentally, at Muircambus, Fifeshire, on the 20th inst., Walter, third son of the late John T. Manifold,
civil engineer, Demerara.
Dundee Courier - 24 August
1872
Mansell Death On the 22nd inst., at Chirk, aged 13, Anne youngest daughter of Mr William Mansell, of George Town,
Demerara, West India.
Wrexham Advertiser - 26 May
1860
Manson Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 2d October, Wm. Baillie Manson, Esq. Fife Herald - 29 December 1836
Manthorp Death On Easter Sunday, at George Town, Demerara, in his 28th year, Edward, third son of the late Wm.
Manthorp, Esq., surgeon, of Booking, Essex. [Pall Mall Gazette: April 13]
Chelmsford Chronicle - 23 May
1873
Marmion Death And in Demerara, a few months ago, Philip Talbot, second son of the late Henry Marmion, Esq. Belfast News-Letter - 20
January 1829
Marshall
(Thomson)
Death At the residence of her father, Mr James Thomson, Mayor of Georgetown, British Guiana, on the 13th March
1900, Amy Lucille, the beloved wife of Major Robert Seton Marshall, the Duke of Edinburgh's Own Edinburgh
Artillery, Adjutant of the Local Forces of British Guiana, aged 26 years.
Evening Telegraph (Dundee) 31
March 1900
Martens Death [Aug.] 2. At Glasgow, Simon Gerard Martens, Esq., late of the colony of Demerara. The Scots Magazine - 1
September 1814
Martin Death In the island of Demarara, after an illness of six hours, Mr. Samuel Martin, late of Manchester, calico-printer. Staffordshire Advertiser - 14
February 1801
Martin Death On the 14th December, at Demerara, Mr. Thomas Martin, the last surviving partner of the house of Martin
and Dupert, in that colony. [The Scots Magazine: Dec. 10]
Liverpool Mercury - 2 March
1821
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Martin Death On the 18th Sept., at George Town, Walter J. Martin, Esq., Managing Director of the Demerara Railway,
deeply regretted.
Western Daily Press - 22
October 1866
Martin
(Williams)
Death On Sunday the 22d inst., at Chelsea, Frances Eleanor, second daughter of Theophilus Williams, Esq., of
Demerara, and relict of the Rev. Samuel Martin, M.A., one of the Senior Vicars of Lincoln Cathedral.
Lincolnshire Chronicle - 27 July
1849
Mason Death Mason, Charles J., son of the late Rev. W.L., of Compiègne, at Reliance, Demerara, British Guyana, Aug.
22.
Pall Mall Gazette - 16
September 1879
Mason Death On 7th inst., at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, after three days' illness, Fred A. Mason, manager of
the Demerara Railway Company, formerly of Manchester.
Manchester Courier - 30
December 1892
Mason
(Davies)
Death 15th Dec., at sunrise, at St. Luke's Villas, West Norwood, S.E., Sarah Sanders Mason, the beloved wife of
Harley Mason, and daughter of the late Rev. John Davies, first Protestant Missionary to Georgetown,
Demerara, in her -0th year. [age 79] *
Daily News (London)- 19
December 1889
Massiah Death Dec. 5, at Weston-super-Mare, Mary Gertrude Johnstone, wife of Clarence Henry Massiah, L.R.C.P., of
British Guiana, aged 51.
Bath Chronicle - 9 December
1897
Mather Death At Berbice, W.I., on the 27th January, aged 29, Robert, last surviving son of the late Robert Mather,
Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 3 March 1863
Matheson Death On the 9th ult., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, Charles Matheson, Esq., aged sixty-nine. Morning Post (London) - 19
August 1862
Matheson Death [Oct] 13. In the colony of Berbice, Alexander Gordon Matheson, Esq. youngest son of Colin Matheson, Esq.
of Bennetsfield.
The Scots Magazine - 1 January
1821
Matheson Death At his residence in Georgetown, Demerara, on the 23d Dec., Francis Alexander Matheson, a native of
Gairloch, Ross shire.
Glasgow Herald - 2 February
1866
Matheson Death Matheson, Antony B., son of the late Mr. C. Matheson, of Berbice, at New York, aged 30, 9th ult. Pall Mall Gazette - 10 January
1867
Matheson
(Struthers)
Death At Plantation Versailles, Demerara, on the 23d December last, Margaret Jessemina Symes, wife of Duncan
Matheson, Esq., and second daughter of the late Rev. Dr Struthers, minister of St Andrew's Church,
Demerara. [5 March: Rev. James Struthers, D.D., Georgetown]
Dundee Courier - 7 February
1866
Mathieson Death At Georgeton, Demerara, on the 23d December last, of inflammation of the lungs, brought on by a bad cold,
Frank Alexander Mathieson, manager of Zulandia Estate, Island of Wakenaam, Essequibo, second son of
Mr. Alex. Mathieson, Gairloch, Ross-shire.
John o'Groat Journal - 15
February 1866
Mathieson Death At Plantation Hague, Demerara,on 11th Sept., William Mathieson, eldest son of the late William Mathieson,
farmer, Brigton, Oyne, aged 44.
Aberdeen Evening Express 9
October 1894
Matthews Death On the 26th of November last, at Demerara, R.W. Matthews, aged 24, son of Mrs. Matthews, Scotland-road. Liverpool Mercury - 2 February
1827
Mauger Death Sept. 14, at Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, in his 18th year, William Henry, only son of the late
Captain Mauger, of this port, and nephew of Mr. R.P. Mauger, of this town.
Liverpool Mercury - 22 October
1856
Maxwell Death At New Amsterdam, British Guiana, on the 18th ult., at the age of 34, P.B. Maxwell, Magistrate and Sheriff
of Berbice, eldest son of Sir P.B. Maxwell.
Evening Telegraph (Dundee) 20
November 1878
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Maynard Death On the night of Sunday, the 26th of January, aged 25, Thos. Christopher Maynard, eldest son, then living, of
Thos. Christopher Maynard, Esq., of Holywell Hall, in this county, when on his return home from Berbice in
the ship Grace Longstaff, of Liverpool, was washed overboard and lost.
Newcastle Journal - 26 April
1862
Meakin Death The 19th of January last, of a bilious fever, at Demerara, in the West Indies, Mr. Thomas Meakin, aged 24,
of Poole, near Nantwich.
Chester Courant - 1 May 1810
Meertens Death Died Sept. 15, in Pulteney-street, Mrs. J.H.C. Meertens, widow of the late A. Meertens, esq; of Demerara. Bath Chronicle - 24 September
1829
Meikle Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 11th ult., aged 44 years, John Meikle, late of Tarbolton.—Friends will
please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 3 October
1888
Meikle
(Woodside)
Death At Dunoon, on 12th inst., Mary Ferguson Woodside, widow of John Meikle, saddler and coachbuilder,
Demerara.
Glasgow Herald - 15 May 1890
Mellis Death At his residence, Water Street, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 6th ult., after a severe and protracted illness,
John Mellis, Esq., of the firm of Jamieson, Mellis and Co., and son of James Mellis, Esq., Sheriffmill, aged
30.
Inverness Courier - 8 January
1845
Melville Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, on the 14th October, Miss Melville, who was for many years
resident in Dumfries, Scotland.—Friends will please accept this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 29 November
1871
Melville Death Melville, Mabel G., infant daughter of Mr. George, at George Town, Demerara, Sept. 20. Pall Mall Gazette - 18 October
1877
Melville Death May 3, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, John Melville, aged 54, leaving a widow and six children to lament his
loss.
The Standard (London) - 7 June
1878
Menies Death On the 23d June, at Demerara, Mr. John Menies, chief-mate of the William Dawson , of this port. Liverpool Mercury - 8
September 1815
Menzies Death At Demerara, on the 18th August, the Rev. Robert Menzies, minister of the parish of St. Luke, aged 36
years, much and justly regretted.
Caledonian Mercury - 14
October 1844
Menzies
(Junius)
Death At 7 Rankeillor Street, Edinburgh, on the 19th inst., Henriette Gertrude Maria Felice Junius, relict of the late
Rev. Robert Menzies, parish of St Luke, Demerara, and younger daughter of the late Jan Hendrick Junius,
minister of the Lutheran Church, Leyden, Holland.
Edinburgh Evening News - 20
December 1873
Merchant Death January 23, at the Colonial Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, after a very brief illness, aged 25, Roderick
Waller Merchant, Esq., M.R.C.S.L., son of Mrs Sarah Stutchbury, Demerara-villa, Cheltenham-road, in this
city, Resident Surgeon of that institution. He was an amiable and promising young man, and, had his life
been spared, would have become an ornament to his profession.
Bristol Mercury - 19 February
1859
Merrick Death November 5, at Demerara, William Henry, son of Mr. Henry Merrick, Hampton-road, Redland. Bristol Mercury - 11 December
1858
Mess Death At Georgetown, Demerara, West Indies, on the 13th Oct., John Mess, late of Aberdeen. Dundee Courier - 18 November
1881
Metcalfe Death Jan. 31, at Skeldon, Berbice, Charles Edward, son of the late Captain Metcalfe, R.N. Freeman's Journal - 4 March
1879
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Meyer Death On the 14th August, at Hindhead Nursing Home, Susette Mercy Meyer, daughter of the late John and
Suzanne Meyer, Missionaries in Demerara, aged 83.
Bath Chronicle - 23 August 1913
Middleton Death At Demerara, on the 6th of March, of yellow fever, aged 25, Mr. John Middleton, second engineer of the
Royal mail steamer Eagle . The deceased was a native of Beamish and was much respected.
Newcastle Guardian - 14
August 1852
Miles Death Miles—P.W.H., late of British Guiana, fell asleep July 26. Funeral service at Stokes Croft Chapel, Thursday,
29th, at 2.30 p.m.; interment, Canford Cemetery. No flowers, by request. [Phillip W.H. Miles, aged 57]
Western Daily Press - 28 July
1937
Millar Death At 1 Eldon Place, Kingston, Glasgow, on the 7th inst., Robert Millar, Esq., of Kingston Foundry, Demerara,
and of the firm of Crichton & Millar, engineers, Berbice.
Glasgow Herald - 9 January
1862
Millar Death At Edinburgh, on the 1st inst., Dr William Millar, late of Demerara. Friends will please accept of this
intimation.
Dundee &c. Advertiser - 4 March
1864
Millar Death At New York (the result of an accident), on the 2-th inst., Captain James S. Millar, of – R—e Street,
Garnethill, youngest son of the late Dr Millar, Demerara.—Friends, accept this (the only) intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 27 November
1897
Miller Death At Paramaribo, Dutch Guyana, on the 25th ult., Alexander Ross, infant son of Mr. Alexander Miller. Glasgow Herald - 29 June 1864
Miller Death On the 24th current, at 7 Hart Street, James Miller, Esq., of Broughton Foundry, formerly of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury - 30
January 1854
Miller
(Smith)
Millin
(Struthers)
Death At Nonpareil House, Demerara, on the 27th October, Mary, wife of Dr. Wm. Millin,and youngest daughter of
the late Rev. Dr Struthers, of St. Andrew's parish, aged 31.
Caledonian Mercury - 6
December 1859
Millman Death Sept. 30, in Demerara, Geo. Millman, Esq. * Bristol Mercury - 14 November
1846
Mills Death Suddenly, on the 3rd of January, at Demarara, Thomas Mills, Esq., fifth son of Mr. W. Mills, Southsea,
sincerely regretted by his relatives and friends.
Hampshire Telegraph - 15
February 1851
Milne Death 3rd ult., at Waat, near the British settlement at Aden, Captain James George Duncan Milne, Bombay Army,
deputy commissary general at Aden, 2nd son of Alexander Milne, of Alva, county Banff, N.B., who died
November 1828, while deputy-governor of Demerara.
Chester Chronicle - 12 April
1851
Milne Death 5th Nov., at Demerara, Lieut.-Col. Milne, commanding the 19th Regiment of Foot, second son of the late
Alex. Milne, Esq., of Milne-of-Avon, county of Banff, Scotland. He perished in the prime of life, a victim to his
zeal, to the harassing duties of his station, and to the fatal influence of the climate.
Chester Chronicle - 4 January
1828
Milne Death At Demerara, on the 5th November last, in the forty-sixth year of his age, and after having served 30 years in
the army, Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Milne, commanding the 19th regiment of foot, son of the late James
Milne, Esq., at Mill of Boyndie, Banffshire.
Caledonian Mercury - 21
January 1828
Milne (Jones) Death At Bankfield, Kendal, on the 22nd inst., Alice Matilda Hyndman, wife of Alexander Milne, and only daughter
of the late Venerable H. Hyndman Jones, of Demerara. [age 22]
Carlisle Patriot - 27 March 1891
Death November 4th, at Bonn, on the Rhine, in perfect peace, Anna Isabella, widow of the Rev. F.W. Miller, and
eldest daughter of the late Dr. John Lucie Smith, late of Demerara.
Hastings & St Leonards
Observer 13 Nov. 1866
Minot (Ogle) Death Nov. 21, at Boston, U.S., Emily, wife of George Minot, Esq., and widow of the late Richard Ogle, Esq., of
Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury - 7 February
1864
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Mitchell Death Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell, Governor of the Straits Settlements, died yesterday morning, at Singapore,
of paralysis, at the age of sixty-three. He was the eldest son of the late Colonel Hugh Mitchell, Royal
Marines, by his marriage with Constance, daughter of Major R. Bullen, of the Scots Greys, …. [education
and early career] In 1877 he was appointed successively Colonial Receiver General of British Guiana and
Colonial Secretary of Natal.... Sir Charles Mitchell was twice married: first, in 1862, to Fanny Oakley,
daughter of Mr. W. McP. Rice, and after her death, which occurred in 1885, secondly, in 1889, to Eliza C.,
daughter of the Rev. J.J. Welldon, vicar of Kennington and hon. canon of Canterbury.
The Standard (London) - 8
December 1899
Mitchell Death On the 27th May, Mr John Mitchell, son of Mr William Mitchell, farmer, Westwood, on board the Isabella of
Greenock, on her homeward voyage from Demerara.
Caledonian Mercury - 1 August
1814
Molle Death At Demerara, on the 21st February last, George Crow, second son of the late William Molle of Mains, W.S. Caledonian Mercury - 6 October
1853
Mollis Death At Sheriffmill, on the 26th ult., James Adam (recently from Demerara), youngest son of James Mollis, Esq.
aged 25.
Elgin Courier - 12 November
1847
Molyneux Death On the 28-h of September last, at Georgetown, Demerara, Mr Robert Molyneux, of this town.* Liverpool Mercury - 12
December 1828
Montgomerie Death Suddenly, at Plantation Reliance, Essequebo, Demerara, British Guiana, on 21st ult., aged 23 years, Peter,
only surviving son of Peter Montgomerie, 22 Eglinton Terrace, Crosshill.—Friends will please accept of this
(the only) intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 18 December
1874
Montgomery Death Lately, at Demerara, Stephen, eldest son of Elizabeth Montgomery, widow, grocer, Broad-quay, and
sailmaker of the ship Glenelg , of this port.
Bristol Mercury - 9 October 1852
Moodie Death At Stuartville, Berbice, on the 9th May, aged 41 years, James, only son of the late Robert Moodie,
Townhead, Cumnock.
Glasgow Herald - 29 July 1875
Moody Death On 21st July, the Rev. Canon William James Moody, M.A., aged 62, priest-in-charge, St. Paul's, Yelverton,
formerly Rector and Sub-Dean of the Cathedral, George Town, British Guiana.
Western Morning News - 23 July
1927
Moorby Death Dec. 9, at Berbice, Demerara, aged 25, Joseph Banks, eldest son of the late Mr. John Moorby, 35, Loece-
street.
Liverpool Mercury - 16 January
1865
Moore Death On the 30th ult., in Burton-street, William Henry Moore, Esq., late of Berbice, aged 30. The Standard (London) - 1 May
1849
Moore Death At 1 Moston Terrace, Edinburgh (the residence of his daughter, Mrs Jack), on the 15th instant, very
suddenly, John Moore, late of Belize, British Honduras, and Georgetown, Demerara, in his 80th year.
Evening Telegraph (Dundee) -
16 June 1894
Moore Death May 25, at Demerara, aged 23, Alexander Moore, jun., son of Mr. Alexander Moore, of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 30 June
1866
Morgan Death At Lerwick, on the 28th ult., the Rev. John Morgan, Collegiate minister of St. Andrew's Church, Georgetown,
Demerera. Friends will please accept this intimation.
John o'Groat Journal - 6 April
1865
Minot (Ogle) Death Nov. 21, at Boston, U.S., Emily, wife of George Minot, Esq., and widow of the late Richard Ogle, Esq., of
Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury - 7 February
1864
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Morgan Death At St. Bartholomew’s parsonage, Essequibo, British Guiana, Mary Sarah Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. Charles
Morgan, formerly of Olney.
Bucks Herald - 6 May 1865
Morison Death Death of Mr George Morison, late of Collargreen.... at the comparatively early age of 65 years.... When still a
young man, he went out to Demerara, and remained there for a few years as inspector of works..... Mr
Morison leaves a widow and one son. *
Aberdeen Journal - 11 January
1881
Morris Death December 28, at Berbice, Mary Ann, the infant daughter of Mr. Morris. Western Times - 27 February
1841
Morris Death Oct. 4, at George Town, Demerara, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of the Rev. John Morris, of the London
Missionary Society, and formerly of this city.
Western Times - 11 December
1841
Morris Death In August last, on his estate in the colony of Berbice, Alexander Bruce Morris, of Queen-square, Bloomsbury. Morning Post (London) - 14
October 1808
Morrison Death At 8 Grove Villas, Highbury, London, on the 16th instant, Alexander Morrison, late of Demerara. Glasgow Herald - 18 June 1861
Morrison Death On the 11th inst., at Georgetown, Demerara, from dysentery, Abraham Lincoln, fourth son of John Morrison,
Legge Lane, Birmingham.
Birmingham Daily Post - 27
February 1892
Morrison Death On the 19th ult., at Aberdeen, Walter Chalmers Morrison, eldest son of the late James Morrison, Esq., of
Berbice, and grandson of the late Walter Morrison, Minister of Petty, Inverness-shire. [Inverness Courier:
Morison]
Elgin Courier - 7 February 1851
Morrison
(Dawson)
Death On the 10th inst., Frances Anne (Annie) Morrison, (nee Dawson), widow of Alexander Morrison, of Berbice
also British Honduras. * [age 49, died Hampstead]
Morning Post (London) - 18
March 1887
Mortimer Death On the 13th of June, at Demarara, West-Indies, Robert Timothy Mortimer, Esq., second son of the late
Charles Mortimer, Esq., of this county.
Yorkshire Gazette - 3
September 1836
Mortimer Death Sept. 9th, at Demerara, after a long illness, Edward Mortimer, esq., formerly a Captain in the 20th Light
Dragoons.
Devizes Gazette - 30 October
1851
Mortley Death April 17, at Demerara, of fever, aged 49, Captain William Mortley, of Padstow, late of the barque Reserve, of
London, and formerly of Portreath, Cornwall.
Liverpool Mercury - 7 July 1864
Morton Death On the 21st December last, suddenly, at Demerara, Mr. William Morton, chief mate of the Marathon. Liverpool Mercury - 2 March
1832
Moses Death At Port Royal, Jamaica, on the 5th of April, Mr. Robert Moses, aged 38, a native of Penrith, in this county. In
consequence of the death of his father and mother, he enlisted into the Royal Artillery when 18 years of age.
He was 11 years on the Rock of Gibraltar, the greater part of his time as signalman; he then went to Berbice,
Central America, and since that time he had been at Port Royal. The term of his servitude had nearly expired
at the time of his death, when he would have been entitled to a pension for life. He never recovered the
shock he received from the sudden death of his wife and two children, about a year ago. He has left a
daughter, about 9 years of age, who is now on her passage to England. Surely some part of the pension her
father would have been entitled to in a few months, had he lived, will be awarded to his orphan.
Carlisle Journal - 1 June 1855
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Muddie Death On the 24th of June, at Demerara, Captain R.H. Muddie, R.N. Berkshire Chronicle - 17 August
1833
Muir Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 1st May, Mr Andrew G. Muir, of Glasgow, aged 25 years. Glasgow Herald - 13 June 1851
Muir Death At St Andrew's Manse, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 5th inst., the Rev. James Muir, of St James' Parish,
Wakenaam; deeply regretted.
Glasgow Herald - 31 December
1892
Muir Death Aug. 5. At Demerara, Mr. John Muir, jun. son of John Muir, Esq. of Greenhall. The Scots Magazine - 1 January
1809
Muirhead Death At Eliza and Mary Plantation, East Coast, Berbice, on the 4th February, Mr. William Pauntlett Muirhead.
—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 28 March
1845
Munro Death At Falmouth, on the 22d current, in the 58th year of his age, George Munro, Esq. of the colony of Berbice. Inverness Courier - 5 August
1824
Munro Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 13th ultimo, James Gordon, eldest surviving son of Mr James Munro,
Edinburgh.
Dundee &c. Advertiser - 13
February 1852
Munro Death At the house of his son-in-law, at Bow, of cholera, after five hours’ illness, William Munro, Esq., of Berbice,
aged 80.
Huntingdon, Bedford &
Peterborough Gazette 28 July
1832
Munro Death Died, at Fowlis Plantation, Berbice, on July 15th, in the 30th year of his age, after a very short illness, R.F.
Munro, Esq. youngest son of the late Mr D. Munro, Bridge of Alness, Ross-shire, much and sincerely
regretted by all who had the happiness of being intimate with him.
Aberdeen Journal - 29
September 1830
Murdoch Death At 85 York Road, London, on the 23d ult., aged 21 years, Mary Euranie, the wife of Robert Murdoch, of
Demerara, British Guiana.
Glasgow Herald - 1 January
1872
Murdoch
(Houstoun)
Death At Lamaha Street, Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, on the 26th May, Elizabeth Noble, eldest
daughter of the late Dr Houstoun, the beloved wife of Robert Murdoch, manager of plantation Providence.
Glasgow Herald - 1 July 1869
Mure Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 28th February, James Ochterlony Lockhart Mure, Esq., of Livingston,
Kirkcudbrightshire, aged 67.
Dundee Courier - 4 April 1863
Murphy Death At Betterverwagting Village, Demerara, on the 22d October, Samuel Adolphus Murphy, aged 25 years, late
engine-fitter, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 16 December
1868
Murray Death On the 1st of October last, in New Amsterdam, Berbice, of fever, after ten days' illness, in his 19th year,
William, only son of John Stuart Murray, of Torren-hill, near Dungannon, Esq.
The Belfast News-Letter - 7
December 1838
Murray Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 3d ultimo, the Rev. Archd. Douglas Murray, minister of St. Andrews. Glasgow Herald - 2 January
1864
Murray Death Feb. 15, at Demerara, of consumption, Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. E. Murray, of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 9 April 1852
Murray Death Lately. At Paris, General John Murray, aged 86. he had served his Majesty 60 years in different parts of the
world, and was twelve years a prisoner in France under Napoleon's Government. His eldest son, Major-
General Murray, was late Governor of Demerara.
The Scots Magazine - 1 July
1824
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Murray Death Murray, Isabella, widow of Mr. Thomas, late of Demerara, and of Liverpool, at Buxton, May 8. [age 77] Pall Mall Gazette - 11 May 1874
Murray Death On the 23d of March last, at Barbadoes, Edward Murray, Esq., merchant, of Demerara, whose loss is most
deeply lamented by his family and friends.
Liverpool Mercury - 19 May
1826
Murray Death On the 23rd inst., at Southampton, Henry Murray, Esq., late of Demerara, aged 63. Hampshire Telegraph - 30 July
1864
Murray Death On the 8th of January last, in the colony of Demerara, where he had but a short time before arrived from this
country, Steel Murray, M.D. aged 22 years, brother of Thomas Murray, Esq., of Liverpool, after an illness of
three days, which he bore with exemplary patience and resignation.
Chester Courant - 12 March
1822
Murray Death On the 9th of November last, at Demerara, in his 27th year, William Murray, merchant, son of the late
Edward H. Murray, Esq., county Antrim, Ireland.
Liverpool Mercury - 25 February
1820
Murray Death On Thursday, the 16th ult., at Paris, after a painful illness, Lieutenant-General J. Murray, late Governor of
Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice.
Yorkshire Gazette - 2 October
1841
Murray Death Sept. 4, in this town, Anna Elizabeth, wife of Henry Murray, Esq., of Demerara. Liverpool Mercury - 10
September 1852
Mushet Death On the 24th March, at St. Kitt's, West Indies, George Mushet, Esq., M.D., of Essequibo, British Guiana. Morning Chronicle (London) 2
May 1860
Neame Death On the 1st of November, during the late epidemic of yellow fever, in Demerara, British Guiana, Georgina
Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Capt. Neame, 16th Regiment, aged 21; on the 23rd October, her infant
daughter, aged 13 days; on the 2nd November, Matilda Clarey, of Chatham, her faithful nurse, aged 19.
Maidstone Telegraph - 15
December 1866
Neaves Death At Berbice, on the 18th December last, William Neaves Esq. W.S. and Attorney-at-Law, Demerara. Caledonian Mercury - 5
February 1842
Neilson Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 4th ultimo, Mr. John C. Neilson, late of Glasgow, youngest son of the late
Patrick Neilson, Esq., of Camoquhill, Balfron.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 2 February
1866
Nelson Death On the 7th Oct., at Berbice, Charles Nelson, esq., stipendiary magistrate of that settlement, late of
Stockbridge, Hants.
Reading Mercury - 22 December
1834
Neverson Death July 29, of fever, on his passage home from Demerara, Henry, youngest son of the late Samuel Neverson,
of this port.
Liverpool Mercury - 1 October
1852
Nevile Death On March 1st, at the Colonial Hospital, Bartica, British Guiana, George, eldest son of George Nevile, of
Blackwood, Selby, aged 21.
Lincolnshire Chronicle - 14
August 1896
Newman Death On the 24th Sept., at Demerara, after a short illness, Henry Richard Newman, fourth son of Mr Newman,
post office, Redland, aged 32.
Western Daily Press - 6
November 1867
Newsam Death On the 2nd instant, at Rose Villa, Farndon, Cheshire, John Edward Newsam, late of Demerara, fourth son of
the late Rev. Clement Newsam, formerly vicar of Harbury, Warwickshire, and and of Tickenham and
Portbury, Somersetshire, aged 58 years.
Leamington Spa Courier - 12
June 1875
Newton Death John Newton, esq; of Belmont, Shrewsbury, and of Demerara. Bath Chronicle - 25 August 1825
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Nichol Death At Demerara, on the 20th January last, James, aged 19, youngest son of the late James Nichol, builder,
Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 25 April 1853
Nimmes Death Same place [Demerara], on the Lady Shaw Stewart, of Whitehaven, Mr. Nimmes, and Mr. Redfern, first and
second mates of the above-named vessel, and also a youth named Scott, an apprentice on board.
Carlisle Journal - 25 November
1837
Nimmo Death At 48, Brougham Place, Glasgow, on the 15th current, William Nimmo, M.D., late of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury - 22 March
1841
Nimmo Death At the White Hart Inn, Greenock, on the 17th instant, Thomas Nimmo, Esq., late of Middlesbro, formerly of
Demerara.
Glasgow Herald - 20 February
1857
Nisbet Death At Demarara, on the 12th August, Peter Nisbet, Esq. son of Mr. P. Nisbet, of Glasgow. Caledonian Mercury -14 October
1802
Niven Death At Boeraserle, Demerara, on 28th ult., Mr. David Niven, 50 years resident in Demerara, and son of late
David Niven, writer, Glasgow. *
Glasgow Herald - 22 November
1890
Nixon Death At Demerara, on the 14th ult., of yellow fever, Thomas Hartley Nixon, of St. Bees, chief officer on board the
ship Empress Eugenie, aged 26 years. [Manchester Courier: 23rd ult., Hartley Nixon, eldest son of Mr.
Joseph Nixon, of St. Bee's, Cumberland]
Carlisle Journal - 21 November
1856
Nixon Death At Demerary, on the 22nd of February last, aged 23, Robert Nixon, son of Mr. George Nixon, bricklayer,
Longtown, after a sickness of 7 days. He was a young man very promising, and his death is sincerely
lamented by his friends and acquaintances.
Carlisle Patriot - 9 May 1818
Noble Death On the 1st ult., at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 32, Edgar, youngest son of the late George Noble, Lea
Lodge, near Preston.
Preston Chronicle - 5 April 1873
Nooth Death On the 23d of August, at Demerara, of the yellow fever, Lieutenant-Colonel Nooth, C.B. of the 21st Royal
Scotch Fusileers, eldest son of Dr. Nooth, of Bath. Colonel Nooth embarked from Portsmouth garrison about
two years since; he was a most gallant officer; he greatly distinguished himself in the taking of Martinique,
and at the battle of Albuera, Busco, &c [in the Peninsula. Yorkshire Gazette]
Caledonian Mercury - 3
November 1821
Norton Death April 13th, at Norwood, Bernard Gustavus Norton, late First Puisne Judge of British Guiana. [age 44] Leeds Mercury - 19 April 1871
Norton Death July 2, at 39, Corrig Avenue, Kingstown, of chronic bronchitis, Anne, relict of Peter Norton, Esq., of Athlone,
and mother of the Hon. B.G. Norton, Judge of British Guiana, and of Thomas Norton, Esq., Master of the
Queen's Bench, England.
Belfast News-Letter - 4 July
1866
Nurse Death On the 9th September, at Cullen, Demerara, from a fall, Samuel Francis Nurse, Esq., proprietor of estates,
Cullen and Huis t’Dieren, highly respected by all who knew him, and deeply lamented by his sorrowing wife
and children. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Hertford Mercury - 19 October
1867
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Nuttall Death In British Guyana, South America, on the 10th of July, most deeply regretted by his family and friends,
George John, youngest son of the late Mr. Nuttall, solicitor, Nottingham. He went out in February last, and
obtained an appointment as superintendent on the estate of Cane Grove, Demerara, but a virulent attack of
the yellow fever has prematurely cut off this promising young man in the early pursuits of his life, to the
inexpressible grief of his family.
Derby Mercury - 8 September
1841
O'Connor Death O’Connor, Mrs. J., of Berbice, British Guiana, March 23. Pall Mall Gazette - 4 June 1872
O'Donoghue Death September 18, on board the royal mail steamer Magdaline, W. O'Donoghue, Esq, on his return to
Blairmount, Berbice, only son of the late W. O'Donoghue, Esq, formerly of Streamstown, county Westmeath.
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) - 3
November 1857
O'Dwyer Death Feb. 25, at George Town, Demerara, the Rev. P. O'Dwyer, Roman Catholic Priest, formerly of Moorfields
Chapel, London, aged -5 [55?]. *
Daily News (London) - 29 March
1851
Ogilvy Death Died at Berbice, on the 24th August, Captain John Ogilvy, of the 1st battalion of the Royals, eldest son of the
Hon. Walter Ogilvy of Clova.
Aberdeen Journal - 13
December 1809
Ogle Death On the 15th of August last, at Berbice, Mr. Richard Ogle, late of Demerara, brother of Captain Ogle, R.N., of
Longton, near this town.
Preston Chronicle - 26 October
1839
Ogle Death On the 24th of August, at Demarara, aged 36, Joshua, eldest son of Mr. John Ogle, of Leeds. He had been
upwards of 20 years absent from his native land.
Yorkshire Gazette - 3 November
1821
Ogle Death On the 4th inst., at Ribblesdale, Upper Norwood, Thomas Bray Ogle, late of Demerara, aged 49. South London Chronicle - 13
June 1868
Oldfield Death Oct. 17, at his residence Leasowes, Coronie Coast, Dutch Guiana, aged 49, Edmund Oldfield, M.D., beloved
husband of Eleanora Oldfield, and second son of the late Henry Oldfield, Esq., of Ashill, Norfolk.
The Standard (London) - 6
December 1881
Otway Death William Otway: see Dolphin death 1802
Palmer Death 22nd inst., at Southend, after a long and painful illness, Emma, the beloved wife of Charles Palmer, Esq., of
Demerary.
Chelmsford Chronicle - 28
November 1862
Park Death At Demerara, on the 19th ultimo, Elizabeth, only surviving daughter; and two days later, Agnes Williamson
Phillips, wife of William Park, Esq., merchant there.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 18 July 1865
Park Death At Sea, on the 27th of June, on board the Wilkinson, Nicholson, of Whitehaven, a week after leaving
Demerara, William, son of Mr. Isaac Park, of Hensingham, late of the Market-place, Whitehaven, aged 21.
Westmorland Gazette - 9
September 1837
Park Death Suddenly, at Georgetown, Demerara, on the 30th ultimo, William Park, Esq., of the firm of Pasley,
Templeton & Co., there.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 26 September
1868
Parker Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 17th ultimo, of yellow fever, James, aged 21 years, son of Mr James
Parker, late founder in Newton-on-Ayr.
Paisley Herald - 29 August 1863
Parker Death June 3, at Bridgwater, aged 65, Mr. Henry Parker, formerly of that place, landing surveyor in the customs at
Berbice.
Taunton Courier - 12 June 1844
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Parker Death May 27, at Berbice, in the West-Indies, Francis Clarke, eldest son of Mr. Parker, late of Pawlett, Somerset,
aged 23.
Bristol Mercury - 3 September
1827
Parr Death Sept. 6, his 23d birthday, at Demerara, Horton, eldest son of John Hamilton, Parr Esq. Liverpool Mercury - 31 October
1845
Parry Death At Berbice, last January, Robert Parry, aged 32, and on the 17th last August, at Jamaica, Chas. Parry, aged
26, both sons of Dr. Parry, M.D. Fakenham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 23
November 1839
Parry Death On the 18th April, at Demerara, Frederick Parry, son of Mr. William Parry, of Tynewydd, Llanellan,
Denbighshire.
Chester Courant - 18 July 1820
Pasley Death On the passage to Demerara, on the 26th ultimo, John Pasley, Esq., merchant in Glasgow.—Friends are
requested to accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 20 April 1855
Paterson Death At Nickerie, Surinam, Dutch West Indies, Isabella Halley, aged 34 years, wife of Mr Robert Paterson,
engineer there. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Fife Herald - 29 December 1859
Paterson Death On the 2d inst., at Liverpool, aged thirty, Mr. Alfred Paterson, son of the late J.D. Paterson, Esq., of
Christianbury, British Guiana.
Morning Post (London) - 8 June
1860
Paton Death At Demerara, on the 18th October, Dr William Paton. Dumfries & Galloway Standard
17 Dec 1845
Paton Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on 10th October, aged 21 years, James Paton, jun., second son of James Paton,
Esplanade, Greenock.
Glasgow Herald - 12 November
1880
Paton Death Died, at George Town, Demerara, much regretted, on the 13th of September, Mr John Paton, second son of
the late John Paton, Esq., builder, Edinburgh.
Fife Herald - 10 November 1842
Patrick Death At the residence of his uncle, W.F. Fraser, in New Amsterdam, Berbice, on the 24th October, aged 17, Wm.
Fraser Patrick, second son of the late A. Patrick, Esq., of Demerara.
Inverness Courier - 4 December
1851
Patterson Death At Demerara, on the 29th Sept., Mrs. Catharine Haywood, wife of Robert Patterson, Esq., of Plantation
Union, Essequibo.
Inverness Courier - 23
December 1824
Patterson Death Nov. 16, in the 33d year of his age, James Patterson, merchant, Demerara. Liverpool Mercury - 9 December
1842
Pattison Death At Demerara, West Indies, on the 5th ult. of yellow fever, aged 20 years, George youngest son of Mr. John
Pattison, of the Rose and Crown Inn, Durham.
Newcastle Journal - 14 February
1852
Paul Death [Nov. 5] At Glasgow, Mrs Sophia Heugh, spouse of Mr James Paul, Russell street there; and at Demerara,
on the 1st July last, aged 19, Mr Robert Paul, eldest son of the above Mr James Paul.
The Scots Magazine - 1
December 1820
Payne Death July 6, at Demerara, aged 26, John, second son of Mr. Payne, of Ford House, Rockbeare; a young man of a
most amiable disposition and unblemished Integrity.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 16
Sept. 1837
Payne Death On Christmas Day last, at the Island of Demarara, Frederic, third son of Mr. John Payne, Ford House, in this
county, in the 26th year of his age. The afflicted family of this amiable young man have just received the
painful intelligence of his death being occasioned by the ill treatment from a blacksmith who kept a ferry boat
near the place.
Western Times - 28 March 1840
Payne Death Sept. 29, at Demerara, Elizabeth Catherine Payne, only child of Mr. Frederick Payne, late of that island, and
grand-daughter of Mr. John Payne, Ford House, Rockbeare.
Western Times - 7 January
1843
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Payne-Gallwey Death At Demerara, British Guiana, of malarial fever, Lionel Payne-Gallwey, third son of the late Sir Wm. Payne-
Gallwey, Bart., of Thirkleby Park, Thirsk, aged 39.
Yorkshire Gazette - 7 February
1891
Peace Death At sea, on the 4th May, John Peace, chief officer barque Polly, from Berbice, youngest son of the late John
Peace, Stronsay.
Dundee Courier - 1 July 1880
Peacock Death Same day [20th ult.], at Scarborough, where she had to reside, in her 39th year, Mrs. Peacock, relict of Mr.
C. Peacock, late proprietor of the York Courant. —Also, in September last, at Demerara, of the yellow fever,
John, second son of the said Mr. and Mrs. Peacock.
Yorkshire Gazette - 3 February
1821
Pearless Death At the Colonial Hospital, George Town, Demarara, Edward Montague Pearless, M.R.C.S, youngest son of
the late William Pearless, of the Hermitage, East Grinstead, aged 25.
Surrey Mirror - 8 December
1883
Pearson Death At Demerara, on the 29th of June, aged 31, Capt. Thos. Pearson, of the brig Elizabeth, of Maryport. He was
a young man very much respected. His mate, Mr. Joseph White, of the same place, died at sea, on the 7th
of July. Out of 15 belonging to this vessel, only five have returned, the rest falling victims to a malignant fever
which has prevailed at Demerara.
Carlisle Patriot - 26 August 1820
Peattie Death At Parika, West Coast, Demerara, British Guiana, on the 20th August, D[avid?] Peattie, beloved son of Mr
and Mrs Peattie, Milton, Boarhills, Fife. *
Dundee Courier - 25 October
1921
Pendleton Death On the 17th inst., at his residence, Guiana-villa, Fellows-road, Eton-park, John Pendleton, late of Belle-vue,
British Guiana, in his 66th year. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Daily News (London) - 22
February 1871
Pendleton Death September 12, at St. Leonards-on-Sea, J. Pendleton, son of the late J. Pendleton, of Demerara, and Fellows-
road, Haverstock-hill, aged 29. [John Pendleton]
Daily News (London) - 19
September 1882
Penn Death Accidentally drowned in Essequibo river, near Demerara, aged 22, Thomas Lawrence, third son of Mr.
Thomas Penn, of Birkenhead.
Liverpool Mercury - 17
November 1868
Pennington Death At Demerara, on the 30th May, (on board the Earl of Harewood, Captain Lascelles,) of yellow fever, in his
17th year, Rowland, eldest son of Captain Pennington, adjutant of the Royal Cumberland Militia.
Carlisle Journal - 29 July 1837
Perceval Death April 24, at Demerara, Capt. G.R. Perceval, 72nd Highlanders, aged 28. Daily News (London)- 8 June
1850
Perkins Death In July last, on his return to Europe, of a fever, at Old Guyana, South America, Doctor John Perkins, late of
Brussels, and eldest son of John Perkins, Esq., of Park-street, Southwark.
Morning Post (London) - 22
December 1818
Perry Death In March last, at Berbice, aged 25, Mr. Wm. Perry, formerly of this town. Lancaster Gazette - 29 June
1822
Perry Death Father Perry, F.R.S., the Jesuit astronomer, has died in British Guiana. He was born in London, was in his
fifty-eighth year, and received his early education at the English college in Douai. …... Last year the services
of Father Perry were again requisitioned to report on the solar eclipse. It was while on this expedition on the
coast of Guiana that Father Perry fell ill, and his life was brought to a close in the midst of his scientific
labours. [6 Jan: of dysentery]
Leeds Mercury - 11 January
1890
Perry (Wood) Death Jan. 10, at Devizes, Wiltshire, in her 84th year, Eliza Ann Coghlan Perry, relict of the late William Perry, of
Demerara, and daughter of the late Henry Wood, of Liverpool.
Liverpool Mercury - 26 January
1892
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Pethey Death At Demerara, West Indies, on the 12th ult. aged 19, of yellow fever, Samuel, only son of Capt. Pethey, of the
Martha Mills.
Newcastle Journal - 29 October
1853
Pettigrew Death At Plymouth, on the 1st instant, on his way home, after a service of 36 years in British Guiana as a
missionary of the London Missionary Society, the Rev. George Pettigrew. [aged 66]
Manchester Times - 9 June
1877
Phillips Death On the 7th ult., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, Mr. T.H. Phillips, late of Spring Hill College, Moseley, near this
town.
Birmingham Journal - 18
October 1862
Phipps Death On the 29th ult., at Woodview, in the county of Dublin, Anne Jane, the wife of Isaac Barré Phipps, Esq., of
Berbice.
Morning Post (London) - 9 July
1834
Pickering Death At St. George's Town, Guiana, June 11th, of yellow fever, John, son of Mr. John Pickering, farmer, Kirkland
Guards, near Bethel, aged 14. Deceased was an apprentice on board the ship Trafalgar, of Maryport.
Carlisle Journal - 7 November
1856
Pickthall Death Jan. 12, at his residence, Bolton-le-Sands, in his 52nd year, Thomas Robinson Pickthall, Esq., late of
Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury - 18 January
1868
Pierce Death On the 15th Dec., died in Kimberley Hospital, S. Africa, of wounds received a second time at the front, whilst
serving with the C.M.R.'s, William Edward, aged 33, son of the late Rev. W.E. Pierce, vicar of St. Michael
and All Saints, Kingston, Jamaica, afterwards of British Guiana. *
The Standard (London) - 25
December 1900
Pierce Death Drowned, on the 29th September, in the Tabanetto Falls, British Guiana, when returning from special
mission work amongst the Indians, Rev. W.E. Pierce, his wife, two daughters, and one son.
Dundee Courier - 3 November
1881
Pieritz Death Pieritz, Jane E., relict of the Rev. I.A., Rector of St. Patrick’s, Berbice, British Guiana, at Georgetown,
Demerara, Sept. 2.
Pall Mall Gazette - 3 October
1873
Pilmer Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 29th June, William Pilmer, of Dundee, mate of the Speed of Whitby.
Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Dundee Advertiser - 28 October
1861
Pinch Death July 5, at Demerara, of a fever, Laura, 5th daughter of the late Mr. Pinch, architect, of this city. Her loss is
deeply regretted by her family and friends, to whom she had much endeared herself by her truly amiable
disposition.
Bath Chronicle - 2 September
1830
Plant Death On his passage from Calcutta to Demerara, on board the ship St. Kilda, aged 15, Thomas, eldest son of
Captain T. Plant, of the ship Fairlie.
Liverpool Mercury - 23 February
1870
Plant Death On the 7th inst., at Burgh, next Aylsham, Mr. Henry Plant, aged 70 years, for thirty years a resident in
Demerara.
Norfolk News - 17 September
1864
Plater Death Aug. 27, at Demerara, of yellow fever, Thomas Plater, Esq., surgeon of Her Majesty's Emigration Service,
and late of this town.
Liverpool Mercury - 13 October
1864
Platt Death On Saturday, the 10th ult., at the British Garrison, George Town, Demerara, of yellow fever, Lieutenant
Charles Platt, of her Majesty's 16th Regiment of Foot, and third son of the Rev. George Platt, M.A., vicar of
Sedbergh, aged 27 years.
Westmorland Gazette - 22
December 1866
Playfair Death At Barima, British Guiana, on 1st March, of malarial fever, James Edward, eldest son of G.M. Playfair,
Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 2 April 1897
Playter Death At Bridge of Allan, on the 6th inst., William Playter, Esq., late of Demerara. Stirling Observer - 18 May 1865
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Pocklington Death On the 27th July last, at Demerara, in the West Indies, Mr. Cabourn Pocklington, jun., of Boston, first officer
on board the barque Fairlie , of Liverpool, aged 24 years. [Hull Packet: eldest son of Cabourn Pocklington,
Esq., solicitor, Boston, Lincolnshire, and son-in-law of Wm. Clake, Hull.]
Lincolnshire Chronicle - 22
September 1866
Pocock Death Sept. 19, at Demerara, aged 27, Mr. Jas. Pocock, carpenter. Bristol Mercury - 20 February
1841
Pollard Death Dec. 9, at Georgetown, Demerara, William Branch Pollard, Auditor General of British Guiana, in his 72d
year.
The Standard (London) - 18
January 1879
Pollard Death Jan. 20, at his residence, Everton, Mr. John Pollard, late of Demerara. Liverpool Mercury - 25 January
1865
Pollard Death On the 23rd April, at Georgetown, Demerara, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Wm. B. Pollard, Auditor-General
of British Guiana.
Western Mail - 22 May 1869
Pollard Death Pollard, Dr. John H., at British Guiana, aged 50, April 23. Pall Mall Gazette - 18 May 1871
Pollard Death Pollard, Mrs. W.B., jun., at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 30, Feb. 22. Pall Mall Gazette - 19 March
1872
Pollard
(Snagg)
Death Jan. 14, at the vicarage, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Ann Isabella, the beloved wife of the Rev. Henry S.
Pollard, and sister of Sir William Snagg, Chief Justice, British Guiana, aged 63 years.
Wiltshire Independent - 22
January 1874
Pontifex Death At his residence, George Town, Demerara, George Pontifex, esq., father of Mrs. Vyfhuis, Lockeridge House Devizes Gazette - 11 March
1869
Ponting Death On the 6th of February, at Sea, on board the ship Rambler, on his voyage home from Berbice, West Indies,
Mr. Charles Ponting, eldest son of Mr. C.P. Ponting, draper, of Thame, aged 31 years.
Bucks Herald - 10 March 1860
Porter Death At Pln. Golden Fleece, Essequibo, British Guiana, on 29th Sept., James Robert Porter, aged 27 years.
Friend will please accept this the only intimation.
Aberdeen Journal - 8 November
1876
Porter Death On the 5th of February last, of malignant fever, at Demerara, Thomas, fourth son of Mr. William Porter, of
Culham, Oxon, aged 24 years.
Reading Mercury - 31 August
1844
Porter Death On Thursday, the 6th ult., at Demerara, Samuel, third son of Mr. Thomas Porter, dock-gate-man, aged 18
years. He belonged to the ship Meredith, of this port, and came to his death by falling out of her boat. He was
a promising youth, well respected by all who knew him, and will be long lamented by his disconsolate
parents.
Liverpool Mercury - 25
September 1829
Postlethwaite Death On Sunday, the 19th inst. at Mertyn, the seat of G.W. Kenrick, Esq. Harriet, second daughter of the late
William Postlethwaite, of the Colony of Demerara and Essequibo, Esq.
Chester Chronicle - 24 March
1826
Postlethwaite Death On the 24th June, in Denbigh-street, Belgravia, Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Wm. Postlethwaite, Esq.,
of Hibernia, British Guiana, and sister of the Rev. C. Postlethwaite, Vicar of Elksley, Notts.
Stamford Mercury - 22 July 1859
Postlethwaite Death On the 6th August, at Berbice, Mr. John Postlethwaite, aged 30, son of Mr. Richard Postlethwaite, of
Lancaster, much respected and regretted.
Westmorland Gazette - 2
November 1822
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Potter Death On the 5th of December last, at Demerara, Mr. John Potter, son of Samuel Potter, Esq., of Springfield, near
Whitehaven; a young man of the most amiable disposition, and whose death is very severely feltand
regretted by his friends and connections.
Lancaster Gazette - 11 February
1809
Potter Death Potter, Ellen, wife of Captain, at George Town, British Guiana, aged 29, April 3. Pall Mall Gazette - 17 May 1869
Power Death On the 22d May, at Berbice, after a short attack of dyspepsia, David Power, Esq. the Protector of Slaves of
that Colony. Mr. Power formerly distinguished himself in checking the slave trade carried on between
Madagascar and the Isles of France and Bourbon, during our occupation of the latter island, and displayed in
that office which he held at the time of his death, intrepid and zealous humanity. [more eulogy follows]
The Examiner (London)- 29 July
1832
Preston Death Same day [Tuesday last, i.e. 16 April], at Seacombe, Cheshire, aged 49, George P. Preston, Esq.,
Demerara. [George Price Preston]
Liverpool Mercury - 19 April
1839
Pummell Death Lately, at Demerara, aged 25, Mr. Henry William Pummell, eldest son of the late Mr. William Pummell, of this
city.
Bristol Mercury - 31 January
1857
Purser
(Dancket)
Death February 28th, at her residence, Melmoth House, Ilfracombe (after a long and protracted illness), Christiana,
the dearly-beloved wife of Robert Purser, and fourth daughter of the late George Dancket, Esq., J.P.,
Georgetown, Demerara.
North Devon Journal - 7 March
1901
Lately, at Georgetown, Demerara, of fever, George Quayle, Esq., late of this town.
In October, at Demerara, George Quayle, Esq., late of this town. Deceased was for some time a member of
the town council for Everton ward.
Rabjohns Death May 31, at Demerara, West Indies, Thomas, son of Mr. Thomas Rabjohns, Starcross, aged 20. Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 21
July 1865
Raeburn
(Manifold)
Death Jan. 17, at Hamilton-crescent, Glasgow, Sarah, wife of W. Raeburn, and eldest daughter of the late J.T
Manifold, of Liverpool and Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury - 21 January
1882
Rain Death On the 15th of November, at Brunswick, Berbice, British Guiana, Ann, the beloved wife of the Rev. Thos.
Rain, and daughter of Mr Thos. Jarratt, of Leicester.
Leicester Journal - 19
December 1862
Raincock Death In February last, at Demerara, of a fever, Mr. Michael Raincock, aged 17; lately of Rayrigg, in Westmorland. Lancaster Gazette - 27 March
1802
Rainy Death Died at Berbice, Gilbert Rainy, Esq; eldest son of the Rev. George Rainy, Minister of Creagh,
Sutherlandshire.
Aberdeen Journal - 14
September 1808
Ralfe Death April 21, at Cheltenham, aged 36, George Haffenden Ralfe, esq., of Berbice. Bath Chronicle - 1 May 1874
Ralph Death At Plantation, Golden Fleece, Demerara, on the 22d March, William Ralph, son of Mr William Ralph, carter,
Elgin, aged 30 years.
Elgin Courier - 12 May 1865
Ramsay Death [June] 18. At Glasgow, Alexander Ramsay, Esq., late of Demerara. The Scots Magazine - 1 July
1810
Ramsay Death At 15, Macfarlane Street, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, John Ramsay, Esq., late of Demerara. Stirling Observer - 13 October
1853
Quayle Death Liverpool Mercury - 22
November 1853 -2 December
1853
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Ramsay Death At 16 Sutherland Street, Hillhead, Glasgow, on the 24th Oct., Peter Thomas Ramsay, aged 56, formerly of
Demerara.
Evening Telegraph (Dundee) 25
October 1895
Raney Death At Demerara, in September last, in the 42nd year of his age, Capt. Andrew Raney, of the John Scott, of
Whitehaven, a very worthy and estimable man, and much respected.
Carlisle Journal - 25 November
1837
Ranken Death At Golden Grove, Demerara, on the 11th ultimo, Mary Ann Ramsay Campbell, wife of William Ranken, Esq. Caledonian Mercury - 31 August
1846
Rankin Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 30th June, aged – [28?] years, John, youngest son of the late Capt.
Alexander Rankin, Rothesay, *
Glasgow Herald - 31 July 1867
Rankin Death Died, at Georgetown, Demerara, on the 14th of September last, John Rankin, Esq. he was a native of the
island of Coll, Argyleshire, and of the Rankins celebrated by Dr Johnson in connection with that island.
Fife Herald - 15 December 1842
Rannie Death At the Colonial Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 24th January, of yellow fever, Arthur Rannie, M.B.,
C.M., aged 26, eldest son of the Rev. John Rannie, Berbice, British Guiana. [also lengthy obituary, same
page]
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 24
February 1888
Rannie Death On 31st March, 1940, at 546 Caledonian Road, Holloway, N.7 (the residence of Dr. B.J. Alcock), Helen,
fourth daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs John Rannie, of Berbice, British Guiana.
Aberdeen Journal - 4 April 1940
Rannie Death Suddenly, at The Lindens, Moreton, Essex, on the 18th inst., the Rev. John Rannie, aged 83, formerly
minister of Presbyterian Church, Chatham, Canada, W., and All Saints', New Amsterdam, British Guiana.
Aberdeen Journal - 21 April
1909
Ratcliffe Death On the 18th December, at Demerara, South America, aged 17 years, William Lee Ratcliffe. Liverpool Daily Pos - 19
February 1862
Read Death October 26, at Wakenaam, Essequibo, Demerara, Edward Read, Esq., Commissary of Taxation and Justice
of the Peace, second son of Mrs. Read, of Ivy Cottage, Deal, aged 53 years.
Kentish Gazette - 12 December
1865
Read Death On the 17th February, at Berbice, Mr. Fayle Read, a respectable merchant at that place, formerly of
Kirkham.
Lancaster Gazette - 2 May 1818
Redfern Death Mr. Redfern, second mate of the Lady Shaw Stewart – see Nimmes Carlisle Journal - 25 November
1837
Reed Death Feb. 13, at New Court, Newent, Gloucestershire, George Reed, Esq. of Dochfour, Demerara, formerly of the
Island of Barbadoes, in his 71st year.
The Standard (London) - 16
February 1831
Reed Death June 24, at her residence, Stokeland Villa, near this city, in the 74th year of her age, Elvira, relict of the late
John G. Reed, Esq., of Demerara.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 28
June 1867
Reed Death May 21, at her residence, Stokeland Villa, near this city, at the advanced age of 88 years, Mary, relict of the
late George Reed, Esq., of Demarara.
Western Times - 24 May 1851
Reid Death At Bellfield Plantation, Demerara, on the 26th of July, Mr George Reid, son of the late James Reid, Esq., of
Ardoch.
Caledonian Mercury - 23
October 1819
Reid Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 25th November last, after 3 days' illness, aged 39 years, Gordon Clunes
Reid, Esq., Sworn Clerk of the Court of Justice, and Notary Public, only son of John Reid, Esq., Thurso.
[follows long eulogy from the Guiana Times ]
John o'Groat Journal - 19
January 1844
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Reid Death At Macourie Creek, Essequibo River, W.I., on 28th May, aged 37, Andrew Reid, third son of the late John
Reid, Glasgow. *
Glasgow Herald - 5 July 1882
Reid Death At Rome, on the 30th March, Alexander Reid, Esq., formerly manager of the Colonial Bank, Demerara, aged
65.
Dundee Courier - 3 April 1886
Reid Death At the residence of her son-in-law, Gilgal, Perth, on the 6th inst., Marion Humble,widow of William Octerson
Reid, S.S.C., Edinburgh, and barrister-at-law, Georgetown, Demerara, in her 72d year.
Dundee Courier - 8 December
1875
Reid Death Drowned at Georgetown, Guiana, on the 18th February last, by the swamping of a boat in the river, Mr.
James Carse, saddler, son of Mr. James Carse, Prestwick; and Mr. James Reid, saddler, formerly of
Kilmarnock. Friends at a distance will please accept of this intimation.
Ayr Advertiser - 18 April 1844
Reoch Death At Irvine Place, Stirling, on the 14th instant, of scarlet fever, Wilhelmina Cadell Reoch, aged 5½ years, only
daughter of the late Andrew Reoch, Esq. of Gartinstarry, formerly of Demerara.
Stirling Observer - 20 March
1856
Reoch Death At Melville Terrace, Stirling, on the 1st instant, Andrew Reoch, Esq. of Gartinstarry, late of Demerara, deeply
regretted.
Stirling Observer - 7 September
1854
Reynolds Death At Berbice Villa, near Hereford, aged 65, W. Reynolds, esq; senior Member of the Bar in the Colony of
Berbice.
Bath Chronicle - 31 January
1828
Reynolds Death Dec. 28, in Demerara, after a short illness, deeply lamented by his sorrowing family, aged 56, Captain I.P.
Reynolds, of the ship Eliza ,of this port.
Bristol Mercury - 12 February
1853
Reynolds Death On the 29th July, at Demerara, in his 23rd year, John, only son of the late Mr. Henry Reynolds, surgeon, of
Ormskirk.
Preston Chronicle - 14 October
1837
Reynolds Death On the 3rd inst., at Dr. Gwillim’s, Newport, Monmouthshire, in the 11th year of his age, Waring Reynolds,
only son of the late William Reynolds, Esq., of Berbice Villa, near this city, and formerly Senior Advocate in
the Court of the colony of Berbice.
Hereford Times - 10 November
1838
Rezey Death Dec. 31, on his passage home from Demerara, in the barque S-andard, of this port, which vessel was
unfortunately wrecked off the coast of Martinique, Captain James Rezey.
Liverpool Mercury - 9 February
1849
Rhodes Death Dec. 13, at Berbice, West Indies, aged 35, Mr. John Buckley Rhodes, saddler, son of Mr. William Rhodes,
late officer of inland revenue, much respected and deeply regretted by all who knew him.
Liverpool Mercury - 10 March
1854
Richards Death May 2, at Demarara, deeply regretted, William, last surviving son of the David Richards, esq; of this city, Bath Chronicle - 28 August 1834
Richards Death Richards, Henry E., M.D., M.R.C.S., of H.M. Penal Settlement, Demerara, at George Town, Demerara, Feb.
14.
Pall Mall Gazette - 31 March
1877
Richardson Death At Berbice, on the 15th March last, after a few days’ illness, Wm. Richardson, Esq., surgeon. Mr. Richardson
was a native of Dumfries, and practised in the colony for about 30 years, where he had endeared himself to
a numerous of friends.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard -
1 May 1850
Richmond Death On Tuesday the 5th of June last, at Demerara, after an illness of four days of the malignant fever prevailing
there, Theophilus Richmond, M.D., son of the late Rev. Legh Richmond, rector of Turvey, Bedfordshire.
[Leicester Journal: 5th July; Bucks Herald: Theophilus Pellatt Richmond, Leigh Richmond; Oxford Journal:
aged 42]
Yorkshire Gazette - 25 August
1838
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Ridley Death At Berbice, W.I., on the 29th February, Captain Thomas Ridley (late of Liverpool), of the barque
D.B.R.—Friends will please accept this information.
Glasgow Herald = 1 April 1864
Rigby Death Dec. 25, at his residence, 61, Clarence-grove, Everton, aged 46, Mr. James C. Rigby, for many years a
resident of Demerara. [James Cooper Rigby]
Liverpool Mercury - 28
December 1863
Rigg Death On the 6th ult., on his passage from Demerara to Port Glasgow, Joseph, son of Mr. Robinson Rigg, of
Whitehaven, aged 14 years. This promising youth was an apprentice on board the Ann Wise, and
unfortunately fell overboard and perished.
Carlisle Journal - 27 October
1838
Risien Death On the 20th inst., at his residence, 16 Taswell-road, Southsea, George W. Risien (formerly of Demerara and
London), aged 67 years.
Portsmouth Evening News 23
April 1903
Ritchie Death At St Andrew's Manse, Georgetown, British Guiana, on the 15th ult., Annie W. Learmonth, wife of the Rev.
W.B. Ritchie. Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Dundee Courier - 12 July 1888
Ritchie Death On the 18th inst., at 32, Terrace, Great Tower-hill, London, aged 35, Mr. Robert Barron Ritchie, late of her
Majesty’s Customs, Berbice.
Morning Chronicle (London) 22
Sept. 1851
Roberts Death January 25, 100 miles off Cape Clear, on board the Britain's Pride, on her passage home from Demerara,
Esther, wife of Captain George H. Roberts, and widow of Mr William Cranswick, of Bridlington. [Yorkshire
Gazette: aged 28, Roberts of Whitby]
Hull Packet - 1 March 1861
Roberts Death Roberts, Mr. Wm., formerly of Liverpool, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 70, Aug. 19. Pall Mall Gazette - 25
September 1876
Roberts Death Sept. 17, at George Town, Demerara, aged 27, Thos. Lockwood Roberts, of Wallingford, Berks. Bucks Herald - 30 October 1841
Robertson Death At Demerara, of yellow fever, on the 9th November, 1867, Edward Miles Robertson, captain of the Lady
Hilda.
Dundee Courie - 21 January
1868
Robertson Death At Edinburgh, on the 10th inst, Gilbert Robertson, Esq. late of Demerara, son of the late Rev. Dr Robertson,
of Kiltearn, Ross-shire.
John o'Groat Journal - 20
September 1839
Robertson Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, on 13th October, James Robertson (late of Keith), manager,
Berbice Railway, aged 31 years.
Evening Telegraph (Dundee) 14
October 1898
Robertson Death At Reading, aged 72, Jane, relict of the Hon. William Robertson, late fiscal of Demerara Bristol Mercury - 31 December
1842
Robertson Death At Simla, on the 23rd of May, Captain James W. Robertson, Royal Bengal Engineers, youngest son of the
late Wm. Roberston, Esq., Fiscal of Demerara.
John o'Groat Journal - 3
September 1847
Robertson Death At the Zelught Plantation, Demerara, on the 30th November last, Henry Robertson, Esq. Inverness Courier - 15 January
1845
Robertson Death At Willowbank, near Inverness, on the 18th ult., Charles Lamont Robertson, Esq., formerly of Demerara, in
the 83d year of his age.
John o'Groat Journa - 2 August
1866
Robertson Death Died at Sea, on the 29th May last, in the 27th year of his age, Alex John Robertson, M.D. of the East India
Company's Medical Establishment at Bombay, eldest son of the late William Robertson, Esq., Fiscal of
Demerara and Essequibo. Dr Robertson was on board the Ship Regalia, on his return to Europe, for the
recovery of his health.
Inverness Courier - 12 October
1825
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Robertson Death On the 18th ult., at Beaufoy-terrace, Edgware-road, J. Robertson, Esq., late registrar of slaves for the colony
of Essequibo, aged 61.
Weekly True Sun (London) 5
March 1837
Robinson Death [Lately] At Demerara, Mr Andrew Hay Robinson, surgeon, only son of the late Dr James Robinson, of that
colony.
The Scots Magazine - 1 October
1819
Robinson Death Dec. 4. At Demerara, universally respected and regretted, Dr. James Robinson. The Scots Magazine - 1 March
1809
Robinson Death Hugh Robinson: see Dolphin death 1802
Robinson Death June 17, at Plantation Helena, Mahaica, Demerara, of dysentery, Sarah Jane, dearly-loved daughter of
Thomas and Sarah Robinson, Park-hill, Castle Ashby, aged 26.
Northampton Mercury - 16 July
1881
Robinson Death On the 18th of June last, by falling from a steam vessel in the river Demerara, Mr James Henry Robinson,
attorney-at-law, George Town, Demerara.
Caledonian Mercury - 27 August
1831
Robinson Death On the 23d February, on his passage from Berbice, Mr Dawson Robinson, of Liverpool, (and nephew of the
late Mr Robinson, who was unfortunately drowned by the overturning of the Birmingham Coach, near Stone,
on the 7th of October last,) sincerely lamented by his family and friends.
Staffordshire Advertiser - 14
June 1800
Robson Death On the 3rd of June, at Demarara, in his 58th year, after a severe illness, Dr. Thos. Robson, a native of
Newcastle, and late of Harrogate, in this county.
Yorkshire Gazette - 18 August
1838
Roney Death 20th inst. at 10 Gloucester-crescent, Regents-park, Richard C. Roney, Esq., son of the late J. Roney, Esq.,
of Demerara, aged 28.
Chelmsford Chronicle - 26 June
1868
Roney Death Died, on the 7th July, of yellow fever, on board the ship Jessie Mann, of Liverpool, on the passage from
Demerara to London, Mr John Roney, carpenter, son of Mr John Roney, Overgate, Dundee—deeply
regretted.
Dundee Advertiser - 27 August
1861
Roney Death February 22, at George-town, Demerara, aged 61, James Edward Roney, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, second
son of the late Cusack Roney, Esq., of Dublin.
Daily News (London) - 20 March
1862
Roney Death On the 31st ult., in Camden Town, Sarah Matilda, wife of the Hon. James Edward Roney, of George-town,
Demerara.
Manchester Courier - 5 April
1856
Rose Death At 5, Anderston Walk, Glasgow, on the 16th inst., in the 86th year of his age, Patrick Rose, Esq., of Rose
Hall Cottage, Edinburgh, and late of Demerara.
Inverness Courier - 30
December 1846
Rose Death At Bath, on the 5th instant, George Rose, Esq., formerly a Stipendiary Magistrate in British Guiana. Inverness Courier - 21 July 1853
Rose Death At Berbice, of the yellow fever, Mr Alexander Rose, surgeon, from Caithness. The Scots Magazine = 1
December 1802
Rose Death At Demerara, on the 16th September, Miss Harriet Rose,daughter of the late James Rose, Esq., Depute
Clerk of Session.
Caledonian Mercury - 30
November 1822
Rose Death At Tait's New Royal Hotel, Edinburgh, on the 9th instant, David Rose, Esq., of Demerara. * Aberdeen Journal - 18 April
1844
Rose Death Lately. In North America, where he had gone for the recovery of his health, Hugh Rose, Esq., of the colony of
Demerara, eldest son of the deceased John Rose, Esq., of Ardnagrask.
The Scots Magazine - 1 October
1825
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Rose Death Sept. 11, in this city, Caroline, widow of the late George Rose, Esq., Stipendiary Magistrate of British Guiana. Bath Chronicle - 18 September
1862
Ross Death At the Grand Hotel, Barbados, at 3.0 pm on the 9th ult., of blood poisoning, after four days' illness, Mary
Eliza, the beloved wife of D. Palmer Ross, C.M.G., M.D. Edin., Surgeon General of British Guiana, aged 50
years.
The Standard (London) - 2
September 1898
Ross Death …..th inst., at 16, Heathcote-street, Leathom Earle …....neer, son of the late John Ross, of Berbice, ….... *
[Leathom Earle Ross, age 49, died Pancras]
Morning Post (London) - 15
December 1886
Ross Death At 16 Telford Street, Inverness, on the 10th inst., James Lambert Ross, aged 20, youngest son of the late
John Ross, of Berbice.
Inverness Courier - 14
November 1861
Ross Death At Berbice, on the 19th February last, William Ross, Esq. of Skeldon, Berbice; and, at 1, Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh, on the 3d current, Edward Gordon Ross, his youngest child, aged eleven months.
Caledonian Mercury - 18 April
1840
Ross Death At Dornoch, on the 7th inst., in the 47th year of his age, Mr Alexander Ross, Planter, Demerara. He had just
visited his native town after an absence of twenty-eight years, and was there attacked by an illness which
proved fatal to a constitution already enfeebled by a long residence in a tropical climate.
Inverness Courier - 10
September 1857
Ross Death At Edinburgh, on the 18th ultimo, George Douglas Ross, Esq., late of the colony of Demerara. Caledonian Mercury - 11
February 1828
Ross Death At Fortrose, on the 13th inst., Christina, eldest daughter of the late John Ross, Esq., of Plantation Cromarty,
Berbice, and latterly of Raddery, Ross-shire. Friends are requested to accept of this intimation.
John o’Groat Journal - 30 March
1871
Ross Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 29th January, Matthew Ross, aged 22 years.—Friends will please accept
of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 5 March 1866
Ross Death At Plantation Fowlis, Berbice, Demerara, on the 5th ult., George Ross, Esq. Friends will please accept of this
intimation.
Inverness Courier - 7 November
1861
Ross Death At Plantation Hazard, Nickerie, Dutch Guiana, on September 11th, John, aged two years, son of Dr. D. Ross,
M.D.
Shields Daily Gazette - 14
October 1870
Ross Death At Plantation Johanna, Demerara, on the 14th of March last, Mr Hugh Leslie Ross — a native of
Sutherlandshire.
Inverness Courier - 13 May 1852
Ross Death At Plantation Ruimveld, Demarara, on the 9th ultimo, Donald Ross, Esq., late of Inverness. John o‘Groat Journal - 24
September 1863
Ross Death At Stewartville, Demerara, on the 31st December last, Georgiana, wife of Geo. Ross, Esq., Stipendiary
Magistrate.
Inverness Courier - 15 February
1848
Ross Death At Tait's New Royal Hotel, Edinburgh, on the 9th inst., David Ross, Esq., of Demerara. Inverness Courier - 18
September 1844
Ross Death March 10, awfully sudden, Mr. Ross, engineer, a native of Demerara. [James Ross] Liverpool Mercury - 15 March
1853
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Rough Death On Monday the 7th of January, at Demerara, the lady of Mr. Serjeant Rough, late President of the Civil and
Criminal Courts, and formerly of the Midland Circuit in England. The third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rough
had fallen a victim to a fever about a fortnight before; and four days after her decease, Mrs. Rough was
attacked by the fever, and died in a few days. Notwithstanding the dissentions which had unhappily taken
place in the colony, and which led to the recal of Mr. Serjeant Rough, a considerable number of the principal
merchants and inhabitants voluntarily attended the funeral, and the flags of the ships in the harbour were
hoisted half-mast high.
Derby Mercury - 13 March 1822
Rowan Death On the 18th March, at her residence, 13, Baker-street, Mary Ellen, relict of the late James Rowan, Esq.,
formerly of Demerara.
Liverpool Daily Post - 22 March
1860
Russell Death At Kilbirnie, on the 12th inst., Walter, third son of Mr. Sidney Russell, Demerara. Glasgow Herald - 19 April 1844
Russell Death At Leonora, Demerara, on the 10th inst., James H.G. Russell, second son of the Rev. John Russell, Grange,
aged 24. friends please accept this intimation.
Aberdeen Evening Express 16
Dec. 1886
Russell Death At Plantation Sophimburg, Tiger Island, Demerara, on the 30th May last, Walter Russell, Esq., son of the late
John Russell, Esq., merchant, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 7 July 1856
Russell Death At Plantation Sopienburg, Tiger Island, Essequibo, British Guiana, on the 7th ultimo, Mr. Sidney Russell, and
his son, J.R. Russell. Mr. Sidney Russell was the son of the late John Russell, Esq., merchant, of this city,
and brother of the proprietor of Sopienburg.—Friends will please accept of this intimation. [Morning
Chronicle: Sophienburg]
Glasgow Herald - 20 February
1856
Russell Death In January last, at Demerara, on board the William Dawson, Mr. James Russell, sailmaker of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 28 April
1820
Russell Death Suddenly, at Georgetown, Demerara, on the 7th ult., John Russell, eldest son of the late James Russell,
merchant, 2 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 19 February
1874
Salmon Death Of malignant fever, on the 3d of July, in the 23d year of his age, Edward Salmon, fifth son of Mr Thomas
Salmon, of Stoke Ferry, in this county, being the second sad visitation and dispensation of divine Providence
in his family within eleven months.
Norfolk Chronicle - 15 October
1831
Sandbach Death March 12, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 18 days, Everard Robertson, younger son of G.R. Sandbach. Liverpool Mercury - 9 April 1881
Sandbach Death Sandbach, Hester K., infant daughter of Mr. Gilbert R., at Georgetown, Demerara, Oct. 15. Pall Mall Gazette - 14 November
1879
Sandbach Death 25th Sept., at 10, Prince's-gate, London, William Robertson Sandbach, aged 78. No flowers. Daily News (London) - 28
September 1891
Sandeman Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 17th ult., Sophia Rodebee, widow of Mr Patrick Sandeman, of the
Observatory there.—Friends will please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 13 June 1871
Sandeman Death At Observatory, Georgetown, Demerara, on the 1st ultimo, Mr. Patrick Sandeman, eldest son of Mr. John
Sandeman, merchant, Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 1 June 1865
Sandland Death Sept. 19, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, Robert Sandland, eldest son of John Sandland, of
Wribbenhall, Bewdley, in this county, aged 51.
Worcester Journal - 25 October
1879
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Sargent Death Nov. 14, on his passage from Demerara, aged 33, Mr. Wm. Sargent, mate of the Milford , of this port. Bristol Mercury - 25 January
1840
Savile Death On Feb. 8th, at the Plantation, Versailles, Demerara, Charles, the youngest and beloved son of the Rev.
B.W. Savile, Rector of Shillingford, from an attack of yellow fever, aged 28.
Western Times - 2 March 1882
Saville Death On the 6th of February last, at Demerara, aged 22, Mr. Charles Saville: he was returning from the shore to
his vessel, (the Hopkinson, Captain White,) and on stepping from the boat to the ship he unfortunately
missed his holds of the chains, fell overboard, and sank to rise no more, notwithstanding every exertion that
was made to save him.
Liverpool Mercury - 17 April
1835
Sawkins Death July 20, at 3, Albert-villas, Turnham-green, from apoplexy, James Gay Sawkins, Esq., formerly Director of
the Jamaica and British Guiana Geological Surveys, aged 72.
The Standard (London) - 26 July
1878
Sawyer Death May 1, of yellow fever, at George Town, Demerara, in his 32nd year, Henry John Sawyer, barrister-at-law,
third son of Charles Sawyer, Esq., of Heywood, Berks.
Berkshire Chronicle - 12 June
1852
Scambler Death At Demerara, on the 5th May, John, third son of the late Mr. Scambler, surgeon, Ambleside, Westmorland. Carlisle Journal - 19 October
1839
Schroeder Death On the 15th inst., in London, aged 62, Archibald Schroeder, Esq., late of Demerara, British Guiana. * Morning Chronicle (London) 19
June 1860
Scobie Death Dec. 11. At Demerara, in the prime of youth, Mr Angus Scobie, son of Kenneth Scobie, Esq. of Archmore,
Assynt.
The Scots Magazine - 1 May
1808
Scott Death Sir John Scott died last week at his residence, South Holme, Chislehurst, at the age of eighty-four. …... He
afterwards held the offices of Governor of Labuan, Natal, and British Guiana. He was Knighted in 1873.
The Standard (London) - 4 July
1898
Scott Death A youth named Scott, an apprentice on the Lady Shaw Stewart – see Nimmes 1837
Scott Death At 1 St James Place, Paisley, on the 2d instant, Christina McMillan, relict of W. Hamilton Scott, Esq.,
Demerara.
Paisley Herald - 5 October 1861
Scott Death At Demerara, on the 12th January, Mrs Scott, wife of the Rev. James Scott, late of Peterhead, and now of
Demerara.
Caledonian Mercury - 26 March
1836
Scott Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 19th ult., Stephen Scott, M.D., son of the late John Scott, farmer,
Limpitlaw, Kelso.
Southern Reporter - 18 April
1872
Scott Death At Leith, on the 10th current, Mrs Catherine Young Scott, wife of the Rev. James Scott, Demerara. Dundee &c. Advertiser - 13
August 1852
Scott Death August 27, at Demerara, aged 18, John, son of the late Wm. Scott, of this city, being drowned while
returning to his ship.
Bristol Mercury - 19 October
1839
Scott Death In October last, at Berbice, aged 20, George, third son of the late Mr. Joseph Scott. Norfolk Chronicle - 10 February
1827
Scott Death On July 30th, 1927, at Sydney, Australia, Annette Margaret Scott, youngest daughter of the late Stephen
Scott, M.D., of Georgetown, Demerara.
Gloucester Citizen - 6 August
1927
Scott Death On the 23d September last, at Albion, near Berbice, West Indies, of fever, James Darling, second son of Mr
Archibald Scott, parochial schoolmaster, Minnigaff, Newton-Stewart.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 7
Nov. 1855
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Scott Death Scott, Emily M., wife of Mr. W.D., near Georgetown, Demerara, Nov. 19. Pall Mall Gazette - 24 December
1873
Scott (Hunter) Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 19th ult., Isabella Cochran Hunter, wife of John Scott. Friends will please
accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 13 February
1880
Sealy Death July 3, at Clifton, the Rev. William Drake Sealy, B.A., late Rural Dean and rector of All Saints, Berbice, British
Guiana, aged 69.
Bath Chronicle - 11 July 1867
Sealy Death March 31st, at Upton Villa, Cheltenham, Mary Hamilton, widow of the Rev. W.D. Sealy, B.A., for many years
rector of All Saints’, and Rural Dean of Berbice, British Guiana, aged 80 years.
Gloucester Citizen - 7 April 1881
Searles Death On the 11th ult., at Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, Isaac Searles, Esq., younger son of the late
William Searles, Esq., of Demerara aged 23.
Morning Chronicle (London) 13
May 1852
Selkrig Death March 5. At Edinburgh, Robert Selkrig, Esq., late of Demerara. The Scots Magazine - 1 April
1823
Semper Death Mr. Hugh Reilly Semper, Chief Justice of Gibraltar, died there after a short but painful illness on the 18th inst.
He was the youngest son of the late Mr. Hugh Reilly Semper, of St. Kitts, West Indies, and was born in 1831.
in early life, he was a member of the Legislature for St. Kitts, and a member of the Executive Council at
Montserrat. Called to the Bar of the Middle Temple in 1866, he was appointed Crown Law officer of Tortola
in 1868, became Attorney-General of St. Kitts in 1870, of the Leeward Islands in 1872, and of Barbados in
1874. In 1878 he was appointed Puisne Judge of British Guiana, and in the present year he became Chief
Justice of Gibraltar.
The Star (Guernsey) - 1 July
1882
Semple Death Same day [Wednesday the 1st instant], in this town, aged 73, Johanna Barbara, relict of the late John
Semple, of Demerara.
Liverpool Mercury - 10 February
1837
Sewell
(Thierens)
Death At Quebec, on the 28th ultimo, Cornelia, wife of Dr. James A. Sewell, and daughter of the late Albert
Thierens, Esq., of Demerara.
Glasgow Herald - 20 August
1866
Shackleton Death September 7, at Brempton-square, London, Samuel Scaresbrick Shackleton, Esq., merchant, late of
Georgetown, Demerara, second son of the late Wm. Shackleton, Esq., of this town.
Hull Packet - 17 September
1852
Shails Death Dec. 31, on board the Standard, on her passage from Demerara to this port, aged 31, Mr. Thomas Shails,
cooper, Dryden-street.
Liverpool Mercury - 20 April
1849
Shand Death The “Argosy” of Demerera, in its issue of 28 March, records the suicide of Mr John Shand, head overseer of
the Marionville plantation, Wakenaam, on the previous Monday. He had been suffering from congestion of
the brain brought on by worry, and during the absence of his nurse he shot himself with a revolver. Mr Shand
was born in Glenlivet, and received his early education from Keith Academy. He afterwards studied at
Aberdeen University, graduating M.A. In December, 1886, he arrived in Georgetown, Demerara—he was
then about 23 years of age—to take up an engagement as overseer on Plantation L'Union under his friend,
Mr Smith. [more on career in Demerara follows]
Aberdeen Journal - 16 April
1906
Sharp Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 22d April last, John Sharp, Esq. late of the Glasgow Union Bank. Fife Herald - 2 July 1835
Shaw Death At 60 Academy Street, Inverness, on Thursday, the 14th instant, Edward Shaw, Esq., formerly of Demerara,
in his 80th year.
Inverness Courier - 21 January
1869
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Shaw Death At Demerara, on the 15th March, Mr. John Shaw. Glasgow Herald - 1 May 1854
Shaw Death Oct. 2, on board the Mary, of this port, at Demerara, of the yellow fever, aged 17, Henry Harrison Shaw,
eldest son of Mr. Thomas Shaw, 31, Finch-street.
Liverpool Mercury - 24
November 1837
Shennan Death Nov. 11, at Georgetown, Demerara, aged 22, John, eldest son of Mr. John Shennan, builder, Edinburgh.
(Friends will kindly accept this intimation)
Liverpool Mercury - 16
December 1864
Shepard Death On the 1st February, at Demarara, of yellow fever, Mr. William Shepard, late of Penrith, grocer, aged 35,
highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Also his son, of the same disease, on the
11th February, aged 16 months.
Westmorland Gazette - 27
March 1852
Sheriffs Death At Demerara, S.A., in November last, of yellow fever, after three days' illness, Lauderdale, aged 17, only
surviving son of the late Bannerman Sheriffs, M.D., formerly of Lincoln, and latterly Lecturer on Anatomy,
King's College, Aberdeen.
Inverness Courier - 30 March
1854
Sherlock Death Aug. 7, at Berbice, aged 30, Ann Eliza, wife of Charles Sherlock, Esq., of that colony. Liverpool Mercury - 1
September 1854
Sherlock Death Aug. 7, at Berbice, British Guiana, aged 4 years, James Bridges, second son of Charles Sherlock, Esq., of
that colony.
Liverpool Mercury - 28
September 1852
Sherlock Death On the 12th inst., at his residence, 22, Parkhurst Road, London, in his 72nd
year, Charles Sherlock, late of
Berbice, British Guiana, fifth son of the late William Sherlock, of Liverpool. *
Manchester Times - 19 March
1887
Shields Death At Plantation Alliance, Dutch Guiana, on the 14th ult., Margaret Sutherland, youngest daughter of Thomas
Shields.
Dundee Courier - 15 March
1902
Shiells Death At Dundee, on the 10th inst., of scarlatina, Alexander Lambert Shiells, 5 years of age, second son of James
Shiells, Esq., veterinary surgeon, Georgetown, Demerara.
Dundee Courier - 16 January
1861
Shier Death At Plantation Kitty, British Guiana, on the 28th April last, John Shier, Esq., LL.D. Elgin Courier - 16 June 1854
Shier Death We regret to find in the Georgetown Royal Gazette of 29 April, the announcement of the death of our late
much-respected townsman Dr John Shier, formerly Lecturer on Agriculture in Marischal College, and late
Professor of Agricultural Chemistry in British Guiana. “It is our painful duty to record the death of our late
Agricultural Chemist, John Shier, Esq., LL.D., who departed this life at Plantation Kitty, on the 28th instant,
after short illness.” [more eulogy follows]
Aberdeen Journal - 7 June 1854
Shute Death On Thursday, the 1st of May, at Demerara, Mr. Shute, merchant. Liverpool Mercury - 4 July 1823
Silly Death At sea, Mr. John Silly, master and part owner of the schooner Emma, on her voyage from Demerara to
Dublin, sincerely regretted by those who knew him.
Exeter Flying Post - 28
September 1837
Sim Death On the 7th August, on Plantation Garden of Eden, Demerara, Mr Andrew Sim, Planter, a native near Ellon.
His friends in Aberdeenshire will please accept this notification, being communicated by an acquaintance of
the deceased's, resident in the colony.
Aberdeen Journal - 5 December
1821
Simister Death Aug. 20, at George-town, Island of Demerara, West Indies, in the 28th year of his age, Mr. John Thorneley
Simister, eldest son of the late Mr. James Simister, surgeon, of Stockport.
Liverpool Mercury - 18 October
1844
Simpson Death At 25 Osborne Place, Aberdeen, on the 7th inst., Alexander Simpson, late of Demerara, son of the late
Ferguson Simpson, farmer, Mains, Pitfour.—Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.
Aberdeen Evening Express - 8
October 1879
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Simpson Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 17th ult., Captain John Simpson, of the barque Majorian, and formerly of
Limekilns.
Dundee Courier - 14 January
1881
Simpson Death At Sea, on his passage from Berbice to England, on the 9th October, aged 21, George, son of Josh.
Simpson, Esq. West House, Sunderland, deeply regretted.
Newcastle Journal - 3 December
1842
Simpson Death In April last, at Demerara, Mr. Arthur Simpson, of Liverpool. Lancaster Gazette - 9 November
1805
Simpson Death On the 14th May last, at Demerara, in the 37th year of his age, Captain James Needham Simpson, of the
brig Richard, of this port.
Liverpool Mercury - 8 July 1842
Simson Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 28th Nov., Mr. Charles Simson, of the Colonial Customs, son of Mr.
Charles Simson, late of that colony, and now residing in Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 16 January
1846
Simson Death At Rottenrow Street, on the 8th instant, Mr Charles Simson, late of Demerara, aged seventy-five years. Glasgow Herald - 11 December
1848
Sinclair Death At Banff, on the 15th ult., John Sinclair Esq. late merchant in Berbice. Caledonian Mercury - 3 August
1805
Skellhorn Death On the 14th of October last, at Demerara, on board the ship Parker, aged 49, Mr Peter Skellhorn, of this
town. *
Liverpool Mercury - 3 October
1841
Skerrett Death Skerrett, Henrietta C., daughter of Mr. Walter F., formerly of Demerara, South America, at Beaumont-street,
aged 84, July 27. [Henrietta Cornelia Skerrett, died Marylebone]
Pall Mall Gazette - 7 August
1882
Sladden Death Dec. 13 at Demerara, on the Palmyra estate, after a few days' illness, William George, second son of the
late Mr. George Sladden, of Herne Parsonage, aged 32, highly esteemed and regretted.
Kentish Gazette - 12 March
1850
Slater Death August 27, at Demerara, of yellow fever, Thomas Slater, Esq., surgeon, of Her Majesty's Emigration Service,
and lately of Liverpool.
Manchester Courier - 17
October 1864
Sleeman Death Drowned at Demerara, recently, by the upsetting of a boat, James, youngest son of Mr Henry Sleeman,
formerly of Helston.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 9
August 1867
Small Death August 28, at Demerara, of fever, deservedly regretted bya large circle of relatives and friends, aged 39, Mr.
Henry Small, of the barque Emily .
Bristol Mercury - 31 October
1840
Smith Death On the 15th ult., at Hinton-house, Hants, Mary Straith, fourth daughter of the late John Lucie Smith, esq.,
LL.D., of British Guiana, aged 14 years.
Hampshire Advertiser - 1
February 1851
Smith Death 24th of August, at Berbice, in the West Indies, Samuel Smith, mariner, the eldest son of Mr. S. Smith,
Harbour-master, of this Port, in the 22d year of his age. He was much respected, and has left his parents
and relatives to deplore their loss, for he was a kind and affectionate son.
Ipswich Journal - 9 November
1839
Smith Death April 18, at the Mead, Croydon, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Major Straith, Isabella McLaurin, fifth
daughter of the late John Lucie Smith, Esq., M.D., of Roselle, Blackheath, and formerly of Demerara.
West Kent Guardian - 24 April
1847
Smith Death At 56 Queen's Park, Glasgow, on 15th September, 1935, Henry Yule Smith, manager, Wales Demerara,
beloved husband of Mary Kerr Weir, eldest daughter of James Weir, Tarmore, Keith. Funeral from St. Rufus
Church, Keith, on Tuesday, 17th inst., at 2.30p.m., to Keith Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited.
Aberdeen Journal - 16
September 1935
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Smith Death At Berbice, on the 14th January last, John Smith, Esq. surgeon there. Caledonian Mercury - 17 March
1823
Smith Death At Berbice, on the 28th March last, Mr William Smith, eldest son of the late Mr John Smith, Glover,
Bishopmill, Elgin, aged 20.
Inverness Courier - 16 May 1848
Smith Death At Camp House, Georgetown, on the 4th of March,, Sir James Carmichael Smith, bart. Governor of the
colony of British Guiana, from June, 1833. Sir James (as stated in our last) entertained the most enlightened
views on the Apprenticeship system. The Negro has lost a good friend in this humane governor. [Norfolk
Chronicle: Smyth, universally respected and deeply lamented, aged 58.]
Leicestershire Mercury - 21 April
1838
Smith Death At Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, on the 26th of February, aged 34, Margaret, second daughter of
the late Mr. John Smith, grocer, of Chirton, much respected.
Newcastle Journal - 10 April
1852
Smith Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on 30th June, in his 68th year, the Rev. David Smith, M.A. (Cantab), rector for
upwards of 40 years of St Matthew's, Georgetown, Canon of St George's Cathedral, and formerly Rural
Dean of Demerara.
Edinburgh Evening News - 1
August 1895
Smith Death At his residence, Dentichem, Berbice, on the 29th January, from a probe received while dissecting, Dr.
Smith, son of the late Mr. John Smith, hosier in Glasgow.
Glasgow Herald - 17 March
1845
Smith Death At Ivyneuk, Alyth, on the 15th inst., Ann Stephen Smith, aged 77, late of Demerara and Jersey. (Demerara
and Jersey papers please copy.)
Dundee Courier - 17 October
1930
Smith Death At Plantation Waterloo, Surinam, Demerara, suddenly, on the 16th ult., John Smith, only son of Mr W.D.
Smith, Burntisland.
Fife Herald - 20 June 1872
Smith Death At the Mauritius, of Asiatic cholera, William Lucie, eldest son of the late Dr. Euan McLaurin Smith, of the
colony of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 17.
Morning Chronicle (London) 3
Dec. 1850
Smith Death August 4, at Kempsey, near Worcester, suddenly, Martha Jean, youngest daughter of the late Euan
McLaurin Smith, Esq., M.D., of Georgetown, Demerara, aged 21 years.
Taunton Courier - 8 August
1860
Smith Death Dec. 28, on board the Standard, on her passage from Demerara, to this port, aged 32, Mr. John Smith,
Portland-place, Christian-street.
Liverpool Mercury - 13 April
1849
Smith Death Mr. Smith, the missionary, who was convicted of high treason at Demerara, and was pardoned by the King,
died in prison on the 6th February; and before the news of his pardon could have reached the island. The
fact is announced in the Barbadoes Mercury, accompanied by an assertion, that he had every comfort
“which his taste fancied, or his necessity required.” [Liverpool Mercury, 19 March: John Smith; paragraph
from Barbadoes Mercury of 14 Feb.]
Yorkshire Gazette - 20 March
1824
Smith Death On 20 ult., at Blackheath, Anna, the beloved wife ---- Lucie Smith, Esq., Late of Demerara. [edge of notice
obscured]
West Kent Guardian - 2 March
1839
Smith Death On the 10th inst. at Rye, much esteemed and lamented, in the 33d year of her age, Mrs. Jane Smith. She
was the widow of the Missionary Smith, whose death excited so much interest, a few years ago, and her
death is attributable to a consumption originating in the climate of Demerara, and the sufferings she there
endured.
Leeds Mercury - 23 February
1828
Smith Death On the 15th inst., at Hinton House, Hants, Mary Smith, fourth daughter of the late John Lucie Smith, Esq.,
LL.D., of British Guiana, aged 14 years.
Salisbury & Winchester Journal
25 January 1851
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Smith Death On the 20th inst., at Congleton, Cheshire, aged – [24?], Maria, wife of Robert Smith, Esq., of Cornelia Ida
Estate, Demerara. *
Morning Chronicle (London) 27
July 1858
Smith Death On the 27th ult., on Albion Plantation, Berbice, British Guiana, in his 21st year, Henry, third son of J.
Ramsdaile Smith, Hasholme Hall, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor.
Yorkshire Gazette - 19
November 1887
Smith Death Smith, Eliza, widow of Euan McL., M.D., of Georgetown, Demerara, at Waverley, Reigate, April 15. [Eliza
Evan. Smith, age 66]
Pall Mall Gazette - 20 April 1878
Smith (Earle) Death At Trichinopoly, South India, Aileen Meredith (née Earle), the beloved wife of Sidney Smith, and eldest
daughter of Dr. P.M. Earle, of British Guiana, and of Mrs. Earle, 17 Lypiatt-terrace (by cable).
Cheltenham Chronicle - 2 April
1932
Smithson Death On the 30th April last, at Maid’s Moreton, near Buckingham, H. Smithson, esq., of the colony of Berbice,
aged 70.
Berkshire Chronicle - 6 July
1833
Smyth Death (From the Guiana Royal Gazette. ) Our worthy and beloved governor, Sir James Carmichael Smyth,
breathed his last on Sabbath evening the 4th instant [March], at ten minutes past six o'clock, in the bosom of
his family, at Camp House, Georgetown, aged 58 years, after an illness of three days. The recollection of Sir
James Carmichael Smyth, who was governor of the colony of British Guiana from June, 1833, to March,
1838, will long be dear to many, and the fountain of their tears will be dried up before they cease to weep at
the remembrance of his loss. [eulogy from Guiana Chronicle follows; see also Smith]
Yorkshire Gazette - 21 April
1838
Smyth Death At 12 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, London, on the 23d ult., Harriet, widow of the late Major-General Sir
James Carmichael Smyth, Bart., C.B., K.C.H., K.M.T., K.S.W., who commanded the Royal Engineers at
Waterloo, and died Governor of British Guiana in 1838.
Dundee Courier-1 October 1870
Snagg Death On the 17th of April, at Clevelands, Demerara, the Hon. Sir W[illiam] Snagg, Chief Justice of British Guiana,
aged 71 years.
North Wales Chronicle - 18 May
1878
Snagg (Okey) Death On the 17th Jan., at Antigua, where she had gone on account of her health, Adeline, the wife of Sir William
Snagg, Chief Justice of British Guiana, only daughter of Charles Henry Okey, K.L.H., and niece of the late
Colonel Gurwood, C.B. [Freeman's Journal: Snagge]
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 2
March 1870
Southey Death Southey, Ada, daughter of the late Mr. H.C., formerly of Demerara, B. Guiana, at Bayswater, April 14. [age
23]
Pall Mall Gazette -20 April 1872
Southey Death July 9, in the Precincts, Canterbury, aged 18, Eleanor Thomasine, third daughter of Captain Southey, R.N.
Harbour Master of Demerara.
Kentish Gazette -21 July 1835
Southey Death Oct. 17, at Demerara, Nelson Castle Southey, third son of Captain Southey, R.N., Harbour Master of
Demerara.
Kentish Gazette - 16 December
1834
Southey Death On the 14th ult. Captain Southey, R.N. late Harbour Master of Demerara. Capt. Southey was a brother of Dr.
Southey, the Poet Laureate. [Carlisle Journal: on his passage from Demerara to England, universally
beloved]
Northampton Mercury - 24
March 1838
Southey Death Southey, Thomas C.H., son of the late Mr. H.C., formerly of Demerara, B. Guiana, at Iowa, U.S., Jan. 4. Pall Mall Gazette - 11 February
1873
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Sowerby Death At Demerara, on the 14th August last, of yellow fever, John M Cartney, son of Mrs Esther Sowerby, Castle-
Douglas.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard
16 March 1853
Spence Death Suddenly, at Demerara, on the 14th September, William Spence, seaman, late of Glasgow. Glasgow Herald - 28 November
1866
Spooner Death On the 28th of August, on board the R.M.S.P. Lee, James Spooner, Esq., merchant, of the colony of
Demerara.
Morning Chronicle (London) 6
October 1854
Sproat Death On the 15th ultimo, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, after a brief illness, Mr Peter Sproat, junior,
late of Preston, Lancashire, and sixth son of the late Mr Thomas Sproat, farmer, Grennan, Dalry,
Kirkcudbright, aged 30 years—deeply regretted.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard -
22 December 1858
Sproat Death On the 27th June last, at Plantation, Anna Regina, Essequibo, British Guiana, after a few days' illness, of
yellow fever, Mr John Sproat, late of Preston, and son of the late Mr David Sproat, Furbur, Castle-Douglas,
aged 23 years—deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 6
August 1856
Stanley Death At Demerara, on board the Medora, Candlish, of Whitehaven, Morton Stanley, a very active, intelligent, and
promising youth, aged 13.
Carlisle Journal - 2 September
1837
Steadman Death On June 2nd, in British Guiana, after a very short illness, Leslie Austin, the only son of Major and Mrs. A.
Steadman, aged 23 years. Burial took place on 3rd June. — Will all relations and friends please accept this
grateful acknowledgement of all messages and expressions of sympathy, from the bereaved Parents and
Sisters Betty and Milly.
Western Gazette - 10 June 1949
Steel Death On the 26th of September last, at Demerara, Captain Wm. Steel, – the ship Meredith, of this port, aged 36
years; much respected by his relatives and friends.
Liverpool Mercury - 5 March
1830
Steele Death April 5th, at Plymouth, aged 33, Thomas Murray, fourth son of the late Matthew Steele, of Demerara and
Liverpool.
Manchester Times - 8 April 1876
Steele Death Dec. 22, at Essequibo, British Guiana, while on a visit, Mrs. Henrietta Steele, late of the Precincts,
Canterbury, formerly of Worcester.
The Standard (London) -2
February 1885
Steele Death On the 2nd inst., at his residence, Seaforth, near Liverpool, Matthew Steele, Esq., merchant, late of
Demerara.
Manchester Courier - 6 October
1860
Stevenson Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 20th ult., aged 53 years, Alexander Stevenson, Esq., the original
proprietor, and for twenty-five years the proprietor, of the Guiana Chronicle , acknowledged to be, during his
connexion with it, the leading journal of this colony.—Guiana Times , August 22. (Mr. Stevenson was a native
of the parish of Melrose, county of Roxborough, Scotland.
Carlisle Journal - 12 November
1842
Stevenson Death At Wakenaur Plantation, Marionville, Demerara, on the 15th December, Alexander Cowane Stevenson, aged
25, youngest son of Mr Robert Stevenson, leather-merchant, Stirling.
Stirling Observer - 4 January
1855
Stevenson Death On June 17, at the Nurses' Institute, Tything, Worcester, John D. Stevenson, late county inspector of police,
Demerara, British Guiana.
Worcester Chronicle - 22 June
1895
Stevenson Death On the night of the 25th of August last, Mr John Stevenson, a native of the parish of Melrose,
Roxburghshire, and one of the proprietors of the Guiana Chronicle, George Town, Demerara. He lost his life
by an accident that befel him on the river Oronoco, Spanish Maine, South America.
Caledonian Mercury - 21
February 1824
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Stewart Death At British Guiana, South America, on the 23d November, of yellow fever, Mr Geo. Stewart, aged 20 years,
son of Mr John Stewart, merchant, Keith.
Elgin Courant - 10 January 1862
Stewart Death At Plantation Leonora, West Coast, Demerara, on the 28th October, George Lyell Stewart, sugar planter,
and youngest son of the late Alexander Stewart, slater, Kirriemuir.
Aberdeen Journal - 10
November 1883
Stewart Death Many who knew him in Aberdeen, where his parents and friends reside, will regret to hear of the death of Mr
James Stewart, C.M.G., Comptroller of Customs at Georgetown, Demerara, where the sad event took place
on the 15th May last. Mr Stewart, who was in his fortieth year, had an attack of influenza on the 8th May, and
was getting better, but had a relapse on the 12th..... Mr Stewart was born at Kincardine O'Neil. [more on
family, early life and career follows] Mr Stewart was married sixteen years ago, his wife being a native of
Queensland, New South Wales, by whom and three of a family—a son and two daughters—he is survived.
The son, Douglas, a lad of fourteen, has been for the past two years, and is at present, resident with his
grandparents in Aberdeen, receiving his education at Robert Gordon's College. The daughters, Jessie and
Iris, aged 15 and 4 years respectively, are with their mother in Demerara.
Aberdeen Journal - 8 June 1900
-13 June 1900
Stewart Death On the 12th inst., at 20, St. John's-wood-road, in her 56th year, Emilia, the youngest surviving daughter of
the late Dr. Stewart, of the Albany, Piccadilly, and formerly of Demerara, British Guiana.
Morning Chronicle (London) - 16
January 1861
Stewart Death On the 8th July, suddenly, after four days’ illness, at Beckwith’s Hotel, Georgetown, Demerara, William
Duncan Stewart, Esq., aged 40, son of the late John Stewart, Esq., of 2, Burwood-place, Hyde-park.
Western Mail - 3 August 1869
Stewart Death Sept. 22, at Demerara, of fever, sincerely lamented by her numerous family, Dorcas, wife of Major Stewart,
of the Royal Artillery.
Cheltenham Looker-On - 11
December 1841
Stewart Death Stewart, Mr. R.D., of Demerara, aged 34, 19th ult. Pall Mall Gazette - 25 October
1865
Stewart Death [Feb.] 1. At Demerary, James Stewart, Esq., of Grenada. The Scots Magazine - 1 April
1791
Stokes Death On the 21st March, at Ailsa, Woodbury, Alfred William Stokes (late Manager of “Belair,” Demerara), aged 63.
Foreign papers please copy.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 24
March 1914
Storrier Death June 10, at Demerara, West Indies, after two days' illness, and losing two of his crew of yellow fever, Captain
Benjamin Storrier, of the barque Louisa Matilda, of London. He was the fifth son of Mr. James Storrier,
schoolmaster, of Alyth, Perthshire, and brother of Mr. James Storrier, tea-dealer, of this city.
Exeter Flying Post - 11 August
1853
Strong Death [July] 5th, at Bath, the wife of Mr. Leonard Strong, of Demerara. Hereford Times - 15 July 1843
Struthers Death At 4, London Street, Edinburgh, on the 4th instant, in his 58th year, the Rev. James Struthers, D.D., for
upwards of 30 years minister of St Andrew's Church and parish, Georgetown, Demerara. He was the last
surviving son of the celebrated pulpit orator of the same name, for whom the former South College Street
Chapel, was erected, who died at an early age in 1807.
Elgin Courier - 20 August 1858
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Struthers Death At sea, on board the ship Coyuni, from Glasgow to Demerara, on the 5th January last, Mr Robert Struthers,
aged 48 years, for many years in the service of Messrs James Ewing & Co.—Friends will please accept of
this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 18 March
1869
Stubbs Death At Demerara on the 25th Oct., after only four days' sickness, Mr. Richard Stubbs, aged 23 years, chiefmate
of the Superior, of Whitehaven, and son of Mrs. Stubbs, West Strand.
Carlisle Journal - 30 December
1837
Stubbs Death On the 4th Jan., at Rockstead Park Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Maria Jane, widow of Edward Stubbs, of
Longfield, Dover, and formerly of Demerara, aged 64.
Whitstable Times - 16 January
1904
Sturge (Bovell) Death Sturge, Emily Bovell, M.D. (Paris), Officier d'Académie, daughter of the late John Roach Bovell, of
Demerara, and wife of Wm. Allen Sturge, M.D., at 9, Rue Longchamp, Nice, April 2.
Pall Mall Gazette - 8 April 1885
Stutchbury Death Dec. 22, at her residence, The Villa, Beach, Gloucestershire, Sarah, widow of the late J.S. Stutchbury, of
Demerara. [age 65]
Western Daily Press - 11
January 1877
Stutchbury Death On the 14th inst., at Beech House, Churchill, Somerset, Sidney Rome, eldest son of the late Jos. Sidney
Stutchbury, Esq., of Demerara.
Western Daily Press - 16
November 1871
Stuveng
(Olleson)
Summerson Death At St Andrews, on Jan. 10, 1951, in her 90th year, Charlotte Florence, widow of Arthur Summerson, late of
Georgetown, Demerara, and Scarborough.
Dundee Courier - 11 January
1951
Sutherland Death At Plantation Hague, West Coast, Demerary, on the 4th ult., George Sutherland, Esq., Planter. also excerpt
from Royal Gazette: ... As the 'Old Hundred' his memory will be long remembered on the West Coast, where
a quarter of a century of his life was spent. … Mr. Sutherland was a native of Inverness in Scotland.
Inverness Courier - 11 May 1854
Swansborough Death On the 10th of March, at Bartica-grove, British Guiana, Maria, eldest daughter of the late Wm.
Swansborough, Esq., of Downshire-hill, Hampstead, and Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, aged 24.
Morning Chronicle (London) 15
May 1850
Swapp Death Drowned while bathing in the Bonserle Canal, West Coast, Demerara, on the 6th March, Robert Swapp,
overseer, late of Aberdeen. Friends will please accept this intimation.
Aberdeen Journal - 19 April
1887
Swingler Death On December 23, suddenly, at Port Mourant, British Guiana, Wilfred, the dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs.
Swingler and brother of Mrs. Durose, 8 Grosvenor-street, Derby.
Derby Daily Telegraph - 28
December 1939
Taitt Death At Plantation, Mary’s Hope, Berbice, on Saturday, the 4th of September, deeply regretted by her relatives
and friends in England, Harriet, widow of the late Dr. Taitt, and daughter of the late Mr. William Mills, of
Great Marlow.
Reading Mercury - 27 November
1841
Talboys Death Tuesday last, at New City chapel-house, St. Stephen’s, in her 62d year, Jane, the wife of the Rev. Thomas
Talboys, Wesleyan Minister, formerly Missionary at Demerara, Trinidad, St. Vincent’s, St. Bartholomew, and
other islands in the West Indies. Mrs. T.’s constitution, originally good, became so impaired by 16 years’
residence in a tropical climate, as latterly to confine her to the house, and not infrequently to her bed for
many months together, which protracted and sever affliction she bore with truly Christian fortitude and
resignation: her end was peace.
Norfolk Chronicle - 7 May 1836
Tallent Death On the 20th June, on board the “Hanover”, on his voyage from Calcutta to Demarara, of brain fever, aged
21, Henry Joseph, second son of the late Mr. E. Tallent, of Haverland.
Norfolk News - 20 October 1860
Death Sept. 3, at Berbice, deeply regretted and lamented by her family and friends, after an illness of a few days
only, in the 30th year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Norris Stuveng, wife of Capt. Stuveng, and eldest daughter
of Mr. Edward Olleson, of Deal.
Kentish Gazette - 14 December
1810
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Tanner Death Feb. 10, at St. Patrick’s Rectory, Berbice, British Guiana, the Rev. Augustus Scudamore Tanner, rector of
the parish, in the 43rd year of his age, eldest son of Robert T. Tanner, solicitor, Cheltenham.
Worcestershire Chronicle - 31
March 1875
Taylor Death At New Amsterdam, Berbice, Demerara, on the 28th September last, Mr George Taylor, C.E., a native of
Inverury, Aberdeenshire, aged twenty nine years—very much regretted by his employers.
Aberdeen Journal - 7 November
1860
Taylor Death At the Public Hospital, Berbice, British Guiana, on the 19th December, 1928, James Taylor, manager of Pln.
Springlands, Corentyne, second son of the late James Taylor, Newlandhill, Strichen, aged 61 years.
Aberdeen Journal - 17 January
1929
Taylor Death Lately, at Demerara, on board the Sally, Captain Sinclair, Mr. James Taylor, son of Mr. Edward Taylor, book-
keeper, late of this town.
Lancaster Gazette - 4 January
1806
Taylor Death Oct. 24, at Demerara, aged 17, Francis Gawith, youngest son of the late Edward Gore Taylor, of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 13 January
1843
Taylor Death On the 9th of May last, at Berbice, much respected, Mr. Joseph Taylor, late of Ulverston. Lancaster Gazette - 25 July
1812
Teixiera Death 29th ult., at George Town, Demerara, Eleanor Louisa (Nell), wife of Dr. Joao Teixiera, and second daughter
of John and Mrs. Hudson, of Stratford, Essex. *
Ipswich Journal - 28 December
1888
Templeton Death March 18, at Drumgarve, Helensburgh, N.B., J. Templeton, late of Georgetown, Demerara, aged 69. * Daily News (London) - 23 March
1886
Thierens Death In Russell-place, aged 21, Albertina Elizabeth, daughter of the late J.C. Thierens, Esq. of Demerara. [Exeter
& Plymouth Gazette: May 31, John C. Thierens]
Oxford Journal - 8 June 1844
Thomas Death On the 1st Sept., at Demerara, aged 50, Mr William Thomas, of Anchor Lane. Western Daily Press - 2 October
1869
Thomason Death In April last, at Demerara, in the prime of life, Mr. James Skidmore Thomason, of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 30 June
1820
Thompson Death At 31 South Street, Elgin, on the 13th curt., Matilda Rentoul, daughter of A. Thompson, late of H.M.
Customs, Demerara, aged 18 months.
Elgin Courier - 17 August 1866
Thompson Death At Demerara, of yellow fever, on the 30th January, Captain James Thompson, Broughty Ferry, of the Barque
Harbinger, of Dundee, aged 22, much regretted.
Dundee &c. Advertiser - 15
March 1853
Thompson Death May 19, at George town, Demerara, of dysentery, in the 40th year of his age, Edward, third son of Mr.
Andrew Thompson, of this city, deeply regretted by his family and friends.
Hereford Times - 25 July 1846
Thompson Death On the 11th August, in his 20th year, Wm. J. Thompson, while on his passage home from Demerara, after a
few days' illness, of the “Black Vomit”. The deceased was a native of Wakefield, and with his brother, had
obtained lucrative situations in the island of Demerara, , but on finding the disease of which he died raging
there, they determined to return, and after a few days the elder fell a victim to it.
Leeds Mercury - 7 October 1837
Thompson Death On the 20th of September, at Berbice, Captain Thompson, of the ship St. Vincent, of Liverpool. Lancaster Gazette - 17
November 1832
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Thompson Death On the 6th February last, at Demerara, Mr. Robert Thompson, surgeon, aged 38 years. * Liverpool Mercury - 13 April
1821
Thomson Death At Colombo, Ceylon, on the 16th ult., the Rev. Alexander Thomson, agent of the Anglo-Indian Evangelisation
Society, Assam, and formerly of Berbice British Guiana, elder surviving son of Mr. George Thomson,
Cobsmill, New Deer, Aberdeenshire.
Dundee Courier - 13 October
1882
Thomson Death At Georgetown, Demerara,on the 19th September, of fever, Alexander Thomson, late of (William Walker &
Sons) Aberdeen,and youngest son of the late John Thomson, aged 27 years.
Aberdeen Evening Express - 17
October 1881
Thomson Death At Wakenaam, British Guiana, on the 6th ult., David Purdie Thomson, M.D., Justice of the Peace and
Coroner for Essequibo; also, on the 18th ult., Jessie D---n Young, his wife—both of yellow fever.
[Manchester Courier: aged 43 years, formerly of Liverpool]
Dundee Courier - 18 January
1865
Thomson Death May 2. Mr Thomas Thomson, overseer, Plantation Plaisance, east coast Demerary, son of the late Mr
Alexander Thomson, tobacconist, Edinburgh.
The Scots Magazine - 1 August
1824
Thrackston Death On the 24th ult., at Bruges, Captain Edwin Thrackston, R.N. He was at the taking of Truxillo, Demerara,
Berbice, and Martinique, and served under Lord Nelson at the battle of Copenhagen, in 1801, in the
Monarch, which vessel suffered severely; he also served with Sir Richard Strachan in 1805.
Leeds Times - 25 January 1851
Tighe Death July 22, at Demerara, British Guiana, George Tighe, Esq., a native of Ballyshannon, county Donegal. Freeman's Journal (Dublin) 26
August 1857
Tighe Death Aug. 4, at Heavitree, Sarah Eliza, relict of G. Tighe, Esq., of Demerara, British Guiana, aged 65. Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 6
August 1874
Tighe Death February 5, at Heavitree, Caroline, fifth daughter of the late George Tighe, Esq., magistrate of Demerara,
British Guiana, and native of Ireland, aged 26.
Exeter Flying Post - 17 February
1869
Tilbury Death Tilbury, Mr. Hilary, late of Essequebo, Demerara, at Guernsey, Aug 28. Pall Mall Gazette - 10
September 1874
Tindal Death Same day (8th September), at Lancaster, aged 16 years, Miss Mary Isabella Tindal, daughter and only child
of Mr. Henry Tindal, Esq., of Berbice. The death of this amiable young lady was occasioned by her clothes
taking fire, as she was replacing the heater in a smoothing-iron, on the Saturday morning.
Liverpool Mercury - 20
September 1811
Tisseman Death On January 3rd
, at Demerara, aged 22, Mr. Samuel Tisseman, eldest son of Mr.S. Tisseman, of Scrarbro',
cabinet-maker.
Yorkshire Gazette - 13 April
1867
Todd Death At Georgetown, Demerara, on the 15th January, Emma, third and last daughter of Captain John Todd, of
North Shields.
Shields Daily Gazette - 14
February 1877
Todd Death October 10, at Demerara, Mr Edwin Todd, aged 20 years, of the ship Lady Elma Bruce, of Liverpool, the only
surviving son of the late Mr T.T. Todd, of Hull.
Hull Packet - 5 December 1862
Todd Death On the 25th of April last, at Demerara, Mr. George Todd, aged 27 years, son of Mr. Charles Todd, draper, of
this town.
Liverpool Mercury - 20 June
1834
Todd Death At Demerary, on the 15th December last, Capt. Thomas Todd, late of the ship Guiana. Caledonian Mercury - 12
February 1824
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Tombs Death Sept. 20, at Demerara, in the 28th year of his age, Mr. J. Tombs, late of Leominster. Hereford Journal - 26 October
1853
Tomkinson Death On the 18th of October, at Bachelor's Adventure Estate, Demerara, Mr. William Tomkinson, third son of Mr.
R. Tomkinson, Northwich.
Chester Courant - 27 December
1831
Towler Death On the 9th inst., Thomas Towler, Esq., late of Demerara, in the 66th year of his age. Manchester Courier - 12 August
1854
Townsend Death May 22, at Demerara, aged 47, Mr. George Ponton Townsend, of Berbice, British Guiana, younger brother of
Mr. Henry H. Townsend, secretary to the Bristol United Gas Light Company.
Bristol Mercury - 20 June 1868
Train Death At Afton Cottage, Ayr, on 17th December, Rosina, widow of the Rev. Joseph Train, minister of the Church of
Scotland, Demerara, and daughter of daughter of Joseph Train, the friend and correspondent of Sir Walter
Scott, aged 78 years.
Aberdeen Evening Express - 21
December 1883
Train Death On Saturday morning,at the residence of the Rev. Robert Duff, in Charlestown, the Rev. Joseph W. Train,
minister of St. Marks.—Guiana Times, August 30.
Caledonian Mercury - 16
October 1841
Travis Death On the 5th ult., at Berbice, New Amsterdam, British Guiana, the Rev. John Robert Travis, late of Whittington,
near Chesterfield. [Sheffield Independent: John Roberts Travis]
Derbyshire Times &c - 4
November 1871
Trench Death We have to announce the demise of the Hon. Captain Richard le Poer Trench, the melancholy intelligence of
whose death at Demerara was received last week by the Clancarty family. The deceased, who was eldest
brother of the Earl of Clancarty and Lady Harriet Kavanagh, was born the 22nd of March, 1805, and was
consequently in his 36th year. He was Captain in the 52nd Regiment, and was doing duty with that corps
when he fell a victim to the climate of Demerara.
Yorkshire Gazette - 2 October
1841
Trout Death At Demerara, on the 4th Oct., of yellow fever, aged 32, Mr William Trout, of 4, York Place, Brandon Hill, in
this city, deeply regretted.
Western Daily Press - 9
December 1861
Trout Death On the 5th ult., at Demerara, of yellow fever, David, the eldest and dearly loved son of Mr. David Trout, of
No. 66, King street, Southsea, aged 17.
Hampshire Telegraph - 8
October 1864
Tubman Death On the 9th inst., Mrs. Hannah Tubman, of Rodney-street, Liverpool, in her 87th year, relict of William
Tubman, Esq., late of Demerara.
Manchester Courier - 16
December 1843
Tuckness Death April 17, at Broxbourne, after a residence of 30 years, ---- Tuckenss, formerly of Demerara, British Guiana. *
[Charles William B. Tuckness, age 66, died Ware HRT]
The Standard (London) - 25
April 1883
Turnbull Death On the 4th of Feb on his passage from Demerara, aged 22, Mr. Walter Turnbull, chief mate of the Dominica
Packet, of Liverpool.
Lancaster Gazette - 4 May 1811
Turner Death At Reigate, Surrey, William Turner, Esq. formerly of Demerara, in his 80th year. Oxford Journal - 11 January
1840
Turner Death On the 12th of December last, at Demerara, in the 30th year of his age, Mr. Edward Turner, son of Edward
Turner, Esq., of Woodlands, of this town.
Manchester Courier - 7 March
1829
Turner Death On the 13th of February last, on board the Standard, Peile, on her passage from Demerara to Calcutta,
William Turner, aged 15 years, only son of the late Mr. W. Turner, of Whitehaven.
Carlisle Journal - 19 May 1838
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Turner Death On the 21st of September, at Berbice, West Indies, of the yellow fever, after five days’ illness, in the 28th
year of his age, Mr. Robinson Turner, assistant-surgeon 69th regiment, and eldest surviving son of the late
Ed[ward] Turner, Esq., of Woodlands, near Manchester.
Blackburn Standard - 22
November 1837
Turner Death On the 4th ult., suddenly, at Georgetown, Demerara, William Samuel Turner, Chief Commissary and Acting
Auditor-General, son of the late Thomas Turner, Kidderminster.
Worcester Chronicle - 1
July1893
Tute Death Nov. 29th, at Plantation Annandale, Demerara, British Guiana, aged 37, Isabella, wife of Edward Tute, Esq.
*
Leeds Mercury - 3 January 1863
Tute Death On the 22nd Sept., at George Town, Demerara, British Guiana, Edward Briarly Hargreaves, elder son of the
late James Tute, Esq., surgeon, of this town, aged 44.
Leeds Intelligencer - 17
December 1864
Tute Death On the 2nd of Feb. last, at Demerara, after three days illness of colonial fever, Henry Dowall, son of the late
James Tute, Esq., surgeon, of this town.
Leeds Intelligencer - 11 March
1848
Tyler Death On the 22d Feb. last, in the prime of life, at the Island of Barbadoes, where he had gone for the benefit of his
health, and after a protracted illness, which he bore with exemplary fortitude, Mr. George Henry Tyler, of the
house of Messrs. Tyler and Foderingham, merchants, Berbice, and formerly of Liverpool.
Liverpool Mercury - 18 May
1832
Tyndall Death Tyndall, Sarah R., at Surinam, Dutch Guiana, aged 51, Nov. 22. Pall Mall Gazette - 4 January
1872
Tyson Death Same place [Demerara], in August last, Mr. William Tyson, of Whitehaven, aged 30 years, second mate of
the ship Johnston, of Liverpool, Captain McPherson master.
Carlisle Journal - 25 November
1837
Ullivero Death 26th May, at George Town, Demerara, aged 19, John, the eldest son of Mr Peter Ullivero, of the Bull's Head,
Congleton. His early death is deplored by his employers (Messrs. W.B. Ferguson and Co.), by his fellow
clerks and many other friends, by all of whom he was highly esteemed.
Chester Chronicle - 12 July 1856
Usher Death Feb. 8, at Demerara, to the inexpressible affliction of his family and friends, Robert Usher, Esq., of Cleeve,
Somerset, and youngest son of the late J. Usher, Esq., of Seend, Wilts.
Bath Chronicle - 1 April 1841
Van Baerle Death On the 30th ult., at Welbeck Lodge, Leamington, the residence of her uncle, Augusta, youngest surviving
child of the late Charles Van Baerle, Esq., of Demerara, formerly of Leamington, and granddaughter of the
late James Torre, Esq., of Snydale Hall, Yorkshire, aged 40.
Leamington Spa Courier - 6
June 1863
Verbeke Death On the 24th ult., at Demerara, British Guiana, Frederick H. Verbeke, of Nkieerie, Surinam, son of the late
Charles T. Verbeke, Esq., of The Priory, Acton, and Amsterdam.
Morning Post (London) -24
October 1885
Viret Death Dec. 14, at Freemantle, Southampton, Alicia Caroline, only daughter of the late Marriott Viret, Esq., of
Demerara. [age 52]
Oxford Journal - 22 December
1877
Viret Death Nov. 29, at Nether Stoney, Bridgwater, after a long and painful illness, Bridget, relict of Marriott Viret, Esq.,
formerly Financial Accountant-General of British Guiana.
Oxford Journal - 8 December
1860
Viret Death Oct. 6, at Nether Stowey, Somersetshire, aged 57, Marriott Viret, Esq., formerly, and during a long series of
years, Accountant General of the colony of British Guiana.
Sherborne Mercury - 14 October
1843
Virtue Death At Fawside, Gordon, on the 7th inst., John Virtue, chemist, late of Demerara. Southern Reporter - 13 August
1896
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Waddington Death Lately, at Berbice, Eliza, wife of the Rev. Joseph Waddington, missionary of the London Missionary Society,
and late a student in Airedale College. The deceased sailed from London along with her husband in
December last, having then been married but a few weeks.
Leeds Mercury - 31 October
1840
Wade Death On the 28th ult. at Edinburgh, Mr. A. Wade, son of Col. Wade,formerly of Barbadoes and Demerara. Hull Packet - 7 October 1836
Walcott Death Nov. 27, at Clifton, aged 73, Mary Ann, widow of John Walcott, M.D., of the colony of Demerara. Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 8
December 1865
Walker Death Major Henry William Walker, a war veteran, was found in a hammock shot through the heart with a gun
between his legs by a cattle rancher in Rupununi, on the Brazil border (says a Georgetown, British Guiana,
message).
Dundee Courier - 27 October
1937
Walker Death On the passage home from British Guiana, Mathew Brown Walker, M.D., late of Glasgow. Glasgow Herald - 4 December
1865
Walker Death Walker.—William A., of Georgetown, British Guiana, and Bristol, passed away suddenly, Nov. 1. Funeral St.
Gabriel's Church, Easton, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.; interment Greenbank.
Western Daily Press - 3
November 1947
Walker Death On the passage between Berbice and St. Vincent's, Captain Walker, of the Alexandria, of Whitehaven. Lancaster Gazetteer - 29 August
1801
Walker Death April 7, at 48, Hilldrop-road, N., W.G. Colebrooke Walker, M.A., Queen's College, Oxford, son of the late
William Walker, Esq., formerly for many years Colonial Secretary of British Guiana, aged 5-. * [William
George C. Walker, age 51, died Islington]
The Standard (London) - 11
April 1892
Walker Death Dec. 19, at 48, Hilldrop-road, N., aged 82, William Walker, formerly of her Majesty's Colonial Civil Service,
for many years Government Secretary of British Guiana. [died Islington]
The Standard (London) - 24
December 1890
Walker
(Mackay)
Death March 7, at Shepton Mallet, of bronchitis, Cordelia, wife of W.C. Walker, Esq., of that place, and daughter of
the late Donald Mackay, Esq., of Porchester terrace and British Guiana, aged 52.
Taunton Courier - 16 March
1870
Wallace Death Captain Hugh Donaldson, of the brig Betsey of Ayr, Mr. Allan Gray, supercargo, Mr. Robert Wallace, mate,
and Mr. T. Wallace (the last three are a son, brother and brother-in-law of Captain Wallace, sen., Newton,
Ayr.) after having escaped the late general wreck off Portugal, and arrived at Demerara, have all fallen
victims to the climate of the country.
Kentish Gazette- August 1804
Wallace Death Nov. 2. At Demerara, Dr William Wallace of Three Friends. The Scots Magazine - 1
February 1824
Wallace Death Suddenly, at the Manse of St Luke, Demerara, British Guiana, on 20th August, Rev. James B. Wallace,
minister of the parish for 29 years. *
Dundee Courier - 21 September
1921
Wallbridge Death Wallbridge, Rev. Edwin A., late of Georgetown, Demerara, sometime of the London Missionary Society, at
Overstone-road, Hammersmith, aged 63, April 27. [Edwin Angel Wallbridge]
Pall Mall Gazette - 22 May 1876
Wallbridge Death On the 21st inst., at 12, Rockmount-road, Upper Norwood, Jane Wallbridge, widow of the Rev. E.A.
Wallbridge, ---- of Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, in her eighty-third year.
Morning Post (London) - 26
November 1895
Walpole Death May 1, 1878, at Demerara, British Guiana, Henry Walpole, only son of the late Colonel Henry Walpole, of the
Madras Army.
The Standard (London) - 30 May
1878
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Walter Death On the 23d of December at Demerara, aged 19, James Walter, son of Mr. G. Walter, of Market Rasen,
deeply regretted by his employers and a numerous circle of friends.
Lincolnshire Chronicle - 6 April
1838
Ward Death At Holbeach, on the 4th inst. aged 39, Charles Ward, Esq. surgeon, of St. Vincent’s, West Indies, some
years magistrate and coroner at Demerara, and brother of Mrs. Harrison Gregson, Windmill Hills,
Gateshead.
Newcastle Journal - 5 March
1859
Ward Death On the 16th ult., at his residence, in Lark-lane, near Liverpool, aged 68 years, Joseph Ward, Esq., late of
Demerara. *
Preston Chronicle - 1
September 1832
Ward Death On the 29th June, at Hexham, Newcastle, N.S.W., in his 28th year, George, youngest son of the late Joseph
Ward, Esq., of this town, formerly of Demerara. [Liverpool Mercury: June 24, 30th year]
Liverpool Daily Post - 19
September 1863
Waring Death In January, at Berbice, South America, Mary, relict of Mr. George Waring, son of the late Mr. Edward
Waring, of Letton Court, in this county.
Hereford Journal - 27 June 1860
Warren Death April 14, at New York, Agnes Sarah, wife of the Rev. Edward Walpole Warren, daughter of the late John
Kennedy, Esq., of Bath, sometime Administrator-General of Demerara and Essequibo.
Bath Chronicle - 28 April 1892
Waterton Death June 29, at Demerara, of the prevailing epidemic, Robt. Waterton, Esq., of Woodlands, near Doncaster. Leeds Intelligencer - 2
September 1837
Waterton Death Lately, at Demerara, of the yellow fever, Christopher, third son of Thomas Waterton, Esq; of Walton-Hall,
near Wakefield.
Hull Packet - 25 February 1812
Watson Death Watson, Mr. Henry, Administrator-General of British Guiana, at Euston Hotel, London, aged 63, July 2. Pall Mall Gazette - 7 July 1881
Watt Death At Melbourne, Australia, on the 3d February, Patrick Fullarton, second son of the late Peter Fullarton Watt,
M.D., of Demerara.—Friend will please accept of this intimation. *
Glasgow Herald - 28 March
1878
Watt Death Suddenly, at 25 Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow, on the 22d ult., Peter Fullarton Watt, Esq., M.D., late of
Demerara.
Stirling Observer - 1 April 1858
Watt (Rannie) Death At 112 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, on the 12th inst., aged 25, Christina Rannie, wife of John Stewart Watt,
advocate, Aberdeen, and second daughter of the Rev. John Rannie, parish of All Saints', New Amsterdam,
British Guiana. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - 15
April 1889
Wearne Death Jan. 14th, at Skeldon Plantation, Demerara,, Ernest Wearne, fourth son of the late Dr. Wearne, of Helston,
aged 30. [Western Times: of epilepsy, plantation overseer, formerly of Devonshire, England.]
The Cornishman - 23 February
1882
Weatherhead Death The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, at her residence in Mount-road, New Brighton, of Mrs. Anna
Bagot Weatherhead, widow of the late Canon Weatherhead, vicar of Seacombe. The deceased lady had
four sons serving in the forces, one of whom has been killed and another wounded.
Liverpool Echo - 24 January
1916
Webber Death Sept. 13, George Town, Demerara, the Venerable Archdeacon Webber, eldest son of the late Mr. R.
Webber, Silverton, aged 54. [Exeter & Plymouth Gazette: Weller, Richard Weller; Pall Mall Gazette: the Ven.
Richard L. Webber, at St. Philip's, Sept. 15.]
Western Times - 19 October
1874
Webber Death September 4, at Georgetown, Demerara, the Rev. R.J. Webber, youngest son of Mr. R. Webber, of
Silverton, aged 41.
Exeter Flying Post - 18 October
1871
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Webber Death Webber, Louisa A., daughter of the late Archdeacon, of George Town, Demerara, at Holland-road, aged 18,
April 9. [Louisa Arrindell Webber, died Kensington]
Pall Mall Gazette - 12 April 1882
Webber Death Webber, Rev. W.J.B., rector of Plaisance, Demerara, Sept. 7. Pall Mall Gazette - 17 October
1871
Webber Death August 27, 1896, at Interlaken, Switzerland, of scarlet fever, Jane Cornelia Webber, widow of the late Rev W
J B Webber, of British Guiana, aged 56 years.
Freeman's Journal (Dublin) 2
Sept. 1896
Webster Death December 21, at Demerara, Alexander, youngest son of Captain Alexander Webster, ship chandler, of this
town.
Liverpool Daily Post - 22 May
1867
Weir Death At Berbice, West Indies, on the 14th ultimo, Mr Hugh Weir, aged 29 years, late of Glasgow.—Friends will
please accept of this intimation.
Glasgow Herald - 19 January
1857
Weir Death Feb. 26, at Demarara, Malcolm, second son of Mr. John Weir, of the city bank. Bath Chronicle - 19 April 1832
Weir Death At Demerary, in South America, Mr Daniel Weir, merchant, and son of the deceased Thomas Weir, Esq., of
Kerse.
The Scots Magazine - 1 March
1793
Welchman
(Jeffery)
Death On the 29th ult., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, Ellen Welchman, widow first of William
Jeffery,and secondly of Henry Welchman, in her ninety-fifth year.
Morning Post (London) - 20 May
1895
Weldey Death Dec. 18, at Demerara, of yellow fever, deeply deplored, Mr. Eusebius Weldey, chief officer of the Sussex , of
London, and 3rd son of Captain Weldey, of this port.
Bristol Mercury - 12 January
1839
Wells Death Wells, Mr. J.M., at Plantation Johanna Cecilia, on the Arabian Coast, Essequebo, aged 22, 16th ult. Pall Mall Gazette - 21 January
1867
Westhead Death Dec. 24, 1866, at Demerara Hospital, aged 19, Thomas Westhead. Liverpool Mercury - 18 April
1867
Westley Death The death has taken place at New Amsterdam of the Rev. J.C. Westley, the oldest Congregational minister
in British Guiana. Mr. Westley emigrated to the colony fifty-six years ago, and up to within a short time of his
death he took an active part in mission work in various places.
The Standard (London) - 23
June 1900
Westray Death At Demarara, on 6th of February last, Mr. John Westray, mate of the brig Transit, of Whitehaven; a young
man who had been peculiarly unfortunate through life.
Carlisle Patriot - 13 May 1820
Westropp
(Woodman)
Death On the 31st October, at Brahn, West Coast, Berbice, ---- Mary Charlotte, the beloved wife of the Rev. H.A.
Westropp, and second daughter of R. Woodman, M.D., late of -----, Norfolk. *
Morning Post (London) - 2
December 1898
Whale Death Oct. 13th, at Berbice, British Guiana, of black water fever, William,second son of Mrs. Whale, 10, Daniel
Street, Bath, age 36.
Bath Chronicle - 10 November
1904
Whewell Death Lately, at Demerara, Edmund, fourth son of the late Mr. John Whewell, ironmonger, of Lancaster. Westmorland Gazette - 15 May
1841
Whinfield Death On the 16th inst., at Ipswich, aged 49, Caroline F.B. Whinfield, relict of Charles Whinfield, Esq., late Fiscal of
Berbice, British Guiana.
Bury & Norwich Post - 22 March
1859
Whinfield Death 1st inst., at Ipswich, aged 56, after a severe illness of 12 months, Charles Rabbett Whinfield, Esq, Sheriff of
Berbice, British Guiana, West Indies, son of the late Rev. W. Whinfield, vicar of Harwich.
Ipswich Journal - 10 January
1852
White Death On the 5th inst., at 1, St. Ronans-terrace, Southsea, Mrs. Marion Irvine, widow of Thomas Rowat White,
Berbice.
Morning Post (London) - 13
June 1895
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White Death At Demerara, on the 19th January, of yellow fever, James, only son of Mr Robert White, Cupar. Fife Herald - 21 February 1856
White Death Jan. 16, at his residence, 6, Henrietta Street, in this city, Francis White, Esq., formerly of Berbice, British
Guiana.
Bath Chronicle - 19 January
1860
White Death Joseph White of the brig Elizabeth – see Pearson 1820
White Death On March 31st, at 122, Oxford-street, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late John White, Esq., of Liverpool
and Demerara. [?age 5, died West Derby]
Manchester Courier - 1 April
1876
White Death Same day [Sunday last], in his 26th year, at Liverpool, Mr. John White, son of Captain John White, of
Demerara.
Preston Chronicle - 26
September 1840
Whiteley Death On Sunday last [22 July], at Hemingfield, near Wath-on-Dearne, the beloved wife of Robert Whiteley, late of
Demerara, British Guiana, universally respected, and deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and
acquaintance. [Elizabeth Whiteley, died Rotherham YKS, age 21, bur. Sheffield 25 July]
Sheffield Independent - 28 July
1838
Whitfield Death June 4, at Georgetown, Demerara, Richard Hamilton Whitfield, Esq., Barrister-at-law, eldest and last
surviving son of the late John Wise Whitfield, of county Wexford, Ireland.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 7
July 1880
Whitlock Death August 19, at Massaruni, Demerara, after a short illness, Louisa Evelyn, aged 3 years and 6 months, the
beloved and only child of Hubert Carlton Whitlock, Esq., late of this city, resident surgeon of H.M. Penal
Settlement, Rio Massaruni.
Exeter Flying Post - 9 October
1861
Whitlock Death In Demarara, on the 30th of October, Mr. William Rowe Whitlock, third son of Mr. Whitlock, of Heavitree,
aged 24.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 6
January 1827
Whitlock Death June 4, at sea, on board the Royal Mail Steamship Para , Hubert Carlton Whitlock, Esq., M.R.C.S.E., Health
Officer of the city of Georgetown, Demarara, British Guiana, son of the late Hubert Whitlock, Esq., Exeter,
Devonshire, aged 42.
Exeter & Plymouth Gazette 19
June 1876
Whitlock Death Suddenly, at Demerara, on the 7th of September last, universally regretted, Hubert, second son of the late
George Whitlock, Esq., of Heavitree.
Exeter Flying Post - 29 October
1835
Wickham Death At Louth—on the 27th, Horace Edwin Haynes eldest son of the Rev. H.E. Wickham, of Demarara, aged 15. Stamford Mercury - 7 July 1865
Wilde Death On the 2d of January, at Demerara, of the yellow fever, and after an illness of four days only, much regretted
by his afflicted friends and relatives, Mr. John Wilde, late of this city, druggist.
Chester Courant - 27 March
1821
Wilkinson Death Sept. 29th, at George Town, Demerara, Mr. Watts Wilkinson, aged 35, eldest son of the Rev. Watts
Wilkinson, late curate of St. Peter’s and St. Gregory, Sudbury, Suffolk.
Essex Standard - 21 December
1859
Wilkinson Death On the 1st February, at Demerara, Arthur A. Wilkinson, second son of the late Mr. Wilkinson, of Frankfort
Cottage, Littleborough.
Rochdale Observer - 8 March
1862
Williams Death April 25, at Demerara, aged 23, Robert, only son of the late Mr. B. Williams, of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 29 June
1864
Williams Death June 9, at Demerara, Mr. Joseph Williams, of the ship Eliza , of this port. Bristol Mercury - 6 August 1853
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Williams Death March 2, at Georgetown, Demerara (late of Queen's College), J.F. Alston Williams, B.A., eldest son of Mr.
John Williams, of Swindon Inn, Cheltenham, aged 36 years.
Gloucester Journal - 6 April
1889
Williams Death Nov. 8, at Surinam, near Demerara, Mr. Humphrey Williams, engineer, late of this town. Liverpool Mercury - 5 January
1870
Williams Death On the 27th Aug., at New Amsterdam, Berbice, of yellow fever, in his 32nd year, the Rev. John E.S.
Williams, Wesleyan minister, and missionary to the Hindoo emigrants in British Guiana.
Leeds Intelligencer - 8 October
1853
Wilson Death At 25 Marchmont Road, the Meadows, Edinburgh, on the 18th inst., Janet Maud, youngest daughter of the
Rev. F.A. Wilson, St. Luke's, Demerara, aged 4 years. *
Aberdeen Journal - 19
November 1883
Wilson Death At Carnwath Manse, on the 28th August, Rev. A.F. Wilson, late of Demerara. Dundee Courier - 1 September
1880
Wilson Death At Plantation Great Diamond, Georgetown, Demerara, suddenly, on the 6th ult., Mr George M. Wilson,
youngest son of Mr William Wilson, registrar, Dunfermline.
Dundee Advertiser - 3 February
1865
Wilson Death On the 14th June last, on board the Earl Harewood, on her passage from Demerara to London, aged 14
years, William, eldest son of Mr. Wm. Wilson, of the Dock-Arms, in this town.
Hull Packet - 28 July 1837
Winder Death On the 8th of March, at Berbice, Captain Richard Winder, many years master of the ship Thomas, of
Liverpool.
Lancaster Gazette - 18 May
1816
Winkworth Death On the 11th ult., on his passage from Demerara, Thomas, only son of Thomas Winkworth, Esq., of Islington,
London.
Manchester Times - 20
December 1856
Winter Death Sept. 13, of heart disease, at St. Thomas's Island, West Indies, Alexander Winter, of New Amsterdam,
Berbice, British Guiana, aged 73.
The Standard (London) - 25
October 1884
Winter Death June 21, aged 27, Catherine Johnston, wife of Thomas R. Winter, Esq., of Berbice. * The Standard (London) - 23
June 1841
Winter Death At Berbice, on the 10th ult., aged 31, Maria Barclay, the beloved wife of Alexander Winter, Esq., and
daughter of Charles Matheson, Esq., Berbice, and grand-daughter of the late Colin Matheson, Esq., of
Bennetsfield, Ross-shire.
Inverness Courier - 26
September 1861
Winter Death On the 5th ult., in New Amsterdam, Berbice, aged 8 years and 10 months, Amelia Baillie, eldest daughter of
Alexr. Winter, Esq.
Morning Chronicle (London) 12
August 1859
Winter Death May 22, at Christchurch, New Zealand, Thomas Bassell Winter, Esq., formerly of Berbice, British Guiana,
aged 70.
The Standard (London)- 10
August 1875
Winter Death Winter, Susan L., eldest surviving daughter of Mr. A. Winter, at New Amsterdam, Berbice, W.I., aged 10
years and 4 months, 27th Jan.
Pall Mall Gazette - 9 March 1866
Wintrup Death At Stewartfield, Peebles, on the 9th inst., Thomas Hope Wintrup, of Hawick and Berbice. Manchester Times - 20
November 1886
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Wodehouse Death The death is announced of Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, G.C.S.I., K.C.B., who for fifty years has served
the Queen in the Civil Service and under the Foreign and Colonial Offices, in which service he had gradually
risen to the highest rank. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Edmond Wodehouse, of Sennow Lodge,
Norfolk, by the daughter of the late Rev. Philip Wodehouse. He was born in 1811 and entered the Civil
Service of Ceylon in 1828...... In 1851 he was employed in America, where during ten years he served
successively as Superintendent of Honduras in 1851, Governor of British Guiana in 1854, and on a special
mission to Venezuela in 1858..... In 1833 he married Katherine Mary, the daughter of Mr. F.J. Templer, of
Ceylon; she died 20 years ago.
Leeds Mercury - 28 October
1887
Wolcott Death Dec. 18, at Budleigh Salterton, Elizabeth G., grand-daughter of the late John Walcott, Esq., of the colony of
Demerara. Dec. 19,at Budleigh Salterton, aged 84 years, Mrs. Sarah Walcott, mother of the above.
[Elizabeth Garner Walcott; Exeter & Plymouth Gazette: Wolcott]
Bath Chronicle - 14 January
1847
Wolseley Death Jan. 7, at 135, Marina, St. Leonard's-on-Sea, William Bertie Wolseley, formerly Government Secretary of
British Guiana. [age 83]
The Standard (London) - 13
January 1881
Wolseley Death At George Town, Demerara, on Wednesday November 11, aged twenty, Mr John Henry, second son of W.B.
Wolseley, Esq. ….when, in a hurdle race, his horse stumbling, threw him with such violence to the ground,
as to occasion a rupture of the brain. [long eulogy follows]
Caledonian Mercury - 9 January
1841
Wolseley Death On the 11th ult., at Lusignan, Demerara, William Bertie, infant son of the Honble. W.A. Wolseley; also, on
the 12th ult., Harriet, wife of the Honble. W.A. Wolseley.
Reading Mercury - 10 February
1894
Wolseley Death On the 21st ult., at Demerara, from a sever attack of erysipelas, Eliza Earle, the beloved wife of William
Bertie Wolseley, Esq., Acting Government Secretary of British Guiana, in the 52d year of her age, deeply
deplored by her numerous family.
The Standard (London) 26 April
1851
Wood Death Lately, at Demerara Capt. Wm. Wood, of the brig Cæsar, of Workington, in the prime of life.—Also Mr.
Graham, mate of the same vessel.
Carlisle Patriot - 19 February
1820
Wood Death March 25, at her residence, 17, Henrietta-street, in her 85th year, Theresa Lucy, widow of Henry Wood,
Esq., formerly of Hoff Van Anrich, Demerara.
Bath Chronicle - 31 March 1864
Wood Death On the 15th April, at Berbice, Alfred Charles, fourth son of the late Captain Samuel Wood, aged 46. Western Mail - 20 May 1869
Woodley Death At Berbice, William Woodley Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of that settlement. Norfolk Chronicle - 14 April 1810
Woolgrove Death At Demerara, on the 12th Aug., after a few days' illness, of yellow fever, George Percy Woolgrove, Esq.,
Commander of the ship Telegraph, of Liverpool, and son-in-law of Mrs Reynolds, Fremantle Square, in this
city.
Western Daily Press - 16
September 1861
Woollcombe Death Feb. 27, at Demerara, of yellow fever, Frederick P. Woollcombe, Esq., Deputy-Assistant-Commissary-
General, second son of the late Capt. Woollcombe, R.A., of Clifton, aged 35.
Wells Journal - 19 April 1856
Worrall Death July 27th, at Plantation Providence, Demerara, West Indies, of yellow fever, aged 26, Spencer, fourth son of
Mr. Wm. Worrall, late of Sneachill, in this county.
Worcester Chronicle - 4
September 1867
Wotherspoon Death Aug. 5. At Demerara, Mr John Wotherspoon, engineer, a native of Glasgow. The Scots Magazine - 1
November 1820
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Wotherspoon Death Of fever,on the 5th August last, at his residence, Pomona, Demerara, Robert Wotherspoon, Esq., engineer,
long a respectable residenter in the colony, much esteemed through life, and now deeply regretted by his
bereaved family, and a numerous circle of friends.
Caledonian Mercury - 25 August
1838
Wray Death Lieut. General Henry Wray, late of the Royal Engineers, died on Friday [6 April], at Bournemouth, of
pneumonia. Son of the late Mr. Charles Wray, formerly Chief Justice of British Guiana, he was born on New
Years' day, 1826, entered the Royal Engineers in December, 1843, and reached the rank of Captain in 1854.
[more on career follows]
The Standard (London) - 9 April
1900
Wray Death At Truro, on Monday last [4 Nov], Mrs Rebecca Wray, relict of the late Rev. John Wray, of the London
Missionary Society — who, with her beloved partner, for 32 years laboured among the slave population of
British Guiana, aged 65 years.
Royal Cornwall Gazette - 8
November 1850
Wray Death Death of Missionaries at Berbice.—We deeply regret to announce the sudden death, under peculiarly
affecting circumstances, of the venerable Rev. John Wray, and his son-in-law, the Rev. J. Howe, both
missionaries in Berbice, British Guinea. [see Howe for alternative notice ]
Exeter Flying Post - 17 August
1837
Wray Death August 17, 1885, at the residence of her brother-in-law, the Rev E H Tuckett, Miss E M P Wray, eldest
daughter of the late Rev John Wray, of Demerara, British Guiana. [Elizabeth Mary P. Wray, age 75, died
Exeter; Exeter Flying Post: at 29, Belmont-road]
Western Times - 18 August
1885
Wray Death On Sunday, the 2d inst., at Blackheath, of a pulmonary affection, in the prime of life, deeply regretted,
Charles Wray, Esq., second son of the late John Wray, Esq., of Hull, and son-in-law to Lieut-Col. Pitts, of
Bridlington, in this county. He filled the office of Recorder of Beverley for several years, and afterwards was
appointed to the presidency of the Courts of Demerara, which he held for 14 years. [Leeds Intelligencer:
formerly a banker and Alderman of Hull]
Yorkshire Gazette - 5 October
1836
Wright Death At Guernsey, on the 8th ult., Francis Wright, Esq., late of Demarara, aged 74. Taunton Courier - 12 November
1851
Wright Death Oct. 28, at Essequibo, British Guiana, Constance Henrietta, wife of Edward Fortescue Wright, Esq., and
daughter of the late Rev. John Hawkins Hext, æt. 33. [ * Morning Post: at Suddie, Essequibo; vicar of King's -
--- , Devon]
The Cornishman - 27 November
1890
Wyatt Death March 22, at the Rectory, Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, Emma Wilday, wife of the Ven.
Archdeacon F.J. Wyatt, aged 50. The deceased lady had been an invalid for many years.
Oxford Journal - 15 April 1882
Wylie Death On the 31st October last, at his residence, Fox Hall, West Sea Coast, Demerara, in his 43d year, Dr. Hugh
Wylie, late of Paisley. As a long and much respected inhabitant of this colony—as a highly talented medical
man—in fact, in all the varying relations of life Dr. Wylie's decease has caused a deep and sincere regret to
all who knew him, while the death of such a valuable and esteemed member of society is a general loss to
the whole community.
Westmorland Gazette - 24
January 1835
Wylly Death At Demerara, on the 2d ult., Thomas B. Wylly, Esq., eldest son of the late Judge Wylly, of Trinidad. Glasgow Herald - 4 September
1857
Young Death [May] 7. At Kingston Cottage, Glasgow, Mr Roderick Young, jun., late of Demerara, much and justly
regretted.
The Scots Magazine - 1 July
1816
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Young Death At George Town, Demerara, on the 25th December, aged 37, Mr John Young, of this town, engineer on
board the steamship Essequibo.
Newcastle Courant - 3 February
1860
Young Death At his mother's house, Edinburgh, on the 9th ult., Mr Richard Young, late of Demerara, fifth son of the late
Rev. Dr Alexander Young, minister of Foulden.
Caledonian Mercury - 8 January
1816
Young Death At St Vincent Crescent, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, Donald Young, Esq., late of Demerara. Friends at a
distance will please accept of this intimation.
Inverness Courier - 23
November 1854
Young Death Young, Charlie, son of the late Mr. Charles, M.R.C.S.E., of Demerara, at Hatfield Broad Oak, aged 11, April
12.
Pall Mall Gazette - 13 April 1876
Yssel-de
Schepper
Death December 22, Thulia Rebecca Isabella, of Carlingford House, East Harptree; 93 years. Funeral, East
Harptree Church, to-day, 3.
Western Daily Press - 24
December 1934
Yule Death At Demerara, on the 7th ult., Alexander Yule, aged 15 years, son of Mrs Yule, Prince Alfred Inn, Aberdeen. * Dundee Advertiser - 22 May
1866
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