James John (abt. 1803)

Born about 1803 in Saint Helena

Husband of Sarah (Peter) John — married 28 Jun 1828 in Saint Helena

Descendants

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Biography

James was born about 1803. He appears on Saint Helena^[1] in 1827 when he is recorded as a slave to Mr Barker, in the Slave Manumission Lists.

1827 Slave Manumission List:

• Surname John, Forenames James, Slave Full Name James John, Gender m, Age 24, Calculated Birth Year 1803, Occupation Domestic Servant, Dairy, Carter, Carrier, Proprietor Barker, Mr., Amount of the Loan (£ s d) 105 0 0, Category (1827), Cause of Arrears (1839) 1st class, Occupation, general character, conduct of debtor Carter milkman and waiting servant of good character

28 Jun 1828 - James John, slave to Mr Barker married Sarah Peter, slave to Sergeant Shipway of St Helena Regiment.

Sources

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Helena

• Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). The Diocese of St Helena Parish Registers and Indices held at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Historical Papers Research Archive series AB2073:
  • Saint Helena Marriage Register St James 28 Jun 1828 [1]
• 1827 Fox Slave Manumission List by Colin Fox - Transcribed by Friends of St Helena [2]