Susanna (Leo) Collins (abt. 1818)

Born about 1818 in Saint Helena

Ancestors

Wife of Christopher Collins — married 1 Jun 1839 in Saint Helena

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Biography

Susanna was born about 1818. She was baptised 3 Jul 1823 at St James, daughter of Charles Leo, slave to Mr Brook and Elizabeth his wife, slave to Dr Kay.

1827 Slave Manumission Records: Susan Leo, Age 9, Calculated Birth Year 1818; Proprietor Kay, Dr., Amount of the Loan (£ s d) 15 0 0, Date of Original Advances, Amount Repaid (£ s d) , Amount Remaining due (£ s d), Category (1827), Cause of Arrears (1839) Meritorious Occupation, general character, conduct of debtor Not yet employed [dau of Charles and Betty Leo],

1839 Slave Manumission Records: Susan Leo, Age 20, Calculated Birth Year 1819; Occupation Washerwoman, Amount of the Loan (£ s d) 25 0 0, Date of Original Advances, Amount Repaid (£ s d) 0 0 0, Amount Remaining due (£ s d) 25 0 0, Category (1827), Cause of Arrears (1839) Cannot get any situation by which she can earn sufficient to pay the amount, Occupation, general character, conduct of debtor Washerwoman, general conduct good.

1 Jun 1839 - Christopher Collins married Susannah Leo at St Paul's, witnessed by William Leo and Sarah Bowers.

Sources

• 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 Baptism Register, St Jame's 3 Jul 1823 [1]
  • Saint Helena Marriage Register, St Paul's 1 Jun 1839 [2]
• 1827 Fox Slave Manumission List by Colin Fox - Transcribed by Friends of St Helena [3]