Livingston Collection
Publication details: [Kingston] : [publisher not identified], [1954?]Description: 17 volumes : illustrated ; 32-44 cmContent type:- MS 59
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National Library of Jamaica | Special Collection Floor | MS 59 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Damaged | 1000000098181 |
This collection has biographical notes chiefly from Chancery records and the Royal Gazette etc. The following information can be found in each respective volume:
Vol. 1-2 (1790 -1825)
Vol. 3 (1855 -1953) Contains a collection of letters, documents, etc; many bearing the signatures of governors and other dignitaries.
Vol. 4 (n.d) Contains the general pedigree of Ross J. Livingston, Brodbelt, and others on the paternal side and the families of Harris, Carpenter, Smith, and others on the maternal side.
Vol. 5 (n.d) The maternal families
Vol. 6 (n.d) Copy with "notes and recollections" added by Zoe Julia Adele Livingston.
Vol. 7 (n.d) Typescript copy
Vol. 8 & 9 (n.d) Harris family; genealogical notes typescript
Vol 10 (1950) Jamaica Society for Prevention of cruelty to animals; draft bill.
Vol. 11 (1950) Jamaican Archives: broadcast talks for the Jamaican Historical Society; also Sir Hilary Jenkinson's memorandum upon work required in the Archives deposited in the care of Institute at Spanish Town.
Vol. 12 (July 1900-May 1901) The Jews in Jamaica by G.P. Judah-mounted cuttings from the "Daily Telegraph".
Vol. 13 & 14 (1693-1927) Papers, correspondence, etc; covering a wide range of time and subject matter; including materials to the government of Jamaica (see Bell and Parker: Guide to British West Indian Archive materials. p.390). British Honduras (mid 19th century), the historic monuments committee, earthquake relief, 1907, the Institute of Jamaica fire insurance 1927, Thomas Carpenter Smith, and biographical and genealogical data.
Vol. 15 (1897-1947) Scrapbooks: biographical historical and local interest, compiled chiefly from the Gleaner, by Noel B. Livingston and early volumes by Zoe J.A. Livingston
Vol. 16 (n.d) Sketch pedigree M.S tables
Vol. 17 (1909, 1949-51) Sketch pedigree - correspondence etc. relating to subscriptions and publication. Turks and Caicos islands: documents and papers relating to the transfer of ownership of the salt industry.
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