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Title: Nathaniel NEILSON of Jamaica and Springfield Estate nr Castle Douglas
Post by: fergus.neilson on Thursday 12 December 13 00:00 GMT (UK)

Nathaniel Neilson (1760-1834) born in Dornal, Kirkudbright in Scotland. Spent 23 years in Jamaica (1785-1808). Returned to Scotland with a modest fortune. Purchased Springfield Estate near Castle Douglas, also KKD in Scotland. Married Barbara Agnew. Born 1791 in Wigtown. Died 1865 at Springfield. They had 11 children. Oddly, there is absolutely no record that I can find of Nathaniel's time in Jamaica. Any ideas anyone? Regards, Fergus Neilson.

Title: Re: NATHANIEL NEILSON OF JAMAICA AND SPRINGFIELD ESTATE nr CASTLE DOUGLAS
Post by: fastfusion on Thursday 12 December 13 07:22 GMT (UK)

have you read this post on Jamaica>

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=135676.0

maybe something will pop from one of the sites listed there.

 :)

Title: Re: NATHANIEL NEILSON OF JAMAICA AND SPRINGFIELD ESTATE nr CASTLE DOUGLAS
Post by: fergus.neilson on Thursday 12 December 13 08:42 GMT (UK)

Magic! I'll start digging.
But still think one of these days I'll have to get to Kingston in person.

Title: Re: NATHANIEL NEILSON OF JAMAICA AND SPRINGFIELD ESTATE nr CASTLE DOUGLAS
Post by: EdCan on Thursday 12 December 13 15:15 GMT (UK)

Oh the hardship we put ourselves through for our hobby.