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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Hosack family help
« on: Sunday 23 June 13 15:50 BST (UK)  »
Dear Jenny,

No, you did not miss me.  My great great grandmother was a Hossack.  The last name is spelled several different ways in Jamaican records.  I was scheduled to go to Jamaica in May and research their amazing archives ; but had to cancel the trip.  The records in Jamaica are very good.  My oldest relatives who were over 100 talked about William a lot because their parents, who were his grandchildren, knew him and spoke of him often.  Although, he lived a long life and maintained contact with his Jamaican family, he returned to Scotland at some point and married there.  William was not only a plantation owner; but a statesman as well as a poet.   I intend to resume my research and hope you receive this note and keep in touch.

Byefor now,
Lilylilac

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Hosack family help
« on: Monday 28 November 11 04:50 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Safficat,

I read your previous messages about William Hossack and his brother John.  It could be a coincidence; but it is unlikely.  William is my great, great, great grandfather who spent much of his life in Jamaica and returned to Scotland towards his later years.  I know much about him because in my family I have had several relatives who lived to be over 100 and everyone talked about him.  The date of birth you mentioned 1808/09 would be correct.  He came to Jamaica at the age of 17 to look over his family's properties which were sugar and coffee plantations with hundreds of slaves. 

Sincerely,
lilylilac

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