Dear Kevwood
The Salmons are relatives of mine. There are quite a few John Salmons. One of them is my 6th Great grandfather. If you research the Salmon family thoroughly you will eventually find a link to William the Conquer!
The family came originally from Thornbury, Gloucester, England before they went to Jamaica. I would search records in that area to find relatives as well as Jamaica. Some information below may be of help.
Hope this helps.
Roger
Middle name: Occupation:
Surname: Salmon Date of birth: 1714
Year of birth: 1714 Date of baptism:
Gender: Male Year of death: 1800
Date of death: 8 MAY 1800 Source of data: Thornbury, Gloucester Thornbury, Gloucester Bristo
Place of birth: Bristol/Alveston
Place of baptism:
Place of death: Thornbury, Gloucester aged 86
Notes: John Salmon and family probably took advantage of the various Acts for Introduction and Encouragement of White Settlers passed 15th May 1736, 21st May 1743, 2nd July 1747 and October 1750. Each were granted a quantity of Land. It is likely that John Salmon (father) and sons Thomas Stokes Salmon, William Salmon and Brice Webb Salmon were vthe four Salmons listed as going to Jamaica probably after 1757 and the birth of John's last child Nathanial in 1757. 1759 LIPPIATT, Thomas - of Thornbury, Tayler, 10 Feb 1759. Executors: son John & good friends John SALMON (1717) gent & Benjamin ADIS cooper both of Thornbury. They are to sell his house & use profits/ rents to settle debts, and pay to his wife Mary LIPPIATT 2s per week for life. Money remaining to be divided between sons John & Benjamin and daughter Hannah. Witnesses: Ursula GROVE, Mary GROVE & Geo. ROLPH. [Proved 28 Mar 1759] GEORGE ROLPH was one of the executors of the wills of sons WILLIAM SALMON 1743 and THOMAS STOKES SALMON 1744 Mayor of Thornbury 1756-1758 and 1766-1767
Spouse name: Ann Stokes
Place of marriage: Thornbury, Gloucester
Date of marriage: 2 FEB 1735
Divorced: No
