Nathaniel NEILSON of Jamaica and Springfield Estate nr Castle Douglas

[fergus.neilson]

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.

[fastfusion]

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.

 

[fergus.neilson]

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

[EdCan]

Oh the hardship we put ourselves through for our hobby.