Rev. Richard Panton

Resident clergyman and slave-owner in Jamaica, later dying in London in 1860. His widow Sophia Eliza Panton 'formerly of Jamaica' died at East Lodge [Belmont] Brighton in 1863 leaving £3000.

1. Richard, son of Mr and Mrs R. D. Panton, born 20/09/1802 and baptised 18/11/1802 at Rose Garden in Manchioneal.

2. Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 20) at PETERHOUSE, Feb. 12, 1823; from University College, Oxford, whence he had matric. Jan. 27, 1820. S. of Richard Dunavan [sic], Esq., of Jamaica. Matric. Lent, 1823; B.A. 1825. Ord. deacon (Jamaica) Feb. 19, 1826; priest, Dec. 16, 1827. C. of the parish of St David's and Assistant C. of St Thomas-in-the-East, Jamaica. Secretary to the C.M.S. in Jamaica, 1839. Island C. of St Andrew's, 1840. Rural Dean of Surrey, Jamaica, 1844 [then called D.D., Lambeth]. Vicar-General to the Bishop of Jamaica, 1847. Archdeacon of Surrey, Jamaica, 1848-60. R. of St Andrew's, 1858. Married, July 4, 1824, Sophia Elizabeth, dau. of David Morrieson (of the H.E.I.C.S.), of Edinburgh. Died Aug. 30, 1860. Father of David B. (1852). (Al. Oxon.; T. A. Walker, 417; W. Cowper; Cant. Act Book; G. Mag., 1860, II. 438.)

3. Administration of the Will of Rev. Richard Panton Archdeacon of Surry [sic] in Jamaica late of 36 York Street Marylebone who died at 36 York Street 30/08/1860 granted 29/09/1860 to Sophia Eliza Panton of Brighton the widow, effects in England under £100.

National Probate Calendar 1863.

1. Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online].

2. Ancestry.com, Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 [database online]

3. National Probate Calendar 1860.

We are grateful to James Brennan for his assistance with compiling this entry.