John Shea Clachar

Resident slave-owner in Jamaica.

1. 'On Monday, the 28th day of October, 1867, at his residence, Port Antonio, John Shea Clachar, Esquire, M. D., aged 73 years and 19 days. He had been for upwards of 50 years a Medical Doctor for the Parish of Portland. He was commissioned as a Justice of the Peace in 1835, and as Custos Rotulorum in 1841. He was also a member of the Assembly, and Health Officer, etc., for the parish. His mild and courteous manners gained for him the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He leaves a sorrowing widow and a numerous circle of friends to mourn their loss.'

1. Jamaica Gleaner 31/10/1867.