William Brooks King

Profile & Legacies Summary

???? - 1864

Claimant or beneficiary

Biography

Resident in Jamaica at the time of compensation, dying in Britain.

MARRIAGES. [1821] At Halfway-Tree Church, Jamaica, Wm. Brooks King, Esq., to Christian, youngest daughter of the late Rev. John Campbell, Rector of St. Andrew's.
Administration of the will of William Brooks King late of the Hennons, West Teignmouth Devon who died 11/08/1864 granted to James Pearce King of Monmouth the nephew 06/09/1864, effects under £1500. In 1851 and 1861 he had been living at the Hennons or Hennon, West Teignmouth, respectively aged 64 born Jamaica 'late one of Her Majesty's justices of assizes in the island of Jamaica' and aged 74 born Jamaica 'Landed proprietor and colonial fundholder', with his wife Christian respectively aged 59 and 69, also born Jamaica.

Sources

Saunders's News-Letter 07/12/1821.
National Probate Calendar 1864; 1861 census online.

We are grateful to Peter Selley for his assistance with compiling this entry.

Further Information

Absentee?

Transatlantic

Spouse

Christian Campbell

Associated Claims (4)

Associated Estates (9)

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