Edward Gardiner of Pishiobury

Edward Gardiner 'of London' was shown as the owner of Roaring River in St Ann between 1752 and 1755 and as the previous owner of Bossue. He was the father of Rose Milles (nee Gardiner) (q.v.), who inherited Pishiobury, and was later shown as the owner (1810-1834) of the Georgia estate, which LBS has not yet tied to her father.

1. Will of Edward Gardiner of Pishobury [sic] Herts proved 20/02/1779. Under the will (a trust will) he left his land in England and £20,000 to his only daughter Rose, together with his [unnamed] estates and enslaved people in Jamaica, the latter (the land and the enslaved people) of which he authorised her to sell if she chose.

1. PROB 11/1050/270.