Clement Norman Salmon was born in 1896.
When he was 21 Clem was out riding his bicycle. He swerved to avoid a child in the road, hit a tree and was severely injured.
In 1901 Clem and his parents Edmund F W Salmon, his wife Catherine Williams and eight of their children were living at 147 Broadway, Cardiff.When he was 21 Clem was out riding his bicycle. He swerved to avoid a child in the road, hit a tree and was severely injured.
Clem lost his sight.
Because of his blindness Clem found it hard to find work and was unemployed most of his adult life.
Despite this, he played the cello, made furniture and was an active member of the National League of the Blind and Disabled, a trade union of disabled workers, founded in 1894.
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Broadway, Cardiff, near Clement's family home |
Catherine married Robert after the death of her first husband Edmund Salmon, Edmund F W’s father, who died in 1858.
Robert was a Lime Burner, originally from Ireland.
Edmund F W describes himself as a Warehouseman Wine and Spirits during this period. He died in 1931.
Edmund F W’s Father Edmund Salmon was born in Bedminster near Bristol in 1833 until his death. He was an apprentice Bookbinder.
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Thomas junior and Edmund's home in Bedminster |
Thomas was a Bookbinder and married to Elizabeth Palmer. In 1851 they were living at 58 South Street, Bedminster, near Bristol.
His father, William Salmon, was born in 1743 and went to Jamaica around 1770. His brothers Thomas Stokes Salmon and Brice Webb Salmon also spent time in Jamaica. William's father John Salmon may also have gone to Jamaica.
They were among the first of the 'white settlers' taking advantage of the British government's offer of land in the new colony.
They were among the first of the 'white settlers' taking advantage of the British government's offer of land in the new colony.
William was a Magistrate and Coroner in St Elizabeth parish Jamaica. Thomas' mother, Mary Vassall, was described by William in his will as a ‘free woman of colour’, likely a Mulatto; from African and European stock.
To read more about the Mulatto experience, please see the Mixed Race Studies website.
To read more about the Mulatto experience, please see the Mixed Race Studies website.
William had six children with Mary Vassall. Some say he had a further five children either with Mary or another woman, although these may have been his slaves - they are not mentioned in his will along with his children.
According to the parish register William Salmon and Mary Vassall were not married. William had had a relationship with another mixed race woman before Mary, Elizabeth Young, with whom he had a daughter Suzanna in 1775. Elizabeth Young died in Chettle, Jamaica in 1803.
William and Mary’s children are described as ‘not white’. The register states the baptisms were 'received in private', so they may have been carried out at home, and not administered by a priest.
William left Mary his house and about 12 acres of land in his will, and freed a number of slaves who had been his and Mary’s servants.
In 1817 William's children Brice Vassall and Elizabeth both owned slaves, as did Mary Vassall, which is interesting as they themselves were partly black.
The Vassalls
John Vassall arrived in Britain in 1559. He had been sent from Normandy by his father as a Huguenot refugee to escape the troubles in France.
John Vassall arrived in Britain in 1559. He had been sent from Normandy by his father as a Huguenot refugee to escape the troubles in France.
By the time of his death in 1626 John Vassall had investments in Virginia, America. He had commanded two ships against the Spanish Armada. He built and captained a ship called the Mayflower, which took pilgrims to Cape Cod – we are not sure whether this ship was the Mayflower, which took the original pilgrim fathers to America, as there were several of this name at the time.
His great grandson John, born 1625 in Stepney, bought large tracts of land in Jamaica soon after it was seized in 1655. In 1751 the Vassalls owned three properties in St Elizabeth as well as the Friendship, Greenwich and Sweet River estates in Westomoorland.
Mary's mother would have worked as a slave on one of these estates.
It is most likely that Mary was the illegitimate daughter of Florentius Vassall, John’s grandson who was a big landowner in Jamaica.
His brother Lewis may also have been the father, as he owned over 200 acres of land in St Elizabeth, and Mary named one of her sons Lewis.
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Jamaican slaves |
It is most likely that Mary was the illegitimate daughter of Florentius Vassall, John’s grandson who was a big landowner in Jamaica.
His brother Lewis may also have been the father, as he owned over 200 acres of land in St Elizabeth, and Mary named one of her sons Lewis.
Florentius' granddaughter Elizabeth Vassall became a prominent socialite in England after marrying Henry Fox, 3rd Baron Holland, who she met in Naples while married to her first husband Sir Godfrey Webster, 4th Baronet, who she married when she was just 15.
Elizabeth was known for her domineering charactor. She introduced the dahlia to England.
At the end of her life the diarist Charles Greville called her 'a social light, which illuminated and adorned England, and even Europe for a half a century'.
From his will it seems that William Salmon had a half stake in a plantation called New Crawle in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. He left this to his brother Bryce Webb and his heirs.
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Elizabeth Vassall; Mary's niece or second cousin |
Elizabeth was known for her domineering charactor. She introduced the dahlia to England.
At the end of her life the diarist Charles Greville called her 'a social light, which illuminated and adorned England, and even Europe for a half a century'.
From his will it seems that William Salmon had a half stake in a plantation called New Crawle in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. He left this to his brother Bryce Webb and his heirs.
William went to Jamaica along with his brother Thomas Stokes Salmon (born 1744). His brother Bryce Webb was also in Jamaica for a while, but died in Cuba.
William’s brother Thomas Stokes Salmon was an Assistant Judge in St Elizabeth.
Thomas Stokes Salmon also had a relationship with a mixed race woman called Suzanna Young. They had seven children.
It is likely that Thomas Stokes Salmon’s son John inherited the New Savannah estate in Windsor, St Elizabeth. In 1832 the estate had 1,500 acres and had over 90 slaves. Again, John himself would have been mixed race.
It is likely that Thomas Stokes Salmon’s son John inherited the New Savannah estate in Windsor, St Elizabeth. In 1832 the estate had 1,500 acres and had over 90 slaves. Again, John himself would have been mixed race.
In his will, Thomas Stokes Salmon paid for a memorial plaque to his mother Anne Stokes, which is still at St Mary’s Church, Thornbury (pictured below).
Thomas Stokes Salmon had an act of parliament passed to enable his children to inherit from him. William does not appear to have made any such provision for his children, which may explain why he left his plantation to his brother Brice Webb and his heirs.
In his will, William left Thomas and his other 'reputed' sons £700 each, about £700,000 in today's money.
Brice Webb's son and grandson, both called John, became powerful landowners. Brice's grandson the Hon John Salmon was Custos of St. Elizabeth and last President of the Privy and Legislative Councils of Jamaica from 1856 to 1865. He was a leading Sugar Planter and Penkeeper (farmer).
He owned five sugar and cattle estates in St Elizabeth parish namely; Fullerswood; Vauxhall; Maggotty; Middlesex; and The Kepp, and was one of the largest landed proprietors in Jamaica owning several thousand acres.
He lived at Fullerswood Great House, near Black River, and raised Thoroughbred Racehorses on his estate.
The Hon John Salmon married Frances Charlotte Cooper. They had eight children, including Thomas Stokes Salmon and William Brice Salmon (pictured).
William Brice Salmon (1826-1891) was a Master Mariner. He is also listed in the Jamaica Almanac in 1860-70 as a Magistrate and Clerk of the Vestry and Collector of Dues and a Collector of Taxes - Lesser, lower works.
William married Emily Salmon, formerly Emily Bush, (pictured).
William and Emily had five children. The eldest, Emily Frances Anne Salmon was born in 1854 is pictured below, aged about nine or ten.
The Hon. John Salmon's son, Thomas Stokes Salmon married Emily Margaret Senior in 1848. Emily was the daughter of Bernard Martin Senior, Esq. of Salt Spring Estate, St. Elizabeth.
Mr.Senior was the Author of the book "Jamaica as It Was, As It Is And As It Maybe", one of the few published first-hand accounts of the Slave Rebellion of 1831-1832. They had 5 children between 1849-1856 (Elizabeth Francis, John Bernard, Emily Charlotte, Edward Vidal and Louise).
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This picture is thought to be of the Hon. John Salmon |
He lived at Fullerswood Great House, near Black River, and raised Thoroughbred Racehorses on his estate.
The Hon John Salmon married Frances Charlotte Cooper. They had eight children, including Thomas Stokes Salmon and William Brice Salmon (pictured).
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William Brice Salmon |
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Emily Salmon, nee Bush, 1822-1908 |
William married Emily Salmon, formerly Emily Bush, (pictured).
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Emily Frances Anne Salmon b 1854 |
The Hon. John Salmon's son, Thomas Stokes Salmon married Emily Margaret Senior in 1848. Emily was the daughter of Bernard Martin Senior, Esq. of Salt Spring Estate, St. Elizabeth.
Mr.Senior was the Author of the book "Jamaica as It Was, As It Is And As It Maybe", one of the few published first-hand accounts of the Slave Rebellion of 1831-1832. They had 5 children between 1849-1856 (Elizabeth Francis, John Bernard, Emily Charlotte, Edward Vidal and Louise).
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Anne Stokes memorial, St Mary's Church, Thornbury |
William and Thomas Stokes Salmon's father was John Salmon (abt. 1714-1800). John was born in Alveston, near Bristol and it is likely that he came from the same family which owned Tokington Manor in nearby Oveston.
John’s father Edward Salmon was a Mercer (clothing tradesman) from Bristol, his father Nathaniel was a Wine Cooper from Bristol.
John Salmon married Anne Stokes, and it is likely that the Stokes family were powerful in the area, as the family used the Stokes-Salmon name for several generations afterwards, John and Anne inherited property from William Stokes.
Anne’s mother Elizabeth Grove’s father was William Grove, a Cordwainer (shoe maker) who also bequeathed property to John and Anne Salmon.
John Salmon was Mayor of Thornbury, Gloucestershire from 1756-8 and from 1766-7. He died in 1800.
Find out more about the Salmon Family of Silver Street here.
Thomas Stokes Salmon and Elizabeth Palmer were my 3xGreat Grandparents.I have been researching the Salmon family of Jamaica for several years and have various wills and other records. Sorry not familiar with blogs but would love to contact Rachel Salmon. Unfortunately now away until the end of December
ReplyDeleteYes, please get in touch. If you click on my name underneath the post and it should take you to my profile.
DeleteHi Rachel, I have all the History on the Salmon Name info if you want to add it to the family line. Tell your Mom to FB me your em and I will forward all the info to you.
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DeleteIf you click on my name below it will take you to my profile, including contact details where you can message me directly and arrange to send any items for this blog. Many thanks for getting in touch
Hi Rachel. Since 2005, I have been conducting research on my family and have gone as far back as a relative with the last name Salmon (my great-great-great grandfather) who was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica in 1836. The Mormon website has yielded some good information. Do you have any other resources that might be helpful in finding out some additional information? Thanks. -- LHS
ReplyDeleteWhat was your ancestor's name?
DeleteWhat was your ancestor's name?
DeleteI use ancestry.co.uk, also this blog has lots of links to external sources.
DeleteHi Rachael, I am following up on the previous Anonymous from October 17th enquiry as I am also related to that Salmon. Richard Miller Salmon from Westmorland Jamaica? Thanks.
DeleteDo you know anything about a Richard Miller Salmon? if you do can you share? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNo, but I expect he was a relative of my Salmon family somewhere along the line - when was he born?
DeleteRichard was born 1836. He married Margaret Wade in Westmorlland. He witnessed the marriage of John Miller Salmon and Anne Foote. John Miller Salmon father's name was listed on the marriage certificate as John Salmon.
ReplyDeleteHi, sorry not to reply sooner. I am going to pass your comments on to a distant relaqtive who has contacted me. He has done extensive research on the Salmon Family and has more informatino about the extended family - I will get back to you with any further information.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel,
DeleteI am a desendant of some of the slaves which were owned by your family and I was wondering if you or any of your family members have an books that list names of slaves in wills and things like that. I am working on a family tree and those things may be helpful.
Thank you,
Najja
Hi Najja
DeleteNo we don't unfortunately, apart from the ones that are linked on this website. I got a lot of information about the slaves from a site called Jamaican Family Search My Mother was a Salmon from Jamaican Family Search: http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/. Good luck and do let me know what you discover.
Thank you this is much appreciated.
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I was so happy to see this blog! My late grandfather mentioned Custos (John) Salmon as our ancestor and vaguely mentioned our ancestors in St. Elizabeth. Since he died, I have been curious to find out more. Most of our family left St. Elizabeth for St. Ann several generations ago. Can you suggest anywhere else I can get additional information?
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A lot of the information from Jamaica came from the Jamaican Family Search website at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/. Good luck and please do let me know what you find out.
DeleteMy name's Elizabeth Salmon and so far i know that john salmon is my great great great grandfather .My mom says i have Elizabeth vassals cheeks
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Deletethe post from December 7, did not came from me. I don't know what happened why it has someone else name on it. It should have said Anonymous. My name is Waineann. I need to make a correction to my post to Rachel - Richard Miller Salmon, my great great grandfather, his wife's name was not Margaret Wade, it was Margaret Elizabeth James. It looks like all the Salmons in Jamaica came from the original Salmons that went to St. Elizabeth.
Hi - I think most of them did - although there are other Salmons in other parts of Jamaica during the latter part of the 18th Century so it is possible that there were a couple of Salmon families.
DeleteThanks Elizabeth. Please feel free to share any other information you find out.
DeleteHi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteYou can find more information at this website.
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I'm trying to find a Bryan Salmon who, according to family records, died of yellow fever in Jamaica in about 1780. His wife's name was Eleanor and their daughter was called Anne.
ReplyDeleteThere is a website called Jamaica Family Search - they have good records of slaves' births/deaths etc - might be worth looking checking it out. http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/
DeleteThis is truly interesting. My great grandfather was Henry Salmon, married to the daughter of a slave, Henrietta Salmon. They resided on a large plantation in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies and had I believe 9-10 children. Henry Salmon was referred to as Captain Salmon and was from England, his mother was know as Lady Bush. I have photos of Henry Salmon with his wife Henrietta and Lady Bush with Henry Salmon.
ReplyDeleteIt would be interesting to see the photos and possibly publish them on the site if you would like to message me my details can be found by clicking my name below.
DeleteThank you Rachel, I am just seeing this response.
DeleteI messaged you through Google plus. I can share the photos with you, they are truly remarkable.
My Grand parents are the same people mentioned above,only Henry Salmon's Father is the one called Caption Salmon,and his wife was Lady Emily Bush.Are you a Miller from Jamaica???
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ReplyDeleteHi, What is the connection between the Millers and Salmon? My great great great grandfather's name is Richard Miller Salmon from Darliston, Westmorland, Jamaica and I would love to find how the Miller/Salmon connection it might help me locate his mother side of his family.
ReplyDeletehi my fathers name is roy salmon they called him bigga/bigga roy/ rasta roy from westmoreland he use to work on a saw mill i heard he died in 2012/2013 he was a rasta before he died trying to find my family by his side
ReplyDeleteSo cool to learn were we come from salmo line
ReplyDeleteAre there any likenesses of William salmon?
ReplyDeleteWilliam salmon was my 5th times great grand father and 5th times great grand mother was Mary vassall
DeleteRecently a grave was discovered in Paynes Town,on the border of St.Elizabeth and Westmoreland,it was of John Salmon who lived at Kepp, Newmarkehet,died at the age of 81yrs.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to find out who wrote this article but I can't. I am wondering if anyone could help me.
ReplyDeleteA woman named Margaret Salmon registered the birth of all 3 children of my great aunt Elizabeth Thornley and her husband John Benjamin Shaw. Her father, Richard Thornley, was my great grahdnfather. They had 3 children John Benjamin Shaw, Emmeline Adeline Shaw and Albert Edward Shaw. I have traced their line but I hit a brick wall. Has anyone heard of any of these names? I would love to connect with there descendants as they would be closely related to me.
My great-great grandmother';s name is Margaret Salmon from Westmoreland. If your ancestors are from Westmoreland, there may be a possibility that it is my Margaret that did the registration.
DeleteIs there any mention of a Fedelia Salmon (my 3rd great grandmother) born 1825 -died 1905? Trying to find information on her parents.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ionie salmon
ReplyDeleteThat was my grandma's name. She was from burnt savanna, st Elizabeth. She died 2012. I
Deletetrying to find family history on my father vernon salmon. my mame is Ann i have sister called delores and brother called owen
ReplyDeletemy dad vernon salmon was from westmoreland
ReplyDeleteMy family roots came from St Elizabeth my grandfather Leslie salmon came from there
ReplyDeleteI believe Fedila Salmon is related to me, she is one of Richard and Margaret's children.
ReplyDeleteFidelia Salmon (born 12/18/1867; Christened 5/31/1868 in Pleasant Valley)This may not be the same person because the birth year is off.
ReplyDeleteI am Leighton Salmon, my great grandfather was Frederick Augustus Salmon from Pepper, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. He was christened Sept 30, 1848. He Married Charlotte Rebecca Ann Roach and the had the following offspring; Charles Nathaniel (10/8/1886),Ella M Salmon (5/16/1890), and my grand father David Emmanuel Salmon (b:8/27/1880).
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ReplyDeleteDid you do a DNA test with any of the companies out there? I have a family tree of Salmons from Westmoreland who may have originated in St. Elizabeth. Here are some of the names. Let me know if you know of any of them. If you did a DNA test and I check, then if we are cousins, then I may have some valuable information for you. I George Albert Salmon (born: 3/2/1872 in Happy Hall & Christened 5/15/1872)
J Elisha Emanuel Salmon (male; born 5/25/1878 in Highgate; Christened: 7/31/1878; Shoemaker;
Died 12/7/1919 in Public Hospital, Kingston; Spouse: Adella Morrison Salmon)
K Edward John Salmon (born: 5/25/1878 in Highgate; Edward & Elisha were twins; Edward may
have died within 2 months of his birth as he is not listed in the Christening records with his twin,
Elisha)Anthony Theophilus (“Tinny”) Salmon (born: 6/19/1874 in Pleasant Hall & Christened
9/30/1874; lived in Grange Hill, Westmoreland;
Hello, just came upon this Salmon blog. My grandfather not sure where he was born, but he lived in St. James (Thomas Salmon), his last child Prince Salmon b. 1920 died in Westmoreland aged 24, think he might have had a child, would love to see if any connection to this Salmon family.
DeleteHello, My grandfather was born in Lucea, Jamaica his name was Rupert Augustus Salmon. His father's name was Edward Salmon.
Deletemy grandfather was Theophilus Elisha Samms and was married to francis Emily salmon
DeleteIs there information on the overseer, Alexander Cowan or saddler Simeon Cowan? I believe they are connected to Kepp Pen.
ReplyDeletehi my grandmother was francis Emily Samms (Salmon) daughter of henry Bryce salmon and Whilhelmina Salmon,am looking for more info lease
ReplyDeleteMy great great grandfather's name was Pleto Salmon and his son was Alfred Theophilus Salmon. Does anyone have any connection to these names? Both from St. Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteDon't know. My family is also from St. Elizabeth. Not sure
DeleteMy last name is Salmon and my family hails from Burnt Savannah in St. Elizabeth. That is as much as I know and would love to meet any family members I may have. My grandfather died but his name was Guy Salmon
ReplyDeletemy grandfather name was Edward Salmon from St Elizabeth all I know is that he had a brother who was living in Westmoreland. I would really like to know some of my Salmon family.
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